"Emily, it's true that I want to know about him. I want to know what is he like and I noticed everything about him." I said while trying to sit more comfortably on my seat.

"But it is not what you call it. I know I noticed him when he was talking to his friends but how can it be love at first sight? I don't believe it" I was ready to deny it vehemently when the flight attendant said "Please switch off your phone. We are about to depart."

I said goodbye to Emily and closed my eyes falling into a deep sleep.

I actually saw him in my dream. He was sitting next to my seat on the flight. He was caressing my hair and looking directly into my eyes as if asking me to keep looking at him while he looks at me.

Then suddenly he touched my cheek and shouted wake up he have reached our destination. I realized he has changed into an old woman who was now staring at me.

I rubbed my eyes and saw my cousin Tanzin. He woke me up and I realized that the old lady was actually sitting next to me on the flight.

I had never fantasized about any boy ever, but why was he in my dreams? when this realization hit me, my face turned red.

Tanzin asked me if I was alright and I wasn't able to answer him. Tanzin stood up to take out his bag.

I tried to brush away my embarrassment when the old lady sitting next to me said. "You saw someone you like in your dream. Right?"

My jaw dropped to the lowest limit it could fall to. Was it that evident on my face? Wait a minute, do I even like him? how does she know? is she some dream reader? Am I still in the dream?

I was looking at her confused when she smiled and said, " Oh I know, you were smiling while sleeping, I guessed it right." I said, "No, it was someone I saw somewhere, not someone I like."

She said, "Your face turned red after waking up I know it must be someone you like. You know, sometimes, dreams show our desires. Our subconscious mind shows us something that We actually want, to happen."

I was standing at the exit waiting for the taxi but my mind was actually immersed in thoughts.

Do I want him to sit next to me? is it love at first sight just like what Emily said? am I daydreaming? is that dream shows my desire or my craving to meet him? All these questions popped up in my mind, then I realized I was overthinking.

I waved my hand over my head as if trying to clear away the clouds of overthinking and said aloud, "It is not true!"

Tanzin who was standing next to me, asked me "What is not true?" and I tried to dodge his question by saying, "Nothing". Thankfully, our taxi came just at the right moment and we went home. I was welcomed by my housemate and my best friend Emily.

I and Emily were living in Japan to get better at speaking Japanese. We were here on scholarships from our countries. Each day we try to get better at Japanese by listening to people and observing their way of living.

When I passed my 12th exam, I wanted to do something different than others in my family. Women in our family seldom go for higher studies but I wanted to go for higher studies. I wanted to learn a new language because other people speaking various languages always fascinated me. I don't know why I chose Japanese but now I really want to get better at it. When I decided to become a translator I didn't know learning a new language would be so difficult. Each day I try to learn something new while realizing that I may have forgotten the things I learned earlier.

This happens to everyone, right? One day you decide the passion of your life and then another it feels like a burden to follow your passion, then again you feel energetic and this goes on.

Well, Emily and I met 1 year ago as we were searching for a room to live in and after that, we chose to become housemates.

We both work in the nearby cafes as it is the best way to observe people. We usually share everything with each other. Emily has a boyfriend and they are in a long-distance relationship as he lives in Korea and works at an Embassy.

She shared with me how they met, how he proposed to her, how much she regretted it as she chose Japanese instead of Korean. But I know that the regret is just because of her boyfriend and she loves to learn Japanese. she knows a lot about Japanese culture and always praises how kind Japanese people are.

The main topic of my today's overthinking is that boy I met at the airport while coming back from Dubai. My uncle lives in Dubai and I went there to meet him. My uncle's son, Tanzin is also working in Japan so it is easy for me to go with him and meet my uncle.

Tanzin asked me to wait at the airport while he brought the luggage and complete some formalities. I was reading the novel, Vendetta by Catherine Doyle when I felt as if someone is looking at me. I raised my eyes from the book and saw 3 boys standing near the wall and it felt one of them just tried to avert his gaze from me.

All the three were talking about something and my gaze went back to my book. I didn't pay attention first but when I again looked at him, our eyes met for some time. I noticed his brown eyes. He was so attractive that it was hard to not see him in the crowd.

