©Pranjali Bhatt

Part 2 He just stared at her. And she giggled.  They then had a formal conversation and headed towards her vehicle.  He was sitting beside her, so close.  They went to a café wanting to spend time alone. She was drawn to him by the way he looked at her and how solid and genuine he was. He was taken by surprise by her energy, her sensuality, most important her friendliness.  Even though it was their first meeting, she felt adored and safe with him. They talked of here and there. They talked of that every promise, every chat.  They couldn’t even fill their stomach in excitement. Just a thing they did, looking in each other’s eyes. Time was for him to return. He wished time stopped there. It felt as if he was leaving his most precious thing and returning to his home. But he hoped that there will be many more reasons to come and meet her. She stood holding his hand, never wanted him to return.  Finally he left her hand and gave her a tight hug, promising her to return. Sh

Part 1 That day, she was frequently checking her watch. The time seemed paused. She was desperately waiting for someone. Finally the big day in her life had come. Only because she was to meet someone special whom she has had only chats and talks on phone. She never thought she would meet him in her life and that he would hold the most special place in her heart. Finally her patience ended. No longer could she wait. She had to pick him. For the first time he had come to Ahmedabad just for her.  She sighed and finally decided to give him a last call. The phone rang. Boy, ‘Hello’. Girl, ’Where did you reach? It’s already 10.45 am. Should I leave now?’ Boy, ‘Yes, I will reach in 15 minutes. So you may leave.’ Girl, with all the excitement in her voice, ‘Okay, inform me when you reach. Bye!’ The phone cut. That day, he continuously thought about her. Though he was too tired to get up at 7.30 am and come to Ahmedabad to meet her, the excitement of meeting her was