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The Bollywood Blockbuster Blueprint
We started on a desperate note whilst you were into IITs, heartbroken with high school and dearly missing your home; the entire episode was disarrayed. At first, I figured we could hit it off as you ticked almost all the boxes to get here, to me. But everything has an expiry date and it was more literal in our case. The relieving thing for us was that we were aware of the ill-fated date and we embraced it. Both of us tried our best to get through these years, but we are aware of how toxic it got. You kept expecting me to change, and yet, major introspection lacked on your part. Things work out only when efforts are taken from both the sides.
Barring all the ugliness, we did have our share of experiences, ups and downs, smiles, and frowns. Sure, things got rough at times, especially towards the end, but I will dearly miss you. Albeit all the adversities, we did have our moments — the jittery first meetings, the canteen dates, endless conversations at the lawns, and much more.
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Long distances are tough and that period was certainly the most challenging for us. It’s an incredibly bizarre, unconventional way for us to part, and I’m glad we overcame the difficulties. It was nice to see you when you came to collect your stuff. Although I could not give you a proper farewell, we can say our goodbyes now.
At times, I felt like I held you back from many things you could achieve, and now, you are finally a free spirit. I would like to wish you my heartfelt luck as you begin a new chapter in your life. I hope you continue seeking your great perhaps. We have come a long way in these few years, learnt a lot, and lost a little. I am grateful to have had a share in your to-be-prosperous life and not have ended on an ugly note. It was a pleasure meeting you and an immense liberation to let you go.
I hope we can be friends from hereafter.
Ever mine, Ever thine, Ever ours, SVNIT
Written By:
Neelav Bhatiya
Illustrated By: Freya Parekh
