The day had finally arrived. September 11. đ The day of her graduation. The day she would meet him for the first time.
For months, their world had been built on phone calls, texts, and late-night conversations. They'd laughed, shared secrets, and grown closerâbut until now, it had only existed through words and voices. Today, that would change. âš
The ceremony was in the evening at St. Cathedral Church, a grand and beautiful place, perfect for a milestone like this. âȘ But before that, Dhurba was picking her up at 2 PM.
Her heart raced at the thought. In just a few hours, she would see himânot on a screen, not in her imagination, but right there in front of her. đłâ€ïž
Somika wanted to look beautiful for her big day, but there was one tiny problemâshe had zero clue about makeup. đ
The moment she woke up, she rushed to the nearest Boots, heart racing. Walking through the aisles felt like stepping into another universeâso many products! đ€Ż After a few minutes of staring helplessly at the shelves, she gave up and approached a sales assistant.
"I need help," she admitted with an awkward laugh. "It's my graduation... and I want to look good." đ„ș
The woman smiled, instantly getting it. "Don't worry, love, I got you!" she said, leading Somika to the right section.
Step by step, she explained the magicâfoundation to even out the skin, blush for that fresh glow, mascara to make the eyes pop. Somika listened carefully, nodding as if she was preparing for an exam. đđ
An hour later, she walked out with a tiny bag of beauty essentials and a whole lot more confidence.
She was ready to meet him. â€ïž
While Somika was getting ready, on the other side, Dhurba could feel the excitement building up. The anticipation was real. She remembered what he had said on the phoneâthe plan to wear a blue suit to match her red dress. She had even sent him a picture of what she was planning to wear, and he made sure to pick something that would complement her perfectly. He wanted everything to feel as special as it was. đđ
From the moment Dhurba left his house, he stayed on the phone with Somika, the sound of her voice keeping him company during the entire drive. The road felt a little less long with her words in his ear, and every minute that passed, the excitement inside him grew. đđŹ
As he navigated through the streets, searching for a parking spot near her place, the conversation never stopped. He'd update her on his progress, giving her little teases about how close he was, and Somika would respond with that mix of nervous excitement and curiosity, making his heart race even faster. đ