Chapter 10: Noyon's Broken Heart
After hearing the truth from Riya's friend, it felt like a lightning strike hit Noyon's heart.
He could hardly believe it.
He whispered,
"What did you say… Riya loved me?"
The friend replied,
"Yes, Noyon. She loved you very much, but she never could tell you."
Tears welled up in Noyon's eyes.
He thought to himself,
"If I had understood even a little…"
That day became the most painful day of Noyon's life.
Chapter 11: The Pain of Memories
From that day on, Noyon often went to the riverbank.
Sitting there, he recalled the old days.
Riya's smile, her words, the look in her eyes—everything floated before him vividly.
He thought,
"If I had told her that I loved her too…"
Maybe the story would have turned out differently.
Chapter 12: Years Go By
Time does not stop.
One year… two years… three years passed.
Noyon finished his studies and started working as a teacher in Mohor village.
Everyone in the village respected him.
But in his heart, a void always remained.
Chapter 13: Unexpected News
One day, Noyon heard in the market that a girl from Lalit Nagar had come to her father's house.
A strange feeling stirred in Noyon's heart.
He asked,
"Who came?"
Someone replied,
"Riya."
Noyon's heart began to beat faster.
Chapter 14: Meeting After Many Years
That evening, Noyon was walking by the river.
Suddenly, he saw someone standing in the distance.
The girl slowly turned to look.
Noyon's heart skipped a beat.
It was Riya.
After many years, they were standing face to face again.
Chapter 15: Silence
For a few moments, neither spoke.
Noyon slowly asked,
"How have you been?"
Riya smiled lightly.
But there was so much pain hidden in that smile.
She said,
"I'm fine."
Chapter 16: Hidden Sorrow
Noyon realized that there was deep sadness in Riya's eyes.
He asked,
"Are you happy?"
Riya was silent for a moment, then said,
"I'm as everyone else is… just living."
Noyon understood—Riya's life was not easy.
Chapter 17: The Moment of Truth
Standing by the river, Noyon finally said,
"Riya… I know something now."
Riya looked surprised.
"What is it?"
Noyon said slowly,
"You loved me."
Riya's eyes filled with tears.
She stayed silent for a moment, then whispered,
"What is the use of saying this now, Noyon?"
Chapter 18: Regret
Noyon said,
"If I had known before…"
Riya replied,
"Not everything can be said, Noyon."
Tears slowly rolled down her cheeks.
Chapter 19: Impossible Love
Noyon realized—this love was no longer possible.
Riya was now someone else's wife.
Some relationships exist only in memories.
Chapter 20: The Final Goodbye
That evening, Riya said,
"I have to leave tomorrow."
Noyon's chest felt heavy.
He could only say,
"Take care."
Riya smiled softly,
"You too."
Then she slowly walked away.
Noyon stood there watching.
💔 From that day, Riya became only a memory in Noyon's life.
A love that existed,
but never became complete.