love Is a Sin?

Every evening Aara came to the garden near her house.....
She had a little dog named Coco and she always brought him for a walk. The garden was her favorite place. It was peaceful and she liked the fresh air.

One day a boy started coming there too. His name was Rihan. He came to the garden for exercise. He saw Aara many times but never talked to her. She looked kind and quiet.

One evening Rihan got the courage to talk to her. He smiled and said Hi I see you here every day. What your name?

Aara looked surprised but answered My name is Aara

Rihan said, I am Rihan. Why do you come here every day?

Aara smiled a little and said I bring my dog Coco for a walk. He likes this place.

They started talking more. Rihan asked many questions. Aara felt happy. She never had a real friend before....

In school other kids made fun of her. She was bullied and her friends left her. So now she was shy and did not trust people easily....

But Rihan was different. He listened to her. He made her laugh. Slowly, they became close friends.

After some weeks Rihan started to feel something more. He liked Aara not just as a friend but more than that...

One evening when they were sitting on the bench he looked at her and said Aara... I love you.

Aara was shocked. Her eyes opened wide. She said... What? No we are just friends!!!! Nothing more. Please stop.

Rihan felt very sad. His smile disappeared. Aara quickly walked away with Coco. Her face was full of tears.

At home she cried a lot. She liked Rihan too. But she could not say it. Her parents are very strict. If they found out they would be very angry. Maybe even stop her from going to the garden.

But that night Aara thought a lot. She did not want to hide the truth.

The next evening she went to the garden again. Rihan was there sitting alone. She walked to him and said to Rihan I am sorry about yesterday.

He looked at her quietly.

She took a deep breath and said I like you too... but I got scared. My parents are strict. If they know they will not allow me to meet you
She took a deep breath and said I like you too. But I got scared. My parents won't let me meet you if they know. That's why I said we are just friends. I do not know how to handle this.

Rihan said softly It's okayyyy Aara. I understand. Love does not always mean being in a relationship....
Sometimes, love means caring listening and being there.

Aara hugged him and cried. Thank you... You are the only one who understands me.

They did not become couples But they kept meeting talking and being there for each other....Their bond was real.

Time passed.........

One day Aara parents told her they had fixed her marriage with another boy. Aara is very sad. She went to the garden and told Rihan while crying.

"Rihan... my parents fixed my wedding she said in tears.....

Rihan was quiet for a moment. Then he smiled and said Don't cry Aara. I will come to your wedding. I want to see how you look in a wedding dress.

Aara looked at him shocked and sad.

Rihan continued I know that man will love you with all his heart. But if he does not..... I will come and take you away. Don't worry. I am happy for you are getting married.