I was wandering in office. I was looking for Pari but she
was not here. These days the only thought I have is her.! I forgot about
Cricket matches. I forgot watching movies with Kiran. I am always busy dreaming
these days. Kiran would have really come to know that I have been behaving
strangely these days. I remember those words said by my brother, 'Love is a good
thing until it brings good to us. If it brings bad to us it exists no more.'
Then I started evaluating myself.
I was happier these days. I was calling mom and Asha frequently.
I was eating enough which is keeping me fit without having fear of getting fat.
I was spending my valuable time with good company. I was thinking about my
future plans. I started playing basket ball.
Except one thing! It was my best friend Kiran. I and Kiran
were never apart in these 10 years of our friendship. God never made us face
such situation. We watched movies, cricket matches together and had lot of
fun. I was neglecting him a lit bit these days. Suddenly, I feel guilty for not
being a good friend these days. I left him without taking him out yesterday,
this never happened before. Is it because he too likes Pari? I have to be
careful. We both should be in a state to sort out our problem if we both fell
for the same girl. I was now determined to correct this mistake done by me.
It was lunch time. Shiva was there to take me. I asked, 'Is
Kiran coming?'. 'He is not yet here', he answered. He was not yet here and I
did not notice it. I called him that moment. He did not lift the call. He
always does things late, late to bed, late to office and late to everything.
But I was concerned because he will not be this late and will call me if
something is wrong. I called him again and he lifted the call. He said
'Helooo'. I could feel his voice, it was broken and weak. I asked, 'Are you not
feeling well?' and he said, 'I don't know'. I was in rage and was almost
shouting, 'where are you now?'. 'On bed' he answered. 'Are you coming?' and he
said 'I'm not sure'. I ended the call.
I went to room and found out that he was having high
temperature. I was determined to take him hospital. I made him drink some hot
milk. I started cracking jokes to make him feel better. 'Are you sick because
its Monday?'. He smiled with all effort he can put in. I took him to the
hospital and made sure that is was not something serious. After taking him to
the room, I returned to Office.
I found out that Pari was also not here today. What is this
day? It's not good. Neha said to me that Pari was on Sick leave. I was also not
feeling well now.
By the time I reached room at night. Kiran was making fun of
Mukund. I was glad that he was back and now I was worried about Pari. Then I
got a message and it was Pari.
'How is Kiran now?'
'He is feeling fine' I replied and asked 'How are you?'
'I am great. What happened to me?'
'Neha said that you were on sick leave..'
'Ooh that was a reason to go out with Sunanda and Kabir
today'
'Oh, good to hear' It was really good to hear.' So, How did
it go?'
'It was great.! And Kabir thanked you too.. It fitted him
exactly.!'
':)'
'Had your Dinner?'
And the conversation lasted an hour.
This day was different from others. I have realized that I
have changed and I was strongly determined that entry of Pari to my life will
bring all good but not things like fear and I have to prove myself as a
good friend. What if Pari leaves my life.! It will be Kiran who will be there
to make me feel good about my life..
I look forward for a day when I have both in my life, love
and friendship.. because life will become a mess if they are not balanced..
-Arjun Krishna