Get Used to It: The Unfinished Love Story of Anurag and Kirti

Get Used to It: The Unfinished Love Story of Anurag and Kirti

Introduction:-

Sometimes life brings us to a crossroad where the heart wants to stay, but reality pushes us forward. Anurag and Kirti’s story begins with a painting exhibition and evolves into a soulful connection. Kirti’s smile and her depth of thought changed Anurag’s perspective on life. But Kirti carried a truth — a terminal illness — that kept her from expressing her love. This story teaches us that love isn’t just about being together, but also about letting go for someone’s happiness. It’s about living each moment as if it’s the last, and cherishing the silence that speaks louder than words.

Anurag saw Kirti for the first time at a painting exhibition. She was playing with children, and she looked like a child herself. Her playful exuberance captivated Anurag.  Seeing him there, his friend Sahil called him over. Anurag wasn't particularly interested in paintings; he had only come because Sahil had organized the exhibition and insisted he attend. Sahil started showing Anurag the paintings. Anurag was particularly struck by one painting. He said to Sahil, "This is such a beautiful painting! It shows nature transforming from one form to another. Good day. It's as if there's no end in sight, only a new beginning. Like life has no end, only a new start. It looks like a motivational painting. Or perhaps it awakens the courage to do something after every ending? This painting has completely changed my perspective. If one of my projects doesn't work out, I tend to lose heart. After seeing this painting, it's as if there is no end to anything. I would like to meet the artist who created this painting." Sahil said, "That's easy! I can introduce you to her right now. The artist is here." Sahil introduced Anurag to Kirti, the artist. Seeing Kirti, Anurag couldn't believe that she had created the painting. Kirti didn't look like someone who would have such a profound understanding of life. That was the first time Anurag and Kirti spoke to each other. Anurag found Kirti's behavior perplexing.  She possessed a certain seriousness, yet there was also a childlike innocence about her, which made her seem like a child herself when she was with children. Anurag couldn't understand which was her true nature. Could someone else have painted that painting? Anurag asked her to paint the same picture again, but with different colors. Kirti finished the painting in a short time. Anurag asked Kirti, "What do you do?" Kirti replied, "I run a painting class." It turned out that Kirti's painting class was the same one where Anurag went for coaching. Anurag often stayed after his coaching class to wait for Kirti. They often talked. This acquaintance was now turning into a friendship. They frequently met outside the coaching class and spent time together, drinking tea or simply talking. Anurag loved to talk, while Kirti preferred to listen. Kirti would often gaze at Anurag, and he wouldn't even notice. Anurag would often say to Kirti, "I talk to you so much, and you just listen. Why don't you ever reply? Don't you like me talking? But I really like looking at your face when you're quiet and looking at me. It's like these moments are the most beautiful for me."Anurag's words made it seem like he was falling in love with Kirti. But Kirti didn't want Anurag to love her. She wanted to keep their relationship limited to friendship. But as they say, the heart wants what it wants. Anurag tells Kirti, "You focus completely on the present moment, whether it's talking, looking at things, or having fun. Kirti, you live entirely in the present, as if you have no worries about tomorrow, as if tomorrow doesn't matter to you at all. And I keep worrying about my future. What will life be like ahead? That's all I think about." Anurag tells her, "Kirti, you live life to the fullest, doing everything you want to do today, as if you have no time for tomorrow." Kirti smiles and says, "Who knows what tomorrow holds?"Because of the truth that prevented Kirti from loving Anurag, Kirti was now afraid of that same truth. What was this truth that Kirti was hiding from Anurag? But love had already knocked on her heart. She too dreamt of spending her life with Anurag. Yet, why was she hesitant to express her love to Anurag? Anurag had confessed his love that evening, but Kirti hadn't given a reply yet. Kirti's health deteriorated significantly. She underwent a complete checkup. The doctor closed the file and said, "Treatment will continue, but the timeframe is uncertain, because your cancer has reached the last stage." Kirti didn't ask the doctor any questions. She simply nodded. Perhaps she already knew the answer, which is why she didn't ask any questions. Kirti knew about her illness even before meeting Anurag. Perhaps that's why she couldn't express her love. But she loved Anurag very much. She also wanted to be with Anurag. But she didn't want to cause Anurag any pain. She was in pain all night. And in the morning, she went to meet Anurag with a smile. Anurag asked, "What happened? You're late?" She smiled and said in a low voice, "Not for life." But Anurag also had a feeling that something was wrong. Kirti seemed different today. Perhaps today Kirti was going to make the same mistake she had been avoiding until now. Today she was going to confess her love. As soon as Kirti met Anurag, her face lit up. That's why she looked different today. Seeing Kirti so happy, Anurag's face also brightened. Seeing Anurag's happiness, Kirti stopped herself. She thought, "What if I'm not here tomorrow? He might be left standing here in my memory and forget to live his life. I can't give him such a big punishment for loving me." Kirti stopped everything she was doing and started talking to Anurag normally. Anurag talked about his home, his job, and his future. Kirti would just nod her head. She never talked about her future because she had no guarantee of one.  