1st March 2009…
It was Monish’s birthday…
I wish I could say “MY MONISH” ‘s birthday…
My sister woke up at 5:30 AM and so did I…
I checked my cell phone…
“2 UNREAD MESSAGES”
Obviously… you know how I am, right???
I was hoping it would be Monish…
And I was LUCKY ‘cause it was him…
“Hey Rimsha.. Sorry I could not receive your call…There was a patient emergency last night.. I could not even go home for my birthday…Thank you for the call…”
02:43 AM
“Call up after you wake up… “
03:22 AM
I washed my face to confirm that it wasn’t a DREAM!!
I was soooooooooooooooo happy…
Monish was truly my smile, my happiness, my life!!!!
I dialed his number and waited for a response…
“Hey Rimshaaaaaa…” He sounded the same..
“Hie Monish… You seem very happy… What’s the matter???”
“I’m happy ‘cause you called up… I know you’re upset with me… hai na???”
I was shocked
“Mar khayega tu… upset with you??? Pagal he tu… kuch bhi mat bol idiot…”
“I know Rim… Things have changed between us… but don’t ever think I’m not with you… Studies and patients and emergencies have brought distance between us and I can’t really give you time even if I want to… I’m sorry Rim…”
“Chuppppppppppppp… Shut up Monish… Dekh you even made me forget that I should wish you… Happyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Birthdayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy M.D.S… Dish se bat hui???”
“Not yet… She also had called me up, but I couldn’t receive her call too… Where’s she??? How’s she???”
I knew Monish liked me but he liked Dish too…
“You like Disha, hai na?”
“Ummmmmmmmm… “
He hesitated…
“Ha bol de.. meko bura nai lagega…” I laughed…
“Tu aisa hi sab soch mere aur Di ke bare me…. “
“Dikhta hai Monish…”
“Bol help karegi??? Disha aur mujhe???”
“Sach??? I would love to…”
I don’t know what else I could have said…
“Chal I’ll confirm and let you know…”
“Confirm??? Could you please elaborate ?????????”
“I mean I am not sure of my feelings… I shall let you know…”
“Let me know soon ‘cause 25th April will be my last day at college… so you’ve hardly 55 days to decide…”
“Sure Rim… Don’t share this with Di… I know she’s your best friend… but keep it a secret for ME!!”
“Ofcourse Monish… This is just between you & me…”
“Yes I haven’t even told Vaibhav about it… You’re the first one to know… I’ll inform you ASAP!!!!”
“Alright sir… so what’s the plan for today???”
“No plan… My birthday is going to be a waste… No celebration at all… Patients, plasters and plates, remember????”
“Oh yes… How can I forget… The first conversation”…
“Yes right…”
“Monish, I miss those times…”
“I miss it too… It’s been ages and I haven’t seen you… Milte hai someday soon…”
“Yes… I’m at Valsad for my sister’s exams… Coming back next-to-next Tuesday- 10th March…”
“Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh… sad… Let me know when you return… Will try to meet that day…”
“Ya sure… I’ll have to hang up now… Mom’s awake…”
“It was nice talking to you S.G…. See you soon… Cyaaaaaa…”
“Happy birthday once again Dr. Hope you’ve a memorable year ahead… and hope you celebrate your birthday with Dish next year…”
“Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… So sweet of you Rim… Thanks a lotttt… TC”
“You too Monish… cyaaa…”
I was hurt 'cause Monish did not love me....
But I was happy 'cause he "TRUSTED" me...
I had lost him that night, FOREVER... but I had found my bestest friend in him... Someone I could always turn to...
I was sure that no matter how much things change, I could call him up/text him without hesitation...
That night, I lost "LOVE" but found a relationship which was beyond all those complications, expectations and disappointments brought along by that feeling called "L.O.V.E"...!!
I wanted to be "more than a friend", more than best friends but I knew Disha loved him too... and ANYTHING FOR FRIENDS- yes that's the line I consoled myself with!!
