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Love, Please Return

Love, Please Return Sometimes, love is about longing, suffering, and hope that will not give up.

By Afia SikderPublished 10 months ago 4 min read

Love, Please Return Sometimes, love is about longing, suffering, and hope that will not give up. It is not always about happy endings. This is the real-life story of Rohan and Aisha, two souls who loved deeply but lost their way, only to realize that some hearts are meant to beat together, no matter how far they drift apart.

A chance meeting Rohan was a travel photographer who was always moving and took pictures of the world's beauty with his camera. Aisha was a schoolteacher, rooted in her small town, shaping young minds with her kindness and wisdom. Their worlds were different, but fate had a plan.

They met while traveling from Delhi to Mumbai by train. Rohan, engrossed in his camera, accidentally spilled coffee on Aisha’s book. Annoyed at first, Aisha couldn’t stay angry when she saw his apologetic eyes. Hours of conversation, laughter, and an undeniable connection followed that one minor mishap. Before parting ways, Rohan gifted Aisha a photograph of a sunrise he had clicked in Ladakh. He said, "for new beginnings." As if it were a piece of him, Aisha held onto the picture with a grin on her face. Falling in Love

Despite the distance, they stayed in touch. Late-night calls, handwritten letters, and surprise visits kept their bond strong. Through his photographs, Rohan introduced Aisha to the world, and Aisha anchored Rohan with her warmth and simplicity. One evening, under a sky full of stars, Rohan confessed, “I want to capture every sunset with you by my side.” Aisha’s heart raced as she whispered, “And I want to wake up to your sunrises.” That night, love found its way into their hearts.

Their love was intense and passionate. They traveled together, shared dreams, and planned a future filled with laughter, adventure, and endless love. But as they say, love is tested in ways one never expects.

The Rift

Rohan’s career took off, and his work required him to travel even more. Aisha, bound by her responsibilities as a teacher, couldn’t always accompany him. The distance, which was once romantic, is now a burden. Missed calls turned into unanswered messages. Lonely nights turned into silent fights. Aisha longed for stability, while Rohan feared being caged. Love that once felt effortless now required effort neither of them knew how to give.

Aisha broke down one evening after yet another argument about priorities and time. "Do you still want this at all?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Rohan hesitated. Everything came to a screeching halt in that brief silence. Aisha took his silence as an answer. She left behind the man she loved but could no longer hold onto and walked away in tears. Without one another, lost Days turned into months, and months into years. They moved on, or at least pretended to. Rohan buried himself in his work, traveling to places that once felt magical but now felt empty. Aisha focused on her students, trying to find solace in shaping young minds.

However, true love never truly dies. Rohan started taking pictures of sunrises, but he soon realized that they were all missing Aisha. Aisha still held onto the photograph of the Ladakh sunrise, hoping for a sign that their love wasn’t truly over.

Fate, however, had one more chapter left in their story.

A Second Chance

Three years later, Rohan returned to the small town where Aisha lived. He had been asked to teach a photography workshop at Aisha's school, which was in the neighborhood. Time stopped when their eyes met. Aisha saw the same Rohan she had loved before, but now he looked like he was missing something. Rohan saw the woman he had let go, but never stopped loving.

That evening, they met at the same café where they had once planned their future. Hope, regret, and unspoken words filled the silence between them. Finally, Rohan mumbled, "I missed you." “Then why did you let me go?” asked Aisha, who was weeping heavily. He admitted, "I was scared." “Scared that I couldn’t be the man you deserved. But every road, every sunrise, every picture reminded me of you. Aisha, I was lost without you. She looked at the man she still loved and sighed. “Love isn’t about perfect timing, Rohan. It’s about choosing each other, every day, despite everything.”

Rohan reached into his bag and pulled out a photograph—of the sunrise in Ladakh, the same place he had given her years ago. “For a new beginning?” he asked, hope evident in his voice.

Aisha smiled, holding onto the picture once more. “For a new beginning.”

Building a New Future

This time, they chose each other without hesitation. Rohan found ways to balance his travels and his relationship. Aisha, too, learned to embrace the adventures life brought her way. They traveled together, making memories that could not be erased by distance. Rohan eventually proposed to Aisha at the very place where their love story began—on a train, during a journey. With a ring in one hand and a camera in the other, he asked, “Will you be the love in all my pictures?”

Aisha laughed through her tears and said, “Only if you’ll be the reason behind my every sunrise.”

They got married in a simple yet beautiful ceremony, surrounded by family and friends. Their love, tested by time and fate, stood stronger than ever.

Love, Please Come Back

Some love stories don’t end—they just pause, waiting for the right moment to begin again. Rohan and Aisha’s love was one of them. They learned that love isn’t about never losing each other; it’s about finding each other again, even after being lost.

Because true love always finds its way back home.

This real-life love story is a reminder that sometimes, love needs time, patience, and a little fate to bring two hearts back together. Share this story and let love inspire the world if you believe in second chances.

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Afia Sikder

"Hi, I’m Afia Sikder! I love crafting captivating stories, insightful articles, and inspiring Islamic narratives. Follow me for engaging reads that spark thought and emotion!"

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  • Kelly Grace10 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful

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