“You wrote your name in my heart and left me without erasing it.”
It was a Sunday in 2018 when Faran’s friend called him with devastating news: Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving Real Madrid to join Juventus. Faran, like many other Ronaldo fans, felt crushed. The news sparked a mix of emotions, and he didn’t want to talk to anyone.
That day, Janani called him, but Faran ignored her calls, assuming she was calling to tease him about Ronaldo’s transfer. However, Janani’s call was different. She was calling to share heartbreaking news of her own: her father had lost everything in a bet, and they had to leave their home immediately.
Faran didn’t answer her calls, consumed by his own sorrow. Later, when he finally called her back, she didn’t respond. He spent the night crying, not just about Ronaldo’s departure but also about his own regret.
The next day, Faran visited Janani’s house, only to find it empty. He called out her name, but there was no response. Her phone number was no longer in service. The neighbors claimed they knew nothing about the family’s whereabouts.
Faran felt depressed, haunted by the regret of not picking Janani’s call. He realized too late that she had been trying to reach out to him. This painful memory lingered for years.
“I knew it would end one day, but I never thought it would end like this,” Faran reflected. “My idol and my girl left me on the same day. I felt empty.”
“I knew it would end one day, but I never thought it would end like this. I had the ability to overthink every possible thing that could happen, but even my overthinking failed to anticipate this. Now I have nothing to lose, but I’m sure you will be my last 7 minutes.”
Faran’s regret turned into a daily torment. He cried every day, thinking about Janani and his mistake. The pain stayed with him until one day, he received a call from an unknown number.