It was a gloomy morning in Kolkata, and the day ahead seemed like it was going to be just as bleak. Raj, a dedicated corporate professional, had been living in the city for the past three years. His life had always been intertwined with his partner, Aarti, who shared the same flat with him. They had been through thick and thin together, but lately, their relationship had been strained.
The previous night had been a turning point. Aarti had announced her decision to leave Raj and start afresh. It had come as a shock to him, and they had a heated argument that lasted late into the night. As dawn broke, Raj felt drained and defeated, but he had to pull himself together and head to work.
Raj worked in a bustling corporate office, and the daily grind provided him with some solace, a temporary escape from the tumultuous situation at home. However, today was different. His mind was consumed by thoughts of Aarti and their impending separation.
As he entered the office, his usually cheerful colleagues noticed the gloom on his face. They asked if everything was okay, but Raj waved off their concerns, not wanting to share the painful details of his personal life. He knew that he had to focus on his job if he wanted to keep it.
Throughout the day, he struggled to concentrate on his tasks. His productivity plummeted as he constantly checked his phone for messages from Aarti. Each notification filled him with a mix of hope and dread. He longed for her to reconsider her decision, but every message seemed to push them further apart.
As lunchtime approached, Raj decided to step out and clear his head. He walked to the nearby park, hoping that the fresh air and the sight of people going about their daily lives would offer some clarity. But his thoughts remained a jumbled mess. He couldn't shake the feeling that his life was falling apart.
Returning to the office, Raj received a message from Aarti, and his heart raced. It was a long, emotional message explaining her reasons for leaving. She felt they had grown apart, that their dreams were no longer aligned. She wanted to pursue her own ambitions, and sadly, she didn't see a future with Raj anymore.
Tears welled up in Raj's eyes as he read the message. He felt like his world was crumbling around him. He replied, pleading with her to reconsider, but her response was final. It was over.
The rest of the day passed in a blur for Raj. He mechanically completed his work tasks, but his heart wasn't in it. He couldn't wait for the day to end, to retreat to the empty flat they had shared, now devoid of warmth and companionship.
As he left the office, he couldn't help but feel the weight of the day's emotional turmoil. It had been a bad day at corporate, not because of work-related issues, but because of the painful dispute and impending departure of the person who had once been his anchor in this unfamiliar city. Raj's world had been turned upside down, and he faced an uncertain future in Kolkata, alone and heartbroken.