Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Annie was late for office and hurriedly logged into the system. Suddenly an unknown same time message popped up “Hi - hope your system is working properly now”.
Still in surprise, Annie replied “there is no problem with my system. Thanks”. Conversation ended for the day.
Next day when Annie logged in, again message popped up from the same unknown person, I am sorry, yesterday I was looking for Arvind Somnath and by mistake I sent you message. I could locate him and spoke regarding the system issue. I apologies for the confusion caused due to my erroneous same time. Annie, replied its fine, hope error ticket is resolved and issue is closed now.
Everyday there was conversation it same person and length of the chat was bigger than the short stories. One fine day, finally they decided to meet. It was a blind date and in the office premise. Blind date turned into regular meetings. As days goes by emotions and expectations were nurtured between two. From stranger, it was Arijit Acharyya and then my love.
Suddenly one day news came from Arijit, he will be moving to new city with new job role. With time he moved to Chennai. Who thought blind date will turn up a long distance relationship. In few months Annie went to meet him. So many memories, all these journey, images were inked in her though. This committed relationship reached to promise for marriage.
Days changed with return journey to office. One day same time message again popped up “Sorry I cannot marry you as I am already committed and all these were to learn a lesson to my fiancé. I am pray you get someone in your life and be happy”
A very creative short story. The flow is also good. A bit of concentration on grammar and minute details could have made it a classic! All the Best, Keep Writing. |