It was a pleasant day. I arrived in time to the airport, given how punctual I was. After finishing all the regular rituals, I sat and waited for my flight. After taking leave from work, the only thing I wanted was to reach my home in Kerala as soon as possible. You see, my friend invited me for his wedding. And that chap's wedding, I cannot miss.

I boarded the plane. My seat was near the back. I didn't get the window seat. I sat and took out my phone to listen to some music, as I always do. The flight took off.

I sat there with my eyes closed. All I wanted was to reach the destination quickly. Oh if I could only skip to the end of the flight. When I was thinking about how much I hated flying, I smelled a peculiar perfume. A girl passed me and sat down a few seats across. She was wearing a maroon sleeveless kurti. Her hair was open. I just sat there staring at her. I could not see her face yet. But something about her attracted me.

She tucked her hair behind her ears revealing her earrings. I always love it when girls dress in traditional. Should I get up and try to see her face? How old is she? Is she single? My head was filled with questions. I prayed to God, turn please turn. And god, in the form of a kid, came to my rescue. As he walked by, he pulled her hair. The girl turned back,...