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Captivating Him

It's been a week now since farewell..life started walking on track. I started socializing with people. "Hmm, you're trying hard but nothing is working because you are in love with me" my inner voice teased me.

I groaned and avoided that aanoying inner voice.. headed to the cafe.. near my neighbourhood. strangely, i didn't like to drink coffee..i never preferred it..but these days I developed strong connection with coffee or may be environment of the cafe I fell in love with. well, whatever..i am quite liking this side of me.

let me tell you why i fell for this cafe...they have very creative designs. everything here is handicraft..purely wooden work. if you'll order something they will present food or beverages in wooden baskets and wooden plates..with beautiful welcoming smile, this warm welcome attracts me.

on the top of everything it is a book cafe...motto is smile.read.eat.drink.live

Here, young singers always give performances. So it is a perfect place for me to escape the world.

I am exploring the world alone these days..and on the side i was socialize...urghhh! silly me!! what can i do..hahahah

As i was sipping my drink while lost in my book.. I heard a voice asking "Miss, if you don't mind. Can i join you"??

I affirmed without realizing...after allowing..I came back to my senses...before I could say anything..my eyes met his captivating eyes which are looking at me with complete attention.

"what are you doing...don't embarass yourself like this" My inner voice snapped me back.

and I came out of that time stopping eyes holding moment.

"It's Mr. Maehul whom i never contacted even after receiving his business card from personally. I am quite something." i thought to myself.

and my inner voice chuckled at my thought.hahha

"hello Mr. Jones..How are you?" I asked formally.

"I am very good..Miss Valish. I thought i'll have to personally meet you to see you again." Maehul said smiling at me.

"ohh..wow!! he remembers my name..and wanted to meet me. but why?...I don't know why..but I feel he is a good person" I said to myself.

"You wanted to meet me. why?" I asked him.

"well, maybe i fell for you at first sight" he said winking at me charmingly.

My heart fluttered at his statement for the moment...but soon a strong heartache took me over.Maybe he noticed it as well...because what I feel can be completely seen on my face.

"Relax. Miss Valish. I didn't to scarce..i was just joking..relax" he spoke in assured and gentle tone.

"i'm sorry..i just get lost somewhere. So why are you in this cafe Mr. Jones" I asked in light tone.

"welllll....(he stuck out his tongue on this word) I am not gonna tell you..it's a secret. If you are interested in knowing then you'll have to first drop the formalities" he said smiling at me.

"okay..okay..so what's your secret..Maehul!!...Is it okay with you now?" I asked laughingly.

"yeah! now it is completely fine with me..thankyou for giving me the honor." he said dramatically.

"well..I am at this cafe because I own it Valish" he answered my question in a very lovely tone as if he is talking to a kid.

"woah! that's great. I guess.. I asked very direct question with owner what is he doing at his cafe" I said while laughing, he joined me too.

"so velish what are you doing after college?" he asked.

"Nothing special. Trying to socialize and write a book" I replied.

"That's cool. May I can help you with it. I know some publishers and writers. if you'll need any help you can contact me" he said smiling at me.

"oh..wow..thankyou..but how do you know people from this field" I asked.

"Simple Valish. because I run a publishing house as well." he replied smiling at me.

My phone rang..excuse me for a moment..I said to Maehul and picked the call.

"Velish, where are you dear?" Mom asked.

"Mom, I'm at cafe in neighbourhood. why ? what happened?" I asked Mum.

"Dear, you told me..you want to experience independent life..so I picked up few apartments for you..you can choose where you want to experience you independent life" My lovely caring Mum replied.

"okay mom..cool! I'm coming soon. love you.bye" I said to her and hung up.

"Maehul, I gotta go..I am looking for apartment.. Mum found some choices for me....so she called me for this" I said.

"yeah sure.. you want to eperience independent life.Right!" he replied.

"How did you know.?" I asked shockingly.

"hahah...because that's what being in youth inspires..so I just guessed it." he said.

"Okay then. Bye Maehul" I bid goodbye to him. and we exchanged numbers before separating.