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Chapter 3 - welcome

It was a wonderful day for me because I spent quality time with my favorite person, who also joined me for lunch. When I entered my home, I excitedly exclaimed to my mom, "Look, Mom, guess who's here! This cute angel has come from heaven!" Komal, with her sweet voice, replied, "Atharvaaaa." Her voice always has a captivating effect on me, and I silently thanked God for blessing me with such a sincere friend in this age of deceit. My mom warmly welcomed Komal inside, and as we entered the house, she respectfully touched my mom's feet, seeking her blessings. Witnessing this gesture, my mom was visibly pleased, and I couldn't help but think that my mom was as taken with Komal as I was. We all enjoyed a delightful meal together, and it struck me how seamlessly Komal and my mom conversed, as if they had known each other for ages. Time flew by, and before we knew it, it was 6 pm, and Komal had to leave. Saying goodbye was tough, and I offered to walk her home. As we strolled along, we found ourselves at the seashore, where the sky was painted in shades of gold, and the sun was slowly dipping below the horizon—an incredibly romantic sight. Komal's joy was evident in her eyes, and she held my hand tightly, asking if we could sit and soak in the moment for a while. How could I possibly refuse her tender request? We sat there until the sun had completely set. Later, as I accompanied her to Dadar station, we stumbled upon a jhumka stall, and I decided to surprise her with a pair of oxidized jhumkas. Her reaction upon receiving them was priceless, and she asked how I knew she loved jhumkas. I simply attributed it to luck, although I had heard that many girls adore oxidized jhumkas, just like Komal does. She playfully remarked that giving jhumkas to a girl is a sign of love, leaving me momentarily stunned. Her train arrived, and as she hugged me goodbye, I couldn't shake off the feeling of astonishment. After ensuring she reached home safely, she called me to bid goodnight, leaving me feeling elated. It was truly a memorable day spent with my favorite person, and I hoped she felt the same way about me.