Arnav still hasn't been able to delete Rima's number from his phone. The name is still saved just like before — "Rima ❤️." Even though it has been almost a year since their relationship ended.
Once, they were each other's whole world. They first met in their college canteen, and slowly friendship turned into love. Arnav dreamed of achieving something big in life, while Rima wanted a little stability. The tension between these two desires eventually created distance between them.
The fight that ended everything was over something very ordinary. But behind that small argument were many unspoken words. Rima had said,
"You only care about your dreams, you never think about me."
Arnav had replied,
"I'm fighting for our future."
But at that moment, their words failed to reach understanding. Ego and hurt feelings led them down separate paths.
A year later, suddenly a message from Rima appeared —
"Can you meet me tomorrow afternoon?"
Arnav's heart skipped a beat. A thousand questions filled his mind — Why does she want to meet? Will we start again? Or is this one final goodbye?
The next afternoon, they met at their old coffee shop. Rima looked calm as always, but there was a new firmness in her eyes.
"I've decided to get married," she said softly.
Arnav stayed silent for a moment. A quiet pain filled his chest, but he forced a smile and said,
"Stay happy. You've always deserved that."
Rima smiled gently.
"You too. Fulfill your dreams."
That day, they both realized that love doesn't always mean staying together. Sometimes, love means letting go — so that both people can live their lives in their own way.
As Arnav stepped out of the coffee shop, he took out his phone. After staring at it for a long time, he finally changed the name from "Rima ❤️" to simply "Rima."
He didn't delete it.
Because some people may not remain in your life, but they stay in your memories — quietly, deeply, forever.