1,095 days of us
# Manvi & Milind: Our Long-Distance Fairytale Manvi was 22 years old when she accidentally found something she never expected—love. It was a lazy Sunday afternoon in March 2023. Curled up in bed, absentmindedly scrolling through Tinder, she came across a profile that instantly caught her attention. It belonged to Milind. His profile wasn't flashy or overly impressive; it was simple, sweet, and charming. Something about it made her smile. Without overthinking, she swiped right. "It's a Match!" On the other side of the screen was Milind, a young man juggling his own battles. He was struggling with his SOL exams while simultaneously preparing for the CDS examination. Life wasn't easy for either of them. Both were trying to figure things out, carrying their own worries and uncertainties. Neither of them knew that while they were fighting their separate battles, they were about to find a teammate in each other. They matched on 25th March 2023. The first message was simple. "Hey 🌸" And just like that, a conversation began. What started as casual chatting quickly turned into long conversations. Manvi often found herself becoming an unofficial therapist, constantly reminding Milind that he was doing his best and that it was okay to feel overwhelmed. Somewhere between late-night messages and endless conversations, she learned that he lived in Dehradun. A wave of disappointment and worry immediately crossed her mind. "Long distance?" Before she could overthink too much, Milind reassured her with a line she would never forget: "Delhi itni durr nahi hai, Manvi ji." The distance suddenly didn't feel so impossible. Days turned into weeks. They exchanged stories, dreams, fears, and daily updates. Milind shared stories about his life in Dehradun, his friends, and his struggles. Manvi looked forward to every notification that carried his name. Even her friend Prithvi quietly noticed something was different. He had his suspicions about what was happening but chose not to say anything. Then came the day they finally decided to meet. The location: Sunder Nursery, Delhi. The day before the meeting, Manvi was a bundle of excitement. She couldn't stop talking about it to her friend Prithvi. She was so nervous that she accidentally kept calling Milind by the wrong name while talking about him. But underneath all the excitement was nervousness. What if things were awkward? What if they didn't connect in person? What if reality were different from the person she had come to know through a screen? Adding to the pre-date preparation was a piece of advice from her friend Shreya: "Always look ugly on your first date. If he likes you this way, he'll love you with makeup too." So Manvi decided to keep it simple. An oversized white Alien T-shirt. Brown jeans. No makeup. Just herself. Meanwhile, Milind was traveling all the way from Dehradun to Delhi just to see her. In the middle of Delhi's unbearable June heat. Because she wanted to meet at Sunder Nursery. When she arrived at the metro station, Milind was running late. She sat there nervously, checking her phone every few minutes. Then she saw him. Running towards her. Hair messy. Slightly out of breath. Looking exactly like someone who had rushed because he couldn't wait any longer. Without thinking, she hugged him. And in that moment, all her nervousness disappeared. It felt natural. Comfortable. Safe. As if they had known each other forever. They took the metro together. While Manvi chatted endlessly as usual, Milind mostly sat there looking at her, smiling quietly. Eventually, they reached Sunder Nursery. They grabbed McDonald's and spent hours talking. Not minutes. Hours. Four straight hours of conversations about life, dreams, family, fears, and everything in between. At one point, Manvi repeatedly asked: "Tu mujhe block kar dega na jaane ke baad?" Milind would laugh and reassure her. To him, the question was ridiculous. To her, it was the fear of losing something that already felt important. As the evening drew to a close and they prepared to head home, Milind surprised her. He led her to a quiet, private spot away from the crowd. Manvi felt nervous but trusted him. A few days earlier, she had casually shared a reel saying she wished someone would make an edit of her using the song "My Girl." She never expected him to remember. But he did. Milind pulled out his phone and showed her an edit he had made himself. Just for her. Every second. Every photo. Every detail. Made with care. Made with love. Then came the question that changed everything. He asked her to be his girlfriend. Through tears, a racing heart, and the biggest smile she could manage, Manvi said: "Yes." And just like that, their love story officially began. What followed wasn't always easy. It was three years of long distance. Three years of waiting. Three years of countdowns. Three years of missed hugs, late-night video calls, train journeys, and goodbyes. But it was also three years of choosing each other every single day. There were countless video calls that lasted until sunrise. Monthly meetings that felt like festivals. Mall dates. Shopping trips. Pizza shared between laughs. Secret kisses in elevators. Endless photos. Endless memories. And a love that continued to grow despite every mile between them. Today, on 4th June, they celebrate three years together. Three years of friendship. Three years of patience. Three years of commitment. Three years of proving that distance never stood a chance. This isn't just the story of how Manvi met Milind. It's the story of two people who found each other when life felt uncertain, chose each other despite the distance, and continue choosing each other every day. And this is only the beginning.
