Today it might seem utterly amateurish to look back and think of all the things I did. I cannot say I lost my sleep over the message Riya sent me, but till I reached the REM stage of sleep, I remember thinking only about the message and its possible intentions. How much farther will this go? Even bigger questions was how much further did I intend to take it.
Next morning I got up earlier than usual- At 08:30!! The first thing I did immediately after my morning chores was to take the cell phone in hand and check for messages/calls. But it came as no surprise my cell phone showed only one message from my friend Renu.. ' Today's lec was very boring man! Good you didn't come...but would you coming to coll na for some TP?...P.S Teejay is gonna take Miss Ooh La La for a movie..LOL'
Rain..urf Renu was my best friend. One of the many we normally have in college. A message from her comes as no surprise.So I just went to my inbox and opened the message from you know who. Somehow, it gave me pleasure beyond human comprehension just by taking a look at Riya's message. "Sweetheart"- the word kept ringing bells in my ears..violins rather! I was lost in a trance thinking of the events that unfolded in my life yesterday. I couldn't still believe whatever happened did actually happen to me.It wasn't a dream I know though- I still see the message in my inbox.
I decided I will text her back...Perhaps a sweet message. So I frantically searched for some good messages from friends to forward to Riya. I hit upon one sent quite a while back by Rain. It read
" When the message is sent from a distance, you cannot see the face or the smile, But only sense the love and care that has for you traveled the miles."
I kept my thumb finger on the Send option for at least five minutes. Every moment, trying to calculate the repercussions of sending this message. She might really like the fact that I'm reciprocating. Or she may back off feeling the guy is now interested. The latter, I admit, is almost every guy's fear when wanting to make a move. Women, to us men (boys included), are arcane- Like some calculus problem.
Message Sent. I was curious to know if she would read it now. Would she respond immediately? What if she doesn't? 'Oh Damn! I should have included a leading question in the message; that would have increased my chances of a reply', I thought. So I switched on the TV and was watching an old NBA LA Lakers Vs Bulls match. I must have checked my phone at least 6 times while watching the match. Still no reply. I checked the Delivery reports- it read delivered. Now This added to my curiosity. I had o move the hell outa here I decided. I started my Enfield Electra and vrrooomed my way to college. Biig risk! My mind was not once on the rear view mirror or the Pandus in hiding.
"Lets go.."
"Where? Mochas? Baad mein.."
"Rain..just come..i need to have some coffee...else my midn will blow up"
I said and checked my phone again. Blank....
Rain wouldn't say no to anything. So here we were in the No Smoking zone of Mochas...sipping onto a Brazilian brew and occasional dips into Chocolate Avalanche. It seemed more like a Silence zone as we didn't speak a word since we entered.
"Ab bata, what's wrong? "
"Kuch Nahi...Wanted to have coffee ya"
"Abe Nautanki...You kiddin me or what? I even know the brand of the underwear you wear..hahahaha.."
"RAIN..SHUT UPP...." I knew she was trying to get me to talk..crack a light moment..But..
"Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai Roop...." That was my Phone..I jumped to see who it was, but i didn't know the number. I let the phone lie on the table..couldn't care much..Rain picked it up and said" Helloo"
"Cut kar diya...I dunno..No one spoke... oh...here's the number calling again"
No one spoke? and somebody cut after listening to her voice...I was trying to put two and two together..HAS TO BE HER!!!
"arre...." Rain exclaimed as I snatched the phone from her..moved away and answered the phone...
"apne liye female bodyguard rakhi hai kya tune Saale? hahahah"
I was zapped at how she manages to be witty every moment. I was thinking of a response, but obviously couldn't think of any with Rain staring at me WIDE EYED.
"Ahh..Noo..She's my friend yaar.."
"Girlfriend hai kya? Nahi Na"
"Before I could formulate a reply, she continued;" And even if she is, BIG Deal! As if I CAre"
The 'As if I care' sounded very sarcastic. Jealousy....one of the main reasons why women use sarcasm in their conversation with their men.
" No re baba..She is not. tell me, Wassup?"
"Nothing..."
" Am surprised, you were so talkative till last night, ab kya hua?"
"I am more active in the night you see...lol" Boy! She's witty isn't she!
"That's good to hear, assures me I am not the only one!"
"Ramm...Isn't this strange? You and I..talking so comfortably, and we know each other since just yesterday..."
I didn't reply. I couldn't- Rain was asking me a million questions through her eyes- I just came out of the shop to get some fresh air.
"Oye hero! U there?"
"Oh..sorry..There was some network problem" Ya, the kind where two networks got entangled!
"Ramm, I honestly don't know why I called you now. It's as if something asked me to.. Really strange! I wanted you to know so you don't have any misconceptions about me."
Kiddish one moment..Mature in the other..I was feeling I as talking to two women at one time..
" I must be honest too Riya, I was expecting you would call.."
"Why? Couldn't you just call me?"
I didn't know what to say. There was nothing I had to say. Guess she understood my silence and its implied answer.
" MALE EGO.." She sighed. I so hate women. They ask a question they have an answer to, and would know the man will not have an answer to!
"Neways Ramm, I need to get back. Talk to you later...Bye.."
Did the phone get cut or did she hang up? Weird! No desserts??!! No Sweetheart/ sweety whatever? I think I offended her. But calling now wouldn't help. Will check later. I looked at the call duration and realized something..07minutes..I left Rain inside...All alone...
I rushed inside Mochas...
Part V soon...
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