A SURPRISE VISIT

As they sat down at a cozy coffee shop, Chanda couldn't help but notice how much she had missed Larry's charming smile and warm eyes.

"It's so great to see you again, Chanda," Larry said, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "You look amazing, as always."

"Thanks, Larry," Chanda replied, blushing. "You're looking pretty great yourself."

They chatted about their lives, and Chanda found herself opening up to Larry in ways she never had before.

"I've been thinking a lot about my life, and I realize that I've been so focused on my career that I've forgotten the importance of human connection and love," Chanda said, her voice filled with emotion.

"I know exactly what you mean," Larry replied. "I've been there too. But I've come to realize that life is about balance. We need to nurture our relationships and our own happiness, not just our careers."

As the hours passed, Chanda felt a connection with Larry that she couldn't ignore.

"Larry, can I ask you something?" Chanda said, her voice hesitant.

"Of course, what is it?" Larry replied, his eyes locked on hers.

"Why have you been so patient with me? Why have you waited for me to come around?"

Larry smiled, his eyes filled with warmth. "Because, Chanda, I see something in you that I've never seen in anyone else. I see a kind, compassionate, and brilliant woman who deserves all the love and happiness in the world. And I want to be the one to give it to her."

Chanda's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Larry's eyes. She knew that she felt the same way, and that she had found her perfect match in him.

"Larry, I want that too," Chanda said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I want to be with you, to love you, and to build a life together."

And with that, Chanda and Larry shared their first kiss, the start of a beautiful and loving relationship that would last a lifetime.

"I love you, Chanda," Larry whispered, his lips still on hers.

"I love you too, Larry," Chanda replied, her heart full of joy and happiness.

As they pulled away from each other, Chanda smiled up at Larry, her eyes shining with happiness. "I'm so glad we met," she said, her voice filled with emotion.

"Me too," Larry replied, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled back at her. "I feel like I've known you my whole life."

Chanda nodded, feeling the same way. "I know exactly what you mean. It's like we have a connection that goes beyond words."

Larry nodded, his expression serious. "I think we do, Chanda. I think we have something special."

As they sat there, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, Chanda knew that she had found her soulmate. She knew that she and Larry were meant to be together, and that their love would last a lifetime.

From that day on, Chanda and Larry were inseparable. They spent every spare moment together, exploring the city, trying new restaurants, and just enjoying each other's company.

As the months went by, Chanda realized that she had been wrong to think that she had to choose between her career and her personal life. With Larry by her side, she felt like she could do anything, and that she had the support and love she needed to succeed.

And as they sat on the couch in Larry's apartment, watching the sunset over the city, Chanda knew that she had found her happy ending. She had found a love that would last a lifetime, and she knew that she would always be grateful for that chance encounter at her mother's dinner party.

"I love you, Larry," Chanda said, snuggling into his side.

"I love you too, Chanda," Larry replied, wrapping his arms around her. "Forever and always.

Chanda's eyes widened in surprise as Lindsay, Larry's ex-girlfriend, suddenly appeared at their doorstep. She hadn't seen Lindsay since the day she and Larry had gotten engaged, and she hadn't expected to see her again anytime soon.

"Lindsay, what are you doing here?" Chanda asked, trying to hide her surprise and unease.

"I came to see Larry," Lindsay replied, her eyes fixed on Chanda with a mixture of anger and hurt. "We need to talk."

Chanda felt a pang of anxiety in her chest. She knew that Lindsay and Larry had a complicated history, and she didn't want to get in the middle of it.

"Larry's not here right now," Chanda said, trying to sound calm and friendly. "But I can call him for you if you'd like."

Lindsay's expression turned cold and hard. "No, I'll wait," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "I'm not going anywhere until I talk to him."

Chanda felt a shiver run down her spine as Lindsay walked past her and into the house. She knew that this wasn't going to be good…

"What are you doing here, Lindsay?" Larry asked, his voice firm but cautious, as he stood in the doorway.

"I came to talk to you," Lindsay replied, her eyes flashing with anger. "We need to settle things once and for all."

"You mean about us?" Larry asked, his voice tense.

"Yes, about us," Lindsay spat. "About how you just abandoned me without even a second thought."

"I didn't abandon you, Lindsay," Larry said, his voice rising. "We broke up. It was over."

"Over?" Lindsay laughed, a harsh, mocking sound. "You think it was over just because you said so? You think you can just walk away from me and I'll just forget about it?"

"Lindsay, stop," Larry said, his voice firm. "This isn't about us anymore. I'm married now. I have a life with Chanda."

Lindsay's eyes narrowed, her gaze shifting to Chanda with a venomous glare. "Yes, I see that," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "And I'm not going to let you just forget about me, Larry. I'm not going to let you move on with your life like I never existed."

Chanda felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized just how much anger and hurt Lindsay was carrying. She knew she needed to intervene before things got out of hand...