She said ‘I have no one’… 24 hours later we met. Long read, but soft wholesome....
Don’t know where to start this or what to even call this write up. Kindly you people name this.
I think it was Jan 8, 2026, around 10 at night. I came across a Reddit post titled left out even in my closed circle by a 21F. First I thought usual ah it will be full of messages and comments, so I felt like no point being just another person. But somehow I didn’t scroll. I actually read the post properly.
Honestly I read it two or three times.
After that I just typed whatever I felt and what I wanted to tell her. No big thinking, just sent it.
By that time comments were already full, but surprisingly no creepy stuff. While I was reading them, I got a notification. She had already read my message and replied saying I made her eyes tear up.
That line… I don’t know, something changed after that.
She didn’t explain everything clearly in the post, but it was about college things, being left out, ignored, feeling alone. Main thing was someone close didn’t come for a college Pongal function and it hurt her a lot.
Then we started chatting. I even gave a small intro even though I didn’t know how Reddit chats work properly. Time was around 10.30.
I kept talking. At one point I even asked her directly if I was being boring.
I sent that message, no reply for 5 minutes. I thought done, she blocked me.
Then suddenly she replied.
She said she is not used to long messages, doesn’t know how to react, first time receiving something like this, and that it felt warm. She also said she never got this kind of warmth from her friends.
While reading that I was just sitting and smiling like an idiot.
We kept talking. She kept saying she doesn’t like people, nobody likes her, she prefers being alone. Then she said she goes to a café daily, buys iced coffee, and just sits there alone for 3 hours.
That honestly shocked me. I can’t even sit still for 15 minutes.
I told her to go out and roam. She said when she asks people, no one comes. She feels like everyone hates her, but still she wants to go out.
That irritated me a bit. I was like then what about us. Complete strangers still sitting and talking to you. After that she said okay maybe not everyone hates her.
We spoke about random things, college stories and all. I even asked her to promise to have some hope and not always think negative.
Time went to around 1.15 am on Jan 9.
Finally she told her name. Let’s call her Sneha.
Without thinking too much I asked if she will come to Nandanam book fair. I expected a no, but she just asked timing and said I should suggest beginner books.
We planned everything without even exchanging numbers or photos. Felt a bit crazy honestly.
After some more talking, we slept around 2.
Next day I woke up, got ready, sent her good morning. No reply.
Around 2 pm she woke up and replied. Normal talk. I was already planning everything.
Then suddenly at 3 pm she said she won’t come, feeling lazy. That hit a bit, but I didn’t show anything.
Later I asked if we can meet for dinner. She said okay and suggested Anna Nagar.
Time kept changing. 7, then 7.40, then 8, finally 8.40. I just said okay to everything.
Still no number, no photos, nothing.
Evening I took my bike and started. While crossing Loyola subway near Nelson Manickam road, one lady hit my bike. I fell down. Number plate broke, mudguard damaged, elbow and knee pain, some back pain also.
I didn’t argue. She started crying, so I just left from there and reached Anna Nagar around 8.20.
I didn’t message her that I reached. Two thoughts were running. What if this is fake. What if she is real. Either way I just wanted to meet once.
Then I realized I didn’t buy anything for her. Went into a shop, saw chocolates, even saw earrings and I really felt like buying that. But overthinking started, what if she doesn’t come, what if something is off. So I left that and just bought a small KitKat.
Then I got message from her saying she reached.
Suddenly I got nervous. Went there, checked my face in bike mirror, and went inside.
She was standing there.
Simple dress, under yellow light, facing the shop.
Time was around 8.49.
I went near and asked are you Sneha from Reddit. She said yes. I was sweating, fully nervous. She said she also just came.
We ordered food somehow. My mind was blank.
Then I actually saw her properly.
Thick hair, bright eyes, simple pink tshirt, a nice watch, taller than average. Overall very neat and pleasant.
But mainly her smile. Full smile, teeth visible, very genuine.
She was really beautiful. Not saying just for words, actually.
After few minutes she started talking non stop. Like fully. I was just standing and nodding yes, correct, hmm.
But I didn’t feel bored. She spoke well, had clarity, expressions, everything.
We spoke about many things. She told she went somewhere else before meeting me, that’s why she was late. I felt a little annoyed inside but I didn’t show.
We ate rolls and finished everything completely.
One small thing I noticed, she had tiny food marks near her lips. I saw it but didn’t tell, it actually looked cute.
Time just went fast.
I asked if we can go for juice. She said she has to go home.
We shook hands and she started leaving.
Then I remembered the KitKat. I called her back and gave it.
The way she smiled after taking it… that was enough.
She got on her red scooty.
I told her you speak so well, why sit alone and feel bad.
Finally I asked for her WhatsApp. She gave it. Said she won’t worry anymore.
We said bye and left.
I came back home and honestly everything felt like a dream.
From strangers to meeting in one day.
Now we are just two people sending WhatsApp stickers.
But still… it feels something.
I do have regrets. I should have bought those earrings. I should have spoken more confidently. I should have told her she looks beautiful. I should have told her she is not alone and she can text me anytime.
Next time maybe.
I just feel like telling her she has someone who will at least listen.
Ok enough, hand is paining.
Typed this myself, sorry if it’s messy.
Thanks for reading.