"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get next". I woke up with a really bad hangover, I wanted to bang my head against the wall so badly. I quickly put on Mike's sweater when I got up, I had forgotten how cold it as in New York. I made my way to the bathroom when I realized with was locked. "Great," I sighed as a moved into the living room. I really needed to wake up early when I had company, the guys would always get the shower before me no matter what. As I made myself and Mike some coffee I heard the bathroom door open. Mike walked into the kitchen and held me by the waist. Seriously, the waist thing was like a signature move for every guy, they always creep behind you and hold you by the waist and start pecking at your neck. And that was exactly what Mike was doing right now. Men were so predictable.
     "I have to go for a meeting, but I meet you here tonight," said Mike still kissing me. "I have to meet a friend today, so I might be late," I asked kissing him back rather forcefully just to remind him what this was all about. "Oh, I almost forgot…I'll talk to Sandy about it," said Mike while checking the headlines of the newspaper. Finally, I thought he forgot! "Oh honey, I hope you don't think last night was about my promotion. Mike, I'm a very confident woman. I hope you don't think I need a recommendation," I said very innocently, and yet seducing him with my words. "No, of course not. I just thought I should bring your name up. Your so wonderful talent wont go to waist," he said playing with my hands. I slowly go to him and kiss his forehead. "What would I do without you Mike," I said genuinely thanking him.
     After Mike left, I quickly went to take a shower. Well, I'm sorry for being rude but I had company. I'm Kripa Sharma, 2nd creative head writer of Law and Order. Well, after last night, I'm soon be The Creative Head Writer of Law and Order. Now, don't think I'm trying to get someone sacked from their job, I'd never do that. It's just sandy is getting promoted and she's to suggest a name to take her place. Although I'm 99.9% the place is secured for me, you never know. I hear there some other girl from the office in California who might get the job. Mike is Sandy's boyfriend, she listens to everything he says and so spending a night with him, secures my spot at the office.
     Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying what I do or did was right. Surely it wasn't, but I've been working for 3 straight years to make it big and now no chick from California was going to take my spot from me. I have respect for ethics and principles, but I also believe that you cant always abide by them if you as ambitious as I am. I guess there comes a time in life when your personal happiness is greater than what's socially or religiously correct. And last night was a win game…I won from both sides. I got my spot secure at the office, and my personal desire of sleeping with Mike (who is mighty sexy) was fulfilled.
     I wore my new pair of jeans, with a black and white stripped shirt and curled my hair. I was meeting Shazad today, and I was so excited. I hadn't seen him for the longest time. a lot of my fallout with all my friends here in new York was my fault. I guess I just got so caught up in my new life that I didn't have time to think about my old life. But either ways, Shazad was once a great friend and meeting him was going to be a treat. Think of Shazad reminded me of all my other friends, Meem, Raj and even Vedika and Angad Khanna.
     I told the driver to get my car as I put on my shoes. In the car my thoughts drifted back to my night with Mike. I really want to clarify, that its not like I sleep with a different guy every night. I don't! I have had my respected number of boyfriends, and I was faithful to all of them. It's not like I don't believe in love, but I just feel that when love will come it will be love, and until then I'll make do with lust. I mean, I cant put my life on hold for love now can I?
     Driving through Manhattan brought back so many old memories. I saw the court where my parents finally got divorced. I really think that was one of the happiest days of my life. Near by was the park where I always hung out with my friends. The days of my life…unforgettable days. Thinking about the past made me even more excited to see Shazad. I wondered how he would be like after so many years. I wondered if he was married or not. I'd always thought Shazad would make a great husband, and a great father too. If there anyone I imagine as Shazad's wife, it had to be Meem. They were just like "Made for each other" couple back then.
     I made my way to Central Park, and was about give a call to Shazad when I saw him from afar. He seemed to have lost some weight, and his head seemed longer than before. Maybe it was the hair. I wanted to run and hug him like I would before, but that just seemed too strange. I mean, we hadn't talked for like 5 years already. That's the thing about this reunions. There always so awkward…

"Hey Kripa," Shazad said smiling.

"Hey," I said with a shaky voice. Without a second look I saw how much Shazad had changed. He wasn't my friend anymore…he was someone else now.

To Be Cont…

Promo- Meem

Comments Please.

Okay guys We'll be going to Meem and than Angad like this okay.

Karishma***