A Short Love Story | What will he say - Yes or No?

Tanvi usually spent her mornings at a park before going to the office. Tanvi worked as a copywriter in an advertising agency. Spending her entire day in front of the computer screen was something she hated. 

Alas, she had no choice. 

This park was situated only 5 minutes away from her office. Perfect for spending mornings. Tanvi felt her day was incomplete if she didn’t come to the park. Every morning she reached there sharp at 9 am. 

On a typical day, she would have appreciated the sunrise, damp green grass, and the fresh air. She simply loved it. But this morning was not usual. It was an unusual morning for her. Tanvi was waiting for Ram. She reached for something in her handbag. She removed a small box from it. She opened the box. A finger ring made of gold, embellished with a solitaire diamond, sat inside it, like a king. She touched the ring warmly and closed the box. She kept the box in her handbag. 

She first met Ram in this park. 

Ram

Her lips smiled as she thought about him.

Then the smile was gone. She grew nervous. She was as shy as any girl would be to say those words. She was hoping for a positive reply. She prayed that they at least we remain friends. If he didn’t appreciate her feelings. His friendship was her world.

Two years ago, Tanvi first met Ram in this park. She instantly felt a special connection for him. She liked him and, in no time, they became best friends. 

Tanvi always appreciated Ram’s honesty and caring personality. She found his caring attitude very attractive. 

Seating on the wooden bench. Tanvi was thinking about him. Time flew, and her nervousness grew.

Tanvi’s moment of truth was here. From the corner of her eye, she saw him coming. He had a pleasant smile on his face. Tanvi loved his smile. 

‘Good morning, Tanvi.’

‘Good morning to you too, Ram,’ she replied.

He had a bouquet of pink roses in his hand.

‘Is this for me?’ asked Tanvi.

Ram said he got this bouquet for his colleague. 

Tanvi was disappointed to hear a ‘no.’ She felt the day was jinxed. Tanvi contemplated postponing the critical conversation. Just then, Ram spoke.

‘You called to share something,’ said Ram.

‘Yes, I got something to confess,’ said Tanvi.

Ram looked at her attentively.

She removed the same small box from her handbag and gave it to him and said, ‘I am sorry. I can’t accept this ring. I can’t accept your proposal. You are my friend, but I don’t love you. Can we be friends? I don’t want to lose your friendship. Your friendship means the world to me. Please, can we stay friends, yes or no?’

Ram had tears of agony in his eyes. He quickly turned away from Tanvi and started walking out of the park.

Tanvi stood there, hoping for Ram’s cheerful reply.

What will he say- yes or no?

Moral of a Short Love Story: True friendship is like Wi-Fi that connects automatically when you walk into your house.

Happy Reading!

About the writer: Nisha B Thakur is the author of a highly appreciated novel, The Blue Jinx.