A perfect winter evening , we call it , shreya could feel the chilled winds on her face . It was soothing and giving chills at the same time. Also the fact she was meeting this guy , like it was gonna be her first real date , she was excited , actually very excited but at the same time nervous too. But never mind the feeling of meeting him after twenty days that too he came from another state to meet her surpassed the nervousness. She was waiting outside the cafe they planned on to meet. Dodging onto thoughts if she should really meet him. And then very moment a sound came asking if she’s shreya. She stood perplexed thinking if she should turn around and then again he asked . She turned around and introduced herself saying she is shreya. But the awkwardness didn’t last long. She didn’t realized it was her first date with the guy and it didn’t felt like it was their first date. They talked and talked non stop , like it wasn’t their first meet . And then it was time to leave. He calls upon the staff for check. The staff came asking for feedback . And what he did was the part that made her fall for him the very first day. He wrote ” The place was cute but she was the cutest “. It was nothing much but it was everything for shreya that time, she was on top of the world because she never received such gestures from any guy before. So of course it was beautiful for her. Then again they talked non stop to each other . It was almost an hour since they had done the billing. When they realized they had to leave now , there was this unexplained silence as if they wanted to hold each other , to say stay a little longer.
She knew she could not and he had to leave the next day. But nothing could have been done . They left with the most beautiful memories. They knew it was it , they are each other’s person. That day , 31st December, brought unexpectedly brought the happiness in their lives which they didn’t know they needed. They both left blushing all the way along their homes.
A short and crisp story dipped in the sweetness of the memories of a first date. The author describes each and every moment in a very simple way, through which the readers can dive deep into their own memories of a first date. The simplicity and soberness of first love is clearly depicted in the story. This is the sole reason that attracts readers. This story is a must to be read.
This is a sweet and heartwarming story about a first date that felt anything but awkward. The way the author describes the nervous excitement, the comfortable conversation, and the simple yet meaningful gesture from the guy really pulls you into the moment. It’s a relatable tale of that special connection you feel with someone for the first time. The writing is concise yet evocative, leaving you with a smile on your face. Well done in capturing the magic of a memorable first date!