A Young Mistake

Words Left Unspoken

Today, Rohan is coming to meet me here in Varanasi, a city filled with warmth and charm. It's a place where love stories bloom, and I know that what I feel for him is more than just friendship.

I love him—yes,

Sonali loves Rohan!

Today, I’m finally going to share my feelings with him, feelings that have been growing since the very first day we met. We’ll be visiting Assi Ghat and a lovely temple, and in this magical atmosphere, I’ll let him know everything. Varanasi isn’t just a city; it’s a heaven of love, where every street whispers tales of timeless romance.

I can’t wait to share this special place and my heart with Rohan, and I can't wait to add one more timeless love story to this timeline!

In no time, I’m going to see Rohan standing right in front of me. What will I say first? Will it be an awkward moment? How will he feel? These thoughts raced through my mind until I heard,

“Sona!”

My heart stopped; I could hardly believe it. I turned around and there he was—Rohan, with another guy by his side. I was shocked, momentarily lost in thought, and just as I was about to ask who he was, Rohan introduced him with a grin:

“This is Arjun, my Cuddy buddy!”

Rohan showed up with his friend, and suddenly, my mind was racing with thoughts. Why didn’t he want to meet me alone? It felt awkward having someone else between us, especially someone I didn’t know. Arjun was trying to be friendly, but honestly, I didn’t want to engage with anyone right now. It wasn’t that I disliked him, but this was my moment with Rohan. I felt a surge of anger towards Rohan. If he came over to talk to me like this, I might just explode. It frustrated me more than I could express.

We were sitting by the ghat, our legs dipping into the cool water, with Rohan right beside me, but Arjun was there too—damn it! We were all engaged in friendly chatter, but all I could think about was how desperately I wanted to express my feelings to Rohan.

This lovely, romantic moment was ruined with someone else in between us. I felt frustrated, caught in this whirlwind of emotions, longing to share what was in my heart but unable to find the right moment.

Seeing Rohan’s legs submerged in the water made my heart race. It was like a rush of different thoughts washed over me. There was something electric about the moment; my body felt a pull toward him that I couldn’t quite understand. I wanted to reach out, to touch his leg, to hold him close, but the words stuck in my throat. I felt a mix of longing and frustration, caught between wanting to express my feelings and the awkwardness of the moment.

Arjun stood up and said, "Let me grab something to eat." I nodded, relieved to have a moment alone with Rohan. As soon as Arjun walked away, Rohan turned to me with a serious expression. "Are you angry with me?" he asked softly.

I feigned surprise. "Why do you think that?"

He smiled, knowing me too well. "I can feel it. I know you, Sona. Even if you don’t say a word, I can understand what you're thinking."

Rohan continued, "I’m really sorry. I wanted today to be special for just us. I didn’t mean to ruin it." His eyes held a sincerity that made my heart flutter, and in that moment, I knew he cared more than he let on.

I didn't even realize when I took his hand and rested my head on his shoulder. We sat in comfortable silence, lost in our thoughts.

Then, breaking the quiet, Rohan said, “Sona, I like you more than just friends. I mean...” His voice trailed off, leaving a sweet tension hanging in the air. My heart raced as I waited for him to continue, feeling both nervous and excited.

I waited for a few seconds, feeling the weight of his silence, and when no words came, I blurted out,

“I love you, Rohan.”

As the words "I love you, Rohan" left my lips, the moment felt perfect, But just then, Arjun returned, cutting through the stillness with, "Here comes the tasty food!" He placed himself between us, snapping the moment in two. Rohan immediately dropped my hand, and the spell was broken. I felt frustrated—like, seriously? Couldn’t he have waited just five more minutes? Bastard.

I wanted to talk to Rohan about everything—the feelings I had since the first day I saw him, how my heart raced at just the thought of him, and all those little moments that made my cheeks flush.

I wanted to kiss him, even if just on the cheek or forehead or maybe on the lips, to let him know how much he meant to me. But then there was Arjun, the unexpected third wheel in this perfect moment.

Seriously, didn’t he realize why we came here? It felt so cliché, and I couldn’t help but feel frustrated that he was interrupting something so special.

Despite the interruption, knowing that Rohan felt the same way. He loves me too! I couldn’t help but smile at the thought that maybe, just maybe, this was the beginning of something beautiful between us.

As time flew by, it was finally time to part ways. Arjun was busy searching for an auto, while Rohan stood beside me, his hand almost reaching for mine. My heart raced, and I felt shy. For those twenty seconds, we locked eyes, and in that moment, I longed to melt into his arms and stay there forever. But with Arjun lingering nearby, it felt impossible and it was a bit crowded too.

Rohan broke the silence, asking, “What’s wrong?” I brushed it off, but he could sense my unease. “I know you didn’t enjoy today as much as you wanted,” he said, concern in his voice. I looked at him, a smile creeping onto my face. “Actually, this is the best day of my life,” I confessed. “Now we both know how we feel about each other. I want to spend every second with you, Rohan.”

We have our whole lives ahead of us, and I want to spend every moment of it with you.