11:11 is like love. It is a feeling that doesn’t happen by force; it is something that manifests on its own. Just as love touches the heart without a specific reason, 11:11 triggers a decision or a deep emotion in the mind without warning. For some, it is a memory of the past; for some, it is a hope for the future; and for others, it is a prayer for someone far away. Like love, 11:11 doesn’t say anything out loud, but it makes the soul feel one thing: "You are not alone."
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1. Mysore, "The Heritage City"
In the beautiful "Heritage City" of Mysore, the morning sun began to rise. Around 8:00 AM, Anirudh was busy packing his bag. He was getting ready to head out for the day. He checked the time on his phone and quickly made a call.
"Hello Ravi, come quickly," he said into the phone. After a short wait, his friend Ravi arrived to meet him.
In another part of the quarters, Shruthi was rushing. She was getting dressed and preparing to leave in a hurry. To save time, she booked an OLA, hopped in, and headed toward her destination.
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Author’s Word: > "I haven't said much about these two yet. We don't know who they are or what their story is. But every story has a common problem, buddy."
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Later that evening, around 4:45 PM, Anirudh and Ravi were sitting together at a local hotel, sipping tea. The atmosphere was heavy.
Ravi: "Hey... you look so dull. You aren't saying anything at all."
Anirudh: "Nothing like that, Ravi."
Ravi: "I’ve been watching you for many days. Why are you so down? Tell me, Ani... who is it? What happened?"
Anirudh: "Nothing, Ravi. It's nothing."
Ravi: "Tell me what happened!" Ravi insisted, placing a supportive hand on Anirudh's shoulder.
Anirudh finally looked up, his voice heavy with emotion. "I can't move on, macha."
Ravi: "Hey... don't do this. Don't waste your time thinking about things that are over. You know about this generation. Just work, get focused, and everything will be fine. Just keep yourself busy, Ani."
Anirudh looked at Ravi's face and gave a small, sad smile. "Ok, ok. I'll try it."
Ravi: "Oh, ok then. Let's go."
Shruthi was working her shift at the mall. There weren't many customers around. She worked part-time at a shop called "Cake Palace" after her college hours were finished. As she stood there, she noticed a couple nearby celebrating a birthday. The boy surprised his girlfriend with a ring. He opened the box and gently slid the ring onto her finger.
Watching this scene, Shruthi’s own memories came rushing back to her. Tears filled her eyes. She couldn't stay there, so she immediately went to the washroom to wash her face and compose herself. Once her shift ended, she took off her uniform and started walking back toward her quarters.
Anirudh: "Where are you?"
Ravi: "Macha, I'll be a bit late today. You go ill come later"
Anirudh: "Oh, okay. See you."
Ravi: "Ok, bye."
Anirudh began booking an OLA auto while walking along the road. At that exact moment, Shruthi had also booked an auto and was leaving that same area. Just a few minutes after she left, Anirudh’s auto arrived, and he departed as well.
Shruthi reached her quarters and went straight to her room to sleep. Ten minutes later, Anirudh arrived at his place. He prepared a simple meal for himself and went to bed.
Anirudh took out his phone. He checked WhatsApp statuses, then opened Instagram. He scrolled through stories for a while, but his mind was elsewhere. Finally, he went to his chat list and searched for a Blocked ID. It was the profile of his ex-girlfriend. He stared at the screen, heart aching. He then opened his gallery and looked through his "Hidden Photos," scrolling through their old pictures one by one.
In the silence of his room, he thought to himself:
You made a breakup with me because i am failure. But I haven't forgotten you." (Shruthi watching a guys photo and zooming more and more)
"Pain is a kind of gift. Memories are like a path that never ends."
[The cold night breeze of Mysore blew as the world went silent.]
Anirudh and shruthi's final thought: "I think we will be together in another universe."
The clock struck 11:11 PM. He turned off his phone and closed his eyes.
TO BE CONTINUED...!!
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