Missed Call

“Neha ,where is my blue tie  ?”shouted Rishi . I heard it from kitchen busy preparing the breakfast for us .’ It should be where you have kept it ? I responded. ‘That’s where I am searching it , on the sofa !! where the hell you kept it ? .That’s so logical & obvious, of all place in the world ,sofa is where you keep all your stuff ,I wondered . I rushed back from kitchen towards the bedroom ,opened the cupboard and Oh!! how foolish I was, blue tie in question, of all place was hanging neatly over there. I handed over the tie to Rishi .Who collected it with the smirk, as if it was my fault to place it where it actually belongs. “You are not living in bachelors pad anymore “I said .He perhaps realized his blunder and he gave me sheepish smile.

It’s been three months since we were married . A arrange marriage fixed by our folks. He was the fourth guy I met since my parents started searching an ideal match for me. I had never had boyfriends. It was obvious; some of friends told me that guys find me beautiful but were intimidated to approach me .I being into school and college badminton team. I didn’t have typical girly image and perhaps guys thought I was tomboyish .  I on other hand had childhood crush on Rahul Dravid  and I didn’t find any guy ever to close to my crush ever .So I remained single and was on the market of arrange marriage till I met Rishi.

Rishi on other hand educated and well mannered .He was courteous and never had air about himself. He didn’t talk endlessly about himself like third guy I met. Nor he had attitude of over smartness like the first guy .Bottom line was he ticked all the boxes in arrange marriage scene .The scene where you need a reason to say no ,rather than yes ,especially for the girl .The compatibility or inner gut feeling was alien to any parents .Only question was what’s wrong with him . I didn’t have answer to that .and although He was did not come close to my crush & my hero Rahul Dravid. He was not that bad either . I didn’t know whether I will love him or not .Life may not give you a love story and it always gives you reason to love. There we were married and happy. We got into it fully aware and in arrange marriage love happens over the time.

Lots of time I think , Rishi was boon. He took care of me .He calls me 5 times a day . He picks me up from office whenever I get late. But at the same time I feel he is bit secretive. He often goes missing over and give random answer about where he was , sometimes on weekend or public holiday .I guessed he goes on with his bachelor binge and wants to avoid the confrontation . But I guess its fine with me we were just married .I know it was as difficult for him as it was for me to adjust to newly married set up and new responsibilities.

But Life is not what seems. Every nick, you get surprised and sometimes those surprises are life altering. Once while Rishi was in bath I heard his phone ringing. It was ringing for fourth time when I decided to pick it up sensing something was urgent. By the time I reached ,it had stopped ringing. I picked up the phone . A missed call sign flashed on the screen . I clicked it to see from whom it was . “Swati  Love Home  ‘ flashed on the screen . At the same time Rishi came out of bathroom, surprised to see his phone in my hand. “It was ringing continuously”, I said in my defense. He flicked it from my hand and saw the name . I was expecting an explanation. Rishi on other hand didn’t provide any . He simply put phone in his drawer and proceed to change . It was weekend but he still left early .and when he returned quite late in the night i was bit skeptical.

Now I had begun to doubt the three months of togetherness .I had become worried, annoyed and curious at the same time .I trusted Rishi and never ever even thought there would be another person in his life . I never questioned his past when I met him .Though he said he had crush on girl in college but it didn’t materialize due to his shy nature. I believed him. He was never the romantic kind .Although he would bring me flowers very often and would bring most cutest gifts for me . He was never off-track .I always wondered how he knew the taste for girls .Was this because of guilt of ongoing affair  or his taste in gift was result of constant practice .

It was crises in my life I was constantly thinking .What if my doubt are true .What if there is another women in his life? Was my life totally in dumps? I tried to ask Rishi about the regular disappearances but to no success. He was evasive .He said it was nothing that I needed to know. I would not share my anxious ness with my friends or parents . I would be termed as paranoid.

I tried to be  detective of my own. I noted the number from Rishis Mobile. I needed to know exactly what he is up to. I finally called the number. And then I was shocked by my discovery .

