#‎ShortStory‬ : 3

Finally it was Sunday, After a busy day at work I was back home and there were too many plans on my ‪#‎Checklist‬ that needed to be done.

Writing some new stories, taking Chookie for yearly vaccination, buying groceries , Attending an event on Graphology, cooking and its a never ending list. I began my day writing some poems and then it struck my mind... ! It's SUNDAY.... !!

Time for Sunday Mass :)

And I decided to begin my day by attending Mass. It was 04:30AM, I woke up Dad and got ready to Leave for the first 06:00AM mass. Dad loves walking and so do I. After walking for an hour we reached Holy Cross Church, Kurla.

The homily said during the mass is something that I would like to share with you all. Short, Simple but has a lot of Value !

Here it goes...

A teacher was teaching kids of 2nd grade the multiplication table of 9.

9 X 1 = 9
9 X 2 = 17
9 X 3 = 27
9 X 4 = 36
9 X 5 = 45
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9 X 10 = 90

While she was writing the entire multiplication table of 9, the kids began to laugh. She knew the reason why but still decided to remain Silent. She turned around once she finished writing and one boy stood up and corrected her.

" Ma'am, 9 twos are not 17 but 18".

She *Smiled* and said... " I know ". And she continued saying...

" Well, you all started laughing and you pointed out the only ‪#‎Mistake‬ I did while writing the table. No one mentioned about the other 9 that I wrote perfectly right.

* The students were silent *

" You see that's how Human nature is... We tend to overlook the good that a person does, we fail to remember the countless good deeds done by a friend but we do remember the 1 or 2 mistakes done unintentionally. And those few mistakes make a lot of difference in relationships, Cos our human mind is designed in such a way that we tend to remember things that causes HURT rather than focusing on what made us SMILE".

Mass was Over. I was back home and my mind wasn't focused on the tasks that needed to be done. The Sermon was so True ! We all tend to forget and neglect the 'GOOD' that a person does but remember the 'BAD' for the rest of our lives.

This reminded me of a friend I had months ago, who was so kind, down to earth, caring, the closest thing to my heart. We promised to stay together in Good times and Bad. Promised to hold hands and never let go. Not let the other person fall. We did countless good deeds for each-other. The Mantra to our happy-go-lucky friendship was the key line : "I'll be there for you..."

We were there for each-other, but one single storm and the foundation our of friendship collapsed. Months of togetherness are now turned to ‪#‎Memories‬.

A Year go we were ‪#‎STRANGERS‬, and now after knowing each other so well we still live like we've never known each other ! Time changes... Yes ! Time changes, our priorities change and so do ‪#‎WE‬ !
So strange how people change and Move on. And live their lives as if they never knew each other. It's so strange how people forget the countless favors and remember One bad experience for the rest of their lives.

" I'll be there for you is what we promised each other... I'm there for you but sadly you are not here for ME "

I wish people could let go the bad memories and give a second chance... I wish people could understand and never let go on something worth fighting for !

But like they say... " It takes years to WIN someones trust, but only seconds to break it ! "

Well, This is ‪#‎LIFE‬... I still wish people would remember the things that made them SMILE rather than having bitterness in their heart for a few bad experiences that made them cry, the WORLD would be a better place to ‪#‎Live‬ in !

You promised to be by my side
Hold my hand and never let go,
You promised to be there
In times that are Happy and Low,
You Promised to Stay Forever
"I'll be there for you " is what you said,
Promises broken, And so is my HEART <3
Left me into Pieces you fled !

#ShortStory : 2 (Part 3)

" Well, you sound like a Poet ! I Like your Dialogues..."

She started *Laughing*

"What happened next ?" I asked her...

She continued...

It was the first time we met, I still remember the date 06 October 2015. I was scared, it was after a very long time... A month ago, I was so quiet, I never liked dressing up, I Quit making friends but now... It was all happening again. A Dream coming True !

He was right there as we planned... My Crazy, Tall, Whitish, Slim guy wearing his Favorite Denim waiting for me. I was scared of Bikes, the speed, the sound... I was so scared to hold him, I had no clue what to talk. But this Guy was so Fun loving.. He never made me feel uncomfortable. As soon as he reached the speed of 60, I hit him on his back requesting him to slow down. He knew i was scared, shy, my hands were trembling... He took me to one of his Favorite eating spot. I've never been fond of eating, he knew I was weak and made sure I ate good meals. Piri Piri Fries was our favorite...

Since then, whenever we met, Piri piri Fries was always on our List. He was the first guy I went out with, not that I never had any Boyfriends or Male Friends before.. But this one... Made me feel #Incredibly Special. I fell for him the day I heard him Sing ! Such a Lovely voice. And deep down I thought he likes me too...

