PART 27

("Broken Bonds: A Tale of Love and Loss")




Seza got up early in the morning with joy in her heart. She took out a huge pile of clothes from her wardrobe and asked Ana to choose a dress for her. Ana selected the dress, and Seza went to change. Before leaving for classes, Seza looked in the mirror many times just to check if she was okay, and she asked Ana multiple times how she looked. Ana got irritated, telling her more than ten times that she looked good. Seza pulled Ana and said, "Let's go fast, Artav might be waiting. Let's go." She was so happy that she skipped breakfast just to be on time. Ana started scolding her for not eating breakfast since she was sick. While on the way, Seza kept asking Ana, "What should I talk to him about?" Ana said, "Look, Seza, it's not your first time meeting Artav. Just act normal, don't be overexcited."
Seza replied, "Can't you see I am so happy? I can't help it. Neither can you feel it, just feel like dancing. You won't understand my happiness, Ana. I may be acting weirdly, but let it be. I am smiling after a long gap. Let me enjoy."

Ana was speechless seeing her excitement. She just smiled and prayed silently, "God, please don't ever snatch her happiness from her. Let her live happily ever after." Ana pulled Seza and said, "Don't forget that you are in a public place. Just act normal, dumbo."

Seza responded, "Let the world know that I am very happy."

Ana warned her, "Don't act madly. I am feeling shy walking with you. Act normal, or else I am walking alone."

Seza agreed, "Okay, don't go. Stay with me."

While on the way, they met Manas. Seza shouted his name and gestured for him to stop. She walked towards him, holding his hand, and said, "Thank you, Manas. I am very grateful to you. In the upcoming days, if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask me. I will help you for sure. Today, because of you, Artav and I are going to be like before. Thank you. You really brought back my happiness."

Manas was expressionless. He didn't show any happiness, just faked a smile and said, "Seza, don't thank me. After all, I am your brother, right? Listen, today while talking to Artav, just open up, okay? Let your inner heart speak. Just don't stay quiet. Speak as much as you want. Then only your relationship will last."

Seza asked, "What do you mean? Do you think I stay quiet?"

Manas clarified, "I know you can talk. What I mean is, listen to your heart."

Seza agreed, "Okay, brother. I will definitely listen."

They entered the class, and only a few of them were there. Seza waited for Artav continuously, but he didn't come. The teacher started the class, but Artav didn't arrive. Seza lost all hope. After class, she was on her way to the exit...