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A Love Story That Started with a Wrong Number

Sometimes, destiny dials the wrong number… but connects the right hearts.

By Kashif WazirPublished 3 months ago 3 min read

**The Unexpected Call**

It was a rainy evening when Alina’s phone rang. She looked at the screen — an unknown number. Normally, she would ignore it, but something made her pick it up that day.

“Hello?” she said softly.

“Hey, is this Arjun?” came a male voice.

“No, sorry. You’ve got the wrong number,” she replied.

But instead of hanging up, the voice laughed lightly and said, “Oh, I must’ve messed up the digits again. Anyway, since you answered, I should say hi properly.”

That little moment of politeness turned into a small chat. Nothing serious — just a few words, a few laughs, and a goodbye. Alina didn’t think much about it. But that “wrong number” was about to become something very right.

**The Conversations That Never Stopped**

The next day, her phone buzzed again — the same number. “I hope you don’t mind me calling again,” the voice said. His name was **Rayan**.

Alina smiled. “You still haven’t found Arjun?” she teased.

“No, but I found someone better,” he replied.

They began to talk often — at first once a day, then twice, then every night before sleeping. Their conversations went from small jokes to deep talks about dreams, fears, and childhood memories.

She learned that Rayan lived in another city, worked in marketing, and had a sense of humor that could turn any bad day into a bright one. He learned that Alina loved writing, coffee, and long walks under the rain.

They never planned it, but their hearts started falling for each other — slowly, gently, but deeply.

**When Feelings Got Real**

Weeks passed. Alina would wait for his call every evening. It felt strange how someone she had never met could make her feel so understood.

One night, he said, “Alina, I know we met by mistake… but I think it was destiny’s plan.”

Her heart skipped a beat. She had been feeling the same. “Maybe some wrong numbers are meant to connect the right souls,” she whispered.

That night, neither of them slept early. They talked until sunrise, and both knew — this was more than just friendship.

**The First Meeting**

After two months of endless calls and messages, Rayan suggested meeting in person. Alina was nervous. What if it felt different in real life?

They chose a quiet café near the park. She wore a simple blue dress; he brought a single red rose. When their eyes met for the first time, there was silence — the kind of silence that speaks louder than words.

“It’s really you,” he said with a smile.

“It’s really us,” she replied softly.

They talked for hours — just like old times on the phone. Nothing felt new, yet everything felt magical. It was as if they had known each other forever.

**The Test of Distance**

Every love story faces challenges, and theirs was no different. Rayan’s work required travel, and Alina’s family didn’t easily trust someone she met online.

There were arguments, tears, and moments of doubt. But every time they fought, one of them would say, “We didn’t come this far to give up now.”

They learned to trust, to wait, and to hold on. Love wasn’t always easy — but it was real.

**A Call That Changed Everything**

One year later, on the same date when that first “wrong number” call had happened, Alina’s phone rang again.

She answered with a smile, “You must have the wrong number again.”

Rayan laughed and said, “No, this time I’m calling the right one — to ask you something.”

Then he said softly, “Will you marry me?”

Tears filled her eyes. “Yes,” she whispered, “a thousand times yes.”

**When Destiny Dials for You**

Today, when people ask them how they met, Alina always smiles and says, “It all started with a wrong number.”

But deep down, she knows — there are no accidents in love. Sometimes, the universe uses the smallest mistakes to write the most beautiful stories.

Their love began with a random call, but it grew with trust, laughter, and fate. It wasn’t perfect, but it was real — proof that sometimes, love doesn’t knock on your door; it just calls you by mistake.

🌹 **Moral of the Story:**

Love doesn’t always begin with a plan. Sometimes, it starts with a wrong number, a random chat, or an unexpected moment. What matters is not how it begins, but how two hearts choose to hold on till the end.

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Kashif Wazir

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