It's A Love Story (Edited)

Bittersweet Farewells

Sanskar's POV

The more I try to push away my feelings for Swara, the more they consume me. It's like a wildfire that refuses to be tamed. I love her with a depth that scares me, but I can't bring myself to let her know. If only she knew the internal battle I'm facing. It's not just about us anymore; it's about what's best for her, and maybe, just maybe, it's not me.

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Ragini was lost in her book when her phone buzzed. The message she saw made her blood run cold. It was a video—one she couldn't bear to watch more than once. It was followed almost immediately by a chilling message:

Message: "Ha ha ha, shocked? If you don't want Swara to find out the truth from someone else, you better tell her yourself tonight."

Panic surged through her, and she dashed towards Laksh's room, her heart pounding with fear. On her way, she heard a phone ringing. She hastened to answer, but by the time she picked it up, the call had ended.

Swara: "Hello? Who's this? Hello, hello..." (She hung up and turned to her friend) "I don't know who's been calling me for days."

Friend: "Who was it?"

Swara: "I don't know. The number was private."

Friend: "Oh, okay."

Swara, sensing the distress on her friend's face, inquired with concern.

Swara: "You look troubled. Is something wrong?"

Friend: "No, it's nothing. Just not feeling great."

Swara: "If there's a problem, you can share it with me. That's what best friends are for."

Her friend looked at her, eyes brimming with unshed tears.

Swara: "What's going on? Everything okay?"

Friend: "Nothing. I just don't want to lose you."

Swara enveloped her friend in a comforting embrace.

Swara: "Silly, why would I leave you? Never say that again."

Friend: "Thanks. I have some work to finish. I'll see you later." (She hurried away.)

Swara, puzzled and worried, murmured to herself.

Swara: "Strange..."

Her friend ran into Laksh's room, breathless.

Friend: "Laksh! Laksh!"

Laksh: "What happened?"

She handed him the phone, showing him the horrifying video. Laksh's face turned ashen. Another message arrived, intensifying their fear.

Message: "Tell the truth today or the video will be made public."

They exchanged a look of alarm, both trying to process the gravity of the situation.

Scene shifts to Swara

Swara sat by the window, singing softly to herself. The natural beauty of the surroundings brought a touch of melancholy, knowing that their trip would end tomorrow.

Swara's POV

Nature is so breathtaking here, yet I can't shake the sadness of leaving tomorrow. These days have been truly magical, and I will miss them dearly.

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As she closed her eyes, she replayed the cherished moments with Sanskar—the rain dance, the intimate conversation in the hut. A smile spread across her face, but then she snapped out of her reverie.

Swara: "What am I thinking? Why am I smiling about Sanskar?"

In her imagination, Sanskar appeared with a playful smirk.

Imaginary Sanskar: "Because you've fallen in love with me, madam."

Swara turned around, startled to see Sanskar's smiling face, only to realize it was a figment of her imagination.

Swara: "Are you out of your mind? Love? With you? In your dreams."

Sanskar vanished, leaving Swara alone with her turbulent thoughts.

Swara: "What is this? Oh God, no, I can't love him. Can I?"

Scene changes to Sanskar

Sanskar's POV

Tomorrow, we leave this place, but I want to hold onto every memory shared with Swara. The moments we've spent together are too precious to let fade away.

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Sanskar: "I love you, Swara. I love you, but I can't tell you."

Imaginary Swara: "Why can't you?"

Sanskar was startled to see an imaginary Swara standing before him, smiling gently.

Sanskar: "Swara, please, I can't. Just go."

The vision of Swara faded away, leaving Sanskar alone with his conflicted emotions.

Feeling restless, Sanskar went outside to check on Swara. He found her sleeping peacefully in her room. He gently caressed her face, kissed her forehead, and quietly left. As he walked away, Swara stirred, sensing a presence.

Swara: "Sanskar..."

She rushed to the door, but hesitated. Something held her back. She closed the door, sank to the floor, and began to cry.

The song "Yeh Dooriyan" played softly in the background, perfectly mirroring the bittersweetness of their situation. It seemed as if the universe had chosen this soundtrack for their poignant goodbye.

Sanskar walked back to his room, tears streaming down his face. He collapsed onto his bed, lost in memories of their time together. The fun, the laughter, the arguments—they all seemed so precious now.

Swara, meanwhile, gazed out of her window, reflecting on the beautiful moments she had shared with Sanskar. Their playful banter, their sweet exchanges, and the moments of closeness now felt like distant dreams.

The screen split between their faces, each reflecting a mix of sadness and nostalgia. The scene played out like a melancholic romance, with the song amplifying the emotional weight of their parting. It was a farewell filled with unspoken words and memories that would linger long after their departure.