When Hearts Unite
As the midday sun cast its warm embrace over the April landscape, Aish started her day with her boring life routine, owing to the pandemic effect her life changed a lot more than it used to be in college. All of a sudden, the phone rings, and the screen shows Nish❤️. Nish is her favourite cousin who invited her to attend a college fest.
Over the call.
Aish: Oh, sorry Nish I forgot about the event you invited me to, actually I am not in the mood for loud people gathering.
Nish: All good with your health?
Aish: yep, I am fine. But, not sure about whether I would like it or not.
Nish: Relax Gurl!! Stop stressing too much. Give yourself a chance to explore new things. And please come you have to, you would like it here and I gotta a chance to meet the old you.
Aish: okay, I will come but I won't stay any longer.
Nish: Sure, even I won't be staying that much. I have another plan with friends. Would you like to join??
Aish: Noh, at all.
Nish: Why brother, I think you should meet new people. What about that new friend you mentioned you're talking to?
Aish: New friend? Ohh yeah, Jay that sharegram one.
Nish: Ahho! I sense a good vibe when you mention him. Did you meet him??
Aish: No I haven't met him yet, you know how people are on online and I haven't had my college friends and you saying to meet new people.
Plus, he is different, he's a generous guy, and you me and my chaotic life. We have been in touch for the last 6 months, and unlike others, when talk it's endless, we talk about a lot of things, studies, politics, and nature a lot. Gave me any topic I am sure, we might have shared our thoughts on that.
Nish: See! How positive you start sounding even by just mentioning him. I even start liking him lol! Let's plan a meet-up today, introduce me I wanna be his friend too, the vibe I sense in you I want in my life as well.
Aish: Hehehe, yeah he is quite a calm person. You would love his company, plus he can guide you well. But, as you say let me ask him first.
ish: Sure! And listen I am getting late for college. See you there. Bye!!
Aish : okay! Bye. See yaa.
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Nish was right, I can meet him, Iaand uld meet him at least once, I have been talking to him for Let Drop You a msg.
Hey! How are you doing? I am going to attend a college fest. And I am free around lunchtime. If you have time, we can meet. I am waiting for your reply. This is the location you have to come if possible!
Bye
Msg is done, will he come or not? Leave it until you're already late for college fest hurry up. What should I wear for college casual is fine, no one knows me there!
While travelling, my screen pops up! It's a msg from Jay.
Jay: Done! See you there, Finally, you made time to meet me, how would I miss it?
I feel so happy how he reciprocated with excitement. I had a good minute reminding myself how well we gel up while chatting, wondering if we vibe this well in real life as well or not! He is the only person I am meeting from social media it's a very strange experience for me, but I didn't pay much attention to that.
I met Nish at the college fest, it's always a peaceful and happiest moment I spent with her. We had a lot of fun there and then went to a nearby cafe. I told her, finally today I am going to meet Joey, she cheers me up with excitement, woah!! Finally, you agreed. Let's order something until we wait for him to join us and tell me more about him. I message him, waiting. He replied: that on the way would take hardly 20 minutes to reach the location.
I am filled with mixed feelings but happy. As I am telling Nish about how I am impressed with his knowledge about a lot of things, makes me intrigued by him, and how beautiful he is in listening to everything I share without any tantrums. Nish, phone rang as she got another plan with her friends. She stood up and said, Bro! You got this, I feel you should meet him alone. I will catch up later. I have to go my friends are waiting.
I have this in mind. We all three will catch up but now, I am alone going to meet and greet him. Even, this thought makes me so conscious. I bid bye to my cousin and kept sipping the coffee.
The minute Nish left, I got a msg from Jay, please help me to find you, remember we didn't meet in real life before. I just started smiling at him and msg and paying attention to myself.
Shit, how dumb I need to be, I invited him and didn't pay attention to what I am putting. He is dear to me, and obviously, we know each other, but it's our first real meeting. I should have worn something better. I was filled with all these thoughts and walked outside the cafeteria, all confused. Suddenly, my phone rang he was calling me. Omg! What to talk. Just before I picked up, I found a guy walking towards me, waving Hii!
He is in a white shirt and, an angelic face and the minute he comes closer. It seems he didn't enjoy the travel here and he is sweating, wiping his forehead.
We greeted each other, and all the confusion and panic just went away. I burst out with a laugh and apologised for making him travel here. He said it's fine. But, I know he's not. We go inside the cafe and order cold coffee. For a minute, just keep quiet observing each other. I noticeddressedress too formally and nicely, carrying a bag with water and necessary stuff, totally like a pampered baby, it's all fine but strange to me, as I am the opposite, I am not fond of carrying bags and accessories while travelling. He noticed a red rose on the table, and asked me is this for me?? with a mischievous smile on his face and I denied jokingly Oh no Sir! In the fest, someone got it for me. Teasing him, although no someone gave me, it's by my cousin to me. He got me, right and said, yes this pretty face deserves a rose and smile all the time. I asked; what do you mean? He changed the topic and asked me how I was today. Don't worry, we are meeting here but I am the same friend to whom you speak your heart out. The minute he said, I felt so relieved and happy, I started liking the way we were bonding. We as usual talk continuously without paying. It was so a pleasant experience, and he brought me my favourite sweet, which was unexpected I was filled with joy and happiness and hugged him tightly. He hugged me back and tightened his grip and I realised. I should've controlled myself. We shared an awkward smile and left for home. On the journey way back home, I keep thinking about him. I had different feelings in my mind. I checked my phone and there was a missed call from my cousin.
I drop her text going home had a good time with you and thanks for inviting, and put the phone aside and just think about the words Nish told me this morning about how should I need to change my routine and meet new people. I am also liking the Jay and his accompany.