He was wearing a blue navy t-shirt and let me tell you my favorite color is navy blue. One second, why am I noticing the color of his t-shirt? Then I realized I was checking him out and he noticed it. I panicked and hid my face in my book.

I usually don't pay attention to boys as I have realized how much the appearance of a person can deceive you. My First crush was very handsome but soon I understood his personality was terrible. After that, I stopped looking at boys.

It is not that I lost my interest in boys, but finding some prince charming became unrealistic to me. So I never really paid attention to boys around me (romantically to be specific).

This was unusual for me to stare at a boy and notice the color of his clothes and even his eye color. can you believe it? in just a fraction of seconds, I noticed everything about him. I must have gone mad! I stood up to look for Tanzin but as I was clumsy at all the wrong moments of my life, My bag fell from my lap and as you know at such moments you always forget to close the zip, so all of my stuff fell out.

Those boys were still standing there and I spread all my stuff on the floor because of my damn clumsiness. I looked up at the roof and shouted inside. Why God? Why of all times Now? there was no reply from the concrete ceiling fan so I hurriedly tried to pick up everything so that no one notice me. I picked up everything and was ready to run from the crime scene when suddenly I heard a voice " Excuse Me".

"Excuse me! You dropped something."

I thought it could have been someone calling some other person, this voice wasn't for me.

I wasn't going to turn around but I don't know why I liked the voice and felt curious. Can you even like the voice by just listening to it once? have I lost my mind? I turned around to look and that dark-brown-eyed guy was standing in front of me. Why god? of all the people? him?

Okay, I understand that those 3 boys were the closest but why him of all three? don't you like it? I felt like my inner voice was speaking to me.

I started blushing and then asked my inner voice to just shut up. All this time I was thinking of these questions and looking at my feet as if I was a child found guilty.

I was looking down as I didn't dare to look into his eyes. I have always been really shy with the guys I have feelings for.

Yes, I have never dated anyone if you are wondering why I was like that. I didn't know how to act when my crush approaches me.

One second, did I call him my crush? we just met right? we didn't even meet properly. I just noticed him and our eyes met for like 2 seconds. Okay, this is getting out of my hands.

While I was trying to control my overthinking he stretched his hand towards me to hand me my lipstick... He was going to say something when I snatched my lipstick from his hand, whispered thank you, and ran away.

Yes, I didn't look in his eyes, I snatched my lipstick and ran away! I can't believe myself. Why in the world I ran away I don't know. He must have thought that I was mad. I stared at the lipstick as if to say it's all your mistake. why did you fell out of my purse and magically went into his big manly hands?

I pouted as I realized I didn't even get the chance to look at his face up close. He was so close I could have talked to him. I sighed as I was standing in the line to board my luggage. The old lady before me had a lot of luggage and was struggling with it. So I moved forward and tried to lift her suitcase to the conveyor belt but it was too heavy. I was about to lift it with my whole strength when I felt someone's hand on my shoulder and he said "Let me do it." I turned around and was again blushing because I recognized his voice. But this time I instantly looked at his face and our eyes met.

He said something but I didn't move an inch I was mesmerized by his eyes. I just stood there looking at him while holding the handle of an old woman's suitcase. Then he smirked and removed my hands from the suitcase as he helped them to rest at my sides. All this while my eyes never left his face. My wrist felt his touch and felt the warmth as well shivers.

My face turned red as I realized what I was doing. I quickly took my eyes off his face and noticed the veins of his arms as he lifted the suitcase. He must be a fitness freak. His veins popping out seemed hot I thought and smiled.

My hands looked so tiny in front of his big manly hands. He put the suitcases on the conveyor belt as if they were light as a feather.

While the Old woman was thanking him, I boarded my luggage. All this while, I felt his gaze on me, but I was too shy to approach him or wait for him. Just then I heard Tanzin calling my name. I waved at him and when I turned around, that brown-eyed boy was gone. I realized I was never going to meet him again and felt sad.

Well, that was it. There my little adventure ended. I got on the plane and came back. I don't know why but for many nights I wasn't able to stop myself from thinking about him. I mean I just met him for like 2 mins and I have been thinking about him for 2 weeks. I hoped this chapter ends in my overthinking class.

