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Posted: 7 years ago
I saw that no write-ups on ANY character of that sort & frankly telling you... 
This is a VERY THANDA FORUM! As in, no activity bro!! 
not done ðŸ˜­

so guys, this is my 1st OS on RiAn... hope u all like it...
*just meri taraf se chotu-sa initiative for making the forum SLIGHTLY active*

TIME-

"Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts."

They met each other in college. Their friendship did not take much time to blossom into love. They were the stereotypes of their class. They were not okay with it but they did not mind it either. Love is such a vast feeling; however the possibilities of falling in love are very few. You either have to be childhood friends or meet in college. And in that way every couple, some way or the other was a typecast, but in each other's eyes, they couldn't probably be more perfect.
Similar was the situation with Karan and Ria. If anyone saw them separately, they could have never believed that "people" who are just so different can possibly be going out together. Karan was half English. Ria was a Punjabi, although she did not look like one. They had a height difference of almost one foot, which made them look like brother and sister. Ria's hair was mousy in colour, her cheeks were pale and she had long exceeded her ideal weight by ten full pounds. As far as Karan is concerned, he was PERFECT by all modern standards. When asked about Ria he would proudly rattle off in his broken hindi- "Laila ko Majnu ki Aakhon Se Dekho."(See Laila through Majnu's eyes, only then can you appreciate her real beauty). Like the everlasting tale of Laila and Majnu, TIME again stood testament to witness a Love so pristine and pure, that it was tempted to challenge two lovers once again. In 21st Century, where "Move On" seems to be the IT word, Can the power of true LOVE ever survive? Can it outshine the troubles that lie on its path and emerge as a Winner? Time had to see, so did Karan and Ria who had already promised each other a lifetime of togetherness.
Karan was in office one day, when he gets a call from Anaita, one of Ria's closest friends. He was surprised to hear that she had fainted in her work place and had to be carried back home immediately. He rushed to her apartment to find his otherwise jovial better half, looking weak and extremely tired.
"What happened, baby?"
"Ah..Ummm...well...nothing really, I am fine"
"No you are not; I will take to the doctor, first thing tomorrow morning"
"Please don't do that. It is just that I did not sleep properly last night...you know na how much I hate having tablets. Give me another chance, please?"
"Chance? It is your health for God's sake"
"Pllleaaaseee"
"Okay! But this is the last time, and I mean it."
"That's like my baby"-said Ria as she pulled him close and planted a kiss on his cheek.
The next morning Ria vomited blood and hit her head on the wash-basin, after which collapsed on the bathroom floor. The next time she opened her eyes, she was in the hospital surrounded by dozens of bouquets from friends and relatives.
"What am I, a terminally ill patient or something?"- She said on finding Karan & Anaita sitting by her side.
"Ha, nice one, Now please be a good girl and rest, while I go talk to the doctor."
"Rest, what rest? I can't even remember the last time I was awake, Please don't leave me here."
"We will be back, I promise"-said Anaita as they left the room.
Little did they know that what they were about to hear would change their life, ESPECIALLY HIS, FOREVER.
Karan rushed into the washroom, crying out loud in disbelief. Why did this happen to her? Her' of all people? Someone who would not even hurt a mosquito, why? Why? WHY? 
Ria had been diagnosed with Blood Cancer. She was in her second stage. Chemotherapy would help but it could not guarantee her recovery. Her condition was delicate and a decision had to be taken, fast, very fast.
When informed about her present condition, Ria could not help but laugh.
"Me, Cancer? Impossible"
"Everything, will be fine please co-operate"
"Fine? I am Fine? The doctor does not know anything!"
Without saying anything else, Karan hugged her tight, while Anaita held her hand tightly. With moments Ria melted in his arms, crying out loud, unable to register any of the recent happenings. For all she new, this could not be happening to her, not now at least.
A week later, Ria's treatment began. For a girl who despised medicines and syringes, chemotherapy was something way out of her league. Twice a week, she was made to succumb to the most excruciating pain but after some time she had become obvious to all bodily activities. What made her weep was Karan, who stood outside the operation hall, watching her helplessly without make an effort to wipe his tears effortlessly flowing down his cheek. Time also stood beside them, thinking that this was just a passing phase, and Karan would soon grow tired of this and just resign to his fate.
But Karan did not give up, he stood by Ria giving her as much support as he could. After six sessions of therapy, Ria had lost incredible amount of weight and she was nearly bald. She felt that she could take no more, but for Karan's sake she did not say a word. She wanted to get married, have kids, but everything seemed impossible right now. 
Four months and ten sessions later, Ria was reduced to a mere vegetable, unable to respond to almost anything happening near her. But that night was different, that night she felt uncannily strong. She felt capable of doing almost anything, and she knew what she wanted more than anything else in the world.
"How are you feeling, honey? - Karan asked as he entered the room.
"Fine"
"I see."
"Make Love to me."
"What?"
"Pleasee..."
"Have you gone insane or something? What about your no sex before marriage rule?"
"Please. Do as I say, Make love to me, please."
"You are too weak; please don't make me do this."
"Ok, fine, go then, Leave me alone."- said Ria as she turned her head to the other side.
Karan looked at her intently, he wondered why she had such a sudden demand, but he knew he could do anything to get that smile back on her face. He turned her face towards him, and kissed her gently as he slid into her bed, under the same blanket. She kissed him back as he undressed her. He caressed her body tenderly as he made love to her, trying to be as careful as possible. That night, they slept in each other's arms without worrying about lay in the future. It was the present that mattered; it was all they ever had. 
Ria had died that night; just a few hours after Karan fulfilled her last wish. She had written a note to him saying-

"If I were a bird, you made me fly,
If I was a human, you gifted me the entire sky.
(Ya, I know I am not entirely poetic but so what?)
Thank You for being there for me. I am finally convinced that you love me, much more than I ever did. Sorry for making your life such a mess, and forgive me for leaving early.
-Yours forever".

Karan stood next to the grave, lost in his thoughts, thinking about a world where he would be again united with the love of his life. TIME stood next to him, crying out loud. But Karan could not hear it, nor could the people around him.


Hope u all like it.
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