"Threads of Destiny"

 After returning from the trip, our bond grew even stronger. Our days were filled with chats, calls, and so much happiness. Whenever I felt low, he was always there to encourage me. His words felt like the best therapy I could ever receive. He even gave me a cute pet name, one that only he calls me, making it feel extra special.

One day, he gave me the best compliment I’d ever heard: “You are one such a gem, lucky to have you.” Hearing those words from him made it even more unforgettable. Lucky are those who receive such heartfelt appreciation, especially in a world where compliments seem so rare. But he always stood out, making me feel valued anytime and anywhere. In truth, he was the real gem in my life, lighting up my world with happiness and beauty.

On September 1, 2022, with a mix of hesitation, curiosity, and fear, I asked him if we could have our first video call. He agreed, and that day became another cherished memory. Our first video call was filled with nervous laughter, hesitations, and countless unspoken questions about how to react or respond. I’m naturally a talker, while he’s a great listener, so our conversation leaned heavily on my questions and his short answers. But even with all the awkwardness, it was perfect in its own way. From then on, video calls became a daily routine, stretching into countless minutes of connection every day.

We talked for hours about everything — our goals in life, future plans, likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. I’ve always believed in the saying, “If it’s written for you, the whole universe will make it happen, no matter what.” He felt like that blessing the universe sent my way, lighting up my life with joy and wonder.

We were so childish and playful together that we even created a to-do list, dreaming of ticking off each item one day. Our first call and video calls were already checked off the list, and we couldn’t stop talking about our first outing. We’d dream about how it would go, imagining every little detail — how we’d react, what we’d do, and how it would feel. Honestly, just talking about it felt so real and magical that even if it never happened, it wouldn’t matter because we had already lived it in our conversations.

Sometimes, I’d ask him a silly but heartfelt question: “How will I be if you leave me one day?” I’d tell him it would feel like losing a part of myself because that’s how deeply our bond had grown. He would gently console me, saying, “Let’s cherish these times… let’s let fate decide.”

I have this terrible habit of falling asleep while texting at night, leaving the chat open. But he always understood. Every time, he would simply send a “Good night” message and go to sleep. The next morning, I’d wake up with guilt, apologizing for it, and it became my daily guilt trip routine.

One day, he opened up to me about his dream of pursuing a master’s degree in the US. While I admired his ambition, it made me feel sad and possessive. Every time he spoke about it, I wanted to tell him, “Please don’t talk about anything that would take you away from me.” But I held those feelings back because his happiness while talking about his dreams was something I deeply cherished. It made me admire him even more.

These moments — big and small, joyful and bittersweet — were building blocks of our beautiful connection. He was my universe, my source of light and love, and every day with him felt like a dream come true.