<font size="4">Chapter-1 </font>
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<p>It was a cold Friday
night,well,being particular, it was December 29th and most sensible people on this world would either be staying
home watching some late night tv shows or be spending time with his/her
family.But it was neither for Priya
Sharma.She was still in her office,trying to keep herself busy in work.She was
a lonely girl.She had recently lost both her parents in a terrible car
accident.She didn't knew whose fault was it, whether it was the driver fault or
whether something had gone wrong with the vehicle.She couldn't even blame the
driver as he too had lost his life in the accident.As far she knows he was
living with his wife and 2 sons and he was the only one earning in the family and she
felt miserable thinking how the family would have been surviving without him.Same was the case with her.After her
parents death,the bubbly Priya had forgotten how to smile.She always kept
herself busy in her work.She was tired of her life,she was tired of being
greeted with sympathy.She wanted to go away in a place where no-one knew
her,where no-one recognised her and knew about her pains and so she moved out
from her hometown Delhi and settled herself in the busy-city Mumbai.She got
herself a cozy apartment and also found herself a job.Her qualification was
high and so she didn't find any difficulty in finding a descent job and
moreover, she received quite a handsome amount of Pay.
** Priya's
Point-Of-View**</i>
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"guys,comeon..lets go
to the pub tonight"Neha suggested."Yeah,that sounds like a great idea"added
Vikram.
Neha and Vikram are
my colleague.We have been working together for almost a year now and they are
my best buddies.They know every secret
about my life,even the reason why i left Delhi and came to this city.They understood my pain and they were the
only people who made me feel happy.They are responsible for bringing back the
smile on my face.I am so grateful and thankful to God that I meet them.They are
both crazy too.I asked them several times if they are into any kind of
relationship but they flatly denied it but they did add other adjectives in
front of the word friends like CLOSE,TRUE,VERY-CLOSE etc etc.I always doubt
about them being just-friends and that there is basically something romantic
going between them.
I denied to their
idea and told them to go enjoy themself but Neha turned no stones in dragging
me with them.I really was in no mood but Neha-Vikram promised me that they'll
take me to a bar.It was new and lot of people didn't knew about it.Vikram being
a gentleman opened the door for both Neha and me.When we got inside I was
relieved seeing the sight.There were minimum people, it was cozy and was
playing a beautiful piano piece that soothed my mind .I actually liked the
place.We trio sat down at a table and ordered our drinks.We talked about our
hectic week,our khadoos boss and his tantrums.While trolling my head around to scan the place,I spotted some
hopelessly romantic couples getting cozy at some quite corners so a plan came
to my mind.
"Hey guys,I'm gonna
use the washroom"saying this I walked away from the table.I rushed to the
bathroom and stayed there for sometime.I actually wanted them to spend sometime
alone.Sitting there I felt like being a kabaab-mein-haddi.
I splashed water in
my face and looked at myself in the mirror."Gosh,I look horrible with all these
dark-circles"I thought to myself.Suddenly
I felt like crying again.I missed my mom and dad.They were my assets and
without them my life had no meaning.My dark locks of hair was hanging over my
shoulders,I clipped them and again splashed water.Luckily I had carried my
foundations. I applied it carefully,covering the dark-circles below my eyes.I
took a deep breath,straightened my position and walked out of the bathroom.As I
walked out I bumped into a guy.He was talking to a friend.
"Sorry"we both said
in unison.He shrugged as I looked at him closely,i had seen this guy
somewhere.He excused himself and I went and sat at the bar counter.I looked over
to see what Neha and Vikram were doing and the sight pleased me.Vikram had
shifted to my seat and was sitting next to Neha.They both were so much engulfed
into their conversation.I smiled to myself.
"Hey"I turned to look
at the voice and there stood the man I had just bumped into.
"Hi."I said in
return."So feeling bored?"he asked me.
"Not
really.Actually,I am here with my friends"I said pointing towards Vikram and
Neha.
"Shit!!Is that
Vikram?? " he asked me.His eyes opened widely like a two rupee coin.I slightly
nodded at him.
"You know him?? "I
asked."Yeah..We were college buddies.It has been years since i've met
him"."Wanna go meet him? ".I asked."Ofcourse.But will you ccompany me?I fear if
he had forgotten me.I need somebody to defence me."He laughed saying that.It
wasn't funny but I laughed along with him and nodded a yes.He asked me for my
hand as I was sitting in this tall bar tool.I gladly accepted his hand and got
down.While I was walking beside him I was trying to figure out who this man was
and where had I seen him.
"Vikram.."he called
out.Vikram turned back as his back was facing us and he stood up
horrified."Ram????"
I suddenly realized
he was "The Ram Kapoor..." While the boys hugged each other ,me and Neha stood
there watching the two of them.
Neha cleared her
throat and added "Wont you introduce us to you friend Vikram?"
"Ofcourse,ofcourse..Ram..meet
Neha and Priya..My two best friends and colleagues and guys this is Ram Kapoor"
Ram shook hands with Neha and when he turned to me our eyes met first.We shared
an intense eye lock."Finally,I know you name now??"He said forwarding his right
hand.
"Excuse me!!"I asked
still placing my palm in his."Never mind"he said breaking the handshake and
turning his attention towards Vikram.I really wanted to know what he meant.
"Guys!I think i'll
have to leave now" I stood up saying this."What is this Priya?We came here
together and you are going nowhere.You have to sit here with us."Neha ordered
in an angry tone."Please Neha,I am
really having a bad headache"I lied."Is it that bad?"Ram asked.I turned my head
towards him and was out of words.I really didn't feel like lying but I had to
get home.
"Yes.but don't
worry.It'll be fine.I just need some sleep.Its been a hectic day and probably
thats the reason for the headache."
"Care,if i drop
you?"Ram asked."No..no..you've just met Vikram,spend some time with him.I'll
get a cab"I stood up,wished them Goodnight and left the bar.
I don't know why but
I was missing my parents alot today.As I got out of the bar I couldn't stop my
tears.It flowed and rolled down my cheeks.I wiped my tears and waited for the
cab.
"Hey"I heard a
familiar voice behind me.I turned to look and there was Ram.
"didn't find a
cab?"he asked me.I slightly nodded a no.I felt like he was noticing me
closely.I felt my blood come up to my face.I couldn't take the stare and so I
turned the other way,pretending to find a cab.
"Priya i can drop
you"He offered."No thats okay ..I'll manage.. "I replied without looking at
him.."Were you crying??" he asked me.I look back at him and saw him staring at
me,his eyes was full of concern.I couldn't take that look.Just then I saw a cab
coming from my corner of my eyes.I stopped the cab and rushed inside it..
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