Manvi, a 22-year-old woman, lazily scrolls through Tinder on a Sunday in March 2023 and matches with Milind, a young man from Dehradun struggling with exams. Their first simple message—'Hey 🌸'—begins a journey of deep conversations where Manvi shares everything with her best friend Chinu. When she learns Milind lives far away, disappointment strikes until he reassures her: 'Delhi itni durr nahi hai, Manvi ji.' Over weeks, they build an emotional bond through late-night messages. Finally deciding to meet at Sunder Nursery in Delhi, Milind rushes from the metro—messy-haired and breathless—unable to wait. Manvi, dressed simply in an oversized white Alien T-shirt and brown jeans, hugs him instinctively, and nervousness melts away. They spend four hours at McDonald's talking about life, dreams, and fears. As evening falls, Milind leads her to a quiet spot and reveals a beautiful edit he created using 'My Girl'—a song she'd casually mentioned weeks ago. He then asks her to be his girlfriend. Through tears and the biggest smile, Manvi says yes, and their love story officially begins.
CHARACTERS
Milind
Protagonist
Manvi
Protagonist
Prithvi
supporting
Shreya
supporting
Chinu
Supporting
PAGE 1
Panel 1:Manvi lies in bed in her modern apartment bedroom, propped up on pillows, holding her smartphone. Her face is relaxed, bored. Sunlight streams through the window behind her, casting soft shadows across white bedsheets. She scrolls through the Tinder app, swiping left and right with casual, distracted movements. Her expression shows no particular interest until something catches her eye.
Panel 2:Close-up of Manvi's smartphone screen showing Milind's Tinder profile. The profile displays a simple, charming photo of a young man with dark hair and warm eyes. The profile text is minimal but sweet. Manvi's thumb hovers over the screen, about to swipe.
Panel 3:Manvi's face lights up as she smiles. Her thumb swipes right across the screen. Her expression shows genuine interest—something about this profile is different.
Panel 4:The smartphone screen displays a bright notification: 'It's a Match!' The words appear in bold, celebratory text. Confetti-like visual elements frame the notification.
Panel 5:Manvi sits upright in bed, eyes wide with excitement. She holds the phone closer to her face, her smile growing bigger. She's visibly pleased and surprised by the match.
“Manvi : Oh my god, he matched back.”
Panel 6:The smartphone screen shows the beginning of their chat. Milind's first message reads: 'Hey 🌸' with a simple flower emoji. The message is short, sweet, and charming. Manvi's thumbs hover over the keyboard, ready to reply.
PAGE 2
Panel 1:Manvi sits on her bedroom floor surrounded by cushions, phone in hand. Chinu, a young woman with expressive features, sits across from her. Manvi is mid-sentence, gesturing animatedly while talking about Milind. Chinu listens intently with a knowing smile on her face.
“Manvi : His profile is so simple, Chinu. He understands me”
Panel 2:Close-up of Manvi's face as she talks excitedly to Chinu. Her eyes are bright, her gestures animated. She's clearly already invested in this new connection.
“Manvi : We've been talking all week. He's from Dehradun.”
Panel 3:Chinu leans forward with raised eyebrows, a subtle knowing expression on her face. She's listening carefully, observing her friend's behavior and tone.
