The Wrong Number - Part 3

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Story continued

“No matter what they tell us ..... What we believe is true ….. If only tears were laughter... If only prayers were answers… then we won’t hear god say….  And I will keep you safe and strong and shelter from storm… No matter…” was playing in the background. Tanvi and Avani were busy in household chores, Avani was preparing tea and Tanvi was reading newspaper.

The day went by as just another day. In the evening Madhav called Tanvi, Tanvi was waiting for his call. She was excited to know her new friend. The whole concept of Phone friend was exciting for her. They talked a lot about everything. They talked about how their day was, their likes, dislikes. Their favorite pass time. Tanvi learned that Madhav liked reading books, movies and chatting. Tanvi told him she liked gardening, movies, trekking and she has been to some places in and near pune with her friends for trekking like lonavala, khandala... She told him her experiences of trek. How once she was about to fall from a rock, where she stood to get a picture. How she was followed by monkeys when they went to Lohagad…. they kept on chatting. He told her some funny incidents. Time kept ticking and it was very late. They said goodnight to each other and disconnected the phone.

Ohhh noooo my battery is down.. Said Tanvi surprised.. I had charged it yesterday only.. there was disappointment in her voice.

If you talk for 2-3 hours continuously on phone off course the battery will discharge, Avani said sarcastically.

Hmm yes that’s true.. Tanvi said mischievously… Someone is J…. and she hopped on the bed.

What J? why should I feel jealous? He is not a superstar that I should feel jealous that he is your friend. This whole concept is wrong, roared Avani. Ok, jokes apart, now are you going to tell me what happened? Who is he? What does he do? Where is he from?

Hmmm see even you are curious to know about him.. teased Tanvi.

Yes Im, cause… cause.. my best friend…

Umm ok.. ok.. let it be.. I understand… Tanvi smiled back, putting on the radio which played.. “ yaroo dosti… badi hi haseen hai .. ye na ho toh… kya phir.. koi toh ho razdar…” see the song is so apt…  whom else will I tell, if not you. He is from Mumbai but is staying in Pune. He stays in Shivajinagar. He loves watching movies, reading novels and is a big chatter box. Whole time he was describing funny incidents.

You found it funny?? I think it’s a game he is playing with you? You should be careful... don’t get involved into him..

Ohh come on Avani I’m just speaking to him... getting involved and all is far away… This is all so much excitement.. I have a friend whom I haven’t seen but still I know so much about him… just imagine!! He is a nice guy… I feel you should also talk to him… Ya your advice is taken.. I will be careful.. happy..

I don’t need such imaginary friends I have enough friends.  So what does he do? What’s his age? Is he younger to you?

Ummm??? Huh?? We were busy talking on more serious topics I didn’t ask him these questions. He has promised me he will call me tomorrow. I will ask him at that time.. ok.. ??

Time went on... every day Madhav called Tanvi.. Tanvi use to feel good after talking to him. All her office worries, tensions she would tell him and he would always give her good suggestions. She wondered if she actually bored him but then she would let that thought go saying if he would have been bored he won’t call her. She was very impressed by his convincing and speaking skills. He would solve all her problems so quickly. How can someone put one at ease without being with them? Then she would recollect, He is a lawyer… he knows how to handle critical situations well. But he never talks about his work pressure. He is so cool. How can someone be so cool? These questions kept troubling her she use to decide to ask him next day… and next day Madhav use to talk on something else.. she would just keep listening to it. She felt as if she is listening to some music… she never argued to him on any matter he used to put forth his point so well. Their friendship was growing every day. Tanvi use to wait impatiently for his calls now. Even Avani talked to him 2-3 times. Now even Avani stopped resisting Tanvi from talking to him. Avani also liked him. It had been three months they were talking to each other. They knew each other very well… then one day Madhav called her as usual,

Hiii, What’s going on?? Had dinner?? How was your day today?

There is something special today!! Want to take some guess?? Umm you got promotion? No.. one more try.. Haa your parents are visiting?

No.. Madhav.. its very special.. Someone made it a very special day …

Ohh you mean you met somebody? May be your dream boy? Ha?? Caught you right??

No dumbo… you are useless fellow…Today is a great day… because…Today is my Bday.

Ohhh.. is it?? So what all things did you do?? You should have told me earlier na.. this is not fair.. I would have called you in the morning yaar..

