FRAGRANCE OF LOVE

10 | FIRST PHONE CALL

Chapter 10

That night, Aryan couldn't stop thinking about Ellie when suddenly his phone rang.

Alex: "What's up, man? Why aren't you responding?"

Aryan: "nothing just busy with my thoughts ."

Alex: "ahh .. something important or someone important umhh?"

Aryan: "ahhh uuu....Nothing important. Why did you call?"

Alex: "I made a new WhatsApp group with you, me, Ariza, and Ellie."

Aryan: "Ellie is in it too?"

Alex: "Yep, man. I thought I'd let you know since you probably wouldn't check otherwise. I made the group to get Ariza's number, but it seems your number went to Ellie and hers to you. Genius, right?"

Aryan: "You've gone crazy over Ariza. Anyway, good night. I'm heading to bed. Bye."

Alex: "Alright, man. All the best with your that important person. Bye."

After hanging up, Aryan opened WhatsApp and noticed Ellie's lovely profile picture in the group chat. It made him feel uneasy and his heart raced. Not sure why, he decided to call Ellie.

Ellie was in her room, painting and sipping coffee, when her phone rang. It was late-11:30 PM-and she thought it might be her dad calling. With paint on her hands, she rushed to the bathroom to wash up.

After a while, when Ellie didn't answer, Aryan felt it was inappropriate to keep calling. Maybe she was asleep.

By the time Ellie returned from the bathroom, the call had ended. She saw the missed call from an unknown number and wondered if it was important. Should she call back or let it go?

Ellie decided to call back.

Ellie: "Hello?"

Aryan: "Hey Ellie."

Ellie: Who??? Ahh Aryan?

Aryan: "Yeah, it's Aryan. I was just checking the new group Alex made, and I accidentally called you."

Ellie: "Oh, okay. By the way, what's the reason for this group?"

Aryan: "Not sure. Alex mentioned it might be to get Ariza's number, but he set it up and then told me. It seems he wanted you to add Ariza."

Ellie: "Could be. By the way, how do you find being in the group?"

Aryan: "It's alright. Since I've got you on the line, can I ask you something?"

Ellie: "Sure."

Aryan: "Do you not like me or something? I've noticed you avoid me at college. We had a good chat in the library, and we became friends, but you don't even make eye contact with me when Alex and Ariza are around. Why is that?"

Ellie: "It's not like that. You're just imagining things."

Aryan: "By the way, you're quite talented, Miss Ellie."

Ellie: "Talented? How?"

Aryan: "The painting you made for me-I put it on the wall right across from my bed. Every time I see it, I think of you."

Ellie: (blushing) "Thank you for the compliment. Well, we'll meet tomorrow at college, friend."

Aryan: "Ah, a friend at last. Thanks! Haha."

Ellie: (laughing) "Yes, yes."

Aryan: "Do you stay up this late often?"

Ellie: "Yes, it's a habit of mine."

Aryan: "What a coincidence, Miss Ellie. If you ever get bored, remember this friend is here for you, even at night."

Ellie: "Do you talk like this with all your female friends?"

Aryan: "Not really. I don't usually start conversations. They come to me. But you're different."

Ellie: (confused) "What do you find different about me?"

Aryan: "I don't know. Maybe you didn't fall for me at first sight like other girls. Haha, just kidding."

Ellie: (laughing, ignoring Aryan's comment) "Alright, you should get some sleep now. We'll talk tomorrow."

Aryan: "Good night, then. Bye."

Ellie: "Same to you. Bye."

After their talk, both Aryan and Ellie said their goodbyes and ended the call. Ellie picked up her painting and resumed working. She smiled slightly but didn't have any special feelings for Aryan. She thought of him as a good friend and nothing more.

Aryan tried to understand his feelings. The conversation with Ellie made him realize that maybe his feelings were unclear. He decided to take some time and see what the future held. If something more developed from their friendship, he'd understand in time.

Next day at college,

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