suddenly someone covered her eyes. Nupur's hands went up to hold the wrists of the person covering her eyes , she sniffed for a few minutes. then said,
" i can smell that elizabeth arden perfume & so its got to be Mona & nobody else."
Huffing loudly Mona let go of Nupur & proceeded to flop on the chair facing Nupur & said
"could'nt you pretend to be surprised for a tinsy-winsy bit??"
Nupur laughed & said " may i remind you Miss. Mona that we have been out of school
for a good 7-8 years . we are responsible professionals now, so when are you going to grow up??"
" don't i act all grown up when situation demands it?? i am on vacation now so i am entitled to act childish & silly ." said Mona laughing.
" ok lets go in , i want to see maasi." Mona pulled Nupur up & they walked in the house.
" Maasi!!!! i am home !!!!," shouted Mona , "where are you???"
Shilpa aunty came out of a room smiling. Mona ran towards her & hugging her swung her around. both of them laughed & Nupur smiled fondly at them.
Mona talked nineteen to the dozen. Nupur & Shilpa could not get in a word ,so they gave up & just listened to her. Raghu kaka served them snacks & tea.
then both the girls carried Mona's bags up to Nupur's room , they intended to share room so they could talk late in the night.
" Ok Nupur!!! now tell me whats the matter?? what did you want to tell me??"asked Mona. " whats troubling you??"
Nupur sighed deeply & said " i don't know where to start , i don't know whether you will believe me or take me to a mental hospital ,after hearing this." since Nupur was serious while saying this
Mona stiffled the laugh that bubbled up in her throat, looking at Nupur,
" Nupur tell me fast ,whats the problem??"
" remember Mona , i once told you about the dreams i have been having since childhood?? i have discovered just a couple of days ago that they were not some random dreams but memories from my past life. i have experienced it all in previous birth." said Nupur quietly. Mona was shocked to hear it.
" i have been seeing flashes of this house in my dreams too, Mona,from the moment i stepped in here i have this sense of deja vu. " saying so Nupur got up & went to the window & stood there looking out.