“Chinu: Dehradun? That's far from Delhi.”
Panel 4:Manvi's expression shifts slightly. Her smile wavers for a moment—disappointment crosses her face briefly as she realizes the distance implication.
“Manvi : I know. I was disappointed when he told me.”
Panel 5:Manvi holds her phone up, showing Chinu a message on the screen. The text reads: 'Delhi itni durr nahi hai, Manvi ji.' Her face has transformed—she's smiling again, but this time with a deeper emotion. Relief and hope are visible in her expression.
“Manvi : But then he sent me this message.”
Panel 6:Both Manvi and Chinu sit in comfortable silence. Manvi gazes at her phone, a small, genuine smile on her face. Chinu watches her friend with a quiet, knowing expression—she understands what's happening.
“Chinu: He sounds like he really likes you, Manvi.”
PAGE 3
Panel 1:A montage-style panel showing Manvi's smartphone screen with multiple chat conversations between her and Milind spanning across weeks. Messages appear in speech bubbles—some from Manvi, some from Milind. The dates progress: late March, early April, May. Their conversations show emotional depth—sharing fears, dreams, daily updates, and growing closeness.
Panel 2:Manvi sits at her desk, laptop open in front of her. She's typing a message to Milind, her face showing concentration and care. Late afternoon light comes through the window. Her expression shows how much these conversations matter to her.
“Manvi : You're going to do amazing on your exams. You're smarter than you think.”
Panel 3:Manvi lies in bed late at night, phone glowing against her face in the darkness. She's scrolling through messages from Milind, reading his words about his struggles with SOL exams and CDS preparation. Her expression shows empathy and concern.
“Manvi : Tell me what's worrying you most.”
Panel 4:Prithvi sits beside Manvi in a coffee shop. He holds a cup of coffee and watches her with a subtle, knowing smile. Manvi is distracted, glancing at her phone. Prithvi leans back with a relaxed posture, clearly aware that something is different about his friend.
“Prithvi: You're smiling at your phone a lot these days.”
Panel 5:Manvi looks up from her phone, slightly embarrassed. A blush crosses her cheeks. She tries to play it cool but her smile betrays her.
“Manvi : I'm not smiling that much.”
Panel 6:Prithvi takes a sip of his coffee, his knowing smile deepening. He doesn't push further, but his expression shows he's figured something out. He's happy for her.
PAGE 4
Panel 1:manvi and shreya is in college canteen when she said
“Shreya: Always look ugly on your first date. If he likes you this way, he'll love you with makeup too.”
Panel 2:Manvi's face shows surprise and then amusement at Shreya's advice. She laughs, shaking her head, but there's consideration in her expression—she's actually thinking about what Shreya said.
“Manvi : That's the weirdest advice I've ever heard.”
Panel 3:Shreya leans back with a confident, knowing smile. She gestures emphatically with one hand, making her point.
“Shreya: Trust me. It works. Show him who you really are.”
Panel 4:Manvi stands in front of her bedroom mirror the next morning. She wears an oversized white Alien T-shirt and brown jeans. Her hair is down and natural. She wears no makeup. She looks at herself with a mixture of nervousness and determination. Her expression shows acceptance—she's decided to be herself.
“Manvi : Just be yourself, Manvi. That's enough.”
Panel 5:Manvi sits on a metro bench, fidgeting with her hands. She checks her phone repeatedly. Around her, other passengers are visible but blurred in the background. Her face shows nervous anticipation—she's waiting, watching the stations pass.
“Manvi : Please don't be late. Please let this be real.”
Panel 6:A young man with dark, slightly messy hair rushes toward the metro station platform. He's slightly out of breath, moving quickly. His expression shows urgency and eagerness—he can't wait any longer. This is Milind.
PAGE 5
Panel 1:Milind bursts onto the Maujpur metro platform, hair slightly disheveled, breathing heavily. He scans the platform searching for someone. His eyes land on Manvi sitting on the bench. The moment their eyes meet, both freeze—recognition and emotion flash across their faces.
