Triumph of Love

“Triumph of love” What is Love? Is it a possession, an expression, a need, or a deep bond? Can two people live miles apart and still claim to be in love? This is a story of how love bonded two people regardless of the distance between them. Life took various turns and yet Abha and Aarya proved to the world around them that only expression through physical proximity does not mean love! They proved that their love for the other could be locked deep inside their hearts and yet become a gift for someone -cherishing lives – theirs as well as Abharya’s! Abharya, a love child, with biology having played no role in it! She was showered with selfless love by her Godmother and Godfather; they who never could be with each other in spite of what they felt for each other! Abha married Rajan, a man who won her affections as a result of a bet with his friends. She was beautiful and so Rajan had to win her heart, by hook or crook! An innocent Abha also fell in love with him. Rajan proposed to her for marriage and Abha agreed. They both went their ways deciding to be married in some time. Meanwhile, Abha meets Aarya. They become the best of friends and Abha notices that Aarya is not attracted to her beauty like most men did. She felt happy that he appreciated her qualities and respected her for them! With time she realized that she was actually in love with him. She was in a dilemma! And as planned, Rajan came back to claim her hand in marriage. Abha could not say no to him. An elaborate wedding took place but Abha’s life took an ugly turn! Rajan was such a contrast to Aarya. He had no respect for Abha as a person. For him, she was a doormat, meant to be home! Abha continued to bear her sufferance. She had always believed in sustainable relationships and therefore tolerating Rajan and his atrocities was her lone option. Her only source of strength was her undying love for Aarya! Two decades pass and destiny brings Abha and Aarya together again. When they both realize their eternal love for each other, they were hardly surprised! They decide not to revolt. It was a choice they made and it was a result of their duties towards their near and dear. They knew that distance would not affect what they felt for each other! When love is not realized by expression to one another, it can be realized by expression directed externally! It was towards Abharya, an orphan girl child who needed loving parents. Abha and Aarya proved to the world that love can be given a direction, that love need not be locked away to die, that love is not necessitous! Love means selflessness!