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       She finally returned to her home after a long and slow journey; her bus was delayed. The atmosphere was rainy, and it was cold when she entered the gate of her house; she had a sigh of relief. She hugged her mom and then went straight to her bed, threw her bags here and there, jumped on her bed, and took a rest. And here I was sleeping my ass off all day long. I woke up in the evening around 5, yawned for a straight 20 seconds, and then lay down on the bed again.        I received a text from her, 'Hey baby, good evening!!! I smiled, and I replied, 'Good evening, what's up?'. 'Nothing much, I just want to drink tea, but we are out of tea powder; I guess I'll just have to drink coffee,' she said. 'Sure, coffee is good too. Can we talk on a video call?' I replied with some stupid thoughts in my mind. 'Gimme few minutes, I'll call.' she said hurriedly. 'Take your time.' I replied. And I got up to be refreshed. I wanted to make...

       It was Diwali of 2011, on 26th October. I was so happy about that day. Finally, we were going to buy a color TV. My Little dream is to finally see cartoon shows in my house. I was very much excited. Since my childhood, I've mostly played outdoor games, and I've played them all. Every Saturday and Sunday, it was just about playing the whole day long. In the evening, I would go to Saurabh's house to watch cartoons and anime shows. Like Tom & Jerry, Pokèmon, Beyblade, Digimon, Duel Masters, Dragonball, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh, Power-puff girls, Johnny Bravo, Ed Edd & Eddy, Code-name Kids Next Door, Samurai Jack, Swat Cats, and the list goes on. Weekends were always the best. I always wanted to see them at my own house, sadly, I couldn't. All I had for a TV was black & white Onida which would only have one channel on it Doordarshan if you know that you are fantastic.        One day, we were watching Beyblade G-force, humming to its title t...

       It was rainy, mildly. My two friends and I were out on a search for back covers for their mobile phones. While I was sitting on the bike's back seat, enjoying the rain while nodding my head to the tune of 'Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede. We passed by a girl who was holding the red and white polka dot umbrella. I looked behind just to see her face, I couldn't. I tapped my friend's shoulder, saying, 'Bro, bro, bro isn't that your friend standing out over there. Turn around, let's meet her'. He replied, 'Chill, dude, let's confirm that. What got you that excited?' I murmured, 'Just check, please.' I just wanted to punch him. He turned the bike, and we went to check on her, and luckily it was her. I was so sure about that. 'I am awesome. I knew it, I knew it, that was her, oh yeah,' I said in my mind.        Arnika, the most charming, beautiful by heart person I've ever known. Also, she is crazy. At that time, I'...

       Have you ever met someone always happy? Who has a smile always on their face? Whenever you meet, it's a joyful aura every single time? Well, I've one friend who makes me feel happy and happier each time we talk.        I didn't know her that well. I had just seen her in some of my classes or at some celebration of days in our institute. We were just a hi, bye friend. But I use to adore her. She was like a hopping rabbit and talking parrot fuse together. Sounds weird, I know, but once you know her, you'll know.        My classes were almost finished. I was in search of some work or a job. It was entirely what to do and what not to do at a time of my life. Luckily, I had borrowed a camera from a friend, which always helped me get out of my house and make interesting conversations with strangers. It was past noon, I was about to sleep. I received a text from her asking, 'Dude, do you have a camera? Would you like to help me...

       I was going to upload another blog today, but I decided to do this one first. The last few days were emotional rides. I just completed 25 years of my life, and I feel so old. I can so relate to joey from friends, 'WHY GOD WHY, we had a deal? Let my friends grow up, not ME?'        I want to go back in time. When are we going to build the time machine? God! I am still a kid. 4 years back, I met these stupid people who became my friends later on, and as time passed, they became my life. I can't imagine my days without them, and now I have to deal with the fact that I have to.        When I was new at MAAC, I found it weird a place filled with so many characters I cannot believe were students. One of them was Utkarsh. A guy who always looked at me as if he is angry, trying to intimidate me. Well, he still has that look, and it is never going to change. He was studious, and I felt I would never have fun with this guy. Like, ...

