The First Date

She woke up early today or maybe didn’t sleep at all. Why? It’s a special day. Today she will get to meet the person she is longing to see. Many thoughts going through her mind; ”Is he as much charming in person also or will he be shy? I hope it doesn’t get awkward. Oh god! What should I wear?” She thought standing in front of the mirror, with all her clothes scattered around. It’s hard to choose a dress. After all, it’s their first date.

After a lot of confusion, overthinking, and talking with the mirror, she is finally ready. “Damn! I am late.” She started walking to the cafe nearby. Thoughts constantly running through her mind; the 10 min way felt like a never-ending road today. And she reached there; her wait was finally over. She entered the cafe, he was already there; wearing spectacles, with a blue shirt on, sleeves rolled up and a black wrist watch; having the biggest smile on his face as he looked at her. She approached the table nervously and sat, he was gazing at her all the way through. She, being shy, lowered her eyes, still low-key looking at him, hoping he would look away. But he didn’t, and how could he; the person he waited so long to see was finally beside him. With those sparkling eyes and the most beautiful smile, the red dress complimenting her red cheeks; to him, she was looking like a fairy.

She broke the silence with a nervous hello. “Hi” he replied “You look beautiful”. This was followed by more shallow talks like “How are you” and “what to eat”. At the same time, their eyes were having far more meaningful conversations. And before they knew, an hour had passed. Time flies when you are with your special ones, right?

“I should go now” she said. “OK let’s go” and both left the cafe. “So, goodbye then?” She asked. “OK, goodbye, see you soon”. There was a sense of disappointment on her face. “Idiot, you haven’t said those three magical words yet” she thought.

As she turned back to return, something stopped her. She looked back, he was holding her hand in his hand and a rose in another. “You thought I would let you go like this?” And he pulled her into his arms. “I love you, princess” “I love you too, idiot”. Tight hug, eyes locked, listening to each other's heart beat as slow breeze passed gently making her hair fly.

It was her dream coming true, as perfect as it could be, and just when she thought it couldn’t get any better, they kissed. Yes, now it felt complete. And then she headed home, with the biggest smile on her face, cheeks still blushing and memories replaying through her mind of what she called a perfect first date.