Love Tales

प्यार दोनों तरफ से हो ये जरूरी नहीं है। दुनियाभर में one sided लव स्टोरी भरी पड़ी है। जो अकसर हमें देखने और सुनने को मिल जाती है। उन्हीं में से एक कहानी मैं लेकर आई हूं आप सबके लिए।

Once upon a time, in a small town called Chandrapur, there lived a young man named Rahul. Rahul was known for his kind heart and cheerful nature. He had always been an introvert and never really believed in the concept of love. To him, love was something that only existed in fairy tales and movies.

However, one day, while sitting in the park watching children play, Rahul’s eyes fell upon a young woman named Riya. Riya was a breath of fresh air. Her laughter was like music to his ears, and her smile could brighten up the darkest of days. Rahul couldn’t help but feel a strange connection with her at first sight, as if their souls were intertwined.

As days turned into weeks, Rahul found himself visiting the park more often, just to catch a glimpse of Riya. He admired her from afar, too afraid to approach her and let her know about his feelings. Rahul was convinced that love could only bring pain and heartbreak, and he didn’t want to be a part of it.

However, fate had other plans in store for Rahul. One day, while walking back home from the park, he saw Riya standing near a broken-down car, looking worried. Rahul couldn’t bear to see her in distress, so he mustered up all his courage and approached her.

“Excuse me, is everything alright?” Rahul asked, trying not to sound too nervous.

Riya looked at Rahul with a hint of surprise in her eyes. “Oh, my car broke down and I have no idea what to do. I’m already running late for an important meeting,” she replied, her voice filled with frustration.

Rahul, without thinking twice, offered to help her. He called for a mechanic and patiently waited with Riya until the car was fixed. As they spent time together, Rahul realized that Riya was not only beautiful on the outside but also had a heart of gold. (लेकिन इस बात से तो आप सभी agree करते होगे कि अच्छे इंसान को तो हमेशा सब अच्छे ही दिखते है बिलकुल उनके दिल की तरह। यही राहुल के साथ भी हुआ। जिसके लाइफ में बहुत कम दोस्त थे। वो बहुत ही शांत लड़का था। वही दूसरी ओर रिया बहुत बात करने वाली लड़की थी।) He was falling in love with her, even though he tried his best to deny it.

Months passed, Riya and Rahul became really good friends. They would meet often, go for long walks, and share their deepest secrets. Rahul cherished these moments with Riya.

Rahul was usually quite shy, लेकिन एक दिन राहुल ने decide किया रिया को बताने का कि वो उसके लिए क्या फील करता है। और बड़ी हिम्मत कर के जिया के पास पहुंचा और बोला – “जिया, मैं तुमसे कुछ कहना चाहता हूं।“

जिया- हां राहुल, बोलो

राहुल (थोड़ा डरा हुआ सा धीमी आवाज में बोलता है)- जिया, मैं तुमसे बहुत प्यार करता हूं।

जिया – क्या ?

राहुल (थोड़ा कॉन्फिडेंस के साथ) – हां जिया, मैं तुमसे बहुत प्यार करता हूं, लेकिन काफी दिनों से मैं तुमसे ये बोलने की हिम्मत नहीं कर पा रहा था कि जब से मैंने तुम्हें देखा है और जाना है तब से तुम मेरी दुनिया बन गई हो। तुम्हारे बिना मुझे कुछ अच्छा नहीं लगता। तुम्हें देखने के लिए मैंने घंटों पार्क में तुम्हारा इंतजार किया है। जब तुम्हें पहली बार देखा था तबसे ही ये दिल मेरा तुम्हारा हो गया था। जिया मैं जानता हूं मैं तुम्हारे जितना अच्छा तो नहीं हूं। मगर मैं सच्चे दिल से तुम्हें चाहता हूं। He nervously spilled out his all feelings.

But Riya stared at him blankly and didn’t say anything. Rahul tried to elaborate on his emotions, but Riya just shook her head and walked away. He was left standing there, alone, feeling heartbroken. Rahul couldn’t stop thinking about what had just happened. He’d never felt so vulnerable before. The sound of a piece of paper sliding onto his feet interrupted his thoughts. Rahul picked up the piece of paper. It was a folded note with Riya’s handwriting on it. He opened it to see the words “Meet me at the park in half an hour, please” written in bold letters. Rahul’s heart skipped several beats in excitement. Could it really be what he was hoping for?

Filled with anticipation, Rahul spent the next 30 minutes walking to the park, wondering what Riya might want to talk to him about. As he arrived at the park, he saw Riya standing by the fountain in the center. A strange feeling took hold of him, making him feel both anxious and excited at the same time.

