Until I found you

Part 19 "Unexpected meeting"

Daisy won't be going to college today. Since she doesn't have any classes, she'll be staying at home. However, early in the morning, she is heading out to the market to buy some necessary items.

As Daisy was coming out of a shop, a car sped by recklessly, almost hitting her. Even though she was standing on the side of the road, the near-miss made Daisy shout angrily,
"Can’t you drive properly!"
Though she knew no one around would understand her Bengali outburst, she couldn’t control her anger due to the sudden incident.

Daisy saw the car come to a stop.
"Oh no! What if it’s a police officer’s car? Are they going to arrest me for shouting on the street?"
she thought to herself. Just as she was about to leave, a voice made her pause.

"Hey, listen!"
The voice of an elderly man made her turn around in surprise.
"You!" she exclaimed with wide eyes.

The elderly man was none other than Zayn's grandfather, Robert.

Robert approached Daisy and said, --Aren't you the girl who helped my grandson Zayn during his accident? (Robert)

Daisy didn't know what to say.

-- Yes, yes, my memory can't be that faulty! It’s you!
Robert exclaimed.

--Yes, it's me, Daisy replied.

--But what are you doing here?
Robert asked.

--I came here for my studies,
Daisy explained.

-- Oh, I see. My grandson also lives here now. How are you, my dear? (Robert)

--If only your grandson knew that I was the one here! (Daisy thought to herself) I'm fine. How are you?
she responded.

-- I'm doing well. What’s your name again? (Robert inquired)

--Oh no! If I tell him my name, Zayn will know that I'm the girl. But I have no other choice! ( Daisy)

-- What happened, dear? You helped my grandson so much that day. I want to introduce you to him. He would be thrilled to meet the person who saved his life. (Robert)

Daisy's hands and feet went cold. If Zayn found out she was the one, the situation might take a different turn.

Suddenly, Daisy's phone rang, showing an unknown number. Thinking quickly, she said,
"Not today, uncle. Maybe another day. I’m in a hurry right now. I have to go. Bye."

Saying this, Daisy hurriedly ran and entered a mall.

Upon answering the phone, a strange voice said,
"Are you Daisy Smith?"

--bYes, speaking. Who is there? (Daisy)

--We found your number from your social media profile login. Our organization honors creative individuals with the 'Social Persons of Social Media' award every year for inspiring people in their own way. You are the younger recipient this year, madam. We had a hard time finding your number from social media. We are sending all the details to this number for your convenience. Please check everything.
The person said before hanging up.

Even after hanging up, Daisy stood still like a statue, processing the news.

-- I've heard of the 'Social Persons of Social Media' award before. Many people who do good work aspire to receive this honor, but I will get it! All I try to do is keep people from feeling down. Did I hear that right? Is this a scam? But the names of the recipients are posted by the organization every year. I’ll know if I check!

Daisy quickly searched and found that her profile was indeed listed as the recipient. The news had already spread, with many people sending her congratulatory messages!

Everyone was excited and eager to finally learn the identity of the person behind the profile now that she was receiving the award. The thought made Daisy thrilled.

Zayn had just woken up when the doorbell rang. He rubbed his eyes and opened the door to see Robert, his grandfather, making sure he wasn't dreaming.

-- Papa,you! (Zayn exclaimed)

-- Yes, my boy! (Robert said, hugging Zayn with a smile)

Zayn loved this man dearly.
--How's your health now? (Robert asked)

Robert entered the room and saw the bed still messy.

He sat on the sofa.
-- I'm okay now, Papa. You came suddenly. You could have informed me! (Zayn)

-- Why? Aren't you happy that I'm here? (Robert)

-- It's not that, Papa. If you had informed me, I would have come to pick you up. (Zayn)

--Are you going to college today? (Robert)

-- No, not today. I have to go tomorrow. Okay, Papa, you sit down. I'll freshen up and come back.
Zayn said, heading to his room.

While Zayn was in his room, Robert looked around the house. His eyes fell on the balcony, where he saw Zayn's favorite jasmine plant.

He was surprised.
-- That’s Zayn’s! Zayn showed it to me on a video call. How did it get there? (Robert wondered)

When Zayn came out of his room, he
asked,
-- Zayn how did your favorite jasmine plant end up on the neighbour’s balcony? (Robert)

Zayn fell silent for a moment.

-- What happened? Tell me!
(Robert urged)

-- Actually, that neighbour helped me a lot, Papa. So, I gifted it to her. She’s Daisy, my junior in college. She helped me a lot when I was sick. If you meet her, you’ll see she’s a very good person, quite unique.
Zayn said, adjusting his hair.

-- I see. It doesn’t take long for a neighbour to become a close friend.
(Robert remarked)

--Papa please! She’s a good friend of mine. You sit, and I’ll make something in the kitchen. (Zayn)

-- Zayn I need to tell you something.
(Robert)

-- What? Go ahead. (Zayn)

-- The girl who saved your life during your accident—I saw her in this city just a while ago. (Robert)

To be continued...
Written by Porna
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