The departure

All his life he stayed away from girls because of shyness and lack of confidence but this time he stood and went to the girl sitting alone at the last row. She was reading a book. His heart was pumping like a chicken whose head is just chopped off. With all strength he could gathered
Boy: If you don't mind can I talk to you for a minute
Girl: (after a pause) ok
Boy: You are beautiful. And I have never seen a girl like you.
The boy turned back and came to his seat. The girl looked him for a second and started reading again.

There were so many things going through his mind. Suddenly he approached her again and requested "can I buy you a cup of coffee". She closed the book and headed for the coffee shop. The boy followed.

Girl: (stirring the coffee) How many times you have said this before.
Boy: (with fumbling voice) never in my life. I had 3 instances where I felt something, never spoke to them and had sleepless nights. I do not know what force lead me to talk to you.

The girl was listening to him attentively. There were plenty of things he wanted to share with her.

An announcement came "Passengers for flight A380 are requested to proceed to gate number 3"

He stood there and looked at the half empty cup. He always acted practical, gave priority to responsibilities, never complained. He was considered ideal son in his family. People praised him for his determination and dedication.

Another announcement came "This is the last call for passengers traveling to Hyderabad".
He wiped the single drop of water from his eye that appeared from nowhere and proceeded to gate number 5.