We Too Had A Love Story

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*the day before the engagement*

SANJANA KUMAR

I was in Chandigarh sitting in my bed,just staring at all the gorgeous things around me.The lehenga,the accessories,shoes and stuff.Almost all of my relatives were going to be there for the engagement.The engagement was to take place at Vishal's backyard.Everything was planned and perfect.Out of all these things,the only thing going on my mind was Virat.How was he,I wondered.It was almost a week since I saw him last.I tried calling him from my friend's phone but he didn't answer.I watched his match 2 days ago and he seemed happy and I was happy for him.Their next match was tomorrow itself in Mohali.
Everyone was happy except me.And how could I be happy, my happiness went away when Virat walked out of my life.

'Can I come in?' My mom said as she knocked on the door.

'Of course' I smiled and gathered myself.

She came and sat in front of me,' It's too late,you should sleep' she said.

'Yeah,I was about to' I replied trying to control my tears.

'I still can't believe you're getting engaged tomorrow and then in sometime you'll get married.You've grown up so fast' She said with tears in her eyes.

'Me too,even I can't believe' I said astray.

'Can I ask you something?' She said holding my hand.

I nodded.

'Do you love Vishal and are you happy with all this?' She asked.

'Be honest' She added.

'It isn't about happiness anymore, mumma.I can't live in my past forever so this is a big step and I'm moving ahead in my life.And maybe I'll get happy at some point' I told her and lowered my face.

'And love?' She asked.

I smiled.

'I'm in love' I answered.

'Just not with him' I added as my mom stared at my face.

'Is it still Virat?' She asked.

'Huh' I replied.

'I've told you this before and I'm telling you this again.He is a fantasy,honey.You're not made for him.People like you and him,they don't have a love story.And for some time your dream came true but it the end,it just broke.So forget it,it was a bad dream' She said.

'You're right it was a dream;but....a beautiful one. And I'm afraid I'll ever have that kind of dream in my whole life' I said.

'Just go to sleep.It's your big day tomorrow' She said and kissed my forehead.

'Good night,mom' I said.

'Sweet dreams,honey' She smiled and went.

I tied my hair in a bun and switched off the lights.I was about to get into my bed as my phone rang.It was an unknown number.

'Hello' I said.

Nobody answered.

'Hello?' I said again.

And I got no answer.

I kept quiet for a second.

'Hey,it's me' A voice said sounding very husky,low and stirring.

I knew that voice.

'Virat?' I said hoping he would say a 'no'.

'Yes' he replied and tears started rolling down my cheeks.