Valentine's with "The Friends"

Friends, the family away from family, always have a special place in our lives.

Although I have never had many friends, yet I managed to have some special friends wherever I went.

Starting with the wonderful school times, Aman or Moto as I always call her has indeed been a friend in need. Be it a bunking mate or a shoulder to cry on, Moto has been there, no matter what. It doesn’t matter if we don’t talk for month’s altogether or don’t even see each other for years, nothing seems to change ever.

The first time I left home to go to hostel to enjoy “The Freedom”, Ragini (Nagini) has been my partner in all the crimes. The crimes cannot be revealed here, but I sure miss that ‘Aalu ka lachcha’. Those late night chats and my ‘alone time’ she used to hate, we have been more of sisters than friends.

Anjal (Khajjal), my batch-A mate, I know hated me for being in her room more than I used to be in mine. But I never cared. I enjoyed the privilege of being her Batch-A mate and her neighbor in all the clinics. She was engaged and I thought she finally has a boyfriend. She was lucky to have dated her fiance for about a year before getting married or was she not. Hehe that’s best known to her.

That one night with Ankita (Uppal) changed our relationship with each other. Oh no no, you dirty mind, not that kind of night, it was about talking our hearts out. Those deep meanings that we used to dig in every little thing, never really made much of a sense.

Moving to another college expecting to find as great friends as I have had earlier, Shruti (Bheema) being my roommate became my first friend. And then came the next door neighbors, Janhavi(Kabutar, oh sorry, international kabutar), Megha (Bhati aunty) and Richa (Gulabo). These people always made sure never to miss the slightest chance of torturing me. They have dragged me to mess (literally), threw cold water on me in winter mornings, always been with me when I had to go get the milk (LOL), cursed me when I used to go to sleep at 11 pm a day before exam and made me cry when I was finally leaving that place.

As Shruti says-To begin with.....Me and My fiancé Rajeev are engaged from past 6 months (Which actually appeared as 6 years to me).Writing about him and our relationship is a great pleasure but somehow i do not have Rajeev available to write anything about me, but never mind i will write something on his behalf coz i know how wonderful i am ;). It was a typical arrange marriage meet where we were complete strangers and the journey began to make us feel like we know each other from ages. I and Rajeev were quick in getting in each other’s' wavelength and it was soon after our roka we released we understand each other well. We shared similar Beliefs, liking, disliking, choices etc. which helped us to gel in faster. Rajeev is a straight forward, fun loving, outgoing person.

                                   

Now started the professional life, Symphony. If you don’t know anything, there is one answer to everything, the panacea, Neeraj Sir. He made sure I am not left alone on Diwali. More than a colleague, he has been a support and a great friend.

                                    

Priyanka, a new friend in the office, ready to have fun anytime, anywhere, even in the Boss’s office, yes you read it right, is one person I miss the most in that otherwise boring office. Endless butter baron challenges, fighting for leaves, and shower of those abuses (the dirtiest ones), we have done it all.

                                                 

So, this was about my unfortunate friends who have sacrificed their lives for the good social cause (marriage, of course). (A shradhanjli to all the Shahid). But I do have many fortunate friends too, who get to enjoy their lives a little more than me (I hate you. Bahadur Jawan jaldi shahid honge).

Liza-The nervous kumbhkaran; Aditya- the carver fighter ; Pallavi- The emotional one; Diljot- The room lender; Richa Modgil-the bewdi daredevil; Uditi- The most difficult person for dupattas; Sumita- Yaar dassi na kise nu; Ankur-The one who could eat trunk, mattresses, books, cosmetics and anything for making that extra pocket money. You know what I mean!

                                       

Hey guys, I am not dying, I am only getting married. I know it sounds synonymous, but I am sure I will spot the difference and tell you soon. So wish me luck and be there to see me smiling (maybe for one last time!).