Our decision to meet was exciting yet terrifying. It felt like we were characters in a secret romance novel, sneaking around, making plans that no one else could know about. I knew it was risky, especially with my mom's ever-watchful eye, but the thought of seeing Veer in person again was too tempting to resist.The day we planned to meet, my heart was racing, not from excitement alone, but from the nagging fear of being caught. I kept glancing over my shoulder, double-checking that no one was watching. Veer was waiting for me at the park, and as soon as I saw him, all my worries momentarily vanished. His presence had this calming effect like everything in the world could fall apart, and it wouldn't matter as long as he was there.We didn't do much that day—just talked, walked, and laughed about random things. It was simple, but it felt perfect. Veer always knew how to make me smile, even when I didn't feel like it. But deep down, I couldn't shake the anxiety. I knew my family would never understand, and sneaking around like this made me feel like I was living on borrowed time.My fears weren't unfounded. That night, as I sat on my bed, reliving the day's memories, my mom barged into my room. Her face was stern, her brows furrowed in a way that immediately sent my heart sinking."Who were you talking to on the phone?" she demanded.I tried to play it cool, acting like it was no big deal, but she wasn't convinced. She'd overheard part of my conversation with Veer earlier, and there was no way to deny it. The secret was out.At that moment, I thought everything was over. My mom wasn't the type to take things like this lightly, and I braced myself for a barrage of rules and restrictions. But instead of shouting, she just looked at me, disappointment evident in her eyes. That hurt more than any lecture could have.I thought about ending things with Veer, convinced that it would make life easier for both of us. But when I told him about what happened, he didn't panic or try to push me away. Instead, he said, "We'll figure it out."His confidence gave me the strength I needed. Despite everything, I didn't want to lose him. True love, they say, doesn't give up so easily, and ours was no exception. We decided to keep going, to hold on to what we had, no matter how complicated things became.After that, every conversation, and every moment together felt more precious. We had to be careful, to hide what we had from the world, but that only made it feel more real. It wasn't just about sneaking around anymore—it was about proving to ourselves that we could make it work, no matter what obstacles came our way.Looking back, I don't know if it was love or just the thrill of doing something forbidden. But at the time, it felt like everything. Veer and I were in this together, and that was all that mattered.