Born With A Curse

**Chapter 5: The Distance Between**

As days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, Meera and Reyansh's connection deepened. They had grown closer than ever, sharing secrets they hadn’t told anyone else, confiding their dreams and insecurities. Despite living in the same town, they hadn’t managed to meet in person yet, their relationship confined to the digital space where they felt safe and comfortable.

The absence of face-to-face meetings didn’t bother Meera at first. After all, the connection they shared online felt just as real, just as profound. But as her feelings for him grew, so did her longing to see him—to look into his eyes and see if the spark she felt was reflected in his gaze.

It had been ten years since they had seen each other in person, and though their bond felt unbreakable, there was an undeniable distance. Meera wondered if that distance would change things once they finally met. Would the magic between them still be there when they stood face to face?

One evening, as they were chatting, Meera’s fingers hovered over the keyboard. She wanted to ask him. She wanted to see him. But before she could type out the words, a message from Reyansh appeared on her screen.

"Hey, Meera, I was thinking... maybe we should meet sometime? It’s been way too long."

Meera’s heart skipped a beat. Could this be the moment she had been waiting for?

Her reply was instant. "I’d love that."

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And so, a new chapter in Meera’s life was about to begin—a chapter where friendship and love, past and present, would collide in ways she had never imagined.