Do you want to know how full of suspense my day was… hehehe.. I had so many surprises today..

Ya.. sure please go on.. I’m very eager to know how your day went…

You know what at 12 a.m. a delivery boy delivered a cake for me written Happy B’day! Then I and Avani celebrated my B’day cutting the cake…early morning I got a bouquet of red and white roses delivered. It was so cute Madhav. They are still looking fresh. I received so many surprises today. Then we got a call from Esquare, They said, they have sent two tickets of the current running block buster movie – Anjane, It’s Arjun’s movie, you remember na Madhav…. I like him so much. I enquired a lot to them about who has booked them for me and how they got to me… but they said they are not suppose to disclose his name.

So did you enjoy the movie…

Yes Madhav…I loved the movie it was a fultoo comedy movie… After I got that call from Esquare I took a off from office. I went with Avani for the movie. Then after that we shopped for some time then in the evening we had dinner at my favorite restaurant. It was such a coincidence there all my favorite songs were being played, Boyzone and backstreet boys… Quit playing games with my heart.. I liked the evening a lot. After having dinner we returned home… on the door there was a bunch of TubeRose waiting for me... with a sweet anonymous note.. Hope you enjoyed your day. I’m full tired right now… But my room is still filled with the freshness that these flowers have brought in.

 What happened next?

Next I’m talking to you…

Then there was a silence for few minutes. Long silence. Thanks a lot Madhav.. You made my day!! I have never got so many surprises ever in my life. How did you come to know it’s my B’day I don’t remember telling you, and how did you plan everything so perfect. It was a very big Big BIG surprise. Thanks a lot…

Why are you thanking me? What have I done?

Come now I know it’s all your planning. Just tell me how did you do all this?

How did you come to know?

Nobody other than you and Avani knows about me in so much detail. Esquare people said they cannot disclose his name and it striked me right now. So now tell me how did you get this ideas… how did you come to know it’s my B’day.

That day when I talked to Avani, I had asked her about B’day. Then I planned all this with her. She only told me that you love surprises. There is still one surprise pending. I sent those flowers, cake and movie.

OMG you are so sweet Madhav. Thanks, I just can’t express what all this means to me. Thanks a lot again. I had a great day. Thank you.

OK. Chalo then have a nice sleep. May the whole year go in getting pleasant surprises… hahaha…And… Happy B’day..  to you.. happy bday to you.. may GOooD bless you… Madhav started singing for Tanvi, May all your wishes come true Tanvi.. Happy Bday!! I think Im not late it’s still 2 min to go for 12. Bye.

They both wished each other good night and disconnect the call. Tanvi looked outside the window, The Moon was shining bright and the stars were twinkling, the atmosphere was very beautiful and ideal for a walk in moonshine. Neglecting the feeling She went in switched on the radio, “Nothings gonna change my love for you… the radio started singing” listening to it Tanvi went into deep thoughts…

He remembered my favorite color… so he sent me red and white roses. Even the cake was so sweet… rainbow colored. He remembered my favorite hero... my type of movie... he got me the movie tickets… of Arjun’s “Anjane”… He remembered everything that I told him…. Till now I thought Avani took me to my favorite restaurant, But now I know Madhav told her.. he had planned all my favorite music there. He made sure I enjoy every sec of my day. He sent those bunch of tuberose… my room is still fresh.

Meanwhile she hopped on her bed and went to sleep still thinking about Madhav, just then she felt there was something below her pillow. She pulled it out … it was a B’day card… OMG... she thought to herself as she remembered Madhav saying last surprise is still pending. She opened it. There was a very sweet message carved in the card. She read each word with great affection and in the end the “from” name read Madhav. A tear rolled out from her eye. How much can someone care!! She thought to herself. Again thanking him she went to sleep. “Madhav, there was only one thing missing… she said imagining him, as if he was sitting in front of her, It would have been so much fun if you could join with us. I wish that day comes soon… Thanks” she closed her eyes … And there in the sky the Angels said Amen.

…To Be Continued.

Author: Nishi K | Published Sep 17, 2009 | 07:25 AM

I am like anyone else. Difficult to put myself in words. I am someone just like you. Possibly a reflection of yours. My idea of life is to live it to the fullest; make the most of it, and make everyon...