They were happy to see us again. Krishna came near me and
hugged, I felt great. He asked innocently 'What did you bring?'.
'Nothing!' he was disappointed and then I took chocolates
out from my pocket and Kiran too bought chocolates for them today.
They happily ate chocolates and we started playing. Soon we started having fun. Krishna was on my shoulders and we were having fun. Kiran was
rejecting to pass ball to others and they were angry on them. They made a smart
move and in no time Kiran was lying on ground and they were playing on him. It
was looking like circus instead of a basketball game.
“What are you people doing?”
We were frozen after hearing that voice. It was Pari. My
heart was very very happy that I didn't know how to express it.
Every child started shouting 'Pari Sister...' went to her
and hugged her. Then we wanted to express that we were happy too. Me and Kiran too
shouted 'Pari....Pari..Pari..'. She will give us a slap if we go and give her a
hug. I was feeling great to see her smile. She was back and I feel that 'I am
alive'.
We were all fun today. We played less but had more fun.
After all that fun, all children left us at the court. We were curious what
happened with her cousin. She started narrating us what happened.
'My dad always wanted me to be with him. He loves me so
much. And he wants me to be his successor in business. He was having a casual
talk with my cousin and asked him whether he would take over his business after
our marriage. My cousin rejected saying he wants to get settled in USA,
Initially my dad thought it was joke but when he came to know that it was his
real intention he couldn't bear the thought of sending me away. He went to
uncle and aunt, he said to them that he doesn't want us to get married. That’s
all! Problem solved.'
After hearing all that I was not in the real world.
'I am very happy after hearing that Pari.. I need to tell
you something..' I thought for a second. Kiran was trying to stop me.
'I like you Pari. Life was flow less before you existed in my life. The
truth is that I really like you. After you entered my life, I am very happy and
I feel like staying happy forever.. with you..”
I was staring into her eyes. 'These are exactly the words from my dream!' I shouted.
But this doesn't look like a dream. I pinched myself. Oh No!
What did I do? I said everything without my knowledge. But what I said out was
truth and now I have to face it. Kiran stood there with his wide opened mouth.
And I was looking at Pari.
She took 5 minutes time and said :
“Arjun! This is too early to hear. I need some time to think. The truth
is, I too was interested in you but this is too fast. I am not rejecting you,
you are such a nice guy but I really need some time.”
My eyes were wet with happiness and I remembered what she
said in my dream. It was clear that it was not a 'No' but will soon become a
'Yes'.
How did I do this. I was still wondering if it was my dream.
Everything was in a way that I wanted it to be.
She said 'Let's be like before.. I mean like good friends.. Until
I get some time to decide about my life.. Until I realize that you are the
right person for me..'
She paused. 'Actually it is like.. I do like you but I am
not sure if I want to spend my life with you!'
She was doubtful but still.. I was happy to hear that.. she
likes me. Memories touched me back.
“Pari thinks that you are the most handsome one in your
office” “I like you because you said that” “Let's celebrate our birthday
together” Every other moment we spent together flashed back and things were
more clear now.
We parted with a smile. Kiran was silent till then, He busted
out with questions after that.
Arjun! How did you do that? Were you prepared before? Why
did you choose that moment to express yourself? Were you not doubtful that you
will lose her if something goes wrong? And many other questions..
My answer was same to all questions 'I don't know! It just
happened.'
I was thinking what to do today, plan something or go to a
movie or somewhere out?
Then my mobile rang and It was Pari's message. “You free??”
“I am!” I answered immediately.
“I just said to my room mates about what you did today?”
“Are they angry on me?”
“No! They are not! They like you too. One of my roommate
asked me if you had a girl friend when you took us to our friend's marriage.”
“Stop joking Pari”
“I am not! It is truth”
“Oh! Then tell her I had one from May 27”
“That was my joining date to our project?”
“Yes! It is!”
This day accidentally became my golden day. Sometimes
getting out of control is a good thing and it was proved today. Mounica was
surprised when she came to know that I did it, it was hard for her to believe.
I spent rest of the day watching movies with Kiran and chatting with Pari. My
story really started today and it is going to be more interesting.. I love this
day.. I love my life.. I love you Pari..
-Arjun Pari
-Arjun Pari