Her brilliant student Shreyas wanted to leave early as he had to accompany his mother for hospital.
It reminded Emily that Avi wanted to meet him. But how could they meet, as life has changed, time has changed and everything has changed. Now Erick is everything to him.
Dwelling into thoughts, Emily walked swiftly to her home. Today, she got free by 1 pm which usually does not happen.She moved to kitchen to get a cup of coffee. While boiling milk, she recalled the college days where Avi used to be her best friend. Both loved studying together, sharing notes, cracking jokes and preparing for exams.
“Those were the days!” Emily heaved a long sigh.
‘Oh’! Uttered Emily as the coffee started squeezing and she could have only half cup of coffee. Today, she felt suffocated inside the home. She made her way towards balcony as she wanted to breathe the fresh air.
Memories again knocked at her mind’s door.
What? Have you gone crazy? I never thought of getting married. Why you girls can’t be just good friends? The outburst from Avi brought tears into Emily’s eyes. It was the time when parents insisted Emily to get married and she shared her feelings to Avi who did not value it.
She calmly walked out having an impression in mind that Avi would understand and will come to her soon. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months and months turned into years but Avi was nowhere.
She got to know that he had left the country and flew to France having a professional commitment.
‘It’s not worth to wait for him anymore!’ said Elena, Emily’s best friend. She had been with Emily since her college days and she was the one who had closely observed their friendship turning into love affair.
Elena was a broadminded girl who always used to follow a practical approach. Most of the time, she would suggest what’s right. Unable to decide, Emily bid goodbye to Elena and reached home.
Suddenly, a knock at the door distracted Emily and brought her back to the present. Her husband Erick arrived home. Oh, it’s you. It’s 5 o clock! I didn’t get any sense.
Erick kissed her on the forehead and tried to figure out the reason of her unusual expression today! Tears rolled out of Emily’s eyes when she hugged her husband.
“Are you ok?” Erick asked while fumbling her back with soft touch. ‘What’s making you cry?’
To be continued....
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