“Priya yaar I am going to meet your boyfriend! I know! I am coming! Just wait for some more time” Naina spoke in an irritable tone

Naina’s mind voice:

I can see that Priya is very excited for me to meet her boyfriend because I'm her best friend and she wants us both to get along with each other. And I am not against this idea, but she has been irritating me from the time I have come back home. She has been in a relationship for 6 months, and I can see that she is very happy with him and I hope he can keep her happy like this. Anyway, I will go get ready or else she will come home and kill me. 

After a while. 

Naina and Priya were sitting in a restaurant waiting for Priya’s boyfriend and after 10-15 minutes he arrives. As soon as Priya sees him, she gets up and immediately hugs him. Looking at this Naina has a smile on her face 

Rahul:- Hello, Naina! I have heard a lot about you from Priya and I guess she at least informed you that I am her boyfriend, so there is no need for formal introductions.

Naina (laughs):- Oh my God! Thanks for that. I thought it was going to be an awkward meeting. Like I am third wheeling you guys or something; but I guess we both can get along.

Rahul (teasing):- I wish I could have met you earlier. 

Naina (smirks):- Yes, then you would have become my brother even earlier. 

Priya laughs and high-fives Naina

Naina:- But seriously, Priya. I kind of like him already seeing his nature but (facing Rahul) I will still keep an eye on you. Hurt my friend and get ready to have a black eye and not being able to produce babies. 

Rahul:- Thanks for the advice I will make sure that my babies see the world. (all of them laugh) So, what do you do? 

Naina:- I just gave an interview and I am waiting for the results. Fingers crossed I get selected!

Rahul:- All the best! I am sure you will get selected. 

They spoke for some more time with a lot of giggles and leg pulling 

Rahul (looking at his watch):- Guys I am sorry but I have to leave now. It was nice meeting you, Naina.

Naina (smiles):- It was nice meeting you too, Rahul and remember my warning! 

Rahul:- Sure, madam. It is about my kids’ future! I will never forget 

They bid each other goodbye and leave from there. Naina was happy seeing that her friend has got a nice boy in her life, though she was never interested in all this or maybe she never found the right guy. 

Sameer's home

Sameer point of view

Finally, the day is coming to an end. It is time for me to write my diary 

Dear diary, 

              There wasn't anything special today. Generally I see normal people get very excited to celebrate their birthday but I have no excitement. Honestly I don't even know why I even remember my birthday because I have no one to celebrate it with. Wait. Don't let Rahul read this or else he will kill me. Anyway, coming back to the point. I have always seen during my school-days everyone happily celebrating their birthday but when it was my birthday everyone would just give me a sympathetic look when they wished me, since I did not have parents. 

I have never had a genuine friend during those days. I did trust one guy and shared all my emotions with him but later I came to know that he was actually pretending to be my friend and never considered me as one. 

Before Sameer could continue writing his diary his doorbell rang, and he knew who the person was going to be. He closed his diary and hid it in a drawer since he didn’t want anyone to read it. 

Sameer opened the door to find Rahul standing out with a cake in his hand. 

“You know I don't like all this but you still do this every year! Why so?” Sameer asked Rahul 

Rahul (smiling):- You know I am going to do this every year even when you deny it then why do you even ask me this question? 

Sameer sighs listening to his answer. Both go to the rooftop, their usual spot. That was the place where they pour their heart out to each other. 

Murthy's home.

Naina was having a smile on her face as she was confident that she would crack the interview. She had learnt a few tips and tricks from her father. Before joining a job she wanted to have at least some basic knowledge as to how a company works and the difficulties which she will have to face. She wanted to be completely ready for it before entering into it. 

She was happy that she was having this advantage of learning from her dad. She knew she would be able to make a name in her dad's company also, but she will be treated as her father's daughter no matter what. This was why she wanted to join some other company and make her name. 

While she was pondering over her thoughts her phone started ringing. She picked up the call and looked at the screen. It showed 'Abhimanyu'. He was her college friend whom she missed a lot now because he lived abroad. But they still tried to stay in touch with each other as much as possible. Abhimanyu always considered her as his sister and was quite protective of her. 

Seeing the name her smile became even more wide and she immediately picked up the call. 

Naina (wide smile):- Hello! 

Abhi (smiling):- Hello sweetheart, how are you? I miss you a lot. 

Naina:- I attended an interview today and I am waiting for the results.

Abhimanyu:- I am sure you will get the job, sweetheart. Best of luck! So, tell me what else is going on in your life?

Naina:- Nothing much as of now, Abhi. How is your girlfriend?

Abhimanyu (shy):- She is fine. We are planning to visit India soon.

Naina (excited):- Really? I am excited! I miss you a lot. Come soon.

They continued pulling each other’s leg and reminiscing their college moments and the fun they had during those days.

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