The Promises

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You know what, we can't give up. We knew that we would have to face such a time someday. But believe me, I didn't realize everything would be so difficult or this situation would happen to us like this; it could have happened in any other way but so unexpected. I apologize for that. Please don't give up. We have to be together; that is our first and last purpose. This was our last conversation when the situation was not favorable during the pandemic; we promised each other.

On that day, it was gloomy all around; I was locked in a room. But then we were enough for each other, never mind the lockdown. What actually happened was that we were both happy; there was no disturbance between us. We were together from enjoying the sunrise in the morning till the sunset. I had a remote job which I used to do in my room, due to which I never went out, leaving Maya alone in the room. I always kept her with me so that she didn't feel lonely. She also gave me maximum support in my financial situation. I am and will be forever grateful to her for that.

Suddenly one morning, I woke up and saw that Maya was not next to me, so I didn't pay much attention because I thought maybe she had gone to the bathroom or was outside watching the sunrise. But after about 1 hour I didn't see her, which made me worried. I got up from the bed and saw her lying on the floor. I picked her up and saw that her nose was bleeding; immediately, I called an ambulance and took her to the hospital. I was so worried that I would get sick too. When Maya woke up after about 12 hours, I found her sleeping body lying quietly in the hospital bed. I went to her, held her hand tightly, and said, "I'm here." and got her response.

I went to the doctor and asked what had happened to Maya; she replied that Maya was suffering from cancer. I am speechless after hearing this; I take a moment to catch my breath. It was as if I had no strength in my arms and legs; I could not stand up or walk. I'm just looking at Maya; I don't know how to lose her. I can't afford to lose her. I broke down so badly. When she recovers a bit, I bring her home. She still doesn't know she has cancer. I didn't tell her because she might break down too. I told her, I will never leave you alone, always with me.

At that moment, I promised her. When I promised her, she also promised me that she would always be