MEMORIES (आठवणी) - 1. THE LOST FRIEND
THE LOST FRIEND
He was sitting in the cafe ALONE! Yes, he was alone, drinking cappuccino. The sound of the fan was clearly audible to him. He was lost in deep thoughts and past memories! The place was so crowded; many of his friends were also there(I was one of them) but still, he was thinking about something or say someone special!
Yes, there was some girl in his life who had a huge impact on his life because: probably she was the first girl he talked with. Hey, wait do not guess anything! First of all, let's see what had happened-
Me: Hey what happened bro? Please let me know if anything you want to share? Maybe I can help you or at least you will feel better after sharing your story!
He: "See. It all started in my 10th vacations. I was the guy who was more concerned with my own life, my passions, my study, my friends not besties but I had a few good friends. I had focused my life on the study. Add one more thing, I was in a Marathi medium school which had separate classes for girls and boys. So there doesn't come any question like whether I had gf or...
It was my decision to take admission to one of the finest class in Pune(supposed to be). Let's call it BJT. I had been selected for the best batch say 'coc- champion of champions'. I was from a simple city and never had female friends.
It was my first day to the class and I was wearing a simple purple shirt and old jeans. I was late for my first class. I entered the classroom and people had contemptuous discernment after seeing me. Nobody was willing to let me sit beside them and no bench was vacant. I requested people but they were like -'Sit somewhere else not here!' I was standing for around 5 minutes and then Prof. Abir asked me, why was I standing in Hindi, thinking that this village boy might not be comfortable with English. I explained to him my situation then, he asked-'KABHI BOMBAY GAYE HO(meaning: have you been to Bombay)?' I affirmatively nodded. He asked where have I been in Bombay. I said I've been to India Gate. The whole class giggled.
I corrected myself saying 'Sorry sir, slip of tongue. I've been to Gateway of India!' He followed me asking 'Kabhi local se Gaye ho(meaning: Did you ever travelled in the local train)?' I nodded. He continued saying 'Waha par bheed dekhi hai? Waha jagah kaise banate ho? Kisiko khiska ke na, ya request kar ke? (meaning: have you seen crowd over there? Do you request or demand sit there?) Same thing applies here!' After this conversation I was about to say something to one guy but, his friend already took off her bag and made room for me. I sat there. Unhappy on the first day itself! On next day similar thing happened but as soon as I entered, Sharma, the same girl offered me a place to sit beside her, on the same bench today! It was the first time in my life when I was sitting beside a girl on the same bench! The same thing repeated for 4 days. We both never talked. I was shy and she had an attitude. On the 5th day, she asked me my name. I told her my name but didn't ask her back and didn't even look at her; not even once. I was a fool, I was shy and scared. The same day I explained everything to my brother on call, he guided me. It was the 5th day of my class when I dared to ask her name. We talked for a minute or 2 and again I focused on study. The next day(Day 6) it was our maths class and Sir gave one problem to solve and everyone was trying to solve, whether I had already done it. I was just sitting and doing nothing. So, Prof. asked me why wasn't I trying. I said I'm done with it! He was shocked. He thought I'm just trying to be over-smart. So, he asked me to solve it on board. But as I was good at maths; I just went and solved the problem within a minute. This was a turning point for me because from this incident people started appreciating me. Sharma (the same girl I mentioned) asked how did I do that problem, I explained. Since then we started talking, she used to ask me doubts and so her friends did. And I used to explain them like a professional. I was good in studies especially maths.
We became good friends. One surprising thing happened on the 12th day of my class. I was going back to my room. Walking from FC road to Gokhale Nagar as a part of my routine. There she was, going home in her Mercedes-Benz CLS. She saw me walking on the footpath and stopped the car on the roadside. She offered me lift, how was I supposed to refuse then! I was happy that for the first time I was sitting in Mercedes. Well, it was a big deal for me then and in addition to that, she was the first girl I talked. She was my best friend there. Well, all the time we spent talking in her car was memorable. The similar thing happened on the next day but now she was in Fortuner. I asked her about the Mercedes and she smiled and said 'Dad use Mercedes! So, I get this.' I asked 'do you have a different driver in a different car?' She replied- 'Yesterday's man wasn't my driver but he was my Dad!' Her reply shocked me for a while. I apologised her for my comment. I was amazed by her style, nature, comfort and personality as always.
It was the 18th day of my class when the class was suspended due to some unknown reason and then, we planned to go for a movie- 'Ye Jawani Hai Diwani.' I, her and 3 more friends went for that movie.
