Raghav woke up to the sound of rain with morning rays falling over the blurred window. Ashvini was still asleep in his arms. His checked his watch which said 05:30 AM. He slowly and gently laid his sister onto one side of the bed and opened the window.



Through his eyes he saw the most beautiful sight he had ever came across in his life. The girl whose name was still unknown to him was dancing to the rhythm of rain on the roof of her house. Her movements so perfect, so shift that he could barely imagine seeing anyone else dancing like that.

Seema who was all lost in her dance stood frozen as soon as she saw him watching her. They both stared at each other for lost count of time. Seema lowered her eyes, blushed. Million words were said in matter of seconds through their eyes. She pointed her finger towards north and said, "After tuition?". He nodded and went back to bed but his mind was unable to let go of the sight he just witnessed.

***



It was still raining but Raghav kept on waiting for her onto the old bridge on which they met for the first time. She came after 15 minutes, holding an umbrella in one hand and a piece of paper in the other. She wore a red top and blue jeans which enhanced her beauty. She handed the paper to Raghav and turned her back towards him.

Dear Raghav

Yesterday your offer of friendship really made me scared and confused. I never had a male friend ever in my life and you are first one I even talked to. Today morning, when I saw you it felt different. The feeling was new to me which I never experienced before. I have never trusted a boy ever. My dad and mom got divorced when I was 11 years old and since then it had always been hard for me to trust anyone especially a boy. I don't know why I am telling you all this but somewhere I feel I could trust you. I have only one request from you...please never prove me wrong.

- Seema

Raghav held Seema's hand and said, "I want you to look at me." She turned towards him and saw he was on his knees.

"I promise I will never break your trust ever."

Tears fell from Seema's eyes but still she managed to give a smile. Raghav wiped her tears and said, "Chocobar?"

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