Riya looked at Rahul as he approached her, noticing how awkward and nervous he looked. She wondered if she had made the right decision, but she knew that she had to tell him the truth. “Rahul, I’m really sorry about how I reacted earlier. I didn’t want to hurt you, but I didn’t know how to respond. The truth is, मैं तुमसे प्यार नहीं करती। and I like someone else.” मैं सोचती थी कि तुम बहुत सीधे हो, लेकिन मुझे नहीं पता था कि तुम….। मैंने हमेशा तुम्हें दोस्त की तरह माना। और तुम इस दोस्ती को प्यार समझ बैठे। ज़रा सा हंस बोलकर क्या मिल ली तुमसे तुम तो सपने ही देखने लग गए। तुम्हारा status और मेरा status बिलकुल मेल नहीं खाता। प्यार तो दूर की बात है। देखो बातें मेरी तुम्हें कड़वी लगेगी मगर तुम मेरी हैसियत से बाहर हो राहुल।

Rahul’s heart sank at the sound of those words. He was stunned. As he had never expected to hear those words. Riya’s revelation felt like a punch to his gut. He wanted to say something, anything, but he was too devastated to form words. रिया की बातें सुन राहुल की आंखों में आंसू आ जाते हैं मगर उसके सामने वो जैसे तैसे खुदको संभालता है। And the only thing Rahul could do was turn around and walk away. Tears flooded his eyes as he stumbled down the gravel path towards the empty street.

As he walked, Rahul’s mind raced with unanswered questions. How long had she been feeling this way? He didn’t get why he had been given this small glimmer of hope and then had it snatched away again. Rahul continued walking, tears streaming down his face. The world lost its colors, and everything around him became a blur. He felt lost and alone, as he walked on, not caring where he went. He didn’t realize how far he had walked until he stumbled onto a small garden full of colorful flowers. He sat on the bench and looked up at the sky. The sun was slowly setting, and it was time for evening prayers.

Rahul remembered his grandfather’s words, “Whenever you’re lost or feel stuck in life, look up to the sky and connect with the universe. The universe sees and understands you in ways you couldn’t even imagine.” Feeling calmer, Rahul closed his eyes and took deep breaths.

As Rahul took deep breaths with his eyes closed, he started feeling better and more in control of his emotions. He realized that sometimes in life, things don’t go as planned, and it’s okay to feel sad or disappointed. But he also came to the understanding that it was important to move on from the things that didn’t work out.

As he opened his eyes, he noticed a girl of same age sitting on a bench next to him. The girl had black hair, soft skin, and dimples on his face. “Beautiful sunset, isn’t it?” the girl said with a big smile.

Rahul smiled back, appreciating the girl’s kindness. “Yes, it’s amazing.”

The girl chuckled, her eyes crinkling in the late afternoon sun. “You seem like you’re in deep thought. What’s on your mind?”

Rahul paused for a moment, considering if he should share. But there was something comforting about the girl’s presence, and the thought of opening up to a stranger didn’t seem so daunting anymore. “I just feel lost. Like I don’t know what to do or where to go after something doesn’t work out.”

The girl nodded sagely. “Ah, I know the feeling. Sometimes, when we’re faced with disappointment or loss, we forget to look around and appreciate the world.”

The girl stood up from the bench and stretched his long arms. “Come with me,” she said, gesturing towards the garden. “Let me show you something beautiful.”

Rahul hesitated for a moment before following the girl through the garden, down a small path that led to a clearing. There, in the center of the clearing, stood a towering tree with leaves in the colors of a sunset. It was as if the sun had set and been captured within the tree’s branches.

“What is this tree?” asked Rahul, awestruck by the beauty before him.

“This tree is a symbol,” replied the girl kindly.

“Every sunset brings about a renewal of hope and opportunities,” continued the girl. “The sun may disappear below the horizon, but it will always rise again the next day. Just like life presents you with new chances every day, we must find new ways to move on.”

Rahul nodded silently, taking in the girl’s words of wisdom. He felt grateful for the unexpected encounter with the girl, who seemed to understand his pain and predicament.

“Let this tree be a reminder to always look for hope and beauty, even in the darkest of moments,” said the girl, before slowly turning around and making his way to the garden’s entrance.

Rahul watched the girl leave, contemplating her words as he turned to walk back to his house. His heart heavy, Rahul knew that he needed to start focusing on the positives in his life that brought him joy. A bell tolled in the distance, reminding him of evening prayers, and he made his way towards the temple.

As he walked, Rahul noticed something small and shiny on the ground, catching his eye. He kneeled down to take a closer look, realizing that it was a small silver charm, shaped like a heart. Picking it up, he flipped it over and noticed a small inscription engraved on it: “Be Brave and Keep Moving.”

हमें लाइफ में move on करते रहना चाहिए। साथ ही ऐसे लोग और उनकी बातों को जिंदगी से निकाल फेंक देना चाहिए जो तुम्हें low feel कराए। क्यूंकि ऐसे लोग तुम्हें बिल्कुल भी deserve नहीं करते हैं।