Maya was going through Delhi Delight Cafe’s Facebook page where she found a picture of where the three owners of the place, Anil, Abhishek, and Z were tagged. She thought of checking out their profiles as she hasn’t seen the remaining two except Anil in the restaurant. As she was checking out Z’s profile, her best friend P called, what Maya didn’t realize was, that accidentally she had sent a friend request to Z. After all she was using android for the first time after a long time of using the iPhone.
The next day, Maya sat at her usual place in Delhi Delights, working on her novel when Anil and Z approached her.
Anil: Hey, hi… This is your 5th coffee already within 30 minutes, all well?
Maya: Yeah. Thank you for asking.
Z: Thanks for the friend request, I got it last night.
Maya: Request?
Z: Yeah, on Facebook…
Maya: Well, I really didn’t… Sorry about that.
Z: No no… I was obliged. I knew you were a regular customer at ours, but you are a counselor too?
Anil: Yeah, even I didn’t know that.
Maya: Yeah, I am.
Anil took leave and Z sat right in front of her.
Z: And you are a pass out of Delhi University… Which college by the way?
Maya: KM.
Z: Oh God! I am from KM too. Which year?
Maya: 2014.
Z: You must be kidding, I passed out a year before you. How come we haven’t met earlier?
Maya: Maybe different departments?
Z: I was in Hotel Management, same building as yours but yours was 3rd floor and mine was 1st.
Maya smiles as she did not know what to say and at the same time she did not want to sound rude.
Z kept on talking and Maya realized that all the places she loved, was his favorite too, but weirdly they never met. But, Maya being Maya got bored too quickly and wanted to leave from there, but Z now was sitting in front of her and it would be pretty rude for her to shoo him away.
Z: It might be fate you know, that we met here in Vadodara, after so many years.
Maya: I don’t believe in fate.
Z: Then what will you call this?
Maya: Co-incidence?
Z: Well there is nothing called co-incidence, everything happens for a reason.
Before Maya could answer it seemed like God had heard her prayers and Z got called in by Anil for some work. Maya just asked for the bill and as it came she rushed out of the café.
As Maya walked out she checked her Facebook and saw that Z had accepted her request. Maya murmured herself, “I just hope you are just a coincidence, Mr. Z”.
Was it truly a coincidence or was Maya’s life was about to take a turn?
to be continued…
Delhi Delights photo courtesy: Owner of the place.
It sounds like Maya’s life is about to take a turn!
it is always hard for me to feel if it was a coincidence or fate. the best thing happen to be felt like a simple coincidence only to be felt like a fate 10 years after
Oooh very interesting. I’m a big believer in fate so…
I really enjoyed reading this segment in this grand adventure… Can’t wait to read more!
Lovely expert! Thank you for sharing!
Thats an interesting incident. I want to know what happens next, so keep it coming.
Enjoyed reading the segment you’ve written. Now intrigued to know what happens ahead…
I’m a huge believer in fate, I can’t wait to hear what happens next.
I don’t believe in coincidence. I think everything happens for a reason.
It is vital for us, humans, to have a connection with our soul and our angels, ie, gods who speak to us in different ways. But such a connection happens when we make it possible.
I strongly believe in destiny and fate. And you had made me curious what happened next. Looking forward for next post.
I hope her life isn’t going to take a bad turn after this 🙂
I am also a big believer in fate. Love this!
It definitely seems like it was more than a coincidence. They probably met at the right time because if they had met before… maybe things wouldn’t have turned out the same way as they are going right now.
I am a strong believer of fate/reason therfore I don’t believe that something is a coincidence.
Hmmm, I think it was definitely fate and not a coincidence!
This is a good question that I always ask myself, and it seems that we will never be able to find the answer don’t me? 🙂 But anyway, it seems something interesting is going to happen and I am looking forward to the next chapter. – Knycx Journeying
It is so interesting story , I am so curious to know more about this story . So captivating.
I just love this. I too believe in fate and destiny. Waiting for next part
Ooooooh, exciting story! Very curious to see how it develops further. ^_^
I dont believe in coincidences, I think things just arent always clear as we would want them to be
Well I agree with Z that everything happens for a reason! Hope Maya will realize this soon too. Love the story!
Right place to meet these two people , what a coincidence. Beautiful story would love to know more about them .
This seems like an interesting story! I am hooked! Waiting for the next part! Thank you for writing… ❤️
Whoa, I am waiting anxiously to see what happens with Maya & Z!! Will this lead to something? I DONT KNOW…but I cant wait to find out more! But seriously, great writing, I read it all and was quite intrigued by what was going on and felt like I could actually envision the whole scene.
One can call it fate or a good coincidence. But whatever it is Maya’s life seems to take an interesting turn.
Wow I was so into the story and now I’m intrigued to know more. I am a person who believes in fate.
That was an interesting read! Have you watched serendipity? Coincidence is such a lovely and interesting thing!
What an interesting read! Im a huge believer in fate – I wonder what will happen next!
I believe on date. Everything happens for a reason. My story is somewhat similar to this.
Life is full of events that are destined to take place. Nothing is a coincidence per se. Looking at your story, I have a feeling that Maya and Z will probably meet again. Maya should be probably be a lil more open to adventure I’d say.
