Memory: 20

                      

‘ You can trust someone you love but you definitely love someone you trust.’

This particular quote got Tasnim going every single time she had doubt about Adam. Over and over again, she repeated the same quote to herself as if it was the most important mantra in the world.

It was early Monday morning, the beginning of the month. There was hardly anything that was too important but Tasnim got to an early start. As a trainer at an outsourcing centre, it may not be as hectic as other people on the sales floor. There were mostly paperwork to be tackled when there was no newcomers to train.

While flipping through the pages, Tasnim couldn’t help but think about Adam. It was as if once the switch was ignited, there was no chance of shutting it down. The switch called ‘Adam’ especially.

It was maddening, really. It was as if getting to know a total stranger. Adam that was cheeky was gone. He constantly blushed and looked as his shoes, like he really do not feel comfortable talking to Tasnim anymore. It was maddening, really. All the coffee talks that they used to have clearly did not mean anything to him…as if none of them ever happened.

‘ It was like…’

‘ Talking to an empty vessel?’ Hanna helped, through Skype.

‘ Yes!’ and then Hanna seemed to be looking at Tasnim with sympathy.

‘ I love you, Aneem. And anyone who really gets you, will definitely love you with all his hear.’

Of course, Tasnim was not dim. She knew that Hanna did not mention Adam.