It did end as I got busy with my Japanese. The 1-year scholarship is ending soon and I need to write a report to submit to our institution about my experience in Japan. Every day it feels like I can't do it but then my goal and passion to be a Japanese translator pulls me back to the right path.

Emily's Boyfriend, Alex is thinking of coming to Japan to meet her love. This means I will be feeling lonely and Extreme Single. Whenever he comes, He accompanies Emily everywhere as if he is glued to her. Nevertheless, they are in a relationship and meet after a long time so I think spending most of their time together is a kind of given.

Alex is charming and Athletic. He has a fine body and is always polite to me. He is so energetic while Emily is so lazy. Alex is always aware of his actions, knows how to deal with any problem seriously, and plans everything, on the other hand, Emily is like a kid. She goes with the flow and needs constant support. They are literally opposite of each other. But when they are together, it feels like they are made for each other.

When Alex decided to come to Japan, he was coming with a friend this time, Minho. Minho's parents are Korean but he was born and brought up in New York. He was well versed in English as well as Korean. He knew a bit of Japanese too. Well, apart from these facts, he was extremely Hot. He was a guy to fall in love with at first sight. He looked like a kpop idol. However, If he doesn't know you, you'll find him quite unapproachable.

Well, I knew all this even before they reached Japan because Emily acted like Minho Guide as she told me that Alex was coming with a friend. She literally told me everything about him and I wondered why she was telling me all this. I appreciate the beauty of Handsome and hot boys but when it comes to talking to them, I find it kind of awkward.

I knew I was kind of boring and Nerdy. So this Minho will not be interested in me anyway. There's a rule in friendship when your bestie tells you something, you better pay attention. So I listened to her partly because she was my bestie and partly because I think this Minho Boy is out of my reach.

Emily was very happy on the day Alex was coming to Japan. She was busy preparing his favorite food, wine, and lingerie (just so you know for what).

I was cleaning the house as Alex is a very tidy person. He can't tolerate mess. The last time, He came to Japan, they fought because of Emily's habits. They fought not because Emily kept her room messy, but because she messed up with his clothes as well. He always told her, I don't want you to change yourself but please keep the normal hygiene.

When it comes to Emily, she doesn't have the word hygiene in her dictionary. It was hard for me as well to adjust to her untidy habits at first, So I took up things in my hand. I divided our chores. Cleaning the house was my responsibility while she buy the groceries and cook for us. Anyways, She is such a fun person that one forgets about her bad habits when she is with you.

So, Emily went to the airport, to welcome Alex and his friend The great Minho. Yeah, I exaggerated here, but Emily has been singing praises about him for the last two days that I wondered, whether She was dating Alex or Minho!? Actually, the thing is she is excited about Minho because she wants to set me up with him. She was so surprised when I told her I never dated anyone.

She was so happy when I told her about the brown-eyed guy and thought that this time I will be able to find a boyfriend for me. But then that feeling ended as she knew I won't be able to meet him again. I knew that too. She thinks it's such a pity that I don't have a boyfriend yet.

However, for me, being single isn't such a terrible thing. I am always busy watching k-pop and don't really care if I need someone to listen to me. I have friends and family who are there when I need someone to talk to. yeah yeah, I know a couple does things much more than talking. But it's just that I think don't need any boyfriend in my life right now. I want to focus on my career and if it is in my fate, I'll meet someone but right now life is going great. I don't want to change anything.

I was reading a novel when the doorbell rang.

Alex and Emily entered. Emily was clinging to his back like a backpack while he moved his luggage in Emily's room. I made coffee for all of us and as always Alex was easy to talk to.

I brought the coffee from the kitchen and saw Alex sitting on the sofa while Emily was sitting on his lap. She was playing with his hair, while he was hugging her tightly as his head rested on her chest. Just these moments make my heart melt and sometimes jealous.

Did I say life was going great for me? No, it was great for this couple! They looked so cute and adorable. As soon as Alex noticed me, He put Emily on the sofa. I noticed he was a bit embarrassed.

"Oh don't mind me! I can go to my room if you want me to" I suggested.

"Oh no! it's alright. Come sit with us" He replied.

Emily had a big smile on her face as I sat beside her. She wrapped her arm around mine and rested her face on my shoulder.

"When are you going to get a boyfriend? I want to go on a double date" She pouted. I smiled as I had no answer to that question.