Ooh how exciting! I do believe in fate, I think everything happens for a reason
I completely agree with you. I don’t think there are any coincidences! Everything happens for a reason.
Enjoyed reading this story that you’ve written. Now excited to know what comes next. Great thoughts.
I’m going to say her life is about to take a turn. Very good writing, I’m excited to see what the turn might be.
I am a strong believer in fate only superior energy is the one in charge so who knows if this coincided probably was supposed to happen.
Maybe it’s because I have faith and hope, but he made my Lost “Nothing happens by chance” tagline. And I believe serendipity and chance is just a way of destiny to manifest itself.
Ooh this story had me hooked! Thanks for sharing!
What a cool story. I think it’s coincidence personally!
Interesting. Would like to know the sequel- what happens next?
Interesting start — I like the premise! I can’t wait to read the next chapter…
I think it was fate, whether Maya believes in it or not. Very curious to see what happens next.
Love this story. I do believe things happen just the way they are meant to.
Might be a coincidence, but everything happens for a reason! Sometimes when you least expect it.
I definitely believe in fate. Everything happens for a reason
Stating what’s co-incidence and what’s fate isn’t easy for sure. Some people even say that there are no co-incidences at all! 🙂
By the way, it seems to be an interesting story, I am waiting for the next one. Thanks for the share
5th coffee in 30 minutes. haha but I like the story. Now, I want to know more about what happens between them 🙂
Awesome little story and I do enjoy some suspense a little now and again. I am trying to think if I believe in fate or coincidence or maybe providence is my preferred option.
Hhmmm I can see something sparkly in this story. I like it and hope Z will have his move to invite her out.
I hope Maya’s story turns out for the better. I do believe that everything happens for a reason.
This was a very interesting read. I believe in fate as many seem to. I’d like to see what will happen next!
I guess you will never know until you will see how the story will develop. Sometimes it’s fate, sometimes it’s coincidence. Sometimes it’s just meant to be.
Sometimes I think coincidence and fate are the same thing. It depends on your perspective.
I cannot wait for your next post to see what happens. I am a firm believer in fate and destinity.
I must say there is a reason behind it. Sometimes, things happen when we least expect it but surely everything happens for a reason.
fun read! I say everything happens for a reason and certain people are meant to come across our paths at certain moments in our lives. ; )
I think Maya has some interesting times ahead of her. And I do not believe in coincidence.
Fate and life always have a funny way of dealing with our lives. Maybe it was a coincidence or maybe it was the way it is supposed to be. Great writing!
Coincidences are such a funny thing. It is definitely food for thought! Looking forward to reading the rest of the story.
Monidipa amazing lady you write so well and can pen down stories so well and I need to learn it from you for sure. A story turns interesting when author pick the right flow and have excellent writing skill. Coincidence do happen and once I was sitting in my room and husband upstairs . All of a sudden I felt he will fall from the strairs and trust me within seconds I heard him rolling from stairs when coming down… Yes he is safe and its a year back incident which proved coincidence happens
Sometimes it’s difficult to say whether its destiny or co-incidence but I am looking forward to knowing more about Maya’s story.
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There’s a thin line between coincidence and fate. I hope she welcomes whatever experience life wants her to have. Interesting story!
Yeah you can find the next chapters by clicking next
Nothing but coincidence, Z is going to deep hahaha
Oh Dear Lord Moni, now where will I hunt for the 2nd part of the story?… loved the mystery u left us with… anyway I am a fan of your unexpected twists.
This is the first chapter so you will find it if you click next
I remember reading this series but I don’t know how it started. This must be one of the earlier episodes, right?
This is the first chapter
Your stories actually tickle the mind. Makes one wonder what’s next! And then the imagination goes riot 🙂
Ahh. I remember this one. Not going to spoil it. Love the way you wove this story with all the twists and cliffhangers.
This is a question that I often ask myself, and it appears that we will never find an answer. It’s a fascinating story, and I’d like to read more about it. So enthralling.
I had followed this story for a bit but i had not read all your posts/episodes. This was a good reminder to get back and complete the story! I love the way you build up the tension/ curiosity in each episode.
I think this guy Z is a stalker! We shall see as the plot thickens! 😀
This story really got me hooked! haha… just like the old days when I used to love those chic-flick movies and the books I read was all about romance. haha. But really, I’m a firm believer of fate. Coincidence for me is simply a path for fate to happen. For everything to come into place.
Oh Maya is just like me, gets bored so easily. This is going to be an interesting read.. Would love to know what comes next
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So what happened next.. Want to read soon. Yes I too believe in fate there are times no matter what you do certain things if had to happen will happen.
Everything happens for a reason for sure, be it co-incedence or through planning, Maya is already trapped and the next chapter of this will definitely interesting, Wainting for the same……
I love your take on the coincidence part. Everything happens for a reason. For a brief time, I was teleported to my college days after imagining Maya in the cafe .
Again another interesting plot from you. Waiting for the next episode, please write something on love, chemistry and a happy ending ..yay
Click on next, the next chapters are there
Kept me glued till end .thanks for sharing
I have read the later chapters of this series. Reading the first chapter after reading the later ones feels weird. I am going start all over again and read them in line. I loved the way you have shown Maya and Z’s story and I definitely don’t hink this was a co-incidence.