Rishi had spending part of his life oblivion to me. He was doing things behind my back. He was sharing his love with someone else . That’s someone was not just one .They were many .Love Home was name of an Old  age home .Swati was Rishi’s school teacher who was running that home .I never knew this side of Rishi . Rishi always come across as chilled and outgoing types .I never knew his compassion towards the society .More so he was doing this not for show off. He kept this secret from me too. I was floored by Rishi gratitude towards old . We all feel compassion towards our parents. But imagine spending time of your busy life with people who are discarded by their own . How much smile such gesture would bring to their sad faces .

When I told Rishi about my discovery, he said he didn’t wanted to show off .Nor he was sure how would you react to his spending time for something like this . I said I was proud of him and I will join him every weekend on this passion to help the people in old age home.

All my life I had regarded Rahul Dravid as my Hero ,but now a missed call and changed all that .I had found new love in my life .My Discovery about the missed call had made Rishi my new Hero .

It was a start of new Love Life .I after all Found Love in Marriage 

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Love Subhh-Arambh

23^rd January 2005 was date ,I got up @ 5 a.m to reach my maternal uncle home  for a house warming Puja .We need to reach at another end of the city or outskirts if I can call it.For me Navi Mumbai is out of Mumbai .Even Municipal authorities recognize these facts. But we Indians have some greatest disregard to geography of the city.I myself , was visiting city of my birth ,Mumbai after my 3 months in Delhi  where by I am posted as part of my new Job .This Tour to Navi Mumbai  ,led to Mumbai darshan My campus placement took me away from Mumbai so visiting city was special Housewarming was accommodated during my visit to the city so that  I should not miss a family event .

We reached early as expected with guest still about to come .Indian puja was on full swing with chants & sloks treating our ears and smoke from Agni kund burning our eyes, all our senses were tested for their limits.

Dressed in traditional Kurta pyjama little big for my 50 kg Ultra slim Frame.i was waiting for this” Family Event “ to end so that I can go to sleep ,my favorite past time .There entered a  girl with twinkle in her eyes I don’t know why my eyes were staring at her she came sat with guest in one corner of the room .Tagging her kid sister along she had those puppy eyes ,a bit baby fat and cute Dimple on her right cheek .I almost forgot the ear bursting mantras & tears forcing smoke and my Heart cried Love @ first sight.

I have acquired a reputation in our small community .It is not often a boy from community becomes Software Engineer  at young age of 22.I was talk of gatherings in any community event  more so when I am around .The buzz was going around among the guests .I had by that  time  found a new  cousin of cousins gang to pass my time .in between staring at my new found object of interest . In mater of time I was joined by Newly crowned her highness of my heart  herself .Group Discussion went personal we got introduced to each other .She was younger than me in the sense still studying .In pursuit of acquiring professional degree ,she of course asked advice from the new young achiever. I felt proud .

This moment is special when remembered in nostalgic manner today, At that time neither me nor Shakshi had ever thought we would someday will be planning to select our wedding attire together.

We found nostalgic and happy how far we had come from that day in 2005 .If you ask me in sleep I would have answered that question with equal precision,

I met (saw) Shakshi thereafter in June 2008 at community wedding .We kept staring at each other. We never spoke .Does she remember me ? I was still shy talking to girl specially approaching a girl at community function was out of question .A still orthodox gathering I would easily looked down upon.

Five  months later we remet at Wedding again This time it was different .it was common relative wedding .My whole family & her whole family was their ,including my matchmaker .My Maternal Aunt at whose housewarming I had met Shakshi 3 years ago .

I requested my aunt to whether I can talk to Shakshi . She to my surprise made Public announcement of my private desire .She called out Shakshi’s  Mom from 15 Feet away “Please allow him to talk to your daughter “.We were surrounded by at least 40 people who were all ears .I wished the scene from Ramayana came true where this earth separate to accommodate me inside away from all staring eyes .I even tried to remember magic mantra I had seen magician chanting to disappear in broad daylight .I even said it  silently .But I think it worked only with magic stick which unfortunately I didn’t possess at that time .I however ignored all this went ahead to talk to Shakshi .Running away would have only worsened my near embarrassing situation .I asked the obvious question does she recognize me? She said “no” then her counter question was more amazing “You are Software Engineer  na? ”.Which was contradicting her previous No .She then introduced me to her cousin Ramya who was standing beside her ,to avoid direct attention we are gathering from 20 odd crowd. Then we all took the awkward silence and conversation fizzled off . I had took my chance this time .it didn’t paid off .

