love proposal

Sakshi: hey Diya, I think Akash is in love with you. He could not propose to you and because of that he is feeling depressed is what I heard from my other friend's gang ... What's your take on this?

Diya : I too heard the same from my other friends as well. Since I'm in the psychology department, I think I can handle him psychologically.

Sakshi : you can, but what I asked is, do you have feelings towards him? What's your opinion about him?

Diya : Sakshi, you know very well that I'm not into these things. I want to achieve something in my career. But at the same time, I'll not hurt him saying no upfront. I don't have feelings towards him now. I can be a good friend if he wish to stay as such. 

Sakshi : it means you may love him in the future and that's why you are unable to avoid him no? Isn't it better to say no instead of giving him hope and later refusing him?

Diya : I dunno Sakshi, let him come and say to me, I will give him some counseling and redirect him first.

Sakshi : okay, hey he is coming.

Akash : hi Sakshi, haiii Diya.

Sakshi & Diya : hi Akash

Sakshi : what happened to you, looking like a bear with a long beard? Love failure?

Akash: never tell that Sakshi. I can't bear it. I've been feeling down recently. That's why unable to take care of myself. 

Sakshi : what happened? Do you need any help?

Akash: yes, please if you excuse me Diya for some time that would be a great help!

Sakshi : okay, bbyeeee, thank youuu for telling me this. Diya will meet you at the canteen for lunch. 

Diya : ok Sakshi.

Yes Akash tell me.

Akash: I dunno how to tell, but lately I've been feeling really stressed. My anxiety is way too much. I could not even think about my betterment. All this happened because I'm in love.

Diya : (before he utters some. Words regarding proposal let me divert him. With my psychological speech/thoughts) Akash I can understand that you are down with something in mind. I'm able to read your mind clearly. As a friend I want to make it clear that, before being in love with someone, you should love yourself no matter what. Self-love is very important. You have to give importance to your well-being instead of stressing yourself for someone. Love yourself and stay positive and confident you can achieve anything. Keep loving yourself, then only you can attract love from others.

Akash: me, so you are saying that self-love is very much important?

Diya : Precisely.

Akash : you mean we need to love ourselves?

Diya: Absolutely!

Akash : fine. Thanks for being more clear. I'll love myself

Diya : good ( finally diverted his mind)

Akash : I love you!

Diya : what?????

Akash : yes, you said to love myself, I don't see you different from me. I can see myself in you... you are part of me. I'm loving myself now. Love you, Diya Akash...

Diya: (unknown fluttering feeling with a small curve of a smile at the end of the lips- made her realize she also fell in love with him) buttt... I ...

Akash : I was very worried because I didn't have any idea how to propose to you. But you gave me a way to propose it so easily. I'm honest. My heart and true to my mind... Instead of reading my mind please read my heart, you will know more about me and about you too.. the way I see you, the way I love you. I hope you can hear my feelings now.

Diya: I'm sorry, I knew before itself that you were going to propose to me, I don't want to hurt you so I thought to divert you at least for time being. I don't have the courage to say no to you Akash. 

Akash : I understand, you take your time and let me know what you have for me. Yes or no...

Diya: no...

Akash : I'm sorry. Are you serious about it?

Diya : no.. no... Wait... I said no because I didn't want to take my time for the known answer and kill your time and eagerness. So let me tell you

Akash : (biting his nails seriously) 

Diya : your self-love has meaning and I accept that your self-love is true I can assure you that if you love yourself, everything will love you back, so you ( you in me too)

Akash : sorry, I didn't get you properly. Me in your too? You mean you love me? 

Diya : ofcourse idiot, I could not deny this cute proposal from the man who I admired a lot in many things...I love you too!

Happily ever after