Thursday, 12 December 2013

HAR EK FRIEND ZAROORI HOTA HAI; Episode 2: Ms. “Pareshaan aatma”

And you have in front of you, a cherished afternoon siesta from a second half off. You snuggle into your bed with a lovely novel. And lo and behold! There is an announcement in your lobby that your over enthusiastic friend has jumped off from a not-so-slow bus (no suicidal tendencies though :P). So you rush off to Apollo and want to shout at her so bad for scaring you so much. Yet when her befuddled gaze falls upon you, all you can muster is,
“Sudhregi nahi tu kabhi!”
 I was of the opinion that I can be perfectly happy independently when I did not manage to make any friends initially after shifting to college. Contended with my books and coping with the daily chores of independent existence took up my time and I felt this was the way to be. She made her “Dabbanngg” entry then. Made me realise it was criminal to stay like this and it was high time I gave a true blue college life a chance.
“Kitna padhti hai re, kabhi to ghum liya kar bahar!”
“Gapiyane ka man kar rha hai... bahut frustiya liye yaar!”
I was glad to see the “normal” me returning in her presence.
Her presence filled with mischief and fun is contagious. She likes her surroundings to be jolly and even if they aren’t, turns them into a festive mood.  Her zest and enthusiasm for adventurous pursuits makes us feel like old ladies in front of her. No one can feel alone around her. She takes it upto her to ensure that everyone around her feels present and accounted for. Even though all of those “everyone” can wilfully ignore her later on or in a classic display of bitchiness, mock her on her back, she does not give a damn. She never wants to be independent or on her own, and rightfully so because she is there for her friends always and hence expects them to be too. Although we made her realise the hard way that this was not to be. I have wronged her at times and consequently realised her magnanimity in forgiving me every time I may have let her down.
But to my credit, I have made her retain her nerdy side as far as possible!
“Yaar palle nhi pad rha code meko...ek ghante se wahi question pe dimaag laga rahi hun”
“Acche se padhne baithe the but bilkul focus nahi ho paa rha”
    “To chup chaap aake mere room mein padh and idhar udhar dhyan lagana n nautanki karna band kar. Abhi concentrate kar le baad mein distract ho lena!”

Like is with every relationship, there has to be an element of complementation. She’s the fun element and I am the serious one. She is the talkative element, I am the silent one. She’s the photographer, but wait....I can’t be her muse! :p
                                                        




This account is dedicated to my first friend in BIT. Who surprises me with her profoundness underneath her colourful exterior. Who has been my confidant and advisor (whose advice is better listened but not taken :p). With whom this Miss Perfect to the world shares her imperfections without any hesitations. Even if I become irritated with her endless tirades and shoo her off at times, looking back I know she’ll be there and smiling because both of us knew I’ll look back.
“Yaar ,we’ll get drunk after placement, ek baar na please!”
             “Ladki ab tum chup ho jao!”

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