Before And After We Met

CHAPTER 7

Dhruv

I know it's not a date or something but I still want to look perfect while meeting Samaira. I have tried a lot of clothes from my wardrobe but I am not able to decide which one to wear. I finally decided to wear blue striped jeans and a white T-shirt because I know it's never going to be out of style. It's perfect. I went downstairs for breakfast, Mom said you are looking handsome my child. Thank you, Mom,I said. It's time to reach Rise and Grind cafe. I rode my bike and arrived there. I booked the table for us. Samaira has not yet arrived here. I waited for her at our table. Meanwhile, I was thinking about what Dad said to me while we were having breakfast. Dad said that I should visit the clinic of their friend who is a psychiatrist for my anxiety and depression. They said, I need help and they are booking the appointment today. I don't know, but I really don't want to talk about my depression in front of anyone, not even a doctor. I want to keep it to myself. But I can't say no to my dad, so I agreed to visit the psychiatrist today.

About 15 minutes later she was walking into the cafe, everyone watching her. She wore a black dotted dress and a handbag in her hand. She looked like the most beautiful girl in the town. I can't take my eyes off her. I stood up as she walked near me. She was in front of me now. I said, hello stranger. She replied hello Mr. What should I call you? I don't even know your name. You can call me Dhruv. Okay. We smiled looking at each other. I helped her while sitting on the chair. What would you like to eat? Anything. I heard that their cold coffee is best. Okay, let's order it then. At first, she was looking uncomfortable. Why wouldn't she, after all, we are strangers. But I don't think we will be strangers anymore. This is our second meeting. The waiter brought cold coffee for us. To break the ice, I asked her If she had moved on or not. Yes, I have moved on. That's the first thing I did after our talk. Are we still strangers? She asked. I don't know, it's up to you. I don't think we are strangers anymore, Dhruv. I really want a friend like you in my life. The way you understood me and the words you gave me are unforgettable. Omg, I am going to cry now, Stranger. Shut up, Dhruv. We both laughed. Anyways, jokes apart, I am accepting your friendship, Samaira. I also want a friend, I don't have any, to be honest with you. Wait, I forgot the thing for which we decided to meet, here's your necklace. Oh yeah, I also forgot. Thank you so much, Dhruv. This necklace means a lot to me. My phone rang, I picked it up, it was Dad. He booked the appointment, I need to go there. I gotta go now, stranger. You got my number, if you ever need me, you can call me anytime. Thank you, said her. And that's how our second meeting ends.