Though she is not gorgeous, I liked her for, the way she presents herself, her way of dressing and her fixed gaze on me at all possible chances. I decided to propose and win it….
But when, where & how? Not by mail or phone, it has to be in person. The best time is during her way back to home, since she is always accompanied by her friends on the trip to office, during breakfast and lunch. But to make things worse I had no idea at what time she will leave from office, which ranges from 6 pm to ……….(s/w industry na!!!!).
That day, I checked the 6’o clock bus around 5.59 pm, she was not in so I got down sounding as if I’m not comfortable with the last seat, the only free seat. I did the same with 6.30 bus. To my shock, when that bus was about to leave she came running and got into the bus, so I. The driver gave me a grimy look as if he read what runs in my mind.
Throughout the trip I rehearsed within myself what I’ll speak and how. A fearful thrill engulfed me; intensified than the one I’ll have just before any of the exam or interview results.
I got down from bus with her, a stop before mine. At that moment, a dilemma caught me, whether to go behind her or to my place. I decided for later and proceeded, but the thought that, “I’ll not get another chance like this” made me to choose the former.
By this time she walked far from me. I ran behind her, when I was about to call her, a heard thought struck me, that, I don’t know her name.
It was around 7 pm, the roads were dimly lighted. I hastily ran to her side and said a wary “hi”, gasping for air. She got stunned. I was about to tell “I need to talk to you, n I don’t mean any harm” but no words came out. Quickly regaining from the stun, she understood me intention, through my complex facial expression and body language. She shrugged, and calmingly she told “let’s walk n talk” covering her smile.
I kept debating where to start and how, rehearsals in vain. She broke the silence and introduced herself with her name and so I. She tried to engage me in casual chat to ease the situation, but I was too excited for it. After few minutes of silent walk I made up mind and talked “……..err………. I’m disturbed by you……….’m na sure is dat luv ………” No response. To my questioning gaze she bewilderedly replied “this is a surprise to me” and alienated shrug with her raised eye brows and tight lips.
With self-reliance I asked “Can I have ur number”. She: “hmm……..”, and added strongly but with a sooth “I’m sorry”.
I ceased walking and told hesitantly “Fine, there is no point anymore in walking together.”, and promisingly added “I won’t disturb you anymore, n I’m sorry about all this” and started back.
She stopped me and told “Hey, don’t get embarrassed, this will be between us” with a pity.
In my room that night, “Da I had lost the bet” said me to Parthi. Joyfully he grabbed the money from me and told sarcastically “I know the girls da, she wouldn’t have even given her number na? don’t get carried away by the way they look at you, dear”
Ya, I did all this just for a bet and if lucky, a flirt partner ;) She proved me wrong, not just that, but also won me with her goodness, tolerance, and understanding.
I’m happy now, irrespective of loss in bet or the embarrassing incident, I found my girl at last. I’ll win her with perseverance.
cheers,
deepak p
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