It was a beautiful night. The moon as well as the stars were glowing together highlighting the background.

It was Valentine's day. Everybody was with their loved one.But I was walking alone in the park that was glistening from emptiness. It wasn't like that I don't like somebody .There was someone who was buried in my heart for years ,but I realized that he has someone else to love and that wasn't me. I sat down on a bench with my hands resting on my lap.

I can smell the deliciously cooked food in the nearby restaurant. I walked towards it pushing the door open. It was empty except some people .I took a seat at a table , near the window.

I felt my front seat being occupied by somebody. I lift my face to look at the young gentleman. He didn't take time to notice me staring at him. He smiled as greeted me, I smiled in return and greeted him back. We had a really nice talk with some delicious food .I was pretty sure that the staffs must have mistaken us to be a couple and prepared a delicious meal. But I didn't cared .At last ,we were offered a bouquet, I expected him to refuse it and clear the misunderstanding.

But to my surprise, he took the bouquet and thanked them. Holding my hand,he lead me out of the restaurant. I opened my mouth to speak. But my word were cut off by him

"I know what you want to say"He said,as I blushed "I thought that it was a really nice time"He added .

"It's Erum" I answered as I well remember that we didn't share our names during the dinner.

"These flowers will suit you ,but not as beautiful as you " He said as I smiled.

"Thank you so much,mister" I said

"Its Yuta "He said while he handed me the bouquet and a paper.It was surely his number.
He bowed as he walked away.

I was sure that I wouldn't be alone on the next Valentine's day.

--------'Erum Ahmad
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