The Perfect Storm

The call

I just finished my office and started walking towards office parking.

The parking area is alive with people trying to go home as soon as possible to avoid the inevitable rain.

My phone started to ring and there was an involuntary smile on my face when I saw her name pop up on my mobile.

It's Smitha whom I got matched a couple of weeks ago in tinder. We immediately vibed and exchanged numbers after a week of non stop chatting in the app.

Me: Hello Smitha

Smi : Hey Karthik, where are you da ?

Me: I am on my way to the apartment , sollu d . Came back home from college ? (She is studying mbbs final year in madras medical college)

Smi: yes da, iniki Amma appa veetla illa, they are going to periappa veedu and will be back tomorrow morning.

Me: Okay

Smi: ne free irundha Vara mudiyuma ? Climate nalla iruku unkuda pesa thonudhu.

My heart took a somersault and happiness creeped all over my body.

I check my watch and it is around 5:30 pm

Me : sure d, it will take another 1 hour for me to reach your place okay va ?

Smi: Okay da, i will get fresh in the meanwhile (and she cut the call.)

I never expected this short call will turn into the best experience in my life.

I got on my bike with a single destination and a thousand thoughts in my mind.