I first saw you when we were just kids, a wide-eyed girl who stole my breath before I even knew what love was. Back then, I was too afraid to say a word; my heart raced, my tongue tied itself in knots, and I’d hide behind shy glances, terrified you’d see right through me. You were a mystery I didn’t have the courage to unravel, and then, just like that, you were gone. Life pulled us apart, and I lost you in the middle of my story.

My dearest Rijwana,

For eight years, I searched for you. Eight long years of wondering where you were, who you’d become, and if fate would ever be kind enough to bring you back. I carried you in the quiet corners of my mind, a memory that refused to fade, a hope that kept me going. And then, against all odds, there you were, like a dream I’d finally caught up to.

Now, here I am, pouring my heart onto this page for the world to see. You’re more than I ever imagined you’d be: fierce, beautiful, and the missing piece I didn’t know I was looking for. Every moment with you feels like a gift I don’t deserve, every laugh a treasure I’ll guard forever. You’ve turned my childhood fears into a love so bold I’ll never be silent again. I don’t promise a perfect life, because we’ve both seen how messy it can get. But I promise you this: I’ll spend every day making up for the years we lost, loving you with everything I’ve got. You’re the girl I saw all those years ago, the one I was too scared to speak to, and now you’re my everything: my past, my present, and my always.

Forever Yours,
Ganesh

Once again, Happy Birthday!