Years had passed since life had pulled them apart, despite promises made under moonlit skies. Emma often wondered what had become of him but never dared to reach out. Perhaps some stories were best left unfinished, she had convinced herself. But destiny, ever mischievous, had other plans.
As the train slowed at a bustling station, Emma glanced up, her breath catching in her throat. There, framed by the doorway, stood Noah—older, perhaps wiser, yet unmistakably the same. His deep brown eyes scanned the crowded carriage, and when they met hers, time seemed to halt.
“Emma?” he called, disbelief mingling with a spark of joy.
Heart racing, Emma stood, unable to suppress her smile. “Noah.”
They closed the distance between them, sharing an embrace that was both tender and electric, as though the years had never come between them. The air crackled with unspoken emotions—regret, longing, and the undeniable pull of a love that had never truly faded.
Conversation flowed effortlessly as they settled into seats side by side. They spoke of dreams pursued, paths taken, and moments missed. Noah’s voice, warm and familiar, wrapped around Emma like a comforting embrace. She found herself laughing at his stories, her heart light for the first time in years.
“I’ve thought about you so often,” Noah confessed softly, his gaze unwavering. “There were times I wanted to reach out but didn’t know if you’d even remember me.”
Emma’s eyes glistened. “I could never forget you.”
As the train journey stretched on, so did the rekindling of their bond. By the time they reached their destination, neither was ready to part ways. They walked through familiar streets, bathed in the gentle glow of streetlights, their footsteps in sync as if guided by an unseen force.
Stopping by the old oak tree where they had carved their initials years ago, Noah turned to her. “Emma, there’s something I need to say.”
Her heart thudded in anticipation. “What is it?”
“I never stopped loving you,” he admitted, his voice thick with emotion. “Not a day went by that I didn’t wonder what life would have been like if we hadn’t drifted apart.”
Tears welled in Emma’s eyes, but they were tears of joy, not sorrow. “I’ve missed you, Noah. More than words can ever express.”
Under the shimmering stars, their souls found each other once again. Noah cupped her face gently, his touch igniting a warmth that spread through her entire being. When their lips met, it was as though the universe itself sighed in relief, rejoicing at their reunion.
In that perfect moment, surrounded by the echoes of their past and the promise of a radiant future, Emma knew one thing with absolute certainty—this love, their love, was timeless.
As they walked hand in hand toward tomorrow, hearts brimming with newfound hope, they understood that some stories aren’t meant to end. They simply wait for the right time to begin anew.
Written By: –
Tharushi Madhuhansi
(University of Colombo)
Edited By:
Rtr. Thisara Kuruppuarachchi
(Senior Blog Team Member 2024-25)