Panel 2:Milind runs toward Manvi. His expression shows eagerness and relief. Manvi stands up from the bench, her nervous expression transforming into a genuine smile. She moves toward him.
Panel 3:Manvi and Milind embrace. She wraps her arms around him without hesitation. His arms encircle her. Their faces are close, and both have their eyes closed. The moment is intimate and natural—no awkwardness, no hesitation. Pure comfort and connection.
Panel 4:They pull back slightly, still holding each other. Both are smiling—genuine, relieved smiles. Manvi's eyes show the absence of nervousness. Milind looks at her with tenderness and wonder.
“Milind : Hi.”
Panel 5:Manvi laughs, a real, joyful laugh. She shakes her head slightly, still holding his hand. Her expression shows relief and happiness.
“Manvi : Hi yourself. You're late.”
Panel 6:Milind's face shows a sheepish but genuine smile. He squeezes her hand gently. His expression conveys: he couldn't wait any longer, and it was worth rushing.
“Milind : I am sorry, Couldn’t find the cab”
PAGE 6
Panel 1:Milind and Manvi sit together on a metro train. Manvi is chatting animatedly, gesturing with her hands as she talks. Milind sits beside her, mostly quiet, watching her face intently with a soft smile. Other passengers are visible but blurred in the background.
“Manvi : I was so nervous the whole week. I kept telling Prithvi about it.”
Panel 2:Close-up of Milind's face as he listens to Manvi. His expression shows contentment and affection. He's not saying much, but his eyes are warm and focused entirely on her.
Panel 3:Manvi continues talking, gesturing expressively. She's telling him about her nervousness, her conversations with Shreya, her worries. Milind listens, his smile never fading.
“Manvi : What if we didn't connect in person? What if you were different?”
Panel 4:The metro train pulls into a station. Through the windows, they can see the platform. Milind and Manvi stand up, preparing to exit. He offers his hand to help her up.
“Milind : Come on. We're here.”
Panel 5:They exit the metro train onto the platform. Sunlight streams in from outside. Both are visible from behind as they walk toward the exit. The anticipation of arrival is palpable.
Panel 6:Milind and Manvi emerge from the metro station into bright daylight. The entrance to Sunder Nursery is visible ahead. The garden is lush and green. Milind holds her hand as they walk toward the entrance together.
PAGE 7
Panel 1:Milind and Manvi sit sat under the tree Sunder Nursery area. and ordered mcd Burgers, fries, and drinks are spread between them. They're both eating and talking. Manvi is animated, gesturing with her hand while speaking. Milind listens intently while eating.
“Manvi : Tell me about your family.”
Panel 2:Close-up of Milind's face as he talks. He's more animated now, opening up. His expression shows vulnerability and trust. He's sharing something real, something that matters.
“Milind : Childhood was difficult…..”
Panel 3:Manvi reaches across the table and gently touches his hand. Her expression shows empathy and reassurance. She's fully present with him, listening not just with her ears but with her whole attention.
“Manvi : You're doing your best. That's enough. That's everything.”
Panel 4:They sit across from each other, the table with food between them. Time has passed—the light outside the windows has shifted. They've been talking for hours. Both look comfortable, relaxed, as if they've known each other forever.
“Manvi : How long have we been sitting here?”
Panel 5:Close-up of Milind checking his phone for the time. His eyes widen slightly—surprised at how much time has passed. He looks up at Manvi with a smile that says: it doesn't matter, he could sit here with her forever.
“Milind : Four hours. We've been talking for four straight hours.”
Panel 6:Manvi's face shows amazement and joy. She hadn't realized how much time had passed either. Her expression conveys: this is what connection feels like.
“Manvi : I don't want to leave.”
PAGE 8
Panel 1:Milind stands and extends his hand to Manvi. His expression shows gentle determination—he has something planned. Manvi looks curious, taking his hand as she stands.
