Love Came After Memories

Chapter 2 - Promise

After a two-hour-long nap, Leena woke up from her slumber. As she emerged from her nap, she pinched herself for a reality check. She still couldn't believe that she lived a life she didn't remember now. Her mind was like that of a person starting a journey in a new city or career. It was as if she were starting from scratch, with only fragments of memories to guide her.

Sitting up in bed, Leena gazed around the room, trying to piece together the unfamiliar surroundings. Everything felt strangely foreign, yet there was a faint sense of déjà vu lingering in the air. She could hear the faint sounds of daily life drifting in from downstairs, reminding her that she was not alone in this new reality. With a sigh, Leena swung her legs over the side of the bed and stood up, feeling a bit unsteady on her feet.

She walked over to the window and gazed out at the world beyond, feeling a mix of apprehension and curiosity about what lay ahead. Taking a deep breath, Leena resolved to face this new chapter of her life with courage and determination. She tied her hair in a bun and came down from the upstairs room.

Then she went to the kitchen, where she saw Vijay making tea. She said, "Good evening, Vijay." Vijay responded, "Good evening. Did you have some rest?" Leena responded, "Yes," then Vijay said, "Okay, wait 2 more minutes. I will make tea for you." Leena responded, "Okay, by the way, don't I have a phone or something?" Vijay responded, "Of course, you do. It might be in the living hall. I can go and get it for you."

Leena stopped, "No, Vijay, I can find it myself. You just stay in the kitchen." Vijay responded, "Okay, your phone case is black in color and has your name imprinted on it." Leena agreed to that, went to the living hall to find her phone. It took her a few minutes to find it, but she eventually found her phone.

She then came to the kitchen, trying to find the fingerprint sensor to unlock her phone. She opened the phone, noticing that the user interface was slightly different. Her first instinct was to head to the messenger app to check some chats. She saw her best friend's profile, Agnes, in the messenger app, which made her slightly happy. Then there were some unknown contacts and groups. She checked some messages, and at that moment, Vijay arrived with the tea.

While they were having their tea, Leena asked, "Where is Prabha?" Vijay responded, "He is sleeping in his room. He will wake up around 7 o'clock, still one hour left for that." Leena then asked with hesitation, "Vijay, did we have any close interactions?" Vijay, confused, asked, "Close interactions? In the sense of what?" Leena responded, "Hug, kiss,.." Vijay understood what she was trying to ask. He interrupted her, "Okay, I get it. You saw Prabha, right? How do you think he came into this world?" Leena, with hesitation, said, "I know, but..." Vijay responded, "Yes, we used to have sex regularly. Now, don't ask me in depth."

Leena smirked at that response. She then said, "It's totally surprising to me. The boy I rejected in my 10th grade is now my husband. I'm keen to know how this started." Vijay then began to explain, "Well, even for me, it's surprising that we ended up as a couple. I thought there was just a leftover strong friendship between us after that accident. But everything changed that one day."

The scene shifts to 3rd January 2028. We see 25-year-old Vijay and Leena on a local train in Mumbai. Both of them have matured over the years. Vijay sports a French beard paired with a Taper hairstyle, highlighting his athletic physique. Meanwhile, Leena's hair has slightly grown, and she wears a side-swept long ponytail hairstyle.

There was a noticeable tension in Leena's facial expression as she wrestled with her thoughts. Meanwhile, Vijay was engrossed in his phone. Leena finally broke the silence, saying, "Vijay, my parents have started looking for a groom for me." Although Vijay's eyes remained fixed on his phone, he responded, "Oh, congratulations. I hope the guy who ends up marrying you is prepared for what he's getting into." Leena shot him a pointed look and replied, "I'm being serious here." Vijay quickly reassured her, "Okay, I was just joking. Take your time; this is a significant decision. Choose someone who is truly compatible with you."