Chapter 4: Closure and New Beginnings

Meera sat on her balcony, staring at Rohan’s message. A year ago, she would have read it a hundred times, overanalyzing every word, searching for hidden meaning. But tonight, she felt… different.

There was no rush of excitement, no sudden urge to reply. Just a quiet understanding that life had moved forward, for both of them.

Still, she couldn’t ignore the memories that surfaced. She thought about their long walks, their whispered dreams, the way they used to say, "Always."

But "always" had an expiration date.

She took a deep breath and typed a reply.

"I’m doing well. Hope you are too."

Short. Honest. Enough to acknowledge the past without reopening old wounds.

A few minutes later, her phone buzzed again.

"I miss you, Meera."

She closed her eyes, exhaling slowly.

Maybe he did miss her. Maybe he was nostalgic. But missing someone wasn’t the same as wanting them back. It wasn’t enough.

She thought carefully before replying.

"I think we both needed time apart. I hope you’ve found happiness, Rohan. Truly."

This time, there was no immediate response. She imagined him reading her message, feeling the finality in her words. And she knew—this was closure.

She put her phone aside and smiled to herself.

She had spent so much time waiting. Waiting for messages, for calls, for someone to choose her. But tonight, she wasn’t waiting anymore.

She was finally choosing herself.

A New Chapter

The next morning, Meera woke up feeling lighter. She made her coffee, played her favorite music, and opened her laptop to work on a new article.

Her phone buzzed again, but this time, it wasn’t from Rohan.

It was from a publishing house she had submitted her writing to months ago.

"We loved your work and would like to discuss publishing opportunities. Let’s set up a meeting."

Meera stared at the message in disbelief before a wide smile spread across her face.

For the first time in a long while, her heart raced not because of love lost, but because of possibilities ahead.

She had spent years writing about other people’s stories. Now, it was time to write her own.

And this time, she wasn’t looking back.

PLS IGNORE

(Title: "Love Like Ours")

Verse 1

I never knew a love so true,

Until the moment I met you.

You lit a spark, you changed my life,

Now every day just feels so right.

You’re the whisper in the breeze,

The warmth that brings my heart at ease.

No distance, no time, no space,

Could ever take me from this place.

Chorus

'Cause a love like ours will never fade,

Stronger with each step we take.

Hand in hand, side by side,

Forever yours, forever mine.

No matter where the road may bend,

With you, I know this love won’t end.

A love like ours, so deep, so true,

I’ve found my home inside of you.

Verse 2

Through the highs and through the lows,

We stand together, hearts aglow.

No storm can shake what we have made,

No fear can make our hearts afraid.

Your laughter is my favorite sound,

The sweetest song I’ve ever found.

And every time you say my name,

I fall in love all over again.

Chorus

'Cause a love like ours will never fade,

Stronger with each step we take.

Hand in hand, side by side,

Forever yours, forever mine.

No matter where the road may bend,

With you, I know this love won’t end.

A love like ours, so deep, so true,

I’ve found my home inside of you.

Bridge

Through every sunrise, every night,

You are my heart, my guiding light.

And even when the stars don’t shine,

I know that you’ll be always mine.

Chorus (repeat)

'Cause a love like ours will never fade,

Stronger with each step we take.

Hand in hand, side by side,

Forever yours, forever mine.

No matter where the road may bend,

With you, I know this love won’t end.

A love like ours, so deep, so true,

I’ve found my home inside of you.

Outro

A love like ours, through time will stay,

Forevermore, come what may.

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