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Authors: Sudeep Nagarkar

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“What did I do? I did nothing.”

 

“You went with her to RMALL.Why? What’s going on between the two of you?” Mom asked angrily.

 

“Wait I am calling her”. Mom took her cell and dialled her number.

 

Her phone was ringing. I wanted to sms her don’t pick up, But I could not.
What will be Riya’s reaction? I hoped  my mom wouldn’t get angry with Riya.What would she think about my mom?

 

My mom started talking to her.

 

“Hello, this is Aditya’s mom. Thanks beta for telling that rickshaw driver the address.”

 

What would she reply. I wish I could hear it. I was carefully observing the expressions on my mom’s face to guess what was happening on the other side.

 

“What were you two doing in Rmall? Just the two of you?”

 

If I had consulted an astrologer, he would have surely said I would die in 10 minutes. This was unreal man.

 

“Are you sure there is nothing between you two?”

 

No way. No way could I survive. I was sure Riya would have panicked.

 

“This should not happen again. Okay.Bye.”

 

What should not happen again? Did she mean kisses? Did she mean we should never be alone together? I wanted to call Riya to enquire what had happened. What had she told to my mom.

 

“I have asked her everything. Dare you repeat this thing again? Grow up and concentrate on studies. Exams are 20 days away.”

 

 

“I know it mom. Please don’t irritate me. I know what to do and what not to do.” I went into my room and called up Riya.

 

“Hey, what happened? What were you saying to my mom?”

 

“Don’t worry jaan.Why do you get tensed so easily? Take things lightly. I have handled everything. I told her we were not alone in Rmall.We went alone but our friends were waiting in the mall. I was late in reaching the station and I didn’t knew the address so you waited and we reached the mall together. Ok now smile. Love you.”

 

“Oh God. You saved me. I thought you would panic. You are the best. How can you be so good all the time?”

 

“It’s your love which makes me good all the time. Miss you. See you in college. Wait near Priyanka Hotel. I will reach around 10:45am.okay.Bye”

 

We had to reach college by 11pm to get our few assignments checked. We did it in an hour or so and I asked Riya where to go.

 

“Let’s go to Grant Lane,Vashi. It will be fun. I will show you a nice place.Mini Chowpatty. Even I have not gone there. Only heard of it. Let’s give it a try.”

 

“Hmm…Ya lets go by bus.”

 

We started walking toward bus depot. It was in sector 4, not far from my college. She had made fried rice for me. I must agree she is a superb cook. I appreciated her always.

 

We got a seat to sit in bus. Grant Lane was about 15km from college. As the bus left the depot, I told her to open her lunch box .I was desperate to have something cooked by her. She started feeding me with a spoon.

 

“Liked it?”

 

“Jaan, you are awesome. You are an angel. My pari. You can do anything in this world. Can’t you?”

 

“No, I can just love you and that is more than enough for me.” she played with my hair.

 

“Why do you love me so much? Am I really worth it?”

 

“Yes sweety, you are the only person worthy of it. I also don’t know why I love you. But I really care for you. I love to be with you. I love to play with your hair. I love the way you look at me. The innocence in your eyes brings me closer to you. You have a nice heart. You do not hide any thing from me. You are honest. I love this. And the way you proposed to me, I can never forget it in my life.”

 

“Can anyone propose to you like what I did?”

 

She did not say anything. She just came close to me and gave me a sweet kiss on my neck. It said all of it. No one could separate us now. Colors mixed once cannot be separated again. Our relationship was like those colours. It could not be separated.

 

We reached Grant Lane,Vashi depot. We got into a rickshaw. Mini Chow patty was hardly 5 minutes away. It was a quiet place. We had come to this place for the first time. We saw a few couples and few boys playing also. It was a very romantic place.

 

It was a big area. It had a lake. That’s why I thought it was called  Mini Chowpatty.It had two gardens in front of the lake. They were well maintained. They had a nice places to sit for couples. There were trees at the back and a nice Lawn. We saw small huts at the back of the lakes. It was far away still we could see couples hanging out in those huts. It was really a romantic place. We loved it. There was a stall of Chinese food also. I found the place the best one to hang out with a girlfriend. Moreover, there were no street boys who passed comments. Therefore, it was not a cheap place either. The biggest advantage was there were no residential buildings beside it.

 

“Riya, this is an awesome place. We will come here regularly. What you think? Did you like it?

 

“Yes, I loved this place. It is so quiet here. It gives a feel of romance.”

 

We sat in the garden and were looking at the view. It was romantic. I slept on her lap and she was playing with my hair. I was looking into her eyes and she into mine. She started playing with my eyelids. Each time she touched me it felt like she was touching me for the first time. It was so sensual. Just tickling them. It made me smile. She kissed me on my forehead.I was really enjoying each moment with her. I wanted to give her all the happiness that I could. I was satisfied with my life after meeting Riya.While I was giving a thought on this; I never came to know when I fell asleep. She was looking at me, staring at me when I was sleeping in her lap.

