I'm a 18 year old gal and the story which I m going to write is a true love story. I had lost all hopes in my life when my exam results came in bad. My father always scold my mum and did not love us. I was always living in tension and I had nobody by my side for support. It was the 12th of august, when I first saw a guy who cared a lot for me. I had started going to the gym to divert my mind from the chaos of my life. At the gym, I would try to talk and smile with others but not tried talking to him. However, he would notice me whenever he sees me coming or leaving the place. Once, i was thirsty and the aqua guard was damaged. I asked the gym instructor on where to get water and he told me to get it from downstairs. I went there and to my surprise, he was standing there with a glass of water. He gave it to me and asked if I needed more. I just nodded my head. He ran off to get another for me. On that day I drank 7 glasses of water in all. He kept staring me while I was drinking. I asked him for his name and he said Raj. I left after the chat.


The following day, he tried to talk to me but I didn't. On Christmas eve, a party was organized in the gym so we all sang and danced but he didn't. I went to him and asked him to dance but he refused. I was taken back. I consoled myself that he wasn't interested. During dinner time, someone poured juice on me on accident and hence, I went to the washroom. On the way there, he stopped me and told that he wanted to talk. I stood and looked in his eyes. He asked for us to be together? I was motionless. I wanted to say yes but didn't. I left him and rushed home. Next day, when I went to gym he was exercising. He looked very smart and I cannot help but kept stealing looks at him. He came and asked if we can be friends. I said yes. He was so happy that he shouted and I felt equally happy. That day passed by and we start to know each other better. He was always there with his broad shoulders when I needed him. He was 22 years old, almost 4 years my senior and much more mature. He wanted to go beyond friendship and we like each other a lot. He tried to mend my broken family.



One day I fainted in the gym and was rushed to the hospital. He was there when the doctor told him that they needed blood immediately. They asked him for blood but he refused and left shortly. When I got back, I asked him why he refused. He shouted and told me its my life they are handling. I stopped myself from going to him but in my heart I missed him. I left the gym but whenever I went out I searched for his car to try to catch one glimpse of him but all in vain.


A couple of days later, he came to my home with my uncle. My uncle told my father that he is his friend. I saw him. He looked smart but he wasn't mine.
The following day, I went out with my family. On the way, we saw an accident. The victim was badly injured so we picked him up in our car and rushed him to hospital. It was worst day of my life for me when I saw that the person flooded with blood was my friend. He was trying to say something but couldn't. I wanted to hug him but couldn't. I kept crying in my heart and soul.
When we reached the hospital, the doctor asked for blood. I asked if i could donate and the doctor agreed. My ma objected but relented. After a 10 hour operation, he was out of danger.


Next day, his friend called me telling me that he wanted to meet me. I went and he was lying on the bed covered with bandages. He saw me and whispered that he loves me. He gave me a platinum ring and I kissed him. Then, he closed his eyes. I went back hoping that he will be fine.


However, the doctor called my home to tell us that there was something wrong with his blood and his whole body became infected. It was the same reason why he did not want to donate blood to me in the first place. He passed away on the same day he gave me the ring.
I wasn't informed as my parents tried to keep it a secret from me.
When I woke up the next day, I received a text he sent me earlier saying
"I love you as you are like my soul
While your will heart will weep for what it has lost,
your soul laughs for what it has found"


I lost him but I still cherish those 13 days we were together. Today, I live with his memories. He may leave but our love remains alive........