The airport felt colder than usual.
Not because of the air…
but because of what it meant.
The goodbye
Rani stood with her suitcase, trying to stay strong.
Meera stood in front of her, forcing a smile that didn't reach her eyes.
"…This is just the beginning," Meera said softly.
Rani nodded, but her voice trembled.
"…Then why does it feel like something is ending?"
The moment
Silence fell between them.
Then suddenly—
Rani stepped forward and hugged Meera tightly.
"…Don't let us become strangers," she whispered.
Meera held her just as tight.
"…Never. Not in this lifetime."
Separation begins
Rani leaves for her new city → chasing her dream
Meera stays → building stability in her own world
Two strong individuals → now completely independent… yet emotionally connected
The reality of distance
Days pass…
Time zones clash
Work schedules tighten
Calls become shorter
Messages become delayed
Not because they care less…
but because life is demanding more
Emotional struggle
One night—
Rani sat alone after a long day.
She typed:
"I wish you were here."
Then paused…
and erased it.
"…She's already dealing with so much…"
Meanwhile…
Meera stared at her phone after work.
She wanted to call.
But exhaustion won.
"…I'll talk to her tomorrow…"
But tomorrow kept moving further away.
The fear returns
Not like before…
But quieter.
Deeper.
Rani whispered to herself:
"…Are we drifting again… or just growing?"
Meera looked at their photo and said softly:
"…Please don't let distance rewrite us…"
Emotional climax
Late at night, their call finally connects.
No long conversation.
No deep talk.
Just silence…
and comfort.
"…Together?" Rani whispered.
Meera closed her eyes, holding onto her voice:
"…Always. Even when it's hard to feel it."