Walking in a dark corner with her made Sundar very nervous. His eyes were looking at the barking dog, expecting an attack or a drunkard man, far away to bring some trouble. He wanted to show that he is the man. This is awkward and there he can see her house. Courage is badly required in this next few minutes to say something to her. The dog or drunken man can buy him some time and alter the course of his life. Then his phone rang and it was a call from Prithvi..
"Hello, did you propose" - Prithvi in a anxious tone.
"What, can I talk to you later bye", sundar ended the call without waiting for a reply.
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Sundar was bored of just calling his clients to not worry. There is this small Banking crisis and everyone is afraid of the worst. He went over to Prithvi to chat along. Prithvi is engaged to "a Karthick" and they have been going out for couple of months now. He had never met him.
"Did you see the new girl on the floor?" Prithvi wanted to cheer him up.
"What …." as he saw a girl, light up the other end of the office with her smile.
Seeing Sundar's face brightening up, Prithvi stood up and exclaimed
"So … you like her?".
"At last we have a beautiful girl in this floor".
Prithvi did not respond as she got used to these words.
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Prithvi just spoke to her fiance, Karthick.
She thought "why can't men talk more".
Karthick is a man of few words and this makes their conservations short. Prithvi cannot stop speaking and some how this looks like match made in heaven. Her father wants a partner in his new real estate business. Karthick's father is a upcoming realtor and he is more interested in getting his son married to Prithvi.
They have become well acquainted in these two months. Prithvi used to boost in office that they have visited almost every coffee shops in the town. This is bit odd as she never drinks coffee. She couldn't hold her excitement to know what happened with Sundar and Shredda. Sundar has offered to drop her as she missed her bus.
Prithvi was playful when she told Sundar "She missed her bus, just for you". Sundar was happy even though he didn't show it. After calling Sundar she felt she had rushed it and could have waited few minutes. How few minutes change people's life?
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There was this huge apartment, approaching him fast like a Raavan after Sita. They were talking nonsense. Prithvi had taught her this great thing of talking nonsense to women. He asked Shredda about her house , what she has for breakfast and how is her maid … He asked her
"So what do you think about a full moon day"
even when the moon is half full, Sundar knew that this is classic.
Shredda didn't reply but looked at him, eagerly
"So … I am going to Mumbai this Sunday".
"Really?" replied Sundar.
Sundar met her only yesterday and there she is probing him.
"Yes! my Project manager asked me to stay for a month. But I want to go back to the great city"
Sundar thought if she is really saying the truth or teasing to make him say something. The watchman was looking at him in a weird way and Sundar cannot wait any longer.
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Sundar called Prithvi again.
"So what did she say?"
"Hmm, she will reply me tomorrow."
"Women are always like that. She will say yes tomorrow"
That is what Sundar also thought, but this waiting will not help him.
"Prithvi, I want you to know one thing. You are responsible for this … My happiness and sadness. My love and my proposal"
"Come on. What did I do?"
"This is all your idea to propose and I have finally proposed to her. I dont even know her completely and she some how made me propose".
Prithvi replied - "Come on, …. I didn't say she is beautiful. You know what, bring a rose tomorrow and she will say yes"
Sundar - "What is with girls and rose?". They spoke for a hour about their small adventure and Prithvi felt a proud teacher. This is a role reversal as Sundar always teaches her about everything at office.
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Sundar was feeling brave after just telling Shredda. He couldn't sleep. He was rewinding his exact words and feeling bad about how he could have told her differently. It was half past midnight and his phone rang.
Sundar was disappointed that it was Prithvi again.
"Sundar, …" Prithvi's voice was very low and Sundar knew at once that there is a problem.
"Karthick scolded me for not picking up his call. He is an authoritarian. We have started to fight a lot nowadays."
Sundar knew that he should not reply.
Prithvi - "I am feeling very down. I always go with his choice and still, he ends up blaming me".
She continued for some time and then "Sundar can you come over. I want to meet you.".
Sundar didn't know what to do or say. "No Prithvi, its very late. These things do happen when people get closer. You are engaged and you should talk to him and make him understand your feelings. "
Prithvi was calm and Sundar went on ;"You know all married couple fight and this is normal. Men were dominant for a long time and they still are. It will take some time for them to change.".
Long silence and Sundar broke it, " I can come over if you want …. but what will I do".
Prithvi felt awkward. There was this instant hatred towards Karthick and need for Sundar. She couldn't find a way to express it and she was feeling very different.
"Why did I call him?" she thought and said "I will see you tomorrow in office".
Sundar was still dreaming about the rose for Shredda.
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There was a bright red rose in Shredda's desk and everyone started enquiring about the same. Sundar and Prithvi were both sad. Both of them are waiting for a call from Shredda and Karthick.
"Sorry Sundar, you are a great person, but I am not in a position to accept your love".
There is a feeling, when you prepare all night for a exam and see a question paper full of unknown questions. Sundar didn't expect this from Shredda.
He thought - "My expert Prithvi is wrong. She didn't teach me what to do or say now." He spoke to Shredda about waiting and that she should give their love some time.
Sundar was angry with Prithvi and he didn't know what to do. His mind was clouded with thoughts and as he entered his office, Prithvi was there and she just hugged him and started to cry.
"Karthick has not spoken to me after our fight yesterday. I think he has told our parents about me."
This was a weird feeling for Sundar and he has been rejected by a woman and now, here is Prithvi who needs him now. He thought, "may be Karthick is a bad guy and I need to save her. Am I in love with Prithvi?"
"Why not"
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Karthick had finally called and asked Prithvi to meet him at the Punjabi restaurant. Prithvi wanted Karthick to come along.
Karthick mind started going in circles.
"What if Karthick is a bad person … no he is a bad person"
"What if Shredda decides to love me… yes she loves me "
"Do I love Prithvi … why not"
He decided to see how the meeting goes. Throughout their journey, Prithvi was complaining about Karthick. "Don't worry Prithvi, I will save you" - Sundar felt.
They reached the restaurant. Sundar could see Karthick sitting in the corner. This is the first time he is meeting him personally. Prithvi was very down and was about to cry at any moment. Sundar had his brave face on and had decided to show his love for …
As they reached the table, Karthick stood up with a garland of rose and said "I am sorry".
Prithvi started crying again. She ran towards Karthick and hugged him.
Sundar stood there will a sense of deja-vu.
They spoke, ate and laughed about Sundar's failed attempt. After dinner,
Sundar saw Prithvi going along with Karthick and felt very happy and shameful about his love. He took his phone and called Shredda.
"So is there anyway you can love me".
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