"She is like a mother asking her daughter to find a husband soon." Alex joked. Emily slapped his arm and said, " Think whatever you want. Where is your friend Minho? I thought I can get to see that handsome man today"

There was a tint of jealousy on Alex's face when he said, "Oh really. I feel sorry for you but you won't be meeting him till evening. He has some work to do." Then he turned to me and said, "Sorry for bothering you but can he stay here?"

I looked at Emily's puppy face and said, "Oh of course" wondering if it will be alright.

I realized I was kind of a third wheel between them. They just want to spend some time alone. So I grabbed my phone and purse. I made an excuse that I need to meet someone and will be back after 2 hours. As I was leaving I turned around and saw Emily standing behind Alex. She gave me a thumbs up with a mischievous smile.

I smiled and Alex turned around. she was giving flying kisses to me when he turned around. She stopped in between and acted as if she was annoyed by a fly. Alex smirked and I chuckled and said "Bye". I heard Alex say, "Can I get these kisses too?" as I closed the door behind me.

Okay, now the problem was where to go for 2 hours to pass my time. I called Aiko and asked if she was free today. She said she'll meet me at the cafe near the hospital where she is working as an intern right now.

she is working on the weekends as well? I felt sad for her. But that's how a doctor's life would be. I mean doctor-to-be. It is sad how doctors don't have any holidays. They do a great deal of work to make sure their patients are alright. I hope I am not disturbing her. I asked if she was busy. She said her shift is going to end soon so it won't be a problem. So I went to the cafe and sat there as I waited for her. I was sipping my coffee and was observing other customers.

There weren't many customers and everyone seemed to be busy while talking to other people they are with. I noticed a girl working on her laptop on the table behind my table. I noticed her as she was the only one who was alone like me. But she seemed busy on her laptop. I sighed as I had nothing to do. Just then, someone entered the coffee shop. I raised my eyes to see that he was the brown-eyed boy!! I was so shocked that I almost spilled my coffee.

Why? What is he doing here? Is this what we call fate? Does he remember me? All these questions emerged as he walked towards me. I was about to hide under the table when he walked past me and sat on the table with the girl who was working on her laptop. He didn't notice me or my foolish actions. Thank God. I sighed with relief and wondered why was I ready to hide under the table. I haven't done anything wrong.

First of all, Fate, my foot. My fantasy was shattered into pieces as I realized that he wasn't here for me. Of course, why would he be? It isn't love for first sight for him! duh! then wait is it for me? Even though it wasn't true but if it is love at first sight then it is going to be unrequited love as he is so handsome that he will have a 'reject at first sight' look if he ever noticed me. I sighed realizing the bitter reality.

Furthermore, it broke my heart to see him with a girl. she could be her girlfriend. Is he here to meet his girlfriend? Is He here for her! that's actually adorable! What is it like to have a handsome boyfriend like him!? Will he treat me well if I was her girlfriend?

I was daydreaming and smiling when the Waiter brought the cheese sandwich that I ordered. I quickly stopped smiling as I looked at him and he looked as if he is afraid that I am angry. I wasn't really angry at him but a bit disappointed as he broke my daydream of imagining that brown-eyed boy as my boyfriend. But he isn't. Come to reality girl! I tried to wake myself by tapping my cheeks with both hands.

I turned my head to check out the girl he was sitting with. She is wearing a white shirt tucked in her blue jeans. She had dark brown hair, a long thin nose, hazel eyes, and was wearing glasses. She put away her laptop when he came. I guess she was waiting for him. She was beautiful as she smiled while talking to him. I can't see his face as he was sitting opposite the girl. I noticed that he has broad shoulders. I sighed again as my would-be Boyfriend is no longer available for me.

I decided that I won't think about him anymore as he may be committed. But then I thought maybe, She could be his sister? Could she be just a friend whom he wanted to meet? but my guesses seemed foolish to me.

I told myself that I shouldn't give myself false hopes. I pouted as I realized nothing was going according to my plan today. I have to leave my place, now here I am alone and Aiko is not turning up. On top of that my one and only crush is meeting his girlfriend in front of me. Is it the only cafe left in Japan to meet his girlfriend? he could have gone anywhere? Today is a really awful day.