Will you be my forever

An old close friend

"Priya's Backstory:

Priya was Tanishq's closest friend during his early school years. They shared a deep bond, often confiding in each other about their hopes, fears, and personal struggles. They grew up in the same neighborhood and spent countless hours together, building a strong emotional connection.

However, as they transitioned to high school, Priya's family moved to a different city, leading to a natural drift in their friendship. Despite their attempts to stay in touch, their communication became sporadic, and they eventually lost contact. Priya's sudden reappearance triggers a mix of nostalgia for Tanishq, who remembers the comfort and understanding Priya provided during a formative time in his life."

Tanishq's heart skipped a beat 💓. Priya was his childhood friend, someone who had known him long before Aradhya ever entered his life. They had lost touch years ago, but her sudden reappearance triggered a mix of nostalgia and confusion 🤔.

That evening, Tanishq met Priya at a nearby café. She was just as he remembered—vibrant, witty, and full of stories. As they laughed and reminisced, Tanishq couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt 😕. He hadn't told Aradhya about this meeting, not wanting to worry her over something so innocent. But as the evening progressed, he realized that perhaps not telling her was a mistake.

Meanwhile, Aradhya noticed a subtle change in Tanishq's behavior. He seemed distracted, often lost in thought, and his usual attentiveness was missing 😟. She brushed it off initially, attributing it to stress or exhaustion, but the nagging feeling grew stronger.

One afternoon, while they were sitting together in the college canteen, Tanishq's phone buzzed with a message. Aradhya glanced over, casually curious, and saw Priya's name flash on the screen 📱.

"Who's Priya?" she asked, her voice calm but her eyes searching his face for answers.Tanishq hesitated for a moment, then said, "She's just a friend from the past. We met for coffee the other day."

Aradhya's heart sank 💔. She felt a sting of betrayal—why hadn't he mentioned this before? "Why didn't you tell me?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.

"I didn't think it was a big deal," Tanishq replied, trying to downplay the situation. "I didn't want you to worry over nothing."

But it was too late. A seed of doubt had been planted in Aradhya's mind. She tried to brush it off, convincing herself that Tanishq would never do anything to hurt her. Yet, the image of him sitting with another girl lingered in her thoughts, eating away at her trust 😔.

Later that day, as Tanishq was heading to his next class, he ran into Aarav, an old friend from childhood. Aarav noticed Tanishq's distracted expression and approached him with concern.Aarav: "Hey, Tanishq, you seem a bit off. Everything alright?"

Tanishq: "Hey, Aarav. Yeah, I've just been caught up with some stuff. Met Priya the other day—she's back in town."

Aarav nodded and casually said, "You know, old friends can sometimes stir up unexpected feelings. It's always good to keep your partner in the loop about things like that. Builds trust."

Tanishq looked thoughtful. "Yeah, you're right. I've been thinking about that."

Later, when Aradhya and Tanishq were alone, he decided to address the issue.

"Aradhya, what's going on?" Tanishq asked, his voice laced with concern. "You've been distant."Aradhya looked at him, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions—anger, hurt, confusion 😢.

 "You've been hiding things from me, Tanishq. First Priya, now... I don't know. I just feel like you're not being honest with me."

Tanishq sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I didn't mean to hide anything from you. I just didn't want to worry you over something so insignificant. Priya is just a friend, nothing more."

"But you should have told me!" Aradhya's voice cracked, betraying the vulnerability she felt. "I wouldn't have cared if you had just been honest. But now, it feels like you don't trust me enough to share things with me."

Tanishq took a deep breath, realizing the depth of the rift between them 😞. "I'm sorry, Aradhya. I should have told you. I didn't want to hurt you, but in trying to protect you, I made things worse."

Aradhya looked at him, tears brimming in her eyes 😢. "I need to know that I'm important to you, Tanishq. That you won't keep things from me, no matter how small they are."

Tanishq stepped closer, gently taking her hands in his. "You are the most important person in my life, Aradhya. I promise, no more secrets. We'll face everything together, okay?" 💞

Aradhya nodded, though the doubt hadn't completely left her heart. She wanted to believe him, but trust, once shaken, is hard to rebuild.

The next day,

Tanishq knew he had to do something to prove his commitment to Aradhya. He spent hours planning, finally settling on something meaningful—something that would show her just how much she meant to him.

That evening, Tanishq picked up Aradhya from her home, just as he had done countless times before. But this time, he drove them to a quiet spot by the lake, a place they had once visited early in their relationship. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the water 🌅.

Tanishq took her hand, leading her to a small table set up with candles and a simple dinner. Aradhya looked at him, surprised. "What's all this?"

Tanishq smiled softly 😊. "I wanted to show you that you are, and always will be, my priority. I'm sorry for the past few days. I just want us to be okay again."

As they sat down, Tanishq handed her a small box. Aradhya opened it to find a delicate bracelet, inscribed with the words "Always Together." 💝

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him. "Thank you, Tanishq. I just... I don't want to lose what we have."

Tanishq reached across the table, gently wiping away a tear. "You won't. We'll get through this, together." 🧑🏼‍❤️‍👩🏼

As they sat by the lake, watching the 🧑🏼‍❤️‍👩🏼stars appear in the night sky 🌌, they made a silent promise to each other—no more secrets, no more doubts. Their relationship, though tested, was stronger for it. And as they held each other close, they knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, they would face them together.