
The sun was shining bright, the crystal blue skies were piercing to the naked eye. Wherever the eye could see, their vision was heightened. The colors were more vibrant, the senses heightened. The winds being cooled by the sea waters created a certain freedom that only came with the anticipation of the oncoming summer. The harsh winter months were gradually going away and the warm, beautiful months of summer were going to arrive. But... that didn't really signify the buzzing magic that was hanging in the air. No, the energy that was resting right beneath finger tips, eagerly waiting to jump out and unleash their contagious vibe and exhilaration - the source of it was something else.Meena: Guys, seriously? A poem? A poem! Surely we can describe him in more than a poem!Teddy (came running down the stone steps with a wide grin): Hey, what's going on?Meena: Hmm, let's see. Right now we're at a beach, crowded by multiple tables with all sorts of foods and drinks. Numerous amounts of people have shown up and frankly I have no idea if we even know them or they're just crashing the place...Gurleen: Crashing? This is a public place, you know that right?Meena (ignoring the comment): And the bloody DJ hasn't arrived, the seagulls are invading the picnic tables and eating up all the chips, the volunteers who said they would help out are either too busy gossiping or drooling over the life guards...Teddy (whispering to Gurleen): We are planning for Sid's birthday party right?Gurleen (nodding her head, with pursed lips): Mmhmm.Teddy (looking concerned at Meena): Is she going to be alright?Gurleen: Oh yeahh. Just having one of her breakdowns. It'll be best if we just... slipped away.. unnoticed. Quietly.Teddy (walking away with Gurleen while Meena finds another poor soul to scold): Cool. Hey, where is Sid anyways?Gurleen: Umm.. if we're on schedule then right now he'll be kayaking. We sort of made up this grand competition where he has to take part in all these weird and obscure water sports. It'll keep him busy well until the evening.Teddy: Awesome. I was hoping he doesn't walk in on... this.Gurleen (laughing): Oh don't worry. Everything's going to be fine. And dude, it's a beach party. Even if we do miss something here or there, we'll just wing it.Teddy (stopping to point at a group of people carrying various decorative pieces underneath their arms): What is that?Gurleen: I think those are Tiki torches. Thought it would look cool for the night. When he enters, he will be surrounded by the warm fire that will be incredibly inviting. I mean just look at this place. We're surrounded by soft golden sand, the beautiful, roaring waves, the hints of smokey wood, grilled meats and vegetables, the tinkling laughter, the relaxed bodies.. it is absolutely perfect for Sid!Ian: Especially considering how chilled out he is, this is going to feel right at home.Teddy: Hey Ian! How's it going?Ian (departing from hugging Teddy): Great! I just finished compiling some pictures of Sid for a slide show. I was thinking we can introduce each picture with some poetry? So we spell out his name, S-I-D-H-A-N-T and for each letter, we say a line and the picture that will be introduced, will have a direct connection to the poetry.Teddy (looking at Gurleen's confused face): Do you want an example?Gurleen: Yes please.Ian: Here, I'll show you.>insert the vm<Gurleen: That... was freaking amazing.Teddy: Honestly Ian. You should go show it to Meena so that she can calm down. I'm afraid she's going to burst a vein by the end of tonight.Gurleen (chuckling): Oh Meena.. Meena, Meena.Sherni: Meena? I thought it was all about Sid tonight.Gurleen (beaming at Sherni's arrival): Oh it is. But Meena's trying to gain a bit of a spotlight while she can.Sherni: While she better milk it while she can because the competition just ended.Teddy: Wait, what? I thought we had until evening?Sherni: Yeahh, turns out there was no point in doing the rest of the contests considering he won all the rest.Gurleen: Kayaking, canoeing, the numerous swimming contests, white-water rafting, water skiing, boat racing, parasailing...Teddy: How much did you make him do?Sherni: Apparently she wanted to kill the guy out of sheer exhaustion.Gurleen (gasping): You take that back!Sherni: Well what did you expect? You made him do so many extreme sports, which by the way, henailed it, and my gosh he was looking gorgeous while doing it. The wet fringes of his jet black matted hair, the skin tight outfits...
Teddy: Damn... now I want to be there.Sherni: Good thing, I've got pics! Boy oh boy, was he looking fine today!Gurleen (peering over Teddy and Sherni's shoulders): Let me see too!Teddy: Sorry, but killers are not allowed.Sherni (ignoring the crying voice): I wish he would come soon. Ab aur raha ni jaara.
Teddy (sighing): If only he would marry me.Sherni: Dude, back of the line.Teddy: Oh screw you. He's mine.Sherni: Are you trying to test me? Don't forget I'm Sherni. While you're just Teddy. I could rip you apart with one swipe.Ian (panting): Hey, you guys can claw each other's eyes out later. Right now, we've got work to do.

Meena: I can't believe it was a false alarm.Gurleen: Well, at least you have more time to freak out now.Meena (glaring at Gurleen): This needs to be perfect! I will not let my months of planning go to waste.Gurleen (rolls her eyes): If you must know, Sid is currently at his hotel with his friends right now.Meena: How do you know?Gurleen: He just updated his Instagram. See.>insert picture here<Meena (mumbling): Stalker.Gurleen: Observer. Gurleen (staring at Meena who is taking in deep breaths): Meena, chill.Meena: Chill? Sid will be coming here any moment now! How can I chill?Gurleen: Just relax. We have everything finished and ready to go. The people are all here, the DJ has arrived, the foods and drinks are ready to be served, the decorative pieces have been adorned properly, and look, there is no chance of rain. It is going to be fabulous and he's going to love it even if it isn't.Teddy: Exactly. After all, it's the thought that counts.Sherni: Oh cut that crap. It needs to be perfect. Especially after the exhausting day that he had today, it better be good.Gurleen: Oh would you give it a rest already? We had him distracted na? Mission accomplished.
A voice screaming from a far: HE'S HERE!!!!Meena: Oh God, oh God, oh God. Quick do I look good? Oh my gosh no, somebody got that seagull away from the fruit punch! Hey you! Yeah, you, you little blob of pink skin, I'm talking to you! Step away from the food table!
Gurleen (muttering, after taking a deep breath): This is going to go well.Edited by asmaanixx - 24 February 2016 at 1:52pm