The Christmas Eve Party
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Riya is a happy girl. She always has a smile on her face and is easily mixed up with people. Christmas Eve is the most memorable day of her life. For the whole month she put the music of jingle bell (musical tone) as her caller tune for the mobile. She loves every small thing related to Christmas. Though she is not Christian but she is fascinating to all Christmas things since her childhood. She loves the jingle bells and the Christmas Tree. She had a collection of different sizes and textures of jingle bells. She always wanted to meet Santa Clause when she was little,
And,
She met her love, Soulmate "Neel" at one of the Christmas Eve Parties. She found herself lucky to have Neel in her life. Though it was for a short period of time, the memory of the duo keeps her happy forever. They had been separated within 6 months but every Christmas brought lots of happiness in her eyes with unforgettable memories.
She remembered the way they spend days together. They are not like teenagers, they don't have time to have endless conversations on the phone or on text but yes they do share a special bond of love. And they felt they were perfect for each other. Soulmates 💞
All these memories bring tears to Riya's eyes. And the mobile bell rings. Jingle bells jingle bell jingle all the way ! (Musical bell).
She picked up the call and it was her friend inviting her for a Christmas Eve party at her college. The party with her college friends and she accepted the invitation with a hope that she might meet Neel.
It was a very short notice invitation but Riya managed to wear a comfy outfit with minimum make up. She is just a lipstick and a kajal girl but when she puts it all together she looks gorgeous. This was the compliment from Neel. And she remembered every time whenever she used to get ready for any occasion.
Is this love ?
Not being with your loved one but living with the memories?
She always wondered but never wanted to come out from that world.
The world of love, which does not exist in the real world, but in her imagination. She believed to stay there as much as she could because it made her happy and calm. She is not crying anymore to have him rather happy with the memories. Because for her it was the best day in her life where she was actually happy with Neel.
Christmas Eve evening has arrived. Riya changed almost three outfits and finally decided to wear the white long maxi dress in which she looked elegant and classy with a minimum statement piece. She wore a black pearl bracelet and a black watch. And ready to rock the party.
Riya drove her scooty to the college, parked at the parking lot and entered the college. The Christmas Eve Party was on the terrace. She waited near the elevator. The elevator came and she got inside. Only one lady was there in sarri. She looked at her and smiled. She presses the top button. The elevator started and stopped at the 2nd floor. Neel was there. She stumbled and looked in his eyes. He also looked happy to see her and as he entered the elevator he came close to her. She closed her eyes and he kissed her forehead.
Riya was surprised. It was the same Neel who didn't want to hold even a hand in the public place and now in front of a stranger he kissed her forehead. They both looked at each other without uttering a single word. And the elevator reached the venue's.
Everyone was cheering with loud music and both got separated as they didn't know each other. Riya mixed with her friends and Neel mixed with his friends. They spend time separately in the same party without looking even at each other.
Is this love ? Riya wondered.
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The Christmas Eve Party had a variety of food, drinks including soft and hard drinks and music. Riya enjoyed her friends. She was very happy to saw Neel at Eve. Everyone was wishing Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and saying goodbye. Soon the party hall was vacant . Riya sat on the table alone with her drink. She lost in her thoughts. Neel came slowly and hugged her from behind. Riya smiled. She loved the warmth. Neel was looking at her drink. She stared at him and with a smile said, 'soft drink only, no alcohol!
Neel smiled. There was no one. The party hall is vacant. Riya realised it was too late. The mobile bell rang, the musical jingle bell - the call was from her dad. She took it and She said, Neel shall we leave?
There were tears in Neel's eyes. Beautiful sweet memories with these jingle bells came in front of his eyes. Riya and Neel's love story start with these jingle bells only.
Jingle bells jingle bell...!
Neel staring her without blinking her eyesight.
And,
He grabbed her and kissed her on the lips. Riya got goosebumps, she felt the same breath and warmth in his kiss. She kissed him back too. Riya wished him Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my love. He also wished her, Happy New Year dear!
