OPPOSITES: S.GILL

21

"As I stepped out of the exam hall, a sense of relief washed over me mingled with a twinge of sadness. It was my last final, marking the end of my journey as a law student. I glanced at my phone and saw a missed call from Shubman. With a smile, I dialed his number, excitedly anticipating.

"Hey, gorgeous," Shubman's voice greeted me warmly over the line.

"Hey, handsome," I replied, a hint of excitement in my tone. "Guess what? I just finished my last final."

"That's amazing, Mrunal! I'm so proud of you," Shubman exclaimed, genuine admiration evident in his voice.

"Thanks, Shubman. It feels surreal, you know? I can't believe I'm finally done with law school."

"I know what you mean. It's been a long journey, but you've worked so hard to get here."

"Yeah, it has been," I agreed, a wave of nostalgia washing over me. "I wish you could be here to celebrate with me."

"I wish I could be there too, Mrunal. But even though I can't be there in person, I'm with you in spirit," Shubman reassured me, his voice filled with warmth.

"I know," I said softly, feeling a lump form in my throat. "Thank you for always being there for me, Shubman."

"Always, Mrunal. You mean the world to me," Shubman replied, his words sending a surge of warmth through my chest.

"Hey, do you remember our first date?" I asked suddenly, a smile playing on my lips.

"Of course I do," Shubman chuckled. "How could I forget?"

"It feels like a lifetime ago," I mused, lost in the memory of that magical evening.

"Yeah, it does," Shubman agreed. "But it also feels like it was just yesterday."

"I miss you, Shubman," I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper.

"I miss you too, Mrunal," Shubman replied, his voice filled with longing. "But hey, we'll be together soon. And then we'll have all the time in the world to celebrate."

"Yeah, you're right," I said, feeling a sense of hope blossom within me. "I can't wait."

"Me neither, Mrunal. Me neither," Shubman said, his voice filled with anticipation.

And as we said our goodbyes, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement at the thought of being reunited with Shubman once again. With him by my side, I knew that anything was possible-and that our love would only continue to grow stronger each day.