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The wrong message

Drishti
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Submitted to Contest #5 in response to the prompt: 'You send a message to the wrong person. What happens next?'

It was a typical Monday morning for Rohan, rushing to get ready for work and checking his phone for any important messages. As he was typing out a flirtatious message to his girlfriend, he accidentally added an extra digit to the phone number, and the message was sent to a complete stranger.

The message read: "Hey beautiful, can't stop thinking about last night. Can't wait to see you again." Rohan's face turned bright red as he realized his mistake. He quickly tried to recall the message, but it was too late. The message had already been delivered to the stranger's phone.

The recipient, a woman named Priya, was taken aback by the message. She had just gotten out of a long-term relationship and wasn't expecting such a forward message from someone she didn't know. At first, she was confused and a bit annoyed, but as she read the message again, she couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all.

Priya decided to respond to the message, not to engage in a romantic conversation, but to have a bit of fun. She typed out a response: "I think you've got the wrong number, handsome. But I have to ask, what's so special about last night?" She hit send and waited for a response.

Rohan was mortified when he received Priya's response. He quickly realized that he had indeed sent the message to the wrong person. He tried to come up with a witty response to deflect the situation, but his mind went blank. He typed out a simple "Oh, I'm so sorry. Wrong number." and hoped that the conversation would end there.

But Priya was having too much fun. She responded with: "Aww, come on! You're not even going to tell me what happened last night? I'm intrigued." Rohan was starting to get flustered, but he couldn't help but laugh at the situation. He decided to play along, if only to diffuse the awkwardness.

He responded with: "Let's just say it was a night to remember. But seriously, I'm so sorry for the mistake. I'll make sure to double-check the number next time." Priya responded with: "I'm holding you to that. But just out of curiosity, what's your girlfriend's name?" Rohan replied: "Her name is Riya. And I'm really sorry again for the mix-up."

Priya replied: "Nice to meet you, even if it was by mistake. Maybe next time, you'll send the right message to the right person." The conversation continued for a bit longer, with Rohan and Priya exchanging witty banter and laughter. Eventually, Rohan managed to extricate himself from the conversation, feeling a bit more at ease despite the initial embarrassment.

The next day, Rohan received a friend request from Priya on social media. He accepted it, and they started chatting about everything from their jobs to their favorite TV shows. It turned out that Priya was a friend of a friend, and they had a lot in common.

As they started talking more, Rohan learned that Priya was a graphic designer, and he was impressed by her creative work. Priya, on the other hand, was fascinated by Rohan's stories about his travels. They discovered that they shared a love for adventure and trying new things.

Over the next few weeks, Rohan and Priya became fast friends, bonding over their shared sense of humor and love for adventure. Rohan would often joke about the "wrong number" incident, and Priya would laugh and tease him about his flirtatious message.

One day, Priya asked Rohan to help her with a project, and he agreed. They spent hours working together, laughing and joking around. Rohan realized that sometimes, mistakes can lead to unexpected and wonderful outcomes. He was grateful for the wrong number that had brought him a new friend.

As their friendship grew, Rohan and Priya would meet up regularly, exploring new cafes and restaurants in the city. They would talk about their lives, sharing stories and advice. Rohan found himself looking forward to their conversations, and he valued Priya's insight and perspective.

Rohan's girlfriend, Riya, was a bit surprised when she found out about the "wrong number" incident and the subsequent friendship. But she was happy to see Rohan so carefree and enjoying himself. She even met Priya a few times, and the three of them would hang out together.

The incident had taught Rohan to laugh at himself and to appreciate the unexpected twists and turns that life can take. He learned that even in the most awkward of situations, there can be a spark of connection and friendship. And he made sure to double-check the recipient's number before sending any more messages.

As for Priya, she would often smile whenever she thought about the message that had started it all. It was a reminder that life is full of surprises, and sometimes, the best things come from unexpected places. She was grateful for the friendship that had.

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