Chapter 3 Remember me

"Sorry for touching you but have we met before? Maybe somewhere magical? I asked trying to recollect where I had seen such lovely face.

"What? I don't think so". Neisha replied taking a step back.

"I think so...no, I know so..wait a minute. Oh my gosh... It's you! Thank you fate! Thank you so much for this day. A dream come true" I said as my face light up with a beautiful smile.

"Any problem? She asked softly

"Problem? No but my problems are gone thanks to you. Remember me? The guy you saved his life at the site few weeks ago..yes? I asked hoping she remembers.

"Sorry, I don't remember meeting you or any one in such situation. I need to go and hand over these files to the doctor. He's waiting for me" Neisha said turning to leave.

"Hold on, just think...try to recall it. You pushed me and then applied first aid treatment on me. Remember now? I said hoping she remembered this time around.

"No I don't. I'll leave then" She said leaving with the files

"What in the world just happened? I swear...my day is ruined. I've always prayed, wished and hoped for the day to come I can finally see you again and now... I met you again but you don't remember me at all. This is disheartening! I don't feel like getting these drugs again. No, I have to get them, what if grandpa dies and I get blamed for it and I'll be disinherited. Nooo, i don't need such bad luck in my life. And...c'mon, i didn't get to know her name. Why?!

I left to get the drugs the doctor asked me to get and returned back to his office. Grandpa and I left for his car. I was quite sad with my meeting with my pretty angel. I helped grandpa into the car and drove off. While driving, something struck my mind,yes..she's dressed as a nurse in that hospital. Oh my gosh.. I wonder why I didn't figure that earlier. So, I can meet her anytime i wish but i have to make it look like I came for something important in the hospital. It shouldn't be obvious that I had come to meet her , she might not speak to me. All I need is a perfect time to meet her. I need to make friends with her.

The next day, I went back to the hospital. Seems like the Almighty heard my prayers. The doctor called and asked me to come pick granpa's new routine drugs. I was so happy. A perfect opportunity for me to meet Neisha. While waiting at the lobby, I saw her coming towards my direction. I had to act fast. I'm a bit naughty, I know. I quickly stood up and pretended to be on a call. I bumped into her and she almost fell.. I quickly placed my phone back in my pocket and my other hand went round her back preventing her from falling. I looked into her beautiful eyes and found myself swimming in her beautiful eyes. Then she broke off from my hand.

"My apologies for touching you without your consent and for bumping into you" i said

"It's okay. I'll go ahead then" she said trying to leave again

"Hold on, you don't remember me at all? I said blocking her with my hand, stopping her from leaving me again. She has to remember.

"Is there a reason to do so? She asked

"Well... Not really..but I think you should. May I know your name? I asked hoping she'll tell me her beautiful name.

"I'm Neisha. May I leave now? She requested politely.

"You're so polite. I'm sorry for taking your time, Neisha. I just hope we could meet up and have a chit chat. How about this Friday evening at any place of your choice?

"Well.. I don't know what to say. How do i react to this invitation from a stranger?

"Stranger? C'mon...this is our third meeting. Please do this for me. I promise I won't take much of your time and you'll get to know me more and have some much fun, okay? Please...

"Well...okay...4pm, I'll text you the venue"

"Text? But you don't have my number. Here, you can put in your number in my phone. I'll call you tonight" I said handing over my phone to her.

"Sure. I'm done" she said returning my phone to me after saving her number in my phone.

"So, it's a date. Friday by 4pm"

"Date? I thought it was a meeting to..."

"Anything you wish to call it. See you then. Salem"

"Salem"

I was filled with joy. I felt like jumping and screaming. I got Neisha to go on a date with me without her realizing it's a date. I took the routine drugs for grandpa from the doctor and left his office. I got into my car and drove home. I went in dancing and whistling. Mum was pretty surprised to see me so happy.

"Won a lottery or contract son? Mum asked

"Let's say.. I've hit the jackpot"

"What jackpot? Oh my...just got a bigger contract? Congratulations son"

"What could that be? Are you now a Qazi?

"Canon mum. Goodness...you're really bad at guessing. I'll be in my room"

"Adil..don't you wanna share your excitement with me, your mum?

"I don't want to. I'll be in my room"

I hurriedly left for my room. I walked in and fell on the bed. What a day for me, a beautiful day I must confess. Got to know her name and also go out with her. If this is how destiny works then I'm glad it favoured me. I don't know but the feeling I get whenever I think about her or see her is so different from the feelings I get when I meet other ladies, I'm not a Playboy but trust me, I've gone on several blind dates arranged by both my parents and friends and also dates set by me or the girl i met on a dating site. This feeling I have for Neisha is something special and I can't even explain it. Let's just say I get some beautiful butterflies in my belly.