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Murmurs of the Heart

valentine love story

By MST SALMA KHATUNPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
Murmurs of the Heart
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Lena sat by the window of her #1 bistro, her look fixed on the raindrops flowing down the glass. She cherished stormy days; they had an approach to relaxing the world, causing it to feel calmer, more close. With a very much worn book in one hand and a steaming cup of coffee in the other, she felt a profound feeling of happiness. The musical patter of the downpour against the window was her number one soundtrack, and the comfortable climate of the bistro was her safe-haven. In any case, that day, the universe had different plans.

The doorbell ringed, breaking her dream. She looked up similarly as Ethan ventured inside, doused from the downpour. He shook his jacket daintily, beads dispersing across the floor, and specially made his direction to the counter his espresso. As he turned, his eyes examined the space for a seat. The main void one was opposite Lena. He delayed the slightest bit, then moved toward her table.

"Mind assuming I stay here?" he asked, his voice provisional yet warm.

"Not by any stretch of the imagination," Lena answered, shutting her book and offering a little grin.

Their eyes met momentarily, and something implicit passed between them. Ethan plunked down, and a simple quiet settled over the table. The air was thick with the fragrance of espresso and the newness of downpour, making a cover of warmth around them. Lena ended the quietness first, her voice delicate however consistent.

"Do you come here frequently?" she asked, her interest aroused.

"Not actually," Ethan conceded, blending his espresso. "I ordinarily get my espresso to go, yet all the same today felt... unique."

Lena gestured, as though she saw precisely exact thing he implied. They started to talk, probably from the get go, about the climate, the bistro, and afterward, definitely, about books. Lena's face illuminated as she talked about her number one creators and stories, her enthusiasm apparent in each word. Ethan listened eagerly, enthralled by her words as well as by the manner in which her eyes shone when she talked. Before long, they were sharing their number one youth books, fantasies about venturing to the far corners of the planet, and the little peculiarities that made them what their identity was.

As the weeks transformed into months, their opportunity meeting at the bistro turned into a custom. Stormy days transformed into bright evenings spent in the recreation area, long strolls under the stars, and murmured discussions that extended into the early hours of the morning. Lena's chuckling turned into Ethan's number one sound, and Ethan's presence turned into Lena's place of refuge. They were two spirits who had seen as one another in the most surprising of spots, and their association just developed further with time.

One night, as they remained on a scaffold sitting above the stream, the city lights considering the water underneath, Ethan went to Lena. His heart was full, and he realized he was unable to keep the words inside any more.

"Lena," he started, his voice consistent however loaded up with feeling, "I used to think love was only a word. Something individuals said however didn't exactly mean. However at that point I met you. You made it genuine."

Lena took a gander at him, her eyes sparkling with unshed tears. "I used to think love just existed in books," she conceded. "Yet, with you, it seems like the best story at any point composed."

Ethan connected, tenderly measuring her face in his grasp. Without another word, he inclined in and kissed her, fixing a commitment that had been written in their souls from the second they initially met. The city lights sparkled around them, and the world appeared to disappear, leaving just both of them.

Some romantic tales aren't tracked down in books. They are written in the peaceful minutes divided among two spirits who track down their direction to one another, each stormy day in turn. Also, for Lena and Ethan, their story was simply starting.

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