Their Love Story ✔️

Their Love story... (#1)

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Noah took a deep breath.This night air and silence is something she likes the most.She looked at the lake beyond the bridge.The atmosphere made her relax. She was engulfed in the thoughts of him...

"Noah... "

His voice cut through the silence of the night. She turned around to see her beloved Eric.

"Eric... "

She whispered his name. His face was bright even if it was dark. She could feel he was as hesitant as her.

Till the evening, she was worried how to face him. Its been so long. The weeks and days of making up her mind...

Her eyes lit up. She smiled at him happily. He haven't changed. His eyes, his face, his smile...

He tried to smile back at her.
"Its been a long time... "

"Yeah... "she shuddered.

She have changed. Her face seemed weary and her eyes showed tiredness. But she gave him the best of her smiles.

He pulled her into a hug. Noah's eyes filled with tears. The wiped them away leaning to his shoulder.

Eric was happy to see her again. But he was sad. He don't know how to tell her the news. He don't know how would she react.

After sometime, she pulled back. They stood silently leaning to the bridge hand.

"I want to tell you something..."Eric began ending the silence.

She was relieved a little. She wanted Eric to talk first even if she knew what he was about to tell. She looked at him with a smile assuring him to say it.

"I'm engaged to Rowa.Our engagement was yesterday. "After a pause he commented "I couldn't contact you."

Three of them were best friends since childhood.

"As you know, Rowa can't talk or hear. So I never stood against her wishes as she is my friend since childhood. I never knew she loved me. I had no other choice other than accepting to marry her..."Eric continued

Noah tried not to let her tears to fall... Even if she knew that, hearing it from him was hard and heartbreaking.

She ignored the shooting pain from her head and smiled widely.

"I know... "she sighed and holded back the pain in her heart.

"I'm happy for you... "

He looked at her eyes with disbelief. Is that all? How can she respond like that?
She never really loved him? Where did she disappear suddenly? Is this all she have to say after all these months?

He couldn't control his mind terribly questioning him.

"Is that all you have to say? "His eyes showed pain as he took hold of Noah's hand, his eyes intense...

"Where were you all these times? "He hissed.

Noah took her hand from him and avoided his gaze.

"I was about to say... "she started with a sigh..

"I was at hospital for long....Brain tumor. Last stage....probably and.... it was too late for me....So I left there.... because....I wanted to see you.....for one last time. "
She confessed, stammering. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

Eric was beyond shocked. He should have been with her all these time. He hated himself for hating her for abandoning him. What would have she felt?

Only then did he notice the scarf covering her hair and head. His heart wept with guilt and sadness.

"I was making up my mind for so long. I didn't know how to tell you. I never wanted you to worry about me".

For the first time, he felt more and more miserable. He pulled her into a tight hug. He couldn't stop the tears from falling.

He should have been with her all these time. But here he is...going to marry some other girl.Noah didn't wanted to worry him. But she was dreadfull and terrible all this time while he hated her for not calling back and disappearing. She pulled away. 

"I want you to be happy even if its without me.Take care of Rowa. She is a good girl. Be  happy... "She shuddered.

Suddenly she fell to his hands with a gasp. Eric holded her worried.

"Are you okey? " he cried. He sat her on the side and wrapped his arms around her. She slowly opened her eyes.

"I think...its time to go... good bye Eric... love u..." she uttered with a weary voice before closing her eyes forever. She didn't forget to smile at him one last time.

"Noah...Don't leave me... "Eric pleaded. His voice cracking... Her hands turned to ice cubes. No response. Its over.... his Noah is no more. He turned into a rock. Tears falling.Only then did he realise he loved her more than anyone or anything in this world...

Something caught his attention. A papper in Noah's hand. She was clutching it strongly. He took it from her hand. Shaking, he opened it.

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Eric,
   
I'm sorry for making you feel like I abandoned you. I really didn't wanted to leave you but its just I didn't wanted to worry you. I'm sorry for not telling you anything.

I will die soon. Its the last stage of brain tumor. Please don't  breakdown even if i die.

Take care of Rowa. Take care of yourself and be happy forever.

I want you to be happy even if it's without me...Love you today, tomorrow and always...

                          By,
                              Your Noah
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His tears wetted the paper note.
"I love you Noah... and i will love you forever."
He whispered to Noah holding her tightly towards him.

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