That day at Park

We are sitting in the same bench at the same park. Children are playing in the ground. The red rose tree is still there with some drops of water on them. The gardener watered the tree just before we reached.She is wearing a beautiful cotton Saree with new design printed. She is looking beautiful like the old school days. The only thing changed is that, we are not afraid of anyone this time. No fear of getting caught. Both are laughing, talking and remembering the old school days.

"Remember the days when I handed over the letter to a you inside your note book."

"Yes, one month before the Valentine's day." She is looking at the roses ,"You were so scared. Your friends were standing behind the trees and looking at you. My friends are standing behind me and laughing."

"Yes, that was scary. How did you know that my friends were behind the tress? I had never told you."

"You were looking towards the tree as if ghost was there." She is laughing and saying, "I knew you and your friends. You did not have courage to talk to me for 4-5 months. Suddenly you asked my note book and returning with in one day.I started understanding you by that time."

"You also had some feeling for me by that time."

"Hmm. Noooo." she is not able to lie ,"Yes." And she is now defending ,"You know na. My friends used to tease me on your name. Whenever you come to tuition and pass by my school."

"In your school !!! Only 2-3 only be knowing me"

"No. All knew about you. You were famous." She is excited, "You were behind the most beautiful girl."

"HAHAHAHA" I laughed loudly ,"What so you mean by behind most beautiful girl?"

"Hmmm", She is silent.

"What? Tell something."

"You remember the greeting card which you made and handed over with that letter."

"Hahaha. I wanted to give you on new year. But you were so happy that day, I just forgot on you smile that day..."

She is looking doubtful,"How many girls did you say the same when I was not in contact?"

"Hmm....only 2-3 girls more may be.....",I am hiding my eyes. I can't see her eyes.

"Why are you telling all these today?" She is looking little concern.

"I do not know. May be because we are sitting like this and talking after a long time."

"Yes, Both of us are running and showing others that we are busy. Do not have time to sit and talk."

"Hmm. Remember that gift, you gave me. The key ring with two small bells."

"I remembered. You kept it safely. you did not even use it. Do not tell me." Her eyes are big and open. "You still have that with you."

I take out that from my pocket.

Her eyes are full. "You remembered, what did you give?"

"Do not remind me that. It was first gift to any girls except my sister and mother."

"But at least a small decoration or chocolate..."

"I gave chocolate..."

"Yes to my friends on my B'day."

"I gave you also.."

"Haan but...."

"I understand...I did not ask anyone after that misunderstanding. I gave what came in to my mind that time. But tell me after that you did not like any gift."

"Hmm. Yes that is true. I got the best gifts after that. No one can beat you on that. And today's gift is the best one. Thank you again for the chocolates and gift."

"Mention not. My choice is the best one always." feeling proud.

"Ya. I know. Do not forget, you made me cry before my B'day."

"That was Misunderstanding. Do not recall bad days. Recall those good happy days."

"Hmm. Tell me why were coming behind me when you had cycle but in front of me when you had vehicle."

"Hahaha.  Vehicle has mirrors and I wanted to see your face every time. So I was in front and looking your face in mirror. And in cycle behind you because I could not turn and see you every time when riding cycle." 

"You and your logics."

"Why?"

"Nothing. But all of your friends were coming in half pants after school directly to tuition. you will be the only person who will change dress and come on time. How were you doing that in just 15 minutes?"

"When there is a will, there is a way." I am giving GYAN to her.,"I leave school first. I always keep cycle near to school main gate. So I can leave campus faster and road used to be be empty. Reaching home with in 5-7 minutes was not that much difficult."

"Hmm, Why do you everything in planned way? What do you do why something is not planned?"

"I love those challenges, when things are not planned. But I wish most of the that things should be planned way. I will say one thing."

"Yes."

"If I would have planned properly, we would have discussing something today or we would have not been here today."

"Hmm. You have changed a lot from that school days."

"No,not changed that much. Still behind beautiful girls." I am saying with a different voice as heart is saying not changed and brain is saying changed. " You also have changed. From that simple, girl now a responsible mother & wife."

"Yes, That is the part of life. I wish ..."

"We are still very good friends. Do not regret anything. Always be happy. Let's recall good days and appreciate where we are."

"Hmmm. Still somewhere in the corner of heart...." Again her eyes were filled.

"MAA, are you crying?" Cute Noah with a beautiful flower in his hand asking her. 

"No, Beta." With a fake smile she is telling him ,"What is that in your hand, Noah?"

"Maa, My new friend Safa gave me", Pointing towards a cute girl,"Keep it safe Maa. Do not give anyone. I going to play with her."

He is running the best way he can to reach faster near to Saha.

We both are laughing looking  at Noah.

"You would have told those 3 words before 10th exam. The ..." She had those questions on her eyes.

"I was confused after that meeting at this park. Today I also think, I would have told you I AM SORRY." I was feeling like a criminal in front of her. "I did not know , how do I face your Mom? What to say? I could have taken that step."

"Do not make me cry again in front of Noah." She is controlling her emotions,"I can't forget you."

"I also. You will be a good friend of me." I am happily sad.

"He is here now. He wanted to meet you also." She says pointing towards a gentlemen well dressed.

"Hello , Mr. Sambit"

"Hello, Arya. How are you. And call me Sambit only."

"I heard lot about you from her. Thanks for coming."

"I do not know what did she tell you about me. ..."

"Papa," Noah is coming running ,"Maa, give my gifts and show to Papa."

She hands over the Pikachu soft toy to Noah.

"Maaaa, flowers & chocolates also."

"Keep those in the Bag, we will show papa at home." She makes him understand and keep all in side the hand bag.

"Okey, Maa" Noah pulls his Papa's hand, "come PAPA, meet my new friend Saha."

She looks at me and her eyes tell everything.

"He is the best person, you have got."

"Yes, He takes care of me and Noah very well. And love him the most now. Of course after..."

"Noah"..

"Hmm..."

"Okey, I am leaving now. I am going for a date with a beautiful girl" I want to leave this place asap.

"Who is she?" with the special expression she asks,"I am happy for you. Marry soon and do not forget to call me."

"I will surely. I met her first time through matrimonial site. Let see what is happening." I say with excitement. "Bye, Arya. Bye, Noah."

"Bye, Sambit. Sit for some time with me also or sits only with friends and discuss secret." Arya comes carrying Noah.

 "No, I am going with someone. So I am to go. She will be waiting."

"Hmmm. She..." He is feeling relaxed after listening that.

"Ya..but...."

"Okey. Okey. I understand." he laughs,"Say, thank you to uncle for gifts and say bye."

"Bye, Uncle."

I kiss Noah. And say bye to all.

Her eyes follow me till I leave the park.

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The characters in this story are fictitious including me. Any resemblance between the characters in this story and any persons, living or dead, is a miracle. Any resemblance with any other story will be just a coincidence.

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