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When she left me 5 years ago, I didn't even know what to do without her by my side

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When she left me 5 years ago, I didn't even know what to do without her by my side. We did have friends, but none of them made me comfortable the way she did.

When I met her on the first day, I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought it was one of the many dreams I had after she left.

I didn't think much about us when we were best friends back then, but after she left, I realized, she meant more to me than I had thought.

But I thought it was too late, I thought of forgetting her, maybe there was nothing meant to be between us. She might have even forgotten me.

But all my thoughts were proved wrong, when she hugged me. The hug spoke volumes. It was not only a hug, it was a reassurance, that nothing has changed.

I won't say that the feelings I have for her is love, but whatever it is, it is really really beautiful. She is my comfort, something that is difficult to find.

After she left, I completed my 10th standard in Delhi and for my higher studies, I came to Mumbai.

I met Sid and Rishi in class 11. They welcomed me with open arms. After Aditi, they are the best thing happened to me. I am really grateful for their friendship.

Right now, I am standing near a jhumka stall. I overheard Aditi's conversation and couldn't help but think of buying her - not the whole stall, obviously - atleast a few pairs of jhumkas.

I stood there, contemplating whether to buy it or not, I bit my lip, thinking what to do, when Rishi came by my side.

"Kaha kho gaya hai? ", he asked.

[Where are you lost? ]

" Should I buy it for her? ", I asked, more to myself.

He looked at the jhumkas and with a smile, said, " I really wish I had someone I could gift these jhumkas to, you have one, so you should definitely buy it. "

I took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I will buy them. "

I bought a few pairs, that I knew she would love and gift wrapped them.

I looked at Rishi, who was lost in thought. He wants someone he can cherish too, someone he can count on. People think that he is just a flirt, who doesn't care about feelings.

But we know, how desperately he wants a loyal partner, someone who won't leave his side, like others did.

I placed my hand on his shoulded, bringing him back to reality, and said, "Someone might be out there waiting for you too, you just have to be patient. "

He gave me a bittersweet smile and said, " Not everyone is as lucky as you bro, so please, don't let her go. "

I nodded and said, "Chal ab, Radhika bol rhi thi ki usse tujhse kuch kaam hai. "

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