You made me believe again

Chapter 11

As Amanda and Alexia settled into a cozy booth at the back of the café, Amanda couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest. Here they were, sitting together once again, their notepads poised and ready for conversation.

With a shy smile, Amanda picked up her pen and began to write on her notepad, her hand trembling slightly with nerves. "Hi, Alexia," she wrote, her words careful and deliberate. "How are you and your knee feeling today?"

As she passed the notepad over to Alexia, Amanda's heart raced with anticipation, wondering what Alexia's response would be. She watched anxiously as Alexia read the message, her hazel eyes scanning the words with a thoughtful expression.

After a moment, Alexia looked up from the notepad, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. She reached for her own pen and began to write out her reply, her hand moving swiftly across the paper.

"Hi, Amanda," Alexia wrote. "My knee is feeling a bit better today, thank you for asking. It's still sore, but I'm hopeful that it will continue to improve with time."

Amanda breathed a sigh of relief at Alexia's response, her heart warming at the thought of Alexia's recovery. She knew how challenging it must be for Alexia to navigate daily life with an injured knee, and she admired her strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

"I'm glad to hear that," Amanda wrote back, her smile widening with genuine relief. "You're so brave, Alexia. I know it must be tough, but I believe in you. You'll get through this."

As Alexia read Amanda's message, a blush crept onto her cheeks, and she ducked her head shyly, a bashful smile tugging at her lips. Amanda's words of encouragement meant more to her than she could express, and she felt a swell of gratitude towards her newfound friend.

"Thank you, Amanda," Alexia wrote, her voice soft with emotion. "That means a lot to me. It's been hard, but having friends like you makes it a little easier."

Amanda's heart swelled with warmth at Alexia's words, and she reached out to place a comforting hand on Alexia's arm. Though they couldn't communicate with words, the connection they shared was palpable, a bond forged through shared experiences and mutual understanding.

As they sat together in the cozy booth, Amanda couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the serendipitous encounter that had brought them together. In Alexia, she had found not just a friend, but a kindred spirit—a soulmate whose presence brought light and joy into her life.

And as they continued to chat and laugh together, Amanda knew that this was just the beginning of a beautiful friendship—one that would withstand the test of time and adversity, and one that would bring them both endless happiness and fulfillment in the days to come.

With a nervous flutter in her chest, Amanda took a deep breath and gathered her courage. She picked up her pen and began to write on her notepad, her hand trembling slightly with anticipation.

"Hey, Alexia," Amanda wrote, her handwriting a little shaky from the jumble of emotions swirling inside her. "I was wondering if you'd like to hang out sometime? Maybe grab coffee or go for a walk?"

As she passed the notepad over to Alexia, Amanda's heart raced with uncertainty. She knew that asking someone out, even just as friends, was always a bit nerve-wracking, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that she wanted to spend more time with Alexia.

As Alexia read the message, Amanda held her breath, waiting anxiously for her response. She watched as Alexia's eyes scanned the words on the notepad, her expression thoughtful and contemplative.

After a moment, Alexia looked up from the notepad, her gaze meeting Amanda's with a warm smile. She reached for her own pen and began to write out her reply, her hand moving swiftly across the paper.

"I'd love to hang out, Amanda," Alexia wrote, her voice soft with sincerity. "Coffee sounds great, or we could go for a walk in the park. I'm open to anything."

Amanda's heart soared at Alexia's response, a surge of happiness flooding her veins. She felt a rush of relief wash over her, grateful that Alexia had accepted her invitation.

"Sounds perfect," Amanda wrote back, her smile widening with genuine delight. "How about we meet up tomorrow afternoon? I can show you my favorite coffee spot."

As Alexia read Amanda's message, a blush crept onto her cheeks, and she nodded eagerly in agreement. Amanda's offer sounded wonderful, and she couldn't wait to spend more time with her new friend.

"Tomorrow sounds great," Alexia wrote, her voice tinged with excitement. "I'll see you then, Amanda."

As they finished their coffee and said their goodbyes, Amanda couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation bubbling inside her. She had taken a chance and reached out to Alexia, and she was thrilled that her gesture had been met with such enthusiasm.

As she walked home from the café, Amanda's heart was light with happiness, her thoughts consumed with plans for her upcoming hangout with Alexia. She couldn't wait to spend more time with her, to get to know her better and deepen their budding friendship.

And as she drifted off to sleep that night, Amanda couldn't help but feel grateful for the unexpected connection she had found in Alexia. In her, she had found not just a friend, but a kindred spirit—a soulmate whose presence brought light and joy into her life.