Rohit was still standing outside the college gate, thinking about every possible thing he could have done or should not have done to impress Natasha, thinking about how life would have been had she been a part of his life. He was lost in his world of thoughts, walking back and forth shifting his weight from one foot to the other. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAcxOgPFreCQ
Suddenly, he saw a crowd of students pouring out of the college. He was immediately drawn out of his world of thoughts, suddenly feeling excited and nervous at the same time, excited about meeting Natasha and having an opportunity to drop her home, nervous about what he would tell her about what he was doing here outside her college all day, “I want to spend some time with her but what should I say to her? I can't tell her that I have taken a leave just to drop her home so that I can spend some time with her. She would judge me for being so unaccommodating. She might become furious.” 188Please respect copyright.PENANApVMHbjU9FZ
An ocean of thoughts was crossing his mind and he was getting more nervous with each passing moment when Natasha arrived and looked at Rohit still standing at the college gate.188Please respect copyright.PENANAJJCZmNE7BX
"Rohit, what are you doing here? Didn't you go to the office?" She said in an interrogative tone.188Please respect copyright.PENANAjx7tECINh2
"I took an off from the office,” he stammered in a hesitant tone. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAuov82iHACa
"Why?" she asked.188Please respect copyright.PENANAFc79mykFa6
“I was already late for the office and water is jammed in most of the areas. I have informed the boss.”188Please respect copyright.PENANA6Uvtny6eJU
Before Natasha could say more, Rohit said, “Your work is done?”188Please respect copyright.PENANAZznfaHHDr6
“I forgot some important documents at home. I am going back,” she said, “Why were you waiting here for the past two hours?”188Please respect copyright.PENANAGos4Nm4Zcq
Rohit didn't say anything. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAsUcwBNJRDl
“Leave that, tell me did you eat something? Because I am hungry right now,” she said with a curious look on her face.188Please respect copyright.PENANAvaFabQHTxx
“No. I didn't feel like it.”188Please respect copyright.PENANAgCn12TMZp4
Natasha interrupted, “Come, let's go and eat from a famous pizza shop here. I used to go to this shop during college time,” she said fluently.188Please respect copyright.PENANAJagGJjGV8A
“As you wish,” Rohit smiled.188Please respect copyright.PENANA9Um0GjMEAA
They walked to the shop and sat inside. Natasha gave the order, “You will love this,” she said while holding the menu in her hand. 188Please respect copyright.PENANApN1uiXKcxh
“So, Rohit, how is the job?” she asked while sitting on the chair opposite to him. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAQTVpZnMNhZ
“It is good. The work culture is particularly good but promotions are hard to get. So, I am looking to switch.”188Please respect copyright.PENANAY1J74fyWOu
“Oh! I see,” she said with a serious look on her face, “Rohit, I have to tell you something,” she said in a hesitant tone. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAOINwkhl8yr
“Yes, what do you want to say?” he said with a curious look on his face.188Please respect copyright.PENANACI94VPraSQ
“Actually... I... I....,” she hesitated, “There is nothing.”188Please respect copyright.PENANASloEnnXL1N
“If there is something you want to say, please say it without hesitation,” he said, thinking keenly about what that could be. 188Please respect copyright.PENANA00ZqYSeEwb
“It's nothing. Forget I said anything,” replied Natasha with a mysterious smile on her face. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAARz2M7nVW5
Meanwhile, a voice came from behind, “Sir, your order.”188Please respect copyright.PENANAiwwXci8Xyz
Both of them wolfed down the pizzas within a few minutes. 188Please respect copyright.PENANADHDHvzbKWt
“How was it?” asked Natasha, raising her eyebrows. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAAw1aH6AFvX
“Can your choice be bad?” Rohit smiled.188Please respect copyright.PENANAKv7GYGYGgT
Natasha chuckled, “Of course! You should feel lucky that you have a friend like me.”188Please respect copyright.PENANARec46eygei
“I think we should leave. It is already getting late,” said Rohit, getting up from his chair. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAhd31aYNNTN
“Yes, let's go,” said Natasha, taking her purse from the table. 188Please respect copyright.PENANA6wCraPc3pH
It was still drizzling outside. They sat in the car.188Please respect copyright.PENANAMFSrmVfXPg
“It’s such beautiful weather,” Natasha said with an air of excitement in her voice. 188Please respect copyright.PENANA4c7sd9L9x2
“I will never forget these moments. My first long drive with you,” Rohit muttered to himself under his breath. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAeCW3Rsv7sn
“Rohit, where is your phone? Let me play some music.”188Please respect copyright.PENANAWVQ1eMNAFx
Rohit handed over his phone to her. Natasha played the song188Please respect copyright.PENANAxzWcTwnbDH
“In the dark night sky, he searched for sun
His was an illusion that she was the one
Her smile for him was a light so bright
Guiding him through the darkest night
His presence for her was just twilight,
A presence of warmth barely in sight”188Please respect copyright.PENANAbQ40Wu1MIK
“I remember you sang this song at the farewell party. It is your favourite song, right?” said Rohit with a melancholic look on his face.188Please respect copyright.PENANAIfeaAFGxht
“You still Remember?” she said with excitement on her face. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAJkBYM3kYuM
“Of course. I also remember you were dressed in a pink top with midnight black jeans. And you were also carrying a purse with you,” Rohit replied.188Please respect copyright.PENANAs48BWFhu6T
“You remember me more than I do. I am so lucky to have a friend like you. Friends like you are rare these days,” Natasha said with a heaviness in her voice. 188Please respect copyright.PENANAq3hu8XhrYr
“I wish I would have never met you,” Rohit whispered while glimpsing at her hands. 188Please respect copyright.PENANA5YiqbRTDim
“Did you say anything?” Natasha asked.188Please respect copyright.PENANAYUNnZxyvFi
“Nothing! Here's your stop. You can take my umbrella with you. It's still drizzling,” Rohit said while handing over the umbrella to Natasha.188Please respect copyright.PENANApxBcgUOI25
“Rohit, remember earlier I said that I had something to tell you?,” She said with a bit of hesitation in her voice.188Please respect copyright.PENANA5EGLpMp7Mi
“Yes, what is it?”188Please respect copyright.PENANAEWsPP8NR6o
“I will tell you about it in text. For now, I will be heading home. It's getting late,” Natasha said while getting down from the car. 188Please respect copyright.PENANABqqPYAc0rz
“Thanks for the umbrella,” Natasha said while opening the umbrella. 188Please respect copyright.PENANARMxfm7Z8iC
“You didn't want to tell me that thing now?” Rohit said with a serious look on his face.188Please respect copyright.PENANAzbbqIrSkvx
“I will text you tonight. Bye!” She closed the door and left.188Please respect copyright.PENANAOj5Q5o1jS3
“Bye,” Rohit said with a mysterious look on his face, still thinking about what she might have to say188Please respect copyright.PENANAaCJv2CdXl6