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The Unexpected Encounter with Love

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By Jagadeeswaran SelvarajPublished about a year ago 3 min read
The Unexpected Encounter with Love
Photo by Oziel Gómez on Unsplash


As he navigated the bustling streets of the city, he felt a sense of monotony wash over him. Every day was a carbon copy of the last, a never-ending cycle of work and routine. But then, like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, he saw her.

She was standing on the corner, her long, curly brown hair blowing gently in the wind, her bright green eyes sparkling like emeralds in the sunlight. Her radiant smile lit up the entire street, and he was captivated.

Transfixed, he stood there, his feet seemingly rooted to the spot. He couldn't look away, couldn't tear his gaze from her beauty. She was like a breath of fresh air in a world that had grown stale.

As he stood there, frozen in awe, she noticed him. Their eyes met, and for a moment, time stood still. He felt a jolt of electricity run through his body, a spark of connection that he couldn't ignore.

Slowly, she approached him, her hips swaying gently as she walked. "Hi," she said, her voice like music to his ears. "I couldn't help but notice you staring at me."

He felt a flush rise to his cheeks, but he couldn't look away. "I'm sorry," he stammered. "You're just so... captivating."

She laughed, a tinkling sound that filled his heart with joy. "Thank you," she said. "I think you're pretty great yourself."

And with that, they started talking. They walked through the city, exploring new places and getting to know each other. He learned that her name was Sophia, and she was a free spirit, always chasing her dreams.

As the days turned into weeks, their connection grew stronger. They found themselves lost in conversation, sharing their deepest fears and desires. He had never felt this way about anyone before, and he knew that he was falling in love.

But he was afraid to tell her, afraid of rejection. So he kept his feelings hidden, hoping that she would see the love in his eyes.

One day, as they sat on a bench watching the sunset, Sophia turned to him and said, "I have to tell you something." Her voice was trembling, and he knew that something was wrong.

"What is it?" he asked, his heart racing with fear.

"I have to leave," she said. "I've been offered a job on the other side of the country, and I have to take it."

He felt like he had been punched in the gut. He couldn't lose her, not now, not when he had finally found her.

But he knew that he couldn't ask her to stay. He had to let her follow her dreams, even if it meant losing her.

So he smiled, and said, "I'm so proud of you. You have to take it."

And with that, they shared a bittersweet goodbye. He knew that he might never see her again, but he also knew that he would never forget her.

Months went by, and he heard nothing from Sophia. He had given up hope, thinking that he would never see her again.

But then, one day, he received a package in the mail. Inside, he found a note that read, "I couldn't forget you. I had to come back."

His heart soared as he read the words. She had come back for him.

And when he saw her standing on his doorstep, her bright green eyes sparkling with love, he knew that he would never let her go again.

"I love you," he said, taking her in his arms. Again he said, I Love You so much.

"I love you too," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

And with that, they sealed their fate, their love forever entwined.

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Jagadeeswaran Selvaraj

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