Mithra

When time stood still! {4} Have you ever woken up by a sudden whiff of love? I have. Even though a year has passed since my break-up with Asmi, I have been shaken out of sleep by her fragrance. If ever love had a scent, it smelled like her. Today is one such morning. One moment, I was sound asleep and the next moment, I am up on my bed panting for breath. For a brief second, I could only smell her, a strong scent of roses. The wall clock showed ten minutes past six in the morning. There was no going back to sleep. I decided to take a shower and reach office early. Unlocking the screen on my phone, I realized that it was a Sunday. God cannot be crueller than this! The days I visit the office are much bearable compared to holidays. But looking back to the initial few months, I am much saner now. The heartache was a savage pain that consumed me. I never let my mind dwell over her. The moment, I was drawn towards her memories, I crowded my mind with more work. Those were also th...