Second Chance

Chapter-18

Day-6

Arjun's Pov

"Will she come?"I asked Sowmya.

"Of, course!"Sowmya patted my back Pradeep too joined us.

We have occupied seats in the gallery that too in the very first row. Where we can have the clear view of the dais. Prem is performing I am truly happy for him. He was a poor guy, but worked hard for the magic, He stood up to his father'd wish.

I looked around and saw all my batchmates, collegemates around. Sandhya married Ram happily. Sowmya got settled with Pradeep. Prem achieved his dream. Vijay got settled in US.I am happy to be the part of this reunion. I took over all my dad's businesses. I am a successful businessman now. I achieved my Dad's dream, but what did I do to my mom. I broke her heart, I broke a girl'd heart ruthlessly. It's hard for me control my guilt whenever I think about that day.

I turned my head and saw her, Priya there she is! She is in her favourite colour dress purple. I know her wardrobe is full of purple and white dresses. But I don't know why she looks pretty in every dress, Its her speciality.

She came and occupied the next seat to Sowmya, and passed my ticket to me.I smiled at her, She smiled back politely. I felt happy to receive a small smile after a long time. I felt a bit relieved.

Why does this happen to me? Whenever I look at her my heart leaps for a second. I ditched her, but I have a reason for it, I was helpless It took a second for me to withdraw my eyes from her. Sowmya who is sitting in between us two shook me once asking me to come out of the trance. I looked away realising my mistake.

"At last you came?"Sowmya giggled.

"Yes!"Priya nodded, smiling.

"It's truly an amazing reunion"Sowmya continued.

"Yes! But Few are missing!"Priya looked all over.

"Vijay is in US now!"Sowmya frowned.

"Oh!"Priya nodded.

"We will Skype him after the concert"She informed Priya.

"That's great!"Priya smiled.

I became a passive listener, everyone is immersed in their own talk. I am feeling truly different today. I never expected a day like this in my life. A reunion, That too Priya attended it inspite knowing that I will be here. I shook my head.

"Concert is about to start!"Sowmya clapped like a child. I know it's hard to stop her today. Pradeep who is sitting in the front row threw a weird look at her to stay calm. She didn't pay any attention to him just blabbering all the time. We all are enjoying it heartily, Such a selfless childish talk.

The stage is all set with laser lights. It's simply sizzling. It's truly a great feeling, We are waiting for the band's entry that too for our Prem. There comes our hero. He resembles a true rock star with rugged attire.

Pradeep who controlled Sowmya all the time Vizzled at his entry. Its Sowmya's time to pinch his shoulder, we all couldn't stop smiling at the incident. The concert started Prem is performing effortly, Happily. He is smiling heartily, his eyes are truly gracious. It was a very smooth concert and got over in three hours.

It was truly a spellbound performance, We all reached the back stage. Prem was congratulated by all his new band members, yet he waved at us.We all waved back to him. He signed at us to wait for five minutes. We all stood there looking at his fame, we felt extremely happy for him.

He came to us running after exactly five minutes. We all exchanged hugs with each other and stood there chit chatting for a few minutes.

"What are we waiting for?"Prem said in a higher tone.

"Let us celebrate guys. I made all the arrangements."He showed us vehicles waiting for us.

"You made all the arrangements?"Pradeep hugged him.

"Yes!"Prem looked at me with smiling and mouthed a thank you!

"Shut up!"I mouthed back.

"Come Priya!"Somya caught Priya's hand and dragged her into the car not at all bothered about her reply, Priya too followed her suite without a word. Sandhya and Prem brought their own car. I left my bike there itself and went with Sowmya and Priya along Pradeep. Prem occupied the driver's seat. I sat with him in the front seat. Priya, Sowmya and Pradeep occupied the back seat.

We couldn't stop talking throughout the drive. Everyone congratulated Prem again. He told us how he got the opportunity and enquired about everyone and their life. We crossed our college while the drive, Flashes of memories we talked about our friends, lecturers what not. It was a pleasant half an hour drive.

The car got stopped in front of a guest house away from the city, Sandhya and Ram too joined us in minutes. All went in, Sandhya and Priya haven't shared a word with each other yet now. Ram and Priya are happy with each other's company, but Sandhya and Priya are hardly sharing the glances and words. I felt guilty, I played with these two girls, Though sandy too participated in the play, but Priya is the ultimate and worst sufferer.

"One minute guys"Prem stood up announcing in his Rockstar style.

"Let us dine first. I am hungry"Mee said rubbing his stomach.

"Me too!"Pradeep lifted his hand.

"I too"agree Ram joined.

"Okay"Everyone stood up and walked towards the dining hall.

"Wow"sandhya looked at dishes on the table and exclaimed.

"What about dieting?"Sowmya teased sandhya.

"Just forget about it tonight!"Sandhya smiled.

"ooo!"Sowmya laughed at her.

All the girls occupied the four chairs dining table leaving a chair empty and all the boys, four of us occupied sofa seats.We are eating what ever the dish we wanted happily not at all bothered about the table manners and other things.We are chatting ,enjoying,Suddenly I realised something and looked at Priya...

To be continued.