Mysteries Of Life - Part 2

My meeting with Raj was a coincidence but somewhere I always felt that our souls were meant to be with each other. We had so much in common. Even our liking for the music was the reason that we met each other in a music shop. We both wanted to buy the same collection of music which had only one CD left in the shop. Raj wanted me to have it as a part of his decency and I wanted him to have it out of my habit of adjusting.

We both argued and at last Raj forced me to have it and left the shop. His mannerism and way to treat an unknown female, impressed me. Even after coming out of the shop I couldn't control my thoughts or divert my mind from his memories. My desire to meet him again grew stronger. I started visiting that shop very often but did not find him again over there.

Then one day while I was having coffee with my best friend in Starbucks I noticed him sitting with a girl in a far off table. A sudden happiness pricked my heart with the feeling mixed with envy. "who is the girl?" was the only thought. My bestie noticed me ," Must be someone special there , what are you thinking about?" 

"Oh its nothing just a random boy I saw in a music store is sitting there with a girl" , I replied.

" He is sitting there or he is sitting with a girl bothering you? " she said with a sarcastic smile.

"Shut up its nothing " I had to cover up my emotions.

We both started some conversation and had our coffee. The moment I got up to use the rest room he was there standing near my body. He was so near that I could breathe in his perfume's fragrance and my heart was pounding hard. He took me with a surprise and said ", Oh I am very sorry ". I said" Its absolutely fine". " Very well we meet here again, I think we met few days back in the music store. If I am not wrong?"

How could I forget that day ? I was looking for him , waiting to meet him again, and here he was, standing next to me.

"Yes we met there and u gave that CD to me. I am the same girl. "

" Its lovely seeing you here again. Bye . Take Care" he said.

He started walking towards the exit door with that girl and my heart was pumping hard and growing sad. I did not want him to leave. I wanted his number. I wanted to ask him about that girl. What should I do to stop him?

" Hey, can I know your name and number please?" I ran behind him and without giving a second thought.

He was startled and stood there with a smile on his face. 

"Please don't take me wrong but I have listened to those songs and I wanted to give that CD to you so that you can make a copy for yourself" quickly this reason helped me to cover up my actual feelings for me. The more I was looking at his face the more my heart was getting fluttered towards him.

" Raj is my name and my number is 819---- you can please call me and let me know where can we meet so that you can give me the CD" he replied with a cute smile on his face.

I saved his number and waved him bye. My bestie stood there with the face I know meant something. " I have never ever seen you this crazy for any boy. What is so special about him? He must be something that you ran behind him to get his number"

" There is nothing like that. I only wanted to return his favor. " I said very calmly.

After returning back home I called him but he did not receive the call. I left a message on WhatsApp - Hi I am Riya, the girl from the music store. Can we meet tomorrow evening at Costa coffee so that I can give you the CD .

I sent the message but he did not see it. Few hours passed and I got no response from him. He must have seen my missed call or my message . He might be thinking that I am like other girls who run behind the boys. I felt disgusted on myself and decided to forget about him. Days passed and I got busy in preparations of my final exams approaching.

It was the last day of my exam and we all friends decided to go for a movie. I always had the glimpse of his face in my memories and dreams but I had stopped myself from having the desire to get him. The movie was entertaining and we all went to a nearby café for some snacks and coffee.

" Hi " a voice called from just behind my seat.

My heart skipped a beat, he was Raj sitting just behind me. " Oh Hi" I replied.

" I am so sorry , last time when we met and you took my number. On that very same day I lost my mobile and couldn't find it. Did you by any chance message or call me?"

"Oh so sorry I also forgot to call you " I lied because I was trying my best to hide my attraction towards him.

" By the way I have still not got that collection of songs. So can I expect to get its copy from you? Can I get your number?" he said , again with a smile on his face . I was sure there was something in his eyes. The way he looked at me was different.

"Sure", and I gave him my number. The happiness I felt was not controllable. All my friends were looking at our conversation and trying to understand this connection. But there was something. My feelings were very different for him. whenever he was near me I wanted to hold his hand. I wanted him to be near me.

He left and my wait for his call started. My bestie was sure that there was a strong attraction between me and Raj. I returned back home and at around 10 I got a message from him --Hi I am Raj ,the boy whom you gave your number today. Can you please tell where can we meet so that I can get the CD?"

" Hi I think I told you my name , I am Riya. Yes sure we can meet up tomorrow in Costa Coffee at 5pm."

"Sure will be there" he replied.

I had the feeling as if I was dreaming. He was in real, chatting with me. I was coming closer to him. 

The day finally came, this was the first time when I wanted to look good, I wanted to leave an everlasting impression on someone about whom I did not know anything. I gathered myself and trusted my instincts about him. At 5pm sharp I reached and saw he was already waiting for me on a table. Those moments when I was walking towards him made me realize that this was the first time when I have come to meet a guy all alone . It felt like a 'Date'.

"Hi , hope you are doing well. I was waiting since morning for 5pm" he said .

I looked at him and couldn't get a reason for his wait. I consoled myself that may be he was desperately waiting for the CD not me. I took the CD out of my bag and gave him. He took it and said, " Thanks for coming . Actually I already got this collection from another store. I only wanted to meet you to find out the real reason that why I cannot stop myself from thinking about you from the time I first met you."

My eyes widened and it felt like my feelings were being spoken by someone else. " Sorry I did not get you. Are you trying to say that you don't need the CD but only wanted to meet me. "I asked.

" Yes Riya, from the day I met you in the store I have felt an urge to talk to you , to meet you but I stopped myself . I thought what will you think about me. You might get angry or agitated on my strange behavior. I went to that music store and tried to find you again but was not lucky enough. On that day when I went with my cousin to Starbucks I was so happy when I saw you there. You asked my number and I felt as if my dream has come true but unluckily I lost my phone. I was very frustrated and felt may be we have different ways to go but now when I met you again I am 100% sure there is a connection between us. Do you agree?"

" Yes Raj, whatever you spoke are the exact words I had in my mind. Always wanted to meet you and today you are speaking what I feel. "I blushed I know because I could feel my face burning. I couldn't look at his face because his eyes were fixed on mine.

' I love you Riya. I have never felt like this for anyone as I feel for you. I know its too early to say these precious words and I am in no hurry to hear your reply but I think if I will not confess my feelings for you now I will never be able to speak up again". 

I was speechless, breathless but words were not enough to express how happy I was.