Because it happens...

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People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how much you made them feel.


(Disclaimer: This is a fictional account, partly inspired by a short story and partly the numerous movies watched over the last 20 odd years!!!)

Goodbye. It’s such a simple word. 



Wish, it were as simple as a click on a button. 

 But sometimes it’s the hardest thing to say. If someone says to you that, he can leave everything whenever he wishes than trust me, he’s lying. It had just been three years, not exactly the longest time, but still I couldn't bring myself to say the word. I knew she was gone. She was never going to come back. The note she left me was very precise. Just two lines, but it said everything. “I am leaving you. Please don’t come after me.” I didn't know what to believe: those sweet words of love that she whispered in my ears or the hard and cold reality of the note in my hand. Even though I knew that something was wrong, I just couldn't put my finger on it. That’s the reason why I still had the note and I still couldn't force myself to say goodbye.

Sometimes the love that we feel for someone becomes our own prison. We strive to break free from the chains of attachment, but it pulls you even strongly. When I first met her, I didn't know that I would fall so hopelessly in love with her. She wasn't different in any way; it was just that she was special in some way. Something about her was special. Maybe it was her smile, which seemed to radiate from her innermost soul. Maybe it was her face, which was so serene and innocent. I don’t know, but something in her pulled me towards her.

But then, thoughts give you company but they can never be the complete reality. The note was a harsh but true reminder of my reality. Yes, goodbyes are hard…




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