PART 3
SWPOV
We all had lunch together, Niharika Aunty, Gautam Uncle,Mom, Dad and Buttercup and myself. I would surely have enjoyed it alone with Buttercup. We had so much to catch up with. But this was supposed to be a family reunion so I agreed reluctantly.
I had thought that I would talk to Buttercup all afternoon but Mom persuaded her to go and take rest as she looked tired due to jet lag. God why can't I get some time to speak to her. but I thought if she didn't take rest now she would not be able to enjoy the surprise so I too agreed with mom's idea. Sharon's face clearly showed the confusion at my approval to mom's idea but I ignored it for the time being and as soon as the left I started my work.
SHPOV
I was disheartened that we both could not talk. Yet I was so sleepy that as soon as my head hit my pillow I fell asleep. I woke up to find Swayam smiling at me from the door. "Great that you are up I want you to wear your best dress and come down." he told me.I stared at him wide eyed then asked "How long have you been here?" "just a minute Buttercup, you see I knew when you would wake up." he said. I still had a clueless expression on my face so he asked me, "Did I speak Persian that you didn't understand me or you want me to choose your dress?" He said laughing at his own joke."But why?" I asked clearly clueless. "cause I said. Now fast I'll be waiting downstairs." Saying this he dashed downstairs leaving me stunned.
I don't know why but I chose my best dress, a turquoise blue off shoulder and brushing my hair proper I walked downstairs. I saw him waiting there. Mom and Dad were in their room. I walked down and we walked towards his car. I tried to ask him why he had made me wear my best dress and why he was in his bests but somehow he didn't give me a clue. When we finally reached his house and got out of the car he came and covered my eyes. "what in the world are you doing Swayam?" I aksed him. " just trust me and walk along" he said, his smile was evident in his voice.
And when we walked in and Swayam finally let me open my eyes whispering" Surprise Buttercup" at the same moment I heard so many scream "Surprise " that I was shocked. But before me was the most beautiful sight. All my childhood friends were there and the whole room had our childhood memories with " WELCOME BACK " flashing in the background. God it was so beautiful.
Swayam knew me so well. He knew friend mattered to me the most. And this was such a beautiful surprise. My eyes were filled with happy tears and I rushed to give Swayam a tight hug. Soon everyone joined in Kriya, Rey, Neha, Simmi and Rinni. Swayam's other friend, Vicky, Nilesh, Bharat, Vishakha and Amar were also there. They came over to talk to me. It felt that I knew them so well too. I heard so much about them from Swayam and they about me.
Swayam knew perfectly well what was my favourite part of parties. Dancing. We all danced on random song. Everyone was such a fabulous dancer that I had no doubt why they all bonded so well. They were united by the same desire of dancing. The whole night was beautiful.
After everyone left Swayam came over to me. "Did you like it?" he asked." It was beautiful" I told him. "Ya I can see that you like it ...your eyes show it Buttercup. They have always been very expressive" he said. I just smiled. "you know what I want to do now?" he asked me. " now at this time of the day..well night?" I asked him. "yes." he said and grabbed my hand and dragged me outside. We sat down on soft grass and reminisced those old days. How we had gazed at the clouds on spring afternoons and the starry skies when our parents would be having their family get togethers.
I really don't know when sleep overpowered our talks and I fell asleep but when I woke up I found myself on my bed hugging my favourite teddy.
SREE...
Hope you like it...Its not one of the best I have written but my mind or creativity is not at its best today...so you need to manage with this...
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