They moved to different colleges and communication went from ‘spiteful glares around the neighbourhood’ to ‘a polite hello every now and then.’ Things started to change and they discovered that being around each other wasn’t so bad, after all. That was the start of a friendship, which as time went by, blossomed into love. But fate had other plans. Even before they realised their love for each other, Leela and Subodh were married to different people. Life went on as children were raised, dreams were chased, and broken hearts were mended. Yet, a tender ache remained.
Then one day, there was an invitation to the 50th high school reunion. Butterflies began to flutter. Should I go? Will he come?
A clanging sound at the table brought Leela out of her reverie. She looked around apprehensively. Amid the crowd, she spotted him. Quickly adjusting herself on the chair, she gazed as Subodh walked her way. Accidentally knocking against a table, Subodh sheepishly looked at a giggling Leela, as she pointed at the last chocolate cupcake sitting on the platter. The giggle grew into laughter as Subodh leaped towards the platter but Leela swiftly snatched it away. She chuckled like a child, “I got it this time!” Subodh and Leela broke into a fit of laughter.
A lot was said in that shared moment.
Edited by Shalini K Sharma
Arpita
November 24, 2019 at 6:43 amLoved it. Keep it up. My love and blessings are with you.