Distance Doesn't Matter

Charulatha Panigrahi posted under QuinTale-71 on 2025-02-23



Amsterdam is a beautiful and romantic city.It's perfect for those looking for a romantic escape.Let's now see what happened to her there.

Seema had gone to Amsterdam on a work conference.From the day of her arrival,she found herself captivated by the charm of the city.Rraised in a bustling city in India,she was used to the fast- paced life,but in  Amsterdam she felt different.It was quiet yet vibrant and pollution free.

One afternoon as she wandered along the canals,camera in hand,she stopped to capture the beauty of a bridge adorned with flowers.As she focused her lens ,she accidentally bumped into someone ,her camera nearly falling into the water."Careful there" ,said a voice with a warm Dutch accent.Seema looked up to find a tall kind-eyed Dutch man standing there.He was handsome too.He introduced himself.His name was John.

Both of them laughed over the awkward moment.John offered the Indian lady to show her around the city.

She hesitated at first.How could she accompany a stranger that too in an unknown place?But there was something in his manners that felt trustworthy.While seeing the city Seema was sharing her own story,her family,about her country,its culture, traditions and festivals.She even told about Indian curries.In return John too talked about his parents and his home town.

As the day turned into night, John took Seema to a quaint cafe by the water.He ordered coffee and sipping the hot coffee gave them some respite from the evening cold.

Over the weeks that followed their connection gradually deepened.Seema made her official trips more often and their relationship blossomed.

On weekends they enjoyed the romantic boat ride.On office days, they had bycycle rides on stone paths which was too thrilling for Seema.Together they visited the famous museums.The city's beautiful architecture was a feast for her eyes.

The miles between India and Netherlands was never a hurdle nor the difference in language posed any problem with them.There was only one language, that was of love.

One Summer evening John took Seema to the same bridge where they first met.The feeling of that accidental connection again came to their minds.The slow wind,the soft glow of lanterns and tthe sparkling reflection of water created the magical atmosphere.John couldnt contain himself.He knelt down and holding Seema's hand said,"will you stand by my side and stay forever with me in Amsterdam?

Tears filled Seema's eyes as she said "yes".

So an Indian woman and a Dutch man found love by the canals of  Amsterdam blending two worlds into one beautiful story.They proved love transcends the limitations of spoken words and geographical boundaries.