The next day Rahul kept thinking about the girl he met in the bookstore. Her smile and gentle voice stayed in his mind all night. He tried to focus on arranging books, but his thoughts always went back to Ananya.
Two days later, when the afternoon sun was shining through the shop window, the bell at the door rang again. Rahul looked up and his heart suddenly beat faster. It was Ananya.
She walked in with the same calm smile. "Hi… I finished the book you gave me," she said softly.
Rahul felt nervous but happy. "Did you like it?" he asked.
Ananya nodded. "Yes, it was beautiful. Actually… I came to buy another one."
Rahul searched the shelves again, but this time their conversation didn't end quickly. They talked about stories, dreams, and favorite books. Minutes slowly turned into hours.
When Ananya finally left the bookstore, Rahul realized something had changed. This meeting didn't feel like a coincidence anymore.
Somewhere deep inside, Rahul felt that this story between him and Ananya was only just beginning.