“Milind : Come with me. I want to show you something.”
Panel 2:Milind leads Manvi by the hand through Sunder Nursery gardens. They walk away from the crowds, toward a quieter, more secluded area surrounded by greenery and flowers. The golden hour light filters through the trees, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
Panel 3:They arrive at a quiet, private spot in the garden. Tall trees frame the area, creating natural privacy. Flowers bloom around them. The light is soft and romantic—golden hour at its most beautiful. Manvi looks around, her expression showing wonder and slight nervousness.
“Manvi : What is this place?”
Panel 4:Milind pulls out his phone. His expression shows nervous excitement—he's about to share something important. Manvi watches him, her expression shifting from curiosity to anticipation.
“Milind : Remember that song you mentioned? My Girl?”
Panel 5:Milind turns the phone screen toward Manvi. On the screen is a video edit—photos of Manvi set to the song 'My Girl.' The edit is beautiful, carefully crafted, showing every detail and emotion. Manvi's eyes widen, filling with tears as she watches.
Panel 6:Manvi's face shows the exact moment her tears spill over—not tears of sadness, but of overwhelming emotion and joy. Her hand covers her mouth. She's looking at the phone screen, at Milind, processing that he created this for her.
PAGE 9
Panel 1:Milind takes Manvi's hand gently. His expression is tender and serious—this is the moment. He's about to ask the question that matters most. Manvi's eyes are still glistening with tears, her expression showing anticipation mixed with hope.
“Milind : I made this because you matter to me. You've become so important.”
Panel 2:Milind's face shows vulnerability and determination. He's nervous but certain. His eyes search hers for a moment before he speaks.
Panel 3:Milind takes a breath. His expression shows the weight of the moment—this is it. The question that changes everything.
“Milind : Will you be my girlfriend, Manvi?”
Panel 4:Manvi's face transforms completely. Her tears flow freely now, but her smile is the biggest, most genuine smile imaginable. Pure joy radiates from her. She nods, unable to speak for a moment.
Panel 5:Manvi finds her voice. Her answer comes through tears and that massive smile. Her entire body language shows yes—she's nodding, smiling, crying, all at once.
“Manvi : Yes. Yes, absolutely yes.”
Panel 6:Milind and Manvi embrace in the golden hour light. They're holding each other tightly, surrounded by garden flowers and trees. The light is soft and romantic, casting a glow around them. Their silhouettes show two people completely connected in this perfect moment.
PAGE 10
Panel 1:Milind and Manvi stand together in the Sunder Nursery gardens as the sun continues to set. The sky is painted in shades of orange, pink, and purple. They're holding hands, looking out at the beautiful garden around them. Their expressions show peace and contentment.
Panel 2:Close-up of their intertwined hands. Milind's hand gently holds Manvi's. The gesture is tender and intimate—a physical manifestation of their connection. The golden light illuminates their hands.
Panel 3:Manvi looks up at Milind, her eyes still glistening with happy tears. Her smile is soft and genuine. Milind looks down at her, his expression showing wonder and tenderness.
“Manvi : Three years. That's what we're going to have, right?”
Panel 4:Milind's expression shows understanding—she's referring to the long distance ahead, the wait, the commitment. He squeezes her hand gently, his face showing certainty.
“Milind : Three years, three thousand years. I'll choose you every day.”
Panel 5:They stand together as the sun dips lower on the horizon. The sky is now a deeper orange and purple. Stars are beginning to appear. The garden around them is quieter now—just the two of them in this perfect moment. Their silhouettes are framed against the colorful sky.
Panel 6:A wide shot of Sunder Nursery as the sun sets completely. The garden is bathed in twilight light. In the distance, two figures—Milind and Manvi—stand together, holding hands, looking out at the beauty around them. This is the beginning of their love story. A narrator caption appears over the scene.
Narrator:“And so began the story of 1,095 days. Three years of distance. Three years of waiting. But three years of choosing each other, every single day.”
