Day 14: Valentine Story

Write a love story with a Valentine theme. Anything related to Valentine's Day.

Wordcount: 500 words.

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The whole town was fully decorated in bright festive lights. Roses of all colours, gifts of all shapes and sizes, chocolates of all flavours were bought in large amounts. Shop owners were merrily selling their goods on this special day. Couples were seen holding hands and smiling in gay. Few by the lake and the park, under the shade, indulged in their passionate affairs. Singles were on the lookout for others who would be their partners while a few were intent on finding a pair for the night.

Amidst all this fun and the cheery crowd, there was a pair of eyes, sullen and swollen. Mauled and shattered was the soul, slouched in a corner. Muffled was the poor soul's voice and unheard were her stories. While on the far corner, sat another pair of eyes, keen on this tattered soul. Everyday, every single moment was captured and etched deep in his heart. Love; was far-fetched and a treasure far within their reach. It was something that both the hearts craved yet was not in a state to achieve. The constant need to fill their aching stomach atleast once a day had kept love at bay for them. Yet, his heart never failed to notice her aching soul. Every night her soul's cry would tear him apart. After hours of screams, moans, whips and lashes, he would notice her running out of the door and slouching down under the tree, fresh bouts of tears streaming down her eye. His hands would itch to hold her tight, protect her and wipe the tears away. Alas! He was a beggar on the streets striving hard to find a meal. Even if he wished, he wouldn't be able to protect her.

That day, when the whole town celebrated Valentine's day, throwing away precious gifts and food, ungrateful for what they had, he decided to take a step to her. Discreetly he collected the discarded gifts, roses and chocolate boxes. Neatly packing them, he waited for her under the same tree. At the exact time, as always, she came running to find her comfort under the tree. She was shocked to find him waiting for her. With hesitant steps she went near him, fear and anxiety gripping her heart.

He warmly smiled at her and extending his hands, he uttered, "I may not be able to save you nor provide for you. Though my soul craves to shower you with love and safety, I can't. Even if it's a single day, I would like to show you what love really means. Will you?"

His everyday glances and the longing didn't go unnoticed by her. Today when he said those words, she could feel the genuinity in him. Unlike the monster inside her home, he was different. Her soul yearned to be held with love. She finally smiled and nodded, holding his hands.

From that night on, under the same tree, the two souls would spend their night comforting each other's soul in their embrace.

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Word Count: 500 words