Her condition gradually worsened. She spent most of her time in a hospital bed, listening to old voice messages that Anurag had sent her. Sometimes she would laugh, and sometimes she would close her eyes. Seeing her like this, the nurse would ask, "Is the pain worse?" Kirti would say no, just a little heaviness. She couldn't explain that the heaviness wasn't in her chest, but in her memories. Due to her illness, Kirti's meetings with Anurag became less frequent. Anurag noticed a change in Kirti. It was as if she, who used to live every moment to the fullest, no longer wanted to live. She didn't stay with Anurag for very long. She mostly remained silent, as if she had forgotten how to laugh and have fun. She would just gaze at Anurag intently.One day, Anurag asked Kirti, "If you don't like me or you're bored with me, just tell me. If there's something else bothering you, please tell me." Kirti looked at Anurag for a moment and then asked, "Will you fix everything?" Anurag replied without hesitation, "If you tell me, then maybe." Kirti lowered her gaze, looking away from Anurag's face. Kirti knew Anurag's answer. Perhaps it was because of Anurag's immense love and care that Kirti couldn't express her own feelings. She didn't want to leave Anurag alone midway through their journey. She didn't want to cause Anurag any pain. That's why she didn't say anything. At home, Kirti lovingly looked at and carefully put away the things Anurag had given her. She had a separate folder for Anurag's messages. In Kirti's eyes and heart, there was only Anurag's face. She couldn't be with him, even though she wanted to. But she couldn't stay away from him either. She thought, "I want to spend all the time I have left with Anurag. I want to experience all the joys of life in this moment." But she couldn't do that, even though she wanted to. Because she didn't want to cause Anurag any kind of sorrow. She was afraid that after she was gone, Anurag might forget how to live. This would prevent her from finding peace even after death.  Cherishing Anurag's memories, she told her mother, "No. If I'm sleeping, don't call Anurag." Her mother, who was reading Kirti's thoughts, understood why she was saying this. She loved Anurag very much. In the last few days, Kirti became very quiet. No complaints, no demands, no playful antics. Seeing Kirti so quiet, Anurag started to get scared. One day, Anurag said to Kirti, "Why do you look so calm, as if you're saying goodbye?" Kirti smiled. "You think too much." In reality, Kirti was living each encounter as if it were her last.Kirti held Anurag's hand. Kirti's hands were cold. Anurag asked, "Why are your hands so cold?" Kirti replied, "Get used to it." Anurag laughed. He didn't understand what Kirti meant. He didn't know that some habits stay with you for a lifetime. The next day, Anurag learned about Kirti. He wasn't shocked, just a long silence followed. Every day, at the same time as his painting class, he would go to the same restaurant where they used to sit, drink tea, and talk. Now, Anurag sat there alone. He didn't miss Kirti. He missed the moments when Kirti would express her desire to live a whole lifetime in a single moment, the way she would look at him with love, the way she would look at him whenever she felt like it, as if she were absorbing his love. The way she would turn and look at him with love. He felt as if her love was reaching deep inside him. Her last words, "Get used to it." He still felt the touch of her cold hands in his. Her long silences while she was speaking? He felt that she was still with him. One day, Anurag went to Kirti's house. There, her mother gave Anurag a letter written by Kirti. "Anurag, I love you very much, but I didn't express my love because I didn't want you to stop because of my love. This life is very long and moves very fast. I didn't want to see you unhappy. Yet, you still read the love in my eyes. I want you to move on in your life even after I'm gone. Only then will I find peace." After some time, Anurag started moving on in his life. But he couldn't get close to anyone. He had become accustomed to the touch of Kirti's cold hands. After reading Kirti's letter, Anurag didn't stop; he quickly composed himself. Today he is a successful businessman, but he hasn't been able to love anyone. Whenever he gets close to a girl, he feels Kirti's presence. He simply couldn't get close to any other girl. Kirti's love had become deeply ingrained in him, and he couldn't forget her. He remains happy because in every feeling he experiences, Kirti is with him.

FAQ:-

1. What is this story about?

It’s about Anurag and Kirti, whose friendship turned into love, but Kirti’s illness kept them apart.

2. Why didn’t Kirti express her love?

Kirti had terminal cancer and didn’t want Anurag to suffer or be emotionally trapped by her condition.

3. When did Anurag find out about Kirti’s illness?

After Kirti passed away, her mother gave Anurag a letter that revealed everything.

4. What is the core message of this story?

Love is not just about being together — it’s also about protecting the one you love from pain, even if it means staying silent.

5. Did Anurag ever fall in love again?

No, Anurag became a successful businessman but couldn’t love anyone else. Kirti’s memory stayed with him forever.