The following weekend, Rina found herself on a train headed to Abir’s city. As the landscape rushed by outside the window, she couldn’t help but feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety. What if things didn’t go as planned? What if they realized that their connection was purely digital? But as the train neared its destination, Rina pushed those thoughts aside, focusing instead on the anticipation of finally seeing him.
Abir was waiting for her at the station, holding a small bouquet. The moment she saw him, all her doubts melted away. He looked just like she had imagined, but there was something more—something that the screen could never capture. His smile was warm and genuine, and when he greeted her with a hug, she felt an instant sense of comfort, as if they had known each other for years.
They spent the weekend exploring the city together, visiting museums, parks, and quaint little cafés. Abir was the perfect guide, showing her all his favourite spots and sharing stories about his life in the city. But it was the little moments that stood out the most to Rina—the way he would glance at her with a shy smile when he thought she wasn’t looking, or how their hands would brush against each other as they walked side by side.
One evening, as they were sitting on a bench overlooking the river, Abir turned to Rina with a serious expression. “Rina,” he began, his voice soft, “I know this might sound crazy, but I feel like I’ve known you forever. I’ve never felt this way about anyone before, and I don’t want this weekend to end. I don’t want us to go back to just talking online.”
Rina’s heart swelled with emotion. She had been thinking the same thing, but hearing him say it out loud made it all the more real. “I feel the same way, Abir,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. “This weekend has been perfect, and I don’t want it to end either.”
They sat in silence for a moment, the sound of the river gently flowing in the background. Then, as if drawn by an invisible force, they turned to each other and kissed. It was a kiss that spoke of all the emotions they had shared over the past few months, a kiss that bridged the gap between their digital and real-world selves ( TO BE CONTINUED)
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
05/09/2024
Guwahati , Assam India
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