While cleaning the upper shelf Mohit came across his childhood. Broken consoles, a skipping rope, pair of old skates which reminded him of his fall from stairs. Flattened football dragged him in muddy playground that always used to ruin his clothes. While moving the things he found a mini briefcase with code lock that was enough taking him in past. 202, yes that was code which automatically clicked his mind. Being in dellimma was unsure to open it or not. Cold war was between his mind and heart and the heart won the battle. Entering the code he opened the locked treasure. Unzipping the bag there came a bundle of cards and letters that was sealed with a date on it
" 14th April 2002 "
Yes that was the last date when Mohit locked the bag and kept it on shelf. He removed the tape which was holding the cards and Letters. The fragrance filled the environment which was locked in polybag. Mohit climbed up the ladder and sat over there. He took very first piece of paper that was lying on top.
Mohit,
I always tried to come to you and speak about the feeling I have in my heart, but somehow I fail. Taking the help of pen and paper. I know you are favourite of all in class. Not from day today but from very beginning you are my favourite. Whenever you are participant in any concert truely speaking I am the biggest fan of yours. I donno when it happened and when I lost my heart to you. Need nothing else than your company and having my name in list of your friends. There's a card for you with little heart in it.
Just wanted to say if it's yes from your side too then just give smile and I will understand. If it's no then I will be in list of your friends. Well ending with hope.
Shruti
Finishing the letter Mohit picked up a card that was in red envelope. Everything was intact.....only the color of paper were faded. White turned into off white. Opening the card there was a little piece of radium heart which was still shining. Mohit brought the card closer to his nose and took deep breath. Card was with very mild perfume that was strong enough in 2002.
that smell took him back in mini stadium where he opened this card for the first time. Mohit's upbringing was from middle class conservative family. His elder sister and brother would never allow him to be in love, so that mini stadium was the safest place to read.
He was so much mesmerized that he forgot where he was sitting. When he realised, he took whole of the bag and stepped down. Mohit has placed all the letters date wise... He took out the second letter.
Mohit,
Thank you so much for that smile. You cannot imagine what you have given me. This smile of yours, I will remember till my last breath. That's the biggest assets I have. Don't worry our love will be in air, I will never insist you to express your love in front of all. You just keep studying that's the best thing we can do for our bright future. I am super happy today. Everybody says that it's childhood love and people forget it with passage of time. But I know myself, I will always be there forever in same way and with same love. It seems like sitting besides you and speaking will not be much possible, so this is going to best way to communicate. I am find of writing , so will frequently write letters.hope you like my writing too. Ending with love. Now I can write
Your Shruti
Mohit goes back in school days when first time after reading he entered the classroom and smiles at Shruti. That smile and that moment brough smile on his face.
He picks up next letter ............
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