Chapter 71

As Sharina walked the familiar path home, the rhythmic sound of her footsteps was interrupted by a sudden collision. Startled, she found herself face to face with the same stranger she had bumped into before.

“Oh, again?” Sharina laughed, realizing the irony of their encounter.

“I guess we have a talent for bumping into each other, Sharina,” Justin chuckled and shook his head.

“Since we met at a very unexpected time and place, I feel like the ‘next time’ that we promised each other could be now. Do... do you feel it too?”

Sharina hesitated for a moment, weighing the unexpected invitation. A smile played on her lips as she agreed, “Sure... our ‘next time’ can be now. Coffee sounds good.”

And just like that, their chance encounters evolved into a planned meeting, with the promise of shared conversations over steaming cups of coffee. As they walked towards the nearby café, a newfound connection sparked between Sharina and Justin, an unforeseen friendship b