In the latter part of April, on a holiday, Yusuf visited a park in another part of the city, intending to spend the day leisurely. As if by fate or a twist of destiny, he saw Kirana seated alone on one of the benches. At the sight of her, his heart began an unfamiliar, rapid rhythm. He steadied himself and walked toward her. đ
"Kirana... good morning," he said as he approached.
"Oh! Sir, good morning," she replied, standing up from the bench in a gesture of respect. âș
"What brings you here, Kirana?" he asked, his curiosity genuine.
"Ah, I just came to spend my day off in peace, sir. It's such a free, open space," she answered. đ
"Well, it seems we had the same idea," Yusuf said with a small smile. "Would you mind if I joined you on this bench?"
"Not at all, sir. Please, have a seat," she said, quickly gathering her things to make room for him. đ
"So, are you planning to sit here all day, just watching the world go by?" he asked, a playful tone in his voice.
"No, sir," she laughed lightly. "I thought I'd sit for a while, then walk around, have lunch at a nice restaurant, and spend the evening here before heading home before dark." đ
"That sounds like a perfect plan," Yusuf said, his smile widening. "If you'd like some company, I'd be happy to join you."
Kirana agreed, and from that moment, their conversation flowed easily. They talked about various things, sharing thoughts and ideas not as employer and employee, but as two people who were getting to know each other well. đŁ
Later, they had lunch together at a restaurant, spent the afternoon exploring the park, and as evening approached, they parted ways, each carrying the memory of a beautiful, unexpected day added to the story of their lives. đ±