I regretted I made the move .I wanted to know her more .but I think I took wrong route if I had approached her directly we would have better position.

The meeting ended with everybody having laugh at my expense. This incident is Shakshi‘s favorite she remembers it very well .She teases me every time for this embarrassing moment. Nostalgic moment  was never so charming as this one. At that time I closed my expectation from this relationship .Who knew 4years later we would be exchanging rings surrounded by all those people who put us in embarrassing situation that day .They all still remember it though.

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Love at First re-sight

“U know I m exploring streets of chennai “ Came a SMS as reply to My question of How r u ?.

“Fact of the day -Chennai is 1328 Kms away from Mumbai “ read my face book status .it was hard fact even when we were not meeting everyday just fact that she was not in city was   I was surprised ,just a feeling that she is soo much away made me feel miss her very much. its strange feeling in some way .And when ever I did I  told her so …..I forwarded her an SMS

Google Search “ Fastest way to reach Chennai “

Result “ You are already there in someone heart”

“Nice” was the reply .And I missed her more, just to see smile on her face when she read that SMS .

I wished Sneha “Good night “thru an SMS which was a daily feature .

“ I am here working &  you are sleeping “came the reply .I checked my watch it was almost 10.30 in the night .I was surprised why would anyone work so late without their boss around Unless there is deadline to meet .if there was a deadline that meant she was coming back which made me feel happy .

U still working so late? I asked her .”Ya I am feeling hungry also “ was her reply .now I was worried . as she was first hungry & working so late in unknown city .

“I will also stay awake till u are working “ then I confirmed whether she is coming back next day to which she said “yes she was” So lilies or Roses”  was next question. You will not know everything easily she shot back .I told her to have something quickly .She asked me to sleep if I want to .i wished her good night & went to sleep it was almost 12 by then.

So lilies or Roses was first question of the morning .You guess & do whatever you want, was the reply .

“You really want me to come “ I asked knowing fully No was the answer.

Ya I wanted you the come but now I have told my brother to come since you are having doubt .That was her mere mischievous excuse .

“I missed the flight “  flashed on my screen .I thought it was a joke Just to tease me since I wanted her to come to Mumbai fast . “Really ? how I asked ? .Becoz of this stupid client ,she said .

She was supposed to catch flight two hours late .which meant she will arrive at Mumbai very late in the night too.She would be really tired I thought ,since she was working late previous night as well .Also it was her fasting day She can have  food only after reaching home .I am back in Mumbai ,,,,,,flashed on my screen .My heart was smiling that smile reached my eyes first lips later .

Now that Sneha  in Mumbai I wanted her to meet fast .i am not so chat person, I like to talk to people  in person  more .(Ya thts why I wants to meet her as often as possible, but she doesn’t).She did not attend the Office next day , after so much hectic late night previous two days ,this was expected. I told her we will meet next weekend .  But plan kya hai …..She asked .Mall, movie , Lunch or any combination theroff .was my reply .Which was countered by Let see phrase.

It was more than a special moment for me .We have met before  spent time together as well still it was first time I was going meet her as my friend. SO llilies or roses ? was the question now,as I was finally meeting her .I decided to go with simple daisy avoiding the red rose for first meeting ,since I was not sure about how she will really react to red rose .Also in event of BAKRA scenario( I will explain this now) , I should not be a BAKRA with rose in my  hand .

All the while I was having lots of doubts in my mind .Whether this game ? is somebody is fooling with me in name of Sneha .Since in very short time relation ship has made a drastic change .All this happened only on SMS . I was still cant believe that this was happening for true .If all this is big prank played on me .by some one .I will come out of it as one big Fool .That’s the BAKRA Scenario I was talking about .

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All these was because what all was happening was too good to be true .i always thought ki either I will wake up to realize it was all my dream  or Somebody will call out “ BAKRA “ to declare how fool I m to believe all this is really happening .But now I was about to meet in person this will put to rest all my doubts . Whether is this really Sneha that I know I was chatting all the while .i will come to know very soon .

