When Love Lasts✔️

Chapter 28

Sukhpreet Kaur

The sound of the doorbell echoed through the quiet of our apartment, pulling me from the depths of my thoughts as I hurried to answer it. As I swung the door open, I was met with the familiar sight of my brother, Lovely, standing on the threshold, a tentative smile playing at the corners of his lips.

"Sukhi," he said softly, his voice filled with a mixture of concern and affection, "can I come in?"

A rush of emotion welled up within me at the sight of him, a bittersweet reminder of the family I had left behind. "Of course, Lovely," I replied, stepping aside to let him into our home.

As he crossed the threshold, I couldn't help but notice the tension in his shoulders, the worry etched into the lines of his face. "What brings you here?" I asked, my voice tinged with curiosity.

Lovely hesitated for a moment before speaking, his gaze meeting mine with an intensity that took me by surprise. "I wanted to see how you're doing," he admitted, his voice soft with concern. "I've been worried about you, Sukhi."

A lump formed in my throat at his words, a wave of gratitude washing over me at the thought of his concern. "I'm okay, Lovely," I reassured him, though the truth was far more complicated than I could put into words. "It's been difficult, but I'm managing."

He reached out to squeeze my hand gently, his touch a silent reassurance of his support. "I know it hasn't been easy for you," he said, his voice filled with empathy. "But I want you to know that I'm here for you, Sukhi. Whatever you need, I'll do whatever it takes to help you through this."

Tears welled in my eyes at his words, the weight of his love and support a comforting embrace in the midst of my turmoil. "Thank you, Lovely," I whispered, my voice choked with emotion. "I don't know what I would do without you."

For a moment, we stood there in the quiet embrace of our shared grief, finding solace in the simple act of being together. And as the minutes stretched on, I felt a sense of peace settle over me, knowing that no matter what lay ahead, I would always have my brother by my side.

As we sat together in the warmth of our apartment, sharing stories and memories of our childhood, I couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope flicker to life within me. For in the depths of my brother's love, I found the strength to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that with him by my side, I would never be alone.