AN UNUSUAL LOVE LETTER

Dear _________

It has been quite a long time since we met. I wonder what happened to you. Why have you changed so much? Have I lost my appeal or have you got lost in the eyes of your new wife?

Ah! It seems such a long time ago. Do you remember our first meeting? One of your friends introduced me to you at his party. I still remember the look you gave me. But due introductions were made and soon (in a period of a few days), despite warnings from the so-called well-wishers; our relationship blossomed from one of suspicion and distrust into what one may term as full blown love. Though you made claims that for you, I was a mere passing fancy, I knew I had you in my vice.

And so our romance blossomed. Hidden from your teachers and your family, we met as many times as was possible. Oh! I shall never forget those moments. The feeling of your lips on mine always ignited a fire within me. I don’t know exactly about your feelings but the look of satisfaction and pleasure in your face was worth watching.

I’ll always take pride in the fact that I stood by you throughout while you stressed out during the exams. What relief my proximity brought to you! Gone were the fears, the tension, and the sleep. And when the results were to be declared, it was to me you came for support- and I was there. And of course, I was there at your graduation party too.

Day after day, time passed. Our meetings increased. You became comfortable with me in public too, though not in presence of family members. Occasionally, you seemed to try and get away from me, but every time you tried, you had to come back to me

And then came the news that shook me. You were getting married! And I knew well the effect that wives have on husbands. You were truthful to her and told everything about me. And horror of horrors! You promised her that you’ll get rid of me.


Oh! How heartbroken I felt. Is this the reward one gets for being so faithful and loyal? Certainly, I didn’t deserve that!

But I know, someday later, you will come back to me. When burdens of family and other problems drift you from your dreamland, when life becomes cruel again, when your wife will no longer be beautiful to you, you will come back to me.

After all, it was you, who said, “When my children learn the alphabet, I’ll teach them: A for Apple, B for Boy and C for Cigarette.” I’ll be waiting, keeping the ‘fire’ of ardent love burning till the day I feel the sweet touch of your lips. That day I’ll burn myself into ashes in memory of our wonderful past and in celebration of our union.

Till then, I’ll wait.

Forever yours,

C for ________

(Inspired from a story written by my uncle Mr. D B Upadhyay)