CHAPTER 7
~Anjali's POV
Surprisingly it's been a really fun week. After THE MOMENT in my studio, we went up to the terrace and stayed there for a really long time. Both of us had a sense of relief yet we were utterly confused about this new profound relationship we were building.
As the night unfolded, we practiced a few dance moves under the moonlight, supporting each other's growth and igniting the fire within us. Our souls entwined in a dance that signified a new chapter in our lives, where the love for dance was the driving force behind everything we did.
This all feels so similar- Sooo Deja vu.
The following weekend we went to this amazing concert near my studio. I didn't know that he played guitar, and the best part is his soothing voice oh so pure... feels like this guy was just created with so much of attention to detail.
( *Ahhhh * Squealinggg!! )
There is soo much I don't know about this guy yet it feels like I've known him for long enough to feel this unsaid bond forming between us. It's so wrong... It goes against my rules and morals yet there's not a single part of me that wants to let go of whatever is shared by me and him.
At the end of the day, that's what love feels like right? It is just a tale and countless untold memories of the unexpected emotions. Love, an enchanting and perplexing emotion, possesses the power to transform our lives. However, after experiencing heartbreak, we often erect protective walls to shield ourselves from the vulnerabilities love entails.
Ever since my previous relationship ended, I had made a pact with myself, vowing never to fall in love again. I was convinced that the scars left behind by the dissolution of that connection would forever shut me off from experiencing the profound emotions that love entails. However, life has an uncanny way of throwing unforeseen surprises, and so it was when I met Rahul.
It all began innocuously, with chance encounters and casual conversations that gradually transcended into something more. I can still vividly recall the first time my eyes met his, and in that instant, I felt an inexplicable tingle in my heart. Unbeknownst to me then, my heart was planting the seed of affection that would blossom into a profound and irresistible fondness. My emotions, dormant for so long, awakened like a majestic and unstoppable force.
As I navigated this unfamiliarly familiar terrain, my emotions teetered between trepidation and transcendence. The fear of opening my heart to love again gnawed at me relentlessly, reminding me of the pain I had endured in the past. My mind echoed with cautionary whispers, warning me against the possibility of heartache, urging me to retreat to the safety of my self-imposed emotional exile. But against all odds, I found myself inching closer to Rahul, each step accompanied by a flurry of exhilarating but bewildering emotions.
Every interaction with Rahul seemed like a whirlwind of emotions orchestrated by fate itself. When he spoke, his words resonate deeply within me, evoking feelings I had long forgotten. Our laughter echoed in harmony, igniting a flame of joy that danced within my core. With each passing day, I felt my heart gradually surrendering to the intoxicating magic of love.
The walls I had once built to protect myself from pain began to crumble at the touch of Rahul's gentle presence. His warmth melted my inhibitions, allowing me to express my true self fearlessly. In his company, I felt cherished, valued not just for whom I appeared to be, but for the hidden depths of my soul. My perspective of love shifted from a symbol of past agony to a beacon of hope, shimmering with the promise of an ever-lasting companionship.
Yet, even as the love within me bloomed, a war waged within my heart. Rationality collided with the urgency of my emotions. I yearned to savor the sweetness of this newfound connection, but the fear of repeating past mistakes clouded my judgment. It felt like a perilous tightrope walk between vulnerability and self-preservation.
But love has a way of defying logic and eroding resistance, inching closer to the precipice of surrender. My heart, though bruised, had not lost its capacity to heal, to forgive, and to love unconditionally. With Rahul, I discovered that loving again wasn't synonymous with forgetting or replacing; on the contrary, it provided an opportunity to grow, to cherish my scars as a testament to resilience.
As my heart surged with affection for Rahul, I realized that embracing love was an act of courage, an act of defiance against the remnants of past heartache. It was an ode to the belief that despite the pain we experience, love is eternally worth fighting for.
In the cauldron of emotions brewing within me, I find solace in accepting that love is a risk worth taking. It is imbued with uncertainties and tremors of vulnerability, but it is also the source of unparalleled joy and ultimate personal growth.
Love does not disregard our past; rather, it empowers us to rise above it, reminding us that we are resilient beings capable of embracing love's glory and beauty once again. The emotions I experienced on this journey, though terrifying and contradictory, have ultimately shaped a metamorphosis, breathing life into my revived capacity to love and be loved.
In falling for Rahul, I have realized that my heart, despite its previous tribulations, remains steadfast in its desire to love and be loved. It no longer bears the weight of past heartbreaks but instead carries within it the hope of a future imbued with love's transformative power.
~Kiya Re Jo Bhi Toone
Kaise Kiya Re Jiya Ko Mere BaandhAise Liya Re
Samajh Ke Bhi Na Samajh Main Sakun
Saweron Ka Mere Tu Sooraj Laage
Tu Mera Koyi Na Hoke Bhi Kuchh Laage
