Ethereal: Eternal Echoes

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Smriti

It's the last year of our school life. 12th std. Last time I talked to Ish was when he asked me to re-start. After that, I talked to him for academic purpose in tenth standard when he called me.

I cannot even maintain eye-contacts now because I feel like crying.

Today I am going for a movie and dinner with my friends - Jivi, her bf Neerad, Adya, her bf Sridhar, Chaarvik and his gf Kashvi. We planned this meet together for two reasons. One is because it is the last year of school and the another is Chaarvik. He is shifting Paris next year. Chaarvik is my mouthed brother. He is a caring and charming man, respects every girl but dare someone speaks anything wrong about his Kashvi.

A romantic movie, off course because I was the only non-committed among them. But no way I felt boring because I had my fictional men to relate the movie to. Yes, I became fond of Romance novels.

After the movie, we all went to the restaurant.

The hotel is so luxurious with elegance with its grand foyer, plush furnishings, and soft lighting. Tables are adorned with fine linens, crystal glassware, and fresh flowers. The menu offers gourmet dishes prepared with the finest ingredients. Service is impeccable, ensuring a memorable dining experience of refined indulgence and sophisticated ambiance. We had our delicious meals. Then, we went to the hotel garden.
The hotel garden is a tranquil retreat with lush landscaping, fragrant flowers, and elegant lighting. Guests relax on plush seating under fairy lights, enjoying post-dinner drinks and intimate conversations amidst serene surroundings.

We all decided to play truth and dare. Kashvi, "Okay guys let's make this day more memorable with truth and dare game like we used to play in eighth standard!!"
The first chance goes tooo. Chaarvik.
Me: It's Chaarvikk. Bro, truth or dare??
Chaarvik: Truth
Neerad: Okay lemme ask.. What's the most embarrassing nickname you've ever had?
Chaarvik: *hesitates in a funny way* Chiku
Sridhar could control his laugh; following him, we all broke into a laugh.
Me: So we will call you 'chiku' now onwards. *hahaha*

The next chance was to Jivi. She got a dare and I asked her to mimic Neerad. It was so much fun!!

Next was my turn:|
Adya: Babe, what do you choose? Truth or dare??
Smriti: Truth!!
Sridhar: We all know that you love Ishan unconditionally. But as you told once, he was your bestfriend. How did you fell in love with him though you had zero interest in guys? And how did you accept your feelings towards him?
Smriti: umm. It was when I got a nightmare in which he left me and I was crying in my dream as well as in reality just because of the thought of losing him. I was crying so loudly that Maa and papa came and asked me about my nightmare but as I couldn't tell them the truth so I made an excuse that it was a ghost dream. I hugged papa and started crying until I felt asleep. I couldn't sleep for the next three to four days at night just thinking about that nightmare. That day, I realized that Ishan was more than friend for me now....
Jivi: tu uss pagal ke liye itna roi?!! you're a stupid fr. (You cried so much for that idiot?!!)

We continued the game. We clicked so many pictures today and created so many beautiful memories.

at home:
*me writing my diary*

00:25 am
hey diary

It was a memorable day. I enjoy really well. but Ish's memories do not fade. Whenever I am with my friends, I feel so good but deep down I have an urge to go on a romantic movie date with Ishan, imagine those romantic movie scenes with him-for him, just the way my friends do. Huhh!! My imaginations!!! But no doubt I love him more than he will ever know and more than I will ever show.
I never thought he was different,
He was always a part of me,
Everywhere my eyes see him,
Even when I am not looking for him.
Love you Ish. I miss you.
Please god, protect him from all the evil eyes, give him strength to fight all the obstacles that come in the life, give him a long, peaceful and happy life!!

Bye dear diary...

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