A HEART'S ENHANCEMENT

San, a boy full of dreams and ambitions, working in the IT industry from home. He works throughout the week and eagerly awaited the weekend, just like everyone else. Although he had plenty of friends and well-wishers, he sometimes felt bored and disconnected from those around him. His eyes were always fixed on the sky; he lived in a world of dreams.

One ordinary day, after finishing his shift, San reached the gym to continue his workouts. Suddenly, he received a Facebook Messenger notification from someone named Anvi. He didn't recognize the name and wondered who she was since he didn't know anyone by that name. The texts read:

"Hi Sandeep, how are you doing?"

"How is your work going?"

San tried to recall if he knew her or not, and a flurry of questions filled his mind. He chose not to reply and continued with his workouts. But then, another notification popped up:

"Do you remember me or not?"

Now completely clueless, San replied that he was doing well and asked, "Do we know each other?" She replied:

"Yes, don't you remember me and the days we spent together?" San was completely confused as he did not recall anyone by that name. Nevertheless, they slowly started conversing, and San asked her various questions to jog his memory. Anvi claimed that they were childhood friends and used to play together during their younger years. Despite her detailed recollections, San couldn't place her in his past. The day ended with a simple exchange of "good nights," and the next day began with "good morning" wishes. They continued talking daily, and their friendship began to blossom once again. They spent a lot of time chatting, but they never had one-on-one phone calls or met in person since reconnecting.

As the days went by, they shared personal details with each other. However, San couldn't shake off his doubts. He wondered if someone was pranking him or if one of their friends was behind this mysterious interaction. But whenever he conversed with Anvi, all his doubts faded away. He felt like the happiest person and became quite nervous while talking to her, his heart filled with swirling emotions. Moreover, he grew increasingly curious about seeing her face.

Within months, San underwent a definite transformation, not only in his behavior but also in his appearance. He spent more time in front of the mirror, becoming more conscious of his looks. He also became more socially active, regularly posting updates of his activities as stories. As the days passed, the bond between San and Anvi grew stronger, and the fluttering emotions in his heart began to take the shape of hearts with arrows piercing through them. San felt himself gradually falling for Anvi, even though he had never considered getting into a relationship before. There was something different about Anvi. She possessed a beautiful heart and embodied all the qualities he had always hoped for in a partner. San himself couldn't comprehend what was happening. He never imagined he would experience such a magical and enchanting connection from the day they started talking.

Love felt like the warm and tickling sun on a winter morning. San missed Anvi intensely, even if they went without talking for just an hour. On the other hand, he believed that Anvi also shared the same depth of feelings. However, he was hesitant to confess his emotions, fearing that he might lose her if he did. These overwhelming emotions made it difficult for San to concentrate on his daily tasks and responsibilities.

He finally came to realize that only a genuine confession could set his inner demons free. He prepared himself to ask Anvi about her feelings, but to his surprise, she made the first move. She asked him if he loved anyone, and San was filled with fear as he struggled to answer. Eventually, he claimed that he did not love anyone, and he posed the same question to Anvi. To his concern, she responded with a resounding "yes." San's heart cried out in anguish, feeling as though he had experienced a thousand deaths. The day ended without any further conversation between them.

The feelings he kept for Anvi weighed heavily on his heart, and he knew he needed to free himself from their grip. He believed that confessing his feelings was the only solution, enabling him to move forward without distractions. So, one fine morning, he mustered the courage to confess to Anvi. He poured out his emotions, expressing how he felt about her and acknowledging that he never anticipated falling for someone in this manner. However, Anvi remained silent and offered no response. From that day onwards, she stopped all communication with him, leaving him in a state of uncertainty. Despite this, San found himself waiting every day for her message, revisiting their old conversations. He became fearful of how she truly felt about him, but as time passed, he accepted the fact that she was gone, and he had to extinguish those lasting feelings.

As days went by, San received a call to work from the office. He prepared his belongings, and before leaving for his workplace, he sent Anvi a final message informing her of his departure. Surprisingly, Anvi replied, expressing her desire to see him before he left. San was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and nervousness as he anticipated their first meeting. Finally, the day arrived, and they arranged to meet at the airport. San sat in the lobby he heard a soothing voice calling his name and felt a hand on his shoulder. He stunned by what he saw and memories of past 7 years in his mind those turned around, Tears welled up in his eyes and rolled down his cheeks —it was Aarvi standing before him with whom he talked all these days mentioning as Anvi.

She was Aarvi, the very person with whom he had broken up a year ago due to a misunderstanding. They had been in a relationship for the past seven years, during their college years, and were considered the happiest and most compatible couple by everyone. However, towards the end of their graduation, San made the regrettable decision to end their relationship. They used to argue over unnecessary matters, and he couldn't handle it anymore.

But when Aarvi reappeared in his life as Anvi, he felt the same indescribable connection and believed that she was the one he had been searching for. All the qualities he had admired in Aarvi were present in her. The moment he realized that Anvi was Aarvi, he couldn't control his emotions. They embraced each other tightly, overwhelmed with joy and relief. From that moment on, they lived happily ever after, cherishing the second chance they had been given.

"People often say that if you love the second person more than the first, you should always choose the second in love. I don't know if it's true or not, but the first love always holds a special place in everyone's heart. No one forgets that first love. The same thing happened in San's life when he discovered a girl with the same qualities he had seen in Aarvi. He believed she was the one, unaware that she was the same person he had loved and still loving from the past seven years. Due to their past misunderstandings, San had given up on himself, but Aarvi hadn't. Even as he talked to the other girl and expressed his feelings, Aarvi sensed that he still loved her with the same intensity, the same feelings, and the same conversations they had shared before. She wanted him back and decided to reveal herself, reminding him of what he had missed and ultimately reclaiming his heart."