The Story of Us

A Phone Call's Beginning

Raj had been waiting for this moment. The time had come to make the call to Priya, the woman who had filled his thoughts with excitement and anticipation. He got ready, took a deep breath, and dialed her number.

Meanwhile, Priya was engaged in her nightly routine, talking to her mom while having dinner, a cherished tradition that bridged the physical gap between them. Unbeknownst to her, a second call appeared on her phone while she was in conversation with her mother.

Raj's call waited in the background, and after some time, Priya finished her conversation and noticed the missed call from an unknown number. There was a flicker of uncertainty. Could this be Raj? She couldn't be certain, as she hadn't saved his number.

Raj, on the other end, was waiting to call back, the anticipation coursing through him. He made the call again, and Priya hesitated for a moment before answering. It was unusual for her to pick up calls from unknown numbers, but this time, it felt different. After all, it was evening, and not the typical time for sales calls."HELLO," Raj greeted her, his voice carrying a hint of excitement.Priya, cautious yet intrigued, replied, "Who is this?""This is Raj," he said, his voice filled with warmth. "Is it Priya?"The recognition dawned upon her. "Hello, Raj. Sorry, I was not sure if this was your number."Raj chuckled, relief washing over him. "That's fine. I wasn't sure if you'd pick up my call."With a hint of playfulness, Priya responded, "I usually don't." She couldn't help but smile on the other end, knowing that their shared anticipation had led them to this moment.Raj was eager to continue the conversation, and he began with a simple question. "Had dinner?"Priya replied, "Yes, just finished. How about you?"Raj, still basking in the glow of their newfound connection, said, "Yet to." He paused for a moment, pondering how to steer the conversation forward. "How was your day? And where do you work?"Priya, comfortable with his inquiry, shared, "I work in the Finance team as a Financial Analyst. And you?"Raj shared his own professional life, "I work as a software developer for a US client." They talked further about their daily routines, gaining insights into each other's lives.Just as the conversation was flowing, Priya received another call, this time from her grandparents. She told Raj that she had to take the call and promised to reconnect later.With no other choice, Raj had to end the call, though not without a tinge of disappointment. He managed to say goodbye and wish her a good night.

Lying in bed, he couldn't help but replay the conversation in his mind, imagining her voice, her laughter, and the connection they were building. As his friends watched TV in the background, Raj's thoughts drifted to Priya, a newfound presence in his life, and he found himself eager to explore what lay ahead in their budding relationship.