A letter from Nov 10, 2024

Dear FutureMe, Hey, Zia. I don’t even know where to start. I’m sitting here wondering how everything is going with Ujjwal and Kaustubh. How are you feeling about them? Are you finally understanding what your heart truly wants? I know it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions with Ujjwal, and Kaustubh—well, I know you’ve had moments where it felt like everything was right, but I hope by now you’ve figured out what’s best for you. Whatever happens, I hope you're at peace with it. I think about Vyom often. You and him, always there for each other, no matter what. Are you still that strong pair, still the best of friends? You’ve always had each other’s backs, and I hope that’s still the case. I know there’s been so much confusion, but I’m sure you two have found your way, no matter how messy things got. And Assavari—remember when you dated her for a day? That feels like it was a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? I hope you guys found a way to stay close, to be each other's anchors. I know it was hard, and things weren’t clear, but I hope it didn’t break you. I hope you both found something even stronger in your friendship after all that. Then there’s Disha. You found a new best friend through Seventeen, and that makes me smile. I hope you two have created a bond that feels like home. I hope you’ve shared your fears, your dreams, your laugh-out-loud moments together. You deserve that kind of connection, the kind that feels like you can never be alone. And Aditi—oh, Aditi. I’m so happy for her, truly. She’s dating her crush, the guy who’s popular and everything everyone wants, but I can’t lie... it hurts, doesn’t it? I know you’ve felt that sting of jealousy, that longing to have what she has, but please, I want you to remember that your time will come. You’ve always had a heart full of love to give, and I’m sure it’ll find its way to the right person. You don’t have to be anyone but yourself. As I sit here thinking about you, future me, I just hope you’re not too hard on yourself. I hope you’re learning to let go of the pressure, to embrace the messy, the beautiful, the painful. I hope you’re happy. I hope you’ve figured out how to love yourself fully, even on the days when everything feels uncertain. You’re doing your best, and that’s all anyone could ask for. I can’t wait to see who you’ve become, but no matter what happens, know that you’re enough. Just as you are, right now, in this moment. Keep going, keep loving, and keep being you. With all the love I can give, Your past self, Zia