The story revolves around Karan, who is on a bus journey to Somnath and has about an hour and a half left to reach his destination. During the journey, he exchanges goodbye messages with a girl named Vishu, whom he has just met online. Karan is skeptical about Vishu's identity, thinking she might be using a fake profile. Despite his doubts, he starts a conversation with her on Instagram. As they chat, Karan asks to see a photo of Vishu, but she refuses, stating that she does not share her pictures with anyone, especially boys. Karan is frustrated by this and questions whether her profile is genuine. Vishu insists that she is a real girl and suggests he ask other fans of her favorite band for confirmation. After some back-and-forth about trust and identity, Karan gets distracted by a post he sees on Instagram about love beginning with friendship, which makes him smile. He reflects on the situation, questioning why he cares so much about someone he believes might be fake. Just then, Vishu apologizes for her late reply, but Karan is still lost in thought, contemplating their interaction. The story captures the essence of online relationships, trust issues, and the uncertainty that comes with them, all while Karan continues his journey to Somnath.

by Hardik Chande in Gujarati Short Stories

Writen by Hardik Chande

Category Short Stories