Love in simple things

Love and Emptiness

I heard a thud. "Who is it?"

"Hello aunty. That is me"

"Who is that?"

"Aunty, I am here. Arju."

"Hey Arju. What are you doing in my backyard?"

"I brought some flowers from our garden."

"How sweet"

"The smell is just amazing. Come over here. We have jasmine, hibiscus and roses. Dad said you absolutely adore this."

"I do. Come over here. Show me your hands."

I smelled those beautiful tiny little hands of my nephew. He is often coming over here with a tuplerware full of food. He cooks well. I didn't get married. I had a lover. We have spent nearly 11 years together since high school. I have spent the majority of my life with him. He met with an accident and left me alone with beautiful memories. I can't imagine starting over. I accepted this phase and moved on with my life.

"Dad says you like lilac. I am making you a craft work in a lilac paper in my arts and crafts class."

"Thank you. How much do you love me?"

"A lot"

"Take some chocolates while you go. I kept some in the fridge."

"You are my amazing aunty."

"I heard that you are playing sports a lot lately. Why is that?"

"Promise me you wont tell anyone."

"I swear to god."

"I met a girl. She plays tennis. Such a lovely little girl. I am seeing her when I go play tennis. That is why I am playing a lot of sports lately."

"So you like her?"

"Yes. You will like her too. She is calm and very energetic at the same time. She taught me to play tennis and in such sweet voice she called me "Aarchu"

"Aarchu"

"You can call me Aarchu from now on. Okay. I am going to eat snacks now. Tata aunty."

"Tata. Your secret is safe."

This took my back to my school days. I was sitting there imagining the good days. Whoever comes and goes, even in the future, there are certain things that heal my broken heart. Some memories here and there, triggered to rerun entire timeline. We can't avoid it. I started living with it. The sweet numbness to pain comes with it. Love and emptiness never leaves me alone.

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Welcome to "100 Days of Short Love Stories," where love comes alive! Each day, for the next 100 days, I will share a unique, heartwarming short story that explores the many dimensions of love. From sweet first encounters to bittersweet goodbyes, from fantasies to adventures, these stories will take you on an emotional journey through the highs and lows of love.

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