Noida,
10th June 2021.

Darling Janasya,

I have spent my years in hiding. Now that you have become a beautiful, smart and intelligent woman, (yes a woman, not a girl anymore..!!) I can share my story with you. Hoping that you understand me and empathise with me as a scared young woman just stepping into the 2oth year of life.

I will take you back to a time when I was a young girl, happy and loved by all. I had just completed my graduation and had started a job in Darjeeling, at an old prestigious book shop. I would happily get up in the morning and enjoy a hot cup of the famous Darjeeling tea in the misty cloudy mornings. I had plans of going to Delhi for my master's.

One destined day, I was working at the shop when a very handsome and dignified gentleman of army came to ask about a book. He returned the next day for another book. And then after 4-5 days I observed a pattern to his visits. Finally on Saturday evening, it was raining heavily, I had forgotten my umbrella at home. I was waiting for the rain to stop. He came for a book and started waiting with me. Bless that rain, we started talking and he offered to accompany me to my home. After an initial hesitation, we started walking through the Chawrasta to my home. It felt like the Heavens had opened up to bless us both. One thing lead to other, and we shared our love for each other. It was one of those times, when you just knew in your heart that this is something deep... I was in love and had said yes for marriage to my dream man... I was on top of the world..!!

... to be continued






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