The plan turned out to be outstanding because we two were sitting beside each other and enjoying the movie. Everything was going well before the kissing scene of Ranbeer and Deepika. As the scene started she held my hand and I was in a dilemma - whether to free up myself or let her do what she wants! I chose the second but hopefully, nothing happened. I was happy, I understood, she also feels the same way, the way I feel, I mean as a friend, a best friend indeed. Well, after the movie finished she dropped me in her Fortuner. It was actually the best movie and it is one of the best memory of my life. We were talking about +1,+2 admissions when I said 'You'll easily get F.C. bifocal.' She suddenly responded -' If I'll get F.C. I'll give you party, cause I always wished to get sit in F.C.' I loved the proposal. And as I said, she got F.C. - S.M.S. but I had to take S.P.- Electronics. I always wished to study in the same class as her, same college at least but destiny...
Still, I pretended to be happy with S.P. college. I didn't like any of the Profs. there. Though I was the one who used to answer the most, I wanted to go back to Latur and get admission in RS College. The only thing I liked there was her. She was very precious to me.
She wanted to give me a party as she promised but I wanted my last memories (probably) with her to be the best. so, I asked her to show a movie instead of the party.
We went to 'Ranjhanaa' in city pride Kothrud. I had seen the movie in the same movie theatre with my sister already, but I took care of not letting her know that I've seen it. She was enjoying the movie and I was looking at her all the time. 'We never realized, we were making memories; We just knew that we were having fun!'
The next day I went to the class, was day 26th. It was my last day in class but I didn't tell it to anybody, not even her. I thought: if I'll stay in Pune then, 'I'll not get to study in F.C., I'll not get RS college either, I might fall in love with her which may darken my future. I wanted to focus on study, career and hobbies. In short, I wanted to be the same guy, which I was before a month. I talked to almost everyone on that day, even to those with whom I never talked. I talked to Sharma and asked her to drop me for the last time. We didn't talk anything in the car. I just said 'Bye, Bye' after getting down.
I packed my bags, came back to Latur.
I had her mobile no. but never had the courage to call her. I changed my mobile no. so that she won't be able to call me and distract me. I focused on the study. Cleared Jee advanced, I am studying in an Indian Institute. Now, when I look back into memories, I never regret. But whenever I go to Pune I visit F.C., Citypride and just recall our memories. I don't know whether I'll get to see her again or not? Will she remember me or not? Will she ever talk to me, after what I did? Will I recognise her? No idea! If I'll ever get to see her, I would just mention - 'You were my best friend. You were the one (probably only one!) who supported me, trusted me in my hard times. I just pray 'You should achieve everything you want. May all your dream come true. (only good dreams xD) Loads of Love💌💌!''
So that was the whole story bro. What do you say now?"
Me: BRO, Creating memories is a priceless gift. Memories will last a lifetime and things only a short period of time. Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely. Our memories are the only paradise from which we can never be expelled. Enjoy your memories and never regret about past just enjoy your present!
- अनाहूत (uncalled)
It was my first day to the class and I was wearing a simple purple shirt and old jeans. I was late for my first class. I entered the classroom and people had contemptuous discernment after seeing me. Nobody was willing to let me sit beside them and no bench was vacant. I requested people but they were like -'Sit somewhere else not here!' I was standing for around 5 minutes and then Prof. Abir asked me, why was I standing in Hindi, thinking that this village boy might not be comfortable with English. I explained to him my situation then, he asked-'KABHI BOMBAY GAYE HO(meaning: have you been to Bombay)?' I affirmatively nodded. He asked where have I been in Bombay. I said I've been to India Gate. The whole class giggled.
I corrected myself saying 'Sorry sir, slip of tongue. I've been to Gateway of India!' He followed me asking 'Kabhi local se Gaye ho(meaning: Did you ever travelled in the local train)?' I nodded. He continued saying 'Waha par bheed dekhi hai? Waha jagah kaise banate ho? Kisiko khiska ke na, ya request kar ke? (meaning: have you seen crowd over there? Do you request or demand sit there?) Same thing applies here!' After this conversation I was about to say something to one guy but, his friend already took off her bag and made room for me. I sat there. Unhappy on the first day itself! On next day similar thing happened but as soon as I entered, Sharma, the same girl offered me a place to sit beside her, on the same bench today! It was the first time in my life when I was sitting beside a girl on the same bench! The same thing repeated for 4 days. We both never talked. I was shy and she had an attitude. On the 5th day, she asked me my name. I told her my name but didn't ask her back and didn't even look at her; not even once. I was a fool, I was shy and scared. The same day I explained everything to my brother on call, he guided me. It was the 5th day of my class when I dared to ask her name. We talked for a minute or 2 and again I focused on study. The next day(Day 6) it was our maths class and Sir gave one problem to solve and everyone was trying to solve, whether I had already done it. I was just sitting and doing nothing. So, Prof. asked me why wasn't I trying. I said I'm done with it! He was shocked. He thought I'm just trying to be over-smart. So, he asked me to solve it on board. But as I was good at maths; I just went and solved the problem within a minute. This was a turning point for me because from this incident people started appreciating me. Sharma (the same girl I mentioned) asked how did I do that problem, I explained. Since then we started talking, she used to ask me doubts and so her friends did. And I used to explain them like a professional. I was good in studies especially maths.
