Tracks of Fate

...Ahmed, a 25-year-old game testing engineer, settled into his seat on the train to Bangalore, his eyes fixed on the passing landscape. He was headed to a gaming conference, eager to showcase his latest project....

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...Aniya, a 20-year-old college student, sat across from him, nose-deep in a novel. She was heading to Bangalore for her semester break, looking forward to a relaxing vacation....

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...As the train chugged along, Ahmed couldn't help but notice Aniya's infectious laughter as she read. He found himself smiling along with her....

...Ahmed: (smiling) Hi, mind if I sit here?...

...Aniya: (looking up, startled) Oh, sorry! I didn't even notice you were sitting there. (smiling) Not at all....

...Ahmed: Thanks. I'm Ahmed....

...Aniya: Aniya. Nice to meet you....

...Ahmed: So, where are you headed?...

...Aniya: Bangalore. I'm on semester break and just done with my exams....

...Ahmed: Great! How did you write your exams. I feel, You are a topper for sure and would get good percentage. ...

...Aniya: I Usually Score good but not a topper as you thought. I might end up scoring somewhere around 70 to 80%....

...Ahmed: That's kinda topper's score( Smiling)...

...Aniya: So, How about you?...

...Ahmed: I'm headed there for a gaming conference....

...Aniya: (curious) What do you do?...

...Ahmed: I'm a game testing engineer....

...Aniya: (impressed) Wow, that sounds cool! I'm just a student....

...Aniya: What do you do in your profession? Like play ts looks interesting and joyful to me....

...Ahmed: Well, Yeah! Its a interesting profession for sure. I play games and find bugs in it. Everyone who sees my work thinks that I'm just playing a game but there's lot more that i do in it while playing the game....

...Aniya: I understand. No work is easy and No one can perfectly understand the work one does. Everyone just judges to what they see. But relaize more once they know what one is upto....

...Ahmed: (smiling) You do talk more matured. So, What are you studying?...

...Aniya: English literature....

...Ahmed: (teasingly) Ah, a bookworm!...

...Aniya: (laughing) Guilty as charged!...

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...As they continued talking, Ahmed discovered they shared a love for literature, music, and adventure. Aniya found herself drawn to Ahmed's charming smile and easygoing nature....

...The train ride flew by, with conversations flowing effortlessly. They discussed their favorite books, games, and movies, finding common ground in their passions....

...As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the landscape, Ahmed realized he didn't want the journey to end....

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...Ahmed: (smiling) Would you like to grab dinner together when we reach Bangalore?...

...Aniya: (smiling back) I'd love to....

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...As they exchanged numbers, Ahmed felt a spark of excitement. He couldn't wait to see where this chance encounter might lead....

...The train pulled into the station, and Ahmed helped Aniya gather her belongings. As they stepped off the train, Ahmed knew that this was just the beginning of an unforgettable adventure....

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