After the Last Goodbye (12).

 


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Manasi was feeling low, as she always felt this day, every year. It was evident from her face. She wanted to finish her work without any hinderance though. "Kripa, I'd texted Vipul..Sir..regarding the delivery of goods. He hasn't replied yet. I'll give a call and check". Kripa nodded and made a gesture with her hands for Manasi to smile. Manasi shut her eyes and breathed.

"Hello! Vipul Sir....I'm Manasi......", Manasi called Vipul to confirm the date. "My dad is busy. It's my 5th birthday today", Manavi picked up the phone. Manasi remembered her promise and hung up, hearing Manavi's voice.

"I shouldn't talk to her. But it's her birthday, I should've atleast wished her", Manasi thought. And suddenly she blurted, "Kripa it's her 5th birthday". Kripa looked at Manasi, she was confused, "Whose birthday?".

"Manavi, she's five. I really don't know why God is doing this to me. I lost my baby today 5 years ago and Vipul had his baby exactly on the same day. Kripa I never met Vipul after our graduation. I never knew what was going on in his life. And contrarily, same with him. But I guess this is what fate is". Manasi slumped on her chair. Kripa ruffled her hair and rubbed Manasi's hand. "I really hope after this assignment you find peace", Kripa's soliloquy.

Manasi received a text on her phone. "I'm going to Kumar sir's cabin. He wants to talk to me", she said.

"Come in", Kumar said as Manasi knocked his cabin door. "Please sit".

Kumar forwarded a card to Manasi. "Oh! We got the invite for the inauguration", She said as she went through.

"Yes, and you are coming with me. Thats's our favourite brand!", Kumar said with a broad smile.

"Yes Sir", Manasi smiled too. Finally, some good news for her to hear, on such a day. "I'll pick you up tomorrow Manasi be ready in time", Kumar said. "Okay Sir. Roger that!", Manasi said and left the cabin.

Her face had brightened a little. She had forgotten her misery, even if it was for sometime. "We got the inaugural invite for the brand's novel store Kripa. I'm going with Kumar Sir tomorrow", her eyes twinkled.

Kripa smiled as her friend had some relief from the constant affliction since few days now. She high fived Manasi and they celebrated with hot cups of coffee. "You've worked on that project with Kumar sir. Obviously, you deserve all of this", Kripa said as she clinked her cup.

"What should I wear? It's an Indian brand, I guess sari will be apt", Manasi said. "Sari of course", Kripa agreed. "Help me pick one Kripa. I trust you on this more than myself, you know that. You're our honoured designer after all", Manasi said. 

Kripa was happy to see Manasi's beaming face. She wasn't feeling low anymore.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a fictional story. Resemblance of any sort in real life is purely coincedental. If you like the story, comment and share, keep following for more!


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  1. Sagna BhagatFebruary 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM

    Two two episodes to be posted a big request 🤪

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    1. juiFebruary 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM

      Hahaha abhi jyada nahi bacha Sags....thoda hi wait aur! 😜💓

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM

    Ahh....parallel story....suspense control nahi ho raha..Bhawana Sethi

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    1. juiFebruary 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM

      Thankyou dear 😘 I just love how you are so zealous about the story's twists and turns💕 Thankyou for letting me know!

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