I reached the  venue of our Meeting in BKC the famous ICICI bank .I was aware its fully deserted street so what are we really going to do after meeting ,I was not sure . I spotted Petrol pump  just opposite ICICI Bank . on further probing I realized it had CCD inside .what more you would ask for at deserted road.

I informed her I have reached .10 mins was reply . I am yet to know how much she meant when she said  10 mins Since it was first time we were meeting .I started waiting patiently  still having my doubts over Bakra thing

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After roughly around 18 mins my Phone rang it was her . “ Kuthe ahe , ?“ first question .”okk yete yete  “ that meant she just packed up leaving now . Five minutes later phone rang again it was “kidhar hai ?after giving  some direction of left right .I finally saw her .Dressed in cute mango yellow dress with the vibrant smile reaching her eyes I saw Sneha coming towards me .which Immediately put to rest all my BAKRA thoughts. I send my prayer to almighty thanking him for everything .

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Jab we (re) met

At important juncture in my life when I was confused about life professional & personal thinking what should I do to get thing right I was surprised to see Shreya at my office she rarely  comes to  our main office .Then I rekindle  my initial feelings about her . I always liked her was sure this is last time I will se her since I had decided to leave this company forever

Should I do what I have never done in life and perhaps because of which I have lost out. Ya I almost thought I should ask her out without even knowing her fully that was my mental state at that time I was going crazy( I felt that ..that’s why that crazy thought came to my mind )

I came to know that she will come back for  next day as well .SO tomorrow was the D day .All the way home I have been thinking about my crazy thought .still my mind was not convinced .what makes you think this will work .i had gut feeling there is   something between us . wished to almighty let best thing happen to me to tomorrow

 The day arrived 23 July 2010 so did Shreya .While I had already rubbished my thoughts about asking her out .It was fag end of the day .when Shreya was leaving for the day she came to me (no not to tell me bye ) just to do some last minutes punching printing work as she was not routine to this office and I was her source to such administrative arrangements

That’s when I commented that  “Oh you are still here I thought u are gone”.I was expecting a plain “no” or I had work to finish “ but I was greeted by “ how can I go without meeting you “now that was surprisingly Flirty .i was  anything but flattered .i responded by saying how sweet of you .assumed she must be in good mood .While she was giving finishing touch to work she completed such as filing etc.& I was helping her .i managed to do something very well to which she shot “Rajesh  ka kaam humesha perfect hota hai” .That was two on two now .I responded  you made my day today & now I will have  diabetes  because of your  sweetness .Also this flirty comments brought smile on my face & almost rekindled that lost spark I felt when we met around a year ago .She said “if I made your day I deserve a party” Now it was surely a great day…She finally left for the day .I left with huge smile on my face thinking about my crazy plan yesterday .& what actually transpired today .It was far better & of course was thanking almighty for all that happened .

I sent her cute Message “Someone somewhere is thinking about you ………….”and the followed it with Why are you not replying to my measage “ Option

A . U want me to miss me B. u r thinking about .me C ……D…….when she didn’t reply for long time .

Then come the first reply for her cell number ,……..I have messaged her in the past without getting any response from that side .ABCD  .hehehe ……

And the story began

   

“Its my day today. ..Beautiful girl was actually flirting with me. ..Should I say I want more” read my Facebook status. I had just added Shreya as my Facebook friend .Not hoping much response .Didnt knew about her FB habits.

My cell beeped showing Shreya posted comment on your Facebook status.” oyeee.... kaun hai woh?????????????

Then “hehehehe............ i think i knw her name :) :) :)”

Ohh ya.....really. great such late realization: ):-):-)::-) :-) :-) Was my reply .

how sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!”  Shreya said

As sweet as you: -) :-)”  I replied

thank uuuuuuuuu..................”was her  reply .

This conversation broke the ice between us I remember it word to word .its special conversation inked in  my heart .There was no looking back after this .

I sent her SMS that evening expecting a quick reply this time .but that too didn’t came

the followed it with Why are you not replying to my measage “ Option

A . U want me to miss me B. u r thinking about .me C ……D…….

Then came reply “ Kal ABCD ho gayee aaz 123 ho jaye “

  

It began as tale of two strangers almost who didn’t knew what they were in course of finding a special relationship which will enriched in their minds forever. humeshawala forever.

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