Some people enter our lives quietly.
Somehow, they leave behind a thousand memories.
Chapter zero · The beginning
Dear Umar,
You probably think this is just another birthday wish.
But this time, I have a little story to tell you.
And believe me, the story begins
long before you knew me.
Chapter 01 · The first day
The boy I noticed first.
First day of college.
A boy in a golden-yellow checked shirt.
A black mask. A face I didn't know.
"Did you see that guy? He's so cool!"
Little did I know that the boy who caught my eye
would become such a special part of my story.
Chapter 02 · The same bus
A stranger on my bus.
Then I found out you travelled on my bus too.
Sometimes, I even saved you a seat.
"I knew your face long before I knew your name."
Chapter 03 · A name
Umar.
One random day, I heard someone call you.
I wasn't even sure it was you at first.
"And suddenly, a stranger had a name."
If only I had known where this little story would go.
Chapter 04 · One tiny mistake
The accidental follow.
We were just checking your profile.
Just looking. Nothing serious.
And then… we accidentally pressed Follow. 😭
Panic. Regret. A thousand thoughts.
And somehow, you accepted the request!
Chapter 05 · The first conversation
"Hii… who is this?"
You asked who I was.
I replied in Urdu… and you replied in Tamil.
Two languages. One awkward conversation. 😂
And somehow, neither of us knew how this little
conversation would turn into so many memories.
Chapter 06 · The bus mystery
"Wait… which one are you?"
"Are you on my bus?"
"Which bus are you in?"
Then came the ultimate clue: my hijab colour. 😂
Somehow, you still confused me with someone else.
Every bus ride became a little mystery.
Chapter 07 · The silent days
And then, you disappeared.
One day, your account was just… gone.
I wondered if I had done something wrong.
I didn't know how to reach you.
I didn't even know if you were okay.
Maybe I was overthinking everything.
But even in the silence,
I hoped you were doing alright.
Some people become part of your days
before they ever realise it.
Chapter 08 · After a month
And then, you were back.
A month passed with no way to reach you.
I tried to move on with my days.
And then one day, there you were again.
A notification. A familiar name.
A conversation starting all over again.
I never knew a small notification
could bring so much relief.
I didn't know what would happen next.
I was just glad you were okay.
Chapter 09 · Little things
Papers in my hands, butterflies in my heart.
I wrote your assignments.
We shared them near the hostel entrance.
It was such a small thing… so why was my heart racing? 🤍
Maybe it wasn't about the papers.
Maybe it was about getting a little closer to you.
Chapter 10 · A little day out
Two shy people, one bus ride.
We planned to take the same bus.
Finally, a little time together.
Sitting opposite each other… texting instead of talking. 😂
We were both shy, and I was nervous.
But somehow, even that quiet ride became a memory.
Chapter 11 · A day I kept
If I could keep one day frozen...
Maybe it would be this one.
A day that started like any other.
Somehow, everything felt lighter with you there.
A long walk, a beautiful sunset, and a kind of happiness I couldn't explain.
Neethane. Visiri. The moon outside the window.
And a heart that wanted time to stop.
When you got down, it became a memory.
But it never stopped being precious.
Chapter 12 · A little courage
First time on your bike, our first ride.
You asked me to ride with you.
And I was scared. 😂
I trusted my family with bikes…
trusting anyone else was a whole different story.
But somehow, I did it.
And I'm glad that little memory belongs to us.
Chapter 13
And then came the paneer plan. 😂
We had our little fight.
And then came the paneer butter masala plan. 😂
Maybe food was your love language.
Or maybe you just really wanted paneer.
Either way, we found our way back to laughing.
It's always the little things...
The moments we never planned.
The memories that stayed with us.
And now...
There's something I've been saving just for you. 🌙
Chapter 15
Some songs mean more because of who sends them. ♡
I don't think you knew how much that little gesture
would mean to me.
One day, you dedicated this song to me.
Maybe it seemed like a small thing to you,
but I don't think you understood what it felt like
on my side.
It wasn't just about the song.
It was the feeling of being seen.
For once, it felt like someone saw me
in a way I hadn't expected.
Honestly, I felt so overwhelmed.
I didn't know how to explain it properly.
How could something as simple as a song
make me feel so much?
Maybe you'll never fully understand
why that moment stayed with me.
But I do.
That's why this song has a little place
in my heart that belongs to you.
Neeyum Naanum ♡
Some gestures stay with us long after the moment has passed.
Chapter 16
To my all-time favourite boy ♡
Happy Birthday! 🎂
It's funny how someone can become so special
without either of us planning it.
I still remember seeing you on my first day of college.
I thought you looked like an anime character.
Little did I know that you'd become someone
I'd collect so many memories with.
From the same bus and our awkward first chats
to the assignments, silly fights, and finding
our way back to each other — every little thing
became a story of its own.
I'll always remember our symposium day,
the ice cream, the sunset walk, the moon outside
the bus, and the songs that made me wish
the moment would never end.
And of course, the bike rides, the scooter ride,
and that paneer butter masala plan. 😂
Ordinary moments, but memories I'll keep close.
I don't know what the future holds,
and I'm not asking for promises.
I'm just grateful that I got to know you
and that I get to wish you on your birthday this year.
I hope life gives you genuine happiness,
peace in the things you don't talk about,
and the courage to achieve everything you dream of.
You deserve good things, even on the days
when life feels difficult.
No matter where life takes us,
you'll always be a memorable chapter in my story. ♡
From the girl who noticed you
before she even knew your name. 💗
Made with love, just for you.
One last little surprise... ♡
Make a wish 🎂
Close your eyes for a moment
and make a wish. ✨
🕯️🕯️🕯️
🎂
May this year bring you happiness,
peace, and everything your heart wishes for. ♡
