Short Stories collection

Memories V/s feelings (last part)

Last Part:

Kiara stands by her window, looking out at the city lights, lost in thought. She wraps her arms around herself, feeling a storm of emotions swirling within her.

speaking softly to herself

What have I done? I thought I was finally free from the pain, that I could embrace this love... but I never wanted to hurt anyone.

Rohan and I... we were so young, so in love. It felt like the world was ours. And then—everything shattered. I thought I could move on, that I could forget, but every moment without him felt like a piece of me was missing. ............And then I see him again, and all those feelings come rushing back. It's like I've been holding my breath for years, and finally, I can breathe again.
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But what about Akriti? She's been nothing but kind to him, to me. I can't just brush that aside.

she turns away from the window. She closes her eyes tightly and tears make way to her cheeks.

He was lost to me, trapped in that coma, and I was left here, trying to survive without my other half. It was unbearable. I didn't choose to fall for him again. It just happened...

She clenched her fists. She goes the cupboard open the drawer and takes those papers out, on which they promised each other to be each others forever.
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But is that an excuse? What about Akriti's heart? She deserves someone who can give her everything—who isn't haunted by the ghost of a past love. And yet... I can't shake this feeling. I can't ignore how real it is between Rohan and me.

sighs deeply and hugs those papers as close to her heart as possible.

I want to be angry at myself, but can I really blame myself for wanting what I've longed for all these years? He was my first love, the promise of a future that was ripped away from us. It feels like fate has brought us back together, but at what cost?

her voice softens, eyes welling with tears........a brief silence in her mind

What if I'm just repeating the same mistakes? How do I face Rohan after this? After everything we've shared, knowing I've hurt someone else in the process?

she stops, looking out again, voice steadying......

I want to fight for this love, but I need to figure out what's right. I can't let guilt overshadow what could be... but I can't deny Akriti's pain either.

taking a deep breath, her resolve building.
she wipes her tears, determination shining through

No more running. It's time to face the truth, no matter how painful.

Next day late night at hospital:

The dimly lit corridors echo with the faint sounds of medical equipment. Rohan walks with purpose, his heart racing, each step echoing the weight of his recent conversation with Akriti. He stops outside Kiara's room, taking a moment to steady his breath.

ROHAN muttering to himself, "This is it. No turning back now."

He pushes the door open gently. Kiara is sitting by the window, her brow furrowed in concentration as she reviews patient charts. The moonlight casts a soft glow on her face, illuminating her features. She looks up, surprised to see him.

"Rohan? What.... are youuu doing here?" She stammered, she feared and felt awkward after yesterday night

ROHAN closing the door behind him, "I needed to see you." Exclaimed peacefully and as if he had authority over her.

He walks closer, the tension in the air palpable. Kiara sets the charts aside, sensing the gravity of the moment.

"It's late. Is everything okay?" She asked getting up