The car was slowly making its way from the snow coverd road in the cold and darker night. The wheels of the car making impression on the white snow as the car cleared the path and came to the halt near the turn. The snowfall still has not stopped.

Nisha park the car to one side of the road and get down from the car. The headlight of the car switch off before flickering a little leaving Nisha in the pool colder darkness. Nisha started walking to the chalet. The dim light inside the chalet was a ray of hope to her. She get closer to the main door and softly knocked it. The person inside was slightly disturbed and little irritated by the presence of unwelcome guest at this time of night.
After the third knock the door was opened by the person with a questioning look on his face. The expressions on both the faces changes as they look at each other. They are stuned and just looking at each other. Silence filled the situation for a while.
A wave of cold wind came making the Nisha came out of her daze.

" Armaan.. " The words came from her mouth as she was very used to this word.

" Nisha..you..? here..?how..? " He want to ask her many things. He was in a totally confused state.

Nisha was studying his expressions.

" Can I come in..? " She said rubbing the snow on her brown over coat.

" Yeahh..Sorry..pls get in.." Armaan finally able to spoke as he came back to reality.

Nisha came inside and Armaan lock the door behind. Armaan scaned her from head to toe , she was shivering due to cold.

" Settled here , I will get you a cup of coffee " Armaan said pointing towards the couch near the fireplace.

Nisha take out her over coat which was wet by the snow and placed it on the hook of the door to get dry. Armaan step in into the kitchen to get the hot , steaming coffee. Meanwhile Nisha settled near the fireplace and looking around the interior of the chalet. A warm and pleasant atmosphere inside engulfed her.
She was wondering around when her eyes laid on the photo frame which was placed above the brown wooden plank above the fireplace. She get up from the couch and watch it silently. A picture in which Armaan was wearing army uniform.Many medals , throphys and show peaces was kept aside the photo frame which was matching the decor. And the one jet black diary. She was observing everything. Her hand was forwarding towards the diary when Armaan inturepted her.

" umh..hum, coffee.."

Nisha smile faintantly and take the coffee cup from him. Their fingers slightly brush against each other.
Armaan look down stealing his eyes from her and then again look back.

" Finally..you joined army. " Nisha said.

" Hmm.." He just hummed.

" So..how's life..Captain Armaan Sehgal..? Nisha asked while taking a sip from the cup. Her tone was a bit sarcastic.

" As it is , As I expected it to be. " Armaan replied putting his hands in the pocket of his black shorts and a bit smiling.

" How are you..? " He asked back.

" Fine..actually pretty good , A well settled career , small apartment , own car , few good friends and a happy family. What more can I ask for..? "

Nisha smile and Armaan smiled back.

" um..By the way can you tell me the directions..I have came here with my friends for a get together on a resort nearby but was lost..then I found this chalet..so..came here to ask for help.."
Nisha said in a one go looking here and there but not into his eyes.

Armaan study her face. He look directly into her eyes and she stares back. No one spoke for a while. There was a deep silence and their heart was beating faster than usual. There are lot more things they want to ask each other but they just remain guled to their spot. The sound of the wall clock fills the living room.

" It will take few hours to clear the snow from the road..so it would be better if you stay here for a night. I insist.." Armaan said taking the empty cup from her hand and walking back to the kitchen silently.

" Ok.." A small whisper came from her mouth unintentionally as if she too want to stay back.

A small smile appeared on his face as he was walking hiding the dimple on his cheek.

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