This chapter is about my mistake, a mistake that I still think about. I made this mistake with a girl named Riya. She is 18 years old. I never wanted to hurt her, but because of my behavior, she got hurt. Accepting this truth is not easy for me.
When Riya came into my life, everything felt normal and simple. We talked like friends and shared small things about our lives. She trusted me, and I also trusted her. Slowly, our conversations became important to me. But with time, I became careless. I stopped paying attention to small things that mattered to her.
Many times, she tried to tell me how she felt. Instead of listening calmly, I either ignored it or changed the topic. I thought these things were not serious. I believed everything would be fine on its own. But I was wrong. Her feelings were real, and I failed to respect them.
My words also became a problem. Sometimes I spoke without thinking. Sometimes I stayed silent when she needed an answer. I did not realize that silence can hurt more than words. Because of this, she felt confused and alone. I should have been clear and honest, but I was not.
Another big mistake was my assumptions. I assumed she would understand me without explanation. I assumed she would forgive me easily. But she was only 18, still learning about trust and emotions. I should have been more careful and responsible with her heart.
There were moments when I could have fixed everything. I could have talked honestly and said sorry at the right time. But I kept delaying. That delay created distance between us. Slowly, the bond we had started breaking. By the time I understood the seriousness of my mistake, things were already damaged.
Now I feel regret and guilt. This mistake taught me many lessons. I learned that listening is very important. I learned that emotions should never be taken lightly. I also learned that saying sorry late does not always fix everything.
I don't know what will happen in the future. I don't know if Riya will ever forgive me. But I accept my mistake completely. This chapter of my life is painful, but it has changed me. I hope I become a better person and never repeat the same mistake again.