Chapter 3 : The Voice on the Other End

As he heard Rii's voice, he rushed toward her, surprised to find the girl standing before him was indeed Rii. Overwhelmed with joy, he was left speechless.

Rii asked, "How did you end up here?"

He replied, "I live here with my grandparents. My name is Anay Malhotra."

Rii's joy multiplied as she discovered his name and that he lived there too. They began feeding Doggy together, twice a day, morning and evening, and spent as much time as possible together.

Rii finally found a friend in Anay, someone with whom she could talk, spend time, and no longer feel lonely.

June 25, 2024

Rii and Anay planned to have lunch together, cooking a hearty meal at Rii's home. They worked together in the kitchen and then enjoyed their meal.

June 26, 2024

Rii and Anay headed to the park for a fun-filled day. They indulged in various foods, and Anay ran into old friends who had come with their friends. Rii and Anay joined them, and together they had a wonderful time.

June 27, 2024

Rii and Anay spent the day at Anay's home with his grandparents. Together, they prepared a feast and enjoyed playing numerous games, having a wonderful time in each other's company.

June 28, 2024

After many days of dry weather, the rain finally returned. Since Rii and Anay couldn't go outside in the rain, they spent the day playing games at Rii's home and baking and devouring cake and cookies.

"I still remember the day I first saw you," Anay said. "You wore a blue top, black skirt, and carried a blue umbrella. You looked stunning, even with vegetable bags in hand. My life was slowly being engulfed by dark rain clouds, and then I met you, Rii. You're the reason I have a smile on my face today.

"I can no longer hide how I feel – I want to be with you. And I know you feel the same way."

Anay moved closer to Rii and gently kissed her cheek. Rii's face flushed with a blush, and slowly, they both leaned in to kiss each other tenderly.

July 2,2024,Anay left for another state with his parents to work hard and build a brighter future. Despite the physical distance, they remained close, regularly calling and messaging each other, sharing every detail of their lives.

As time passed, they became busy in each other's lives. Although they couldn't spend as much time together as they used to, their love never faded.

However, as days went by, their conversations became scarce due to work commitments. Then, one day, Anay suddenly stopped talking to Rii, as if he had vanished.

Rii cried, feeling helpless and unsure of what to do next. Anay had brought happiness into her life, filling it with joy. He had taught her how to live and make friends, leaving her with only memories.

January 4, 2030

Two years had passed, but Rii still lived in memories of Anay. Ridip, a coworker, called her to confess his feelings.

"Rii, I have something to tell you," Ridip said. "I like you."

Rii replied, "Sorry, Ridip, I love someone else."

After getting rejected, Ridip said, "He doesn't love you. Two years have gone by, and he hasn't spoken to you. You're still waiting for him, but he's not coming back. I'll make you happy; stay with me and give me your love. Forget him."

Rii apologized, "Sorry, Ridip, I really love someone else."

Rii's phone rang, and she answered, "Hello?"

The voice on the other end said, "When the rain arrives this time, I'll be there with you. Just wait a little longer. I'll explain everything – what was going on in my life and what's happening now. Just trust me and wait a bit longer. Love you too, bye."

Rii's heart skipped a beat as she realized who the caller was.

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