 

“Jaan, when did I doze off? Why didn’t you wake me up?” I got up and sat beside her.

 

“I was looking at you. You slept for almost 20 minutes. And I lived my life in these 20 minutes looking at you. I can tell you where each small black spot is on your face and on your neck. You look so cute when you sleep. Therefore, I did not wake you up. Love you.”

 

“Love you too”

 

For some strange reason she used to like my neck.Whats there to like in it? However, she used to. She was different. Crazy is the right word. She never told me the reason. However, she always used to kiss it. She used to catch it gently and say it was hers. And no one could touch it. Only she had the right to touch it. I used to smile. We loved each other beyond limits.

 

 

“Riya.I am going to teach you computer programming now”

 

“Aadi…please….I don’t want to study now. I want to talk to you. Please Aadi.”

 

“Stop it Riya. Exams are getting close and you don’t know this subject.”

 

I forced Riya to sit on the grass and open her books. She never loved studying. Nobody does. Even I did not. But we had to. Exams were getting closer. I started teaching her basics of programming.command; directories. She was listening to me carefully. After explaining to her she used to say she did not understand. The way she used to say it was very cute. It always made me kiss her. I didn’t give up until I taught her a few basic things.

 

We decided to come home by train. We would have reached home late by bus. It was already 8pm.Riya got down from the train at Aerol and I went ahead. It was another beautiful day. Each day was like honey. Sweeter and sweeter. I never thought I would love anyone so much.

 

“Why are you so late? Were you with Riya?” my mom asked me angrily.

 

“Mom, I had told you I had class.Didnt I?

 

“I thought you bunked and went to Mall.”

 

“Mom you are too much. Give me something to eat now and let me sleep.”

 

 

Mom had querred that I loved her. After all, she was my mom. She knew her son the best. My eyes and expressions said it all. She did not tell me anything directly as yet. However, somewhere I knew she liked  Riya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
                    

 

                                   
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

 

 

                                                        

                                                       
A
submission is the worst period of engineering. Moreover, if your attendance is low it is worst. I knew my attendance was low  in chemistry. I had to check two experiments also. I was worried as to what would the response of madam be when she came to know about my attendance and experiments. The professor did not have a good impression about me.

 

I reached college. Submissions had started. I went to the chemistry madam and told her about my status in chemistry. She smiled and said…

 

“No problem child, its ok. Come next year for submission. Why you want to do it so early. Enjoy yourself for a year and then come for submissions”

 

I almost had tears in my eyes. I requested her to accept my submissions. However, she was firm in whatever she said.Riya also was not with me. She was busy with her submission. I wanted her near me. Her support meant a lot to me. I called her up. She was busy in BEE lab. I was standing outside chemistry lab itself waiting for madam’s opinion to change. Nevertheless, it did not happen. She told me to leave. I left and did all other submissions. They were smooth.Riya had finished her submissions by then. She asked me,

 

“Is your submission over?”

 

“No, chemistry remains. She is not accepting my file. My attendance is low and I have to check 2 experiments also.”

 

“Its ok.Let me talk to her. I think she will accept it. She knows me very well.”Riya started walking towards chemistry lab.

 

Madam saw Riya outside the lab and called her inside. I also joined her.

 

“Riya, any problem?” madam asked while writing something on the attendance sheet.

 

“Madam, his experiments are to be checked. Please madam can you do it?”

 

“No I wont. Look at his attendance.42%. If it was above 50% I would have thought of doing it. But now it’s impossible.”

 

I was looking at Riya. She told me to relax.

 

“Madam, please, he won’t do it again in the next semester. Please madam. I give you the assurance he won’t repeat this mistake again. If he does you cancel my submission.”

 

“Riya, what’s this. You are a nice girl. Why do you have friends like this?”

 

Bloody hell. What did she mean? I would have abused her there itself but I was quiet as I wanted my submissions to be done. I also pleaded with her and gave her the assurance regarding attendance for next semester.

 

“Riya, I am doing his submissions for you. You were nice the entire semester and I do not want you to be upset and affect your examination.Aditya, you should be thankful to her. Give me your file.”

 

Finally submissions done. I would have screwed my 1
st
year if it was not Riya.

 

Riya was a sweetheart. I could not have expected more from her. She did what no one could have done. My 1
st
year would have been ruined if Riya had not convinced chemistry madam. She had the  power of convincing anyone. I was the best example. Her innocence while explaining things could convince anyone. Just one word for her. My sweetheart.

 

“Riya thanks, I would have failed if….”

 

“Just thanks, you owe me a party. Thanks will not do.”

 

“Ok fine. I don’t have cash now. I will treat you few days later. I will take you to a movie. Is it fine?”

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