A Thought That Disappeared...

A recent discovery of love..

He drifted through the tapestry of life, a solitary figure with none willing to tread alongside, offer solace, or steer him through the labyrinth of existence. Each step carried the weight of life's agonies, bereft of a comforting touch to wipe his tears or a kindred spirit to evoke a smile. The world had forsaken him to the cruel clutches of isolation, leaving him adrift in a sea of loneliness and an unwarranted sense of undesirability.

Yet, as he was on the verge of disappearing from the canvas of existence, he sensed a gentle presence walking the same path. It marked the first time he felt accompanied, an invisible soul casting a glow that illuminated his journey.

Gradually, the nebulous presence crystallized into a silhouette, revealing her outline and, soon after, a breathtakingly beautiful being. With an unconscious quickening of his pace, he followed the radiant form that had now become tethered to the very fabric of his soul.

As the distance dwindled, her opaque figure captivated him, and a yearning began to unfurl within his heart.

Quickening his strides, he turned a corner to find her, and in that moment, a tender love blossomed. Brown eyes twinkling, she extended a piece of her heart with a gentle smile. After a moment's hesitation, he responded in kind, offering a fragment of his own heart.

Together, they traversed the desolate night, transforming its bitter coldness into a warmth that enveloped them. Their conversation wove together fears, demons, dreams, and pain, allowing his heart to truly live in her presence. Lost in the soft features of her face, the curve of her lips, the soothing timbre of her voice, they strolled hand in hand. A tapestry of love, affection, comfort, and care bound them,as a perpetual smile graced his lips.

As the path ahead brightened, he realized that he deserved something in this world�"the love she offered. Cupping it in his hands, he held onto her love tightly, unaware that even if he were to release it, her love would endure only for him. Grazing his lips over her forehead, he enveloped her in a warm embrace, and sunshine flooded their hearts with joy, hope, and the promise of a future.

In these moments, he found a reason to live, a reason that eclipsed any thoughts of disappearance, for he had discovered her love.

~ Achala. K

Reviews

[HarleyCola]

I always wish these short stories of yours were longer

[Achala]

I’ll surely try next time!!