Riya sat by the window, her eyes scanning the lively crowd before settling on a familiar face across the room. Aarav was engrossed in a book, his brow furrowed in concentration. A smile played on her lips as she remembered their shared history.
"Aarav, it's been ages!" Riya called out, her voice carrying over the ambient noise.
Aarav broke into a warm smile, mirroring Riya's expression without a second thought. "Riya! I can't believe it's you," he replied, closing his book and standing up to approach her table.
"How have you been?" Aarav asked, pulling a chair closer to Riya.
"Busy, as always. But seeing you here, it's like stepping back in time," she replied, her eyes twinkling with nostalgia.
"Remember that summer trip to the hills?" Riya asked, her voice light with amusement.
"How could I forget? You were terrified of the zip line, but you did it anyway," Aarav chuckled, the memory vivid in his mind.
"I've been thinking of starting a new project," Aarav confided, his tone serious yet hopeful.
"That sounds exciting! You always had a knack for innovation," Riya encouraged, her support evident in her voice.
"Let's not wait so long next time," Riya suggested, her smile warm and genuine.
"Agreed. I look forward to it," Aarav replied, their mirrored smiles sealing the pact as they stepped out into the fading light, together.
