From Broken Trust to endless love (Vol-5)

As Mihir and Kavya  secret relationship continued to grow, things outside their bubble started to take a turn they weren’t prepared for. The past, especially Mihir ’s tumultuous relationship with his college girlfriend, started to rear its ugly head in ways neither of them expected.

It all began when Mihir received an unexpected email one morning. It was from Ananya, his ex-girlfriend from college—the one who had betrayed him years ago when she had left him for a wealthy businessman she had met during a summer internship. The betrayal had devastated him, leaving deep scars that took years to heal, and though he had long since moved on, Ananya’s sudden reappearance threw him off guard.

The subject line of the email read: Can we talk?

Mihir hesitated before opening it. The memories of their relationship were clouded with resentment and bitterness, but curiosity got the better of him. The email was brief but loaded with emotion:

Mihir , I know I hurt you, and I’ve regretted it every day since. I made a terrible mistake, and I’ve been trying to reach out for a while now. I want to make amends. Can we talk?

He stared at the screen, unsure of how to respond. A flood of emotions overwhelmed him. He hadn’t thought about Ananya in years, but now, here she was, asking for forgiveness. The memories of their college years—of the trust she had broken, of how he had felt so abandoned—came rushing back. His heart ached with the unfairness of it all. He had worked so hard to get to where he was, only to have her come back and stir up old wounds.

Kavya  could tell something was off the moment she walked into Mihir ’s office that afternoon. Mihir was sitting behind his desk, staring at his computer screen, his expression unreadable.

“Everything okay?” Kavya  asked, leaning against the doorframe with a soft smile.

Mihir ’s gaze slowly shifted to her, and the tightness in his jaw made it clear he was deep in thought. “It’s… it’s Ananya,” he said quietly. Kavya  raised an eyebrow, sensing the tension in his voice. “My ex from college. She emailed me today.”

Kavya  heart skipped a beat, though she tried to mask her feelings. “What does she want?”

Mihir exhaled, rubbing his forehead. “She wants to talk. Says she’s sorry. That she made a mistake and wants to make amends.”

Kavya  mind raced, her thoughts momentarily clouded with the realization that Mihir ’s past was now resurfacing. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy, though she quickly pushed it down. She knew how important closure was to Mihir , but part of her feared that Ananya’s sudden appearance might shake him.

“She… she hurt you, right?” Kavya  asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Mihir looked at Kavya , his gaze softening. “She did. And I’ve worked hard to put that behind me. I just—” He shook his head. “I never expected her to come back into my life. After everything.”

Kavya  crossed the room and sat across from him, taking his hand in hers. “You don’t have to do anything you’re not comfortable with. If you want to talk to her, I’ll be here. But you don’t owe her anything.”

Mihir looked at her, appreciating her calm presence. He squeezed her hand gently. “I know. And I don’t want to open up old wounds. I have everything I need right here.”

The weight of his words didn’t escape Kavya . She knew this wasn’t just about the past; it was about the future. It was about the life they had built together and how much he had come to value their relationship.

Later that evening, Mihir decided to respond to Ananya’s email, but he did so with finality. He knew that he didn’t want to give her any more space in his life, not when Kavya  had become his everything.

Ananya, I don’t know what you’re looking for, but I’ve moved on. The past is behind me, and I’m focused on the future. Please respect that. I wish you the best, but I can’t go back to what we had. I’ve found happiness in my life now, and I won’t jeopardize that for anything.

Mihir hit send, feeling an unexpected relief wash over him. He was done with Ananya. He had put his past to rest, and now, it was time to fully embrace the future he had with Kavya .

A few days later, Mihir and Kavya  lives took another turn—one that solidified Mihir ’s commitment to Kavya . Ananya, despite his rejection, hadn’t let go of her feelings. She had reached out again, but this time, it wasn’t through an email.

Mihir was at the office late one evening when his assistant told him that someone was waiting to see him. He walked into the lobby and was greeted by none other than Ananya, standing there with an air of desperation.

“Mihir , I had to see you,” she said, her voice shaking slightly. “Please, just hear me out.”

Mihir felt a pang of irritation. “Ananya, I told you everything I needed to say. Please leave.”

But Ananya wouldn’t budge. “I know I made a huge mistake. I let you go, and I’ve regretted it every single day since. I’ve changed. I want to be a part of your life again.”

Mihir felt a surge of anger, but he knew this wasn’t just about his own feelings. He thought about Kavya , about the life they had together.

“No,” he said firmly. “You made your choice back then. And now, I’ve made mine. Kavya  is everything to me. She’s my future. You can’t just show up and expect to change that.”

Ananya’s face fell, but she tried to hold it together. “Please, Mihir , I know I hurt you, but I was young, and I was stupid. We had something real, didn’t we?”

Mihir shook his head, his voice stern. “You don’t get it, do you? That was years ago. What we had was a version of me that’s long gone. I’m not the same person anymore. I don’t need you in my life, not now, not ever.”

Weeks later, the dust had settled. Ananya, after her failed attempts to win Mihir back, finally disappeared from their lives. Mihir had made it clear that he had no interest in revisiting his past, and Kavya  had never wavered in her support.

One crisp morning, Mihir and Kavya  woke up early to take a walk in the park near their apartment. The leaves had turned gold, and there was a chill in the air—a perfect setting for a quiet moment together. Kavya  held his hand as they strolled, the weight of the past behind them.

“I can’t believe she tried to come back into your life,” Kavya  said, squeezing his hand. “But I’m glad you handled it the way you did.”

Mihir smiled softly, his heart content. “I’m glad, too. You’re all I need. You’ve always been the one for me, Kavya .”

Kavya  looked up at him, her smile matching his. “I’m glad you figured that out, because I never would’ve given up on us.”

They stopped walking for a moment, and Mihir pulled Kavya  close, pressing a kiss to her forehead. The world around them faded as they stood there together, their future clearer than ever before.

Several months later, Mihir and Kavya  stood hand in hand in front of a small gathering of friends and family, exchanging vows. The past, with all its twists and turns, had led them to this moment. The betrayal of Mihir ’s college girlfriend, the years of growth, and the building of a life together—it had all come full circle. As they exchanged rings, Mihir couldn’t help but think of the road he’d traveled to get here.

And now, with Kavya  by his side, he was ready for whatever the future held. It was the kind of happiness that came from choosing the right person, the one who truly understood you, supported you, and loved you unconditionally.

After all, life wasn’t about the ghosts of the past. It was about the person standing next to you in the present, ready to face the world together.

And with Kavya , Mihir knew he had everything he’d ever wanted.

The end of his past. The beginning of their forever.

THE END