       Early morning at 5:18 a.m. as I lounged on my bed to get a good nap after the whole night spent playing Fortnite. I texted good morning to everyone unique to me in one way or the other, and I dozed off. At 1:30 p.m., when I woke up. There were a few replies. I texted a friend, "Let's meet today." She replied, "All right, but where?" "Our usual place," I said. "Irani cafe at 3?" She asked. "Done," I replied as I got up from bed to get ready.        I had a big smile on my face. I was finally going to meet her after 2 months. I left home fifteen minutes before the meeting. On my way to the café, I took a detour to bring a camera from a friend. I reached 2 minutes late, I entered the restaurant. I didn't see her there. I took a sigh of relief as I arrived on time, which I would brag about later. Half an hour went by; she still hadn't shown up. Well, I was famished, so I ordered a Peach Iced Tea. She calls me, "Dude,...

       I asked her meeting me is important or Cadbury; she said, " This can't be optional." And now I remember her conversing with her best friend where she was asked, "iPod or me?" and she said obviously iPod in a hilarious way. The girl who never said " thank you " or Sorry to anyone, who always calls me Dukkar (pig) for no reason at all. Who always makes me jealous and sends her pictures with her playschool children has become a valuable part of my life.        What can I say about her and I've so many things that I can't even express. Who knew my classmate from 9th grade would end up being a good friend of mine to whom I didn't also talk back in the day. What a journey it has been.        From not talking to her in 9th to a five-minute friendship. Weird, isn't it. But that's true whenever we meet each other it is just for five minutes. And in those five minutes, we tell each other things that are important to us and talk sh...

       It was past one at night. My friends and I were walking on J.M. Road after having a meal at McDonald's. We passed a bunch of guys who were playing guitar and singing songs. I so wanted to hear it. But we went further, sat on a bench, and were rejoicing the birthday of Shital.        And then, I heard the words, "Albela Sajan." I couldn't help myself. I took my camera and walked toward them. I asked them, "Can I take some photos of you?" One of the guys replied, "Sure, in fact, shoot a video." I was glad. After a song, he introduced himself, Mangesh, and his band Rhythm Freak. And would you know they were also celebrating the birthday of their friend Shubham, The guitarist? Mangesh invited us to join them to listen and observe the night.        A few songs, smiles, and a lot of memories. The night could not have been better. We shared the Cake with them and called it a night.        Sometimes you meet ...

       A beautiful Sunday morning. I woke up to a mesmerizing view of the sunrise with a background chirping sparrows. I got ready as I had to go to Shital's place to write a script and she was going to help me with it. I rode my bike in a hurry. I took the route from FC road, and as I passed Vaishali, the smell of south Indian dishes attracted me, but I had to pass on. I was on her doorstep, knocking on the door continuously. And then there she was with her hair messed up, her sleepy eyes, a smile on her face, and she said, "Good morning." I replied the same. She welcomed me into the house and then served me a glass of water. I sat on the couch, going through my notes while she was getting ready.        I was hungry. So I asked Shital for breakfast at some restaurant. She agreed. I so wanted to eat Dosa, so I insisted on it. We went near Bharati Vidyapeeth as there are many food stalls. But what I see, stalls were still closed. She started l...

        It was 4 a.m. I was awake. Well, to be accurate, it's my daily time to sleep for the last 3 years. But today was different; I couldn't sleep. So I walked towards the terrace, sat on a chair, and enjoyed the morning cold breeze. It was dark. Streetlights were off due to the power cut. I looked up in the sky, and the moon was nowhere to be found. Just a few stars are visible to my naked eye. I was shivering. I closed my eyes as I just wanted to sleep. But then, thoughts started running through my head. Everything that I had been through and what made me what I am. I hate it when I keep thinking, and the results are none. I landed on one specific word after that, "Secrets." Secrets, we all have at least one, right? Well, I have many. Some were mine, and some were from my friends. After all, I am cursed with not forgetting the words people said to me. I randomly thought of friends each and everyone had told me their secrets. I was confused. Am I tha...