Love isn't a decision, it's a feeling

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Neha was waiting for Varun at Mumbai international Airport.No he wasn't coming back.He was going to USA  forever.He was working with a huge software firm in California and now had a house too.Neha saw him get off his car.The same guy who always made her smile.Who did her homework in school.Who helped her shop for birthday.The same guy who gave her advice even when she did not need.He looked nice in his white tshirt and jeans.He looked smarter with the jacket on.He wasnt alone today .Arundhati was with him.It was her first time to USA ,first time abroad rather.She had to leave everything back home post her marriage to Varun.

"Hey Neha..there you are" Varun smiled and told her and gave Neha a hug.He could smell her freshly shampooed hair.Her pale complexion looked even nicer without the hint of makeup.Her eyes almost twinkled on seeing him but held so many questions

Neha knew she wouldnt meet him for for a long time now.Twenty four years of being friends would mean now many years of staying apart.But the distance was not just in kilometers or miles or just separated by seas.The distance was in the heart.Somewhere a huge hole.She missed him in her life.Twenty four years they grew up together.They went to same school,college and watched all movies together.Be it Neha's favourite romantic comedies or Varun's favorite action flicks or even the scarriest horror movies.

Every time Varun liked a girl ,Neha was the first to know.Everytime Neha developed a crush on any tall dark handsome guy,Varun would give her tips to ask him out.They shared each others weirdest secrets,starngest dreams and the most passionate views on life.Neha knew all about his favorite food,favorite music.Varun knew what would make her smile and what would make her frown.But Neha never told Varun that she loved him with all her heart ..always.And how would she.She herself didnt know it till he met Arundhati.It was too late then.

And now he was at the airport.She thought to herself.."Arundhati is so lucky.She has the best person in this world.If we could decide who we would love, it would be much simpler but less magical"

"Stay in touch ok? message me your number once you reach.And ...er I ll miss you" Neha said faking a smile.
"Sure..Neha..do you think you need to say that.I am going to miss you too.And listen ..keep writing those articles .Your articles in Times of India is something I am going to brag about in front of my american friends.And I hope you and Sumeet take a vacation to USA soon.Tell him not to work too hard.After all there are many more doctors in Mumbai."Varun said

"Ok..now you go.Bon Voyage..Else you ll miss your flight..Take care of Arundhati.Its her first journey abroad "Neha ssaid blinking her eyes which were almost moist now.

"Sure..you go home safely ok? You got your car right?N give my hi to Sumeet" Varun ran back to the terminal

He ran to the baggage counter.Just in time.He thought to himself"Sumeet is so lucky.He has the sweetest girl as his wife.Who can put asmile on anyone's face on a gloomy day.How I wish I was Sumeet..How i wish things were simpler.If we could decide who we would love, it would be much simpler but less magical"




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