We became good friends. One surprising thing happened on the 12th day of my class. I was going back to my room. Walking from FC road to Gokhale Nagar as a part of my routine. There she was, going home in her Mercedes-Benz CLS. She saw me walking on the footpath and stopped the car on the roadside. She offered me lift, how was I supposed to refuse then! I was happy that for the first time I was sitting in Mercedes. Well, it was a big deal for me then and in addition to that, she was the first girl I talked. She was my best friend there. Well, all the time we spent talking in her car was memorable. The similar thing happened on the next day but now she was in Fortuner. I asked her about the Mercedes and she smiled and said 'Dad use Mercedes! So, I get this.' I asked 'do you have a different driver in a different car?' She replied- 'Yesterday's man wasn't my driver but he was my Dad!' Her reply shocked me for a while. I apologised her for my comment. I was amazed by her style, nature, comfort and personality as always.
It was the 18th day of my class when the class was suspended due to some unknown reason and then, we planned to go for a movie- 'Ye Jawani Hai Diwani.' I, her and 3 more friends went for that movie.
The plan turned out to be outstanding because we two were sitting beside each other and enjoying the movie. Everything was going well before the kissing scene of Ranbeer and Deepika. As the scene started she held my hand and I was in a dilemma - whether to free up myself or let her do what she wants! I chose the second but hopefully, nothing happened. I was happy, I understood, she also feels the same way, the way I feel, I mean as a friend, a best friend indeed. Well, after the movie finished she dropped me in her Fortuner. It was actually the best movie and it is one of the best memory of my life. We were talking about +1,+2 admissions when I said 'You'll easily get F.C. bifocal.' She suddenly responded -' If I'll get F.C. I'll give you party, cause I always wished to get sit in F.C.' I loved the proposal. And as I said, she got F.C. - S.M.S. but I had to take S.P.- Electronics. I always wished to study in the same class as her, same college at least but destiny...
Still, I pretended to be happy with S.P. college. I didn't like any of the Profs. there. Though I was the one who used to answer the most, I wanted to go back to Latur and get admission in RS College. The only thing I liked there was her. She was very precious to me.
She wanted to give me a party as she promised but I wanted my last memories (probably) with her to be the best. so, I asked her to show a movie instead of the party.
We went to 'Ranjhanaa' in city pride Kothrud. I had seen the movie in the same movie theatre with my sister already, but I took care of not letting her know that I've seen it. She was enjoying the movie and I was looking at her all the time. 'We never realized, we were making memories; We just knew that we were having fun!'
The next day I went to the class, was day 26th. It was my last day in class but I didn't tell it to anybody, not even her. I thought: if I'll stay in Pune then, 'I'll not get to study in F.C., I'll not get RS college either, I might fall in love with her which may darken my future. I wanted to focus on study, career and hobbies. In short, I wanted to be the same guy, which I was before a month. I talked to almost everyone on that day, even to those with whom I never talked. I talked to Sharma and asked her to drop me for the last time. We didn't talk anything in the car. I just said 'Bye, Bye' after getting down.
I packed my bags, came back to Latur.
I had her mobile no. but never had the courage to call her. I changed my mobile no. so that she won't be able to call me and distract me. I focused on the study. Cleared Jee advanced, I am studying in an Indian Institute. Now, when I look back into memories, I never regret. But whenever I go to Pune I visit F.C., Citypride and just recall our memories. I don't know whether I'll get to see her again or not? Will she remember me or not? Will she ever talk to me, after what I did? Will I recognise her? No idea! If I'll ever get to see her, I would just mention - 'You were my best friend. You were the one (probably only one!) who supported me, trusted me in my hard times. I just pray 'You should achieve everything you want. May all your dream come true. (only good dreams xD) Loads of Love💌💌!''
So that was the whole story bro. What do you say now?"
Me: BRO, Creating memories is a priceless gift. Memories will last a lifetime and things only a short period of time. Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely. Our memories are the only paradise from which we can never be expelled. Enjoy your memories and never regret about past just enjoy your present!
- अनाहूत (uncalled)
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