And then they get separated.
In opposite directions.
As they were strangers.
Is this love ?
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Is this love? I can say it is tough love at least !! Your narration was very mysterious and the description of the Christmas Eve party was nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Preeti. Yes. It is tough love 💖
DeleteLove is budding, it seems.
ReplyDelete😀 Absolutely Sir.
DeleteThe encounter is enigmatic, the love story a mystery! An interesting premise, Neeta!
ReplyDeleteAww, you feel it mystery. Thank you Deepti for the compliment ☺️
DeleteA bittersweet moment of connection and separation, has given me a mix of emotions. The Christmas Eve party set with a festive atmosphere, filled with food, drinks, and music. Riya's enjoyment of the event is heightened by the presence of Neel, and the wishes of Christmas and New Year created a cheerful ambiance. The revelation that Riya prefers a soft drink and not alcohol added a layer of complexity. The kiss between Riya and Neel was passionate and evoked strong emotions, yet the realization that they are strangers and soon get separated in opposite directions made me feel sadness. The question posed at the end, "Is this love?" invited reflection with a sense of longing and contemplation about the nature of love and fleeting connections.
ReplyDeleteOhhh... Romila. Thank you so much dear. You caught it very well ❤️🩹
DeleteThat was terrific story.All the best
ReplyDeleteLove needs patience and understanding to grow. Time eventually tells the story true love .
ReplyDelete💜💜
DeleteSo much to ponder over in Riya and Neel's story. You have posed some insightful questions. I really enjoyed the whole lead-up to the story and how Neel and Riya were in their own worlds and yet their presence met so much to each other
ReplyDeleteHey, Manali... You are inspiration for me. I am learning from you. Appreciation from you, khup bhari vatatay💜
DeleteThank you dear.
Is this love, everytime I read this statement in your story, I waited for a new twist to happen! Very well penned!
ReplyDeleteThis kind of appreciation motivate me to write
DeleteThank you Nilshree💜
It is difficult to accept someone going away but sometimes it is fate and we have to keep going. Beautiful story
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanvi💜
DeleteLove is a complex emotin. Sometimes we feel it, but lose the moment by not expressing our feeling. Other times everything may be right but circumstances conspire. A nice story 0f Riya an Neel.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteAh, is this love? what remains after a break up? Those passionate feelings and good times won't be forgotten so easily. Aptly narrated. It made me reminisce some of my own memories 😅
ReplyDeleteHaha Caren, 😀😜
DeleteThere is a mystery here that I was not expecting. I really liked how tender the story was.
ReplyDeleteMystery 💜💜 thank you for your compliment
DeleteA heartwarming tale of love and memories. Riya's connection with Christmas and her chance encounter with Neel at the party is beautifully narrated. The bittersweet moments and the ending leave a lingering warmth. A delightful read capturing the essence of love and festive magic.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mam for your appreciation 💜
DeleteTOugh love if I might add, but Neeta I was truly immersed in the story. Very beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteMoni, thank you very much for your words. I am learning from you.
DeleteYour story gave me goosebumps. I kept wondering whether Neel was a figment of her imagination, a lover who had passed away or just two people who kept their distance to keep their love alive.
ReplyDeleteYou got it correct Ambika 💜💜
DeleteA narrative filled with mystery and intrigue. Sometimes confusion of feelings is also a type of love I guess .
ReplyDeleteLove never demands, Love knows how to make the presence felt in life without making forceful entry. True love never questions and that's the real essence of love. Beautiful story
ReplyDeleteA bittersweet take with fond memories of the person we love at that special time of the year. Some people are not meant to be however much they are in love, is what I gathered from your narration.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful story. Very well written. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteVery unexpected ending! Good read!
ReplyDeleteThis kind if love is so hurtful you dunno when to expect and what to expect. In real life to keep up to such a love is like hats off.
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