I mean... who meets a friend on his every single work off to spend time together? Who stays awake for 4 hours to talk to a friend?

Who calls a Friend in every single break to check... If they've eaten or not ? Who gives regular updates of what you are about to do next... just to a #FRIEND ?

Yes... So Unbelievable that we saw each-other every day at work and we were fortunate enough to have the same work-offs. This time, I made a deal... To visit the Chapel before going for a bike ride. And he Agreed ! GOD is the reason behind my existence . And since this guy made me SMILE again, I wanted to bring GOD in his life again. He attended Mass only on 3 Occasions - Christmas, Easter and New Year. But just because I requested... He spent sometime praying in St.Peters Church with me.

We Prayed together, Attended Mass together, Read Bible Verses together. I Believe... " Family that Prays together, Stays together." And likewise with our friendship... We had an unbreakable bond !

Holding his hand and walking at the sea shore, Spending an entire afternoon fixing his bike, Spending time selecting a new helmet for him, Holding hands and road-crossing, Sharing one burger at MCD's... even though my lipstick was all over the bun, Instead of complaining he said," I've had Girlfriends before....".

He complimented me and kept telling me how pretty I looked ! I've always been fond of wearing shoes but sadly I never learnt how to tie my laces. He knew that and to annoy me unlaced my shoe... After a few minutes of me struggling to tie it again, He bent down on his knees to tie my Laces...! And he taught me to tie my laces, But I never really learnt... Cos I knew he would be there...

And Yes... Since October it became a daily ritual talking to him before I could shut my eyes and fall asleep. He left 4 hours prior to my shift end time but stayed awake to talk, to know how my day was, to know if I've had my meals or not. And he always kept saying... " It's become an HABIT now talking to you till morning and sleeping..."

I still remember, the first day I met... I was scared to hold his shoulder when we went for a bike ride and now I held his chest just to feel his heart beat ! Days where I was annoyed and tried not to hold him... he rode faster to the speed of 80+ and I held him again ! Tighter than ever before, just to feel the warmth of his body. We spent time discussing our Plans, and our best childhood memories. And he made sure to drop me home if it was too late. We sang together on our way back home... Nothings gonna change my Love for you & Hero was our all time Fav songs...

In such a short period of time 'HE' became the most important part of my life, and 'ME' the closest thing to his heart. Its never been that we fell asleep without talking to each other. I became his 'HABIT', and he... 'MY NEED'.

The world that we live in now is far different, Deep inside he knew I Had feelings for him... He could have stolen a kiss or two.. He dint ! He was Truly a Man of Honor...I was grounded in the memories of my Past and he was Lifted me high, He brought a dead Soul back to Life !

I'll always remember his words...

" I know its not easy, So I'd be there for you to be strong. Cos I wouldn't want you to be where I was."

And I replied saying... " Thanks for being there..."

And he said... " Doesn't seem like I've been there, But I'll be there.."

His words..."I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU..." made a huge difference in my life, I learned to Smile... I started socializing with my co-workers, I lived my Life the way a 21 year old is supposed to... Cos I knew I'm not Alone anymore !

His face always had a sparkling SMILE but one fine day, He was Shattered, Upset, I'd never seen such a side of him before... I remember he once mentioned...

"I wouldn't want you to be where I was..."

Yes we all have some dark secrets, I've had plenty and I'm sure You had one too Calvina... It's all about accepting the fact that "EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS , HAPPENS FOR A GOOD REASON !" Learning from our mistakes and Moving on is the Greatest Achievement !

I Moved On... Cos I had him...

He Never Did !

#ToBeContinued...

 #ShortStory : 2 (Part 2)

After 5 mins of Silence... She finally opened up ! My name is Venoa and I reside near The joggers park... Deep inside I was so happy LOL... not because I like seeing people hurt but because I was finally getting a new story to write... Story that really touched my heart... There's nothing heartbreaking than this... Too long but Worth reading...
Here it Goes...!!

It's been almost 5 years now since I know him, There was a time when he meant the whole world to me and now ? I don't even think about him anymore... Time changes, Situations Change and so do WE ! He is all i ever wanted, Every single moment of my life he revolved around in my mind, I wanted to marry him, Have a home, Have a Cute lil daughter... He was my reason to Live... And now? I'm living...but he is not the reason anymore...

I had the habit of writing diary, and kept reading it all over again whenever I missed him... And one fine day I burnt them all to let go his memories... It's been almost 5 years now and I've forgotten almost everything but one thing that I'll never forget was his last words...

When he left... The only thing I said was "You would never find anyone better than me..." And he left me saying... " You'll always be left alone, that's what you deserve to be...!! "

Well... He's found someone and Its been 2 months now since he is married... Better than me or not I have no clue... But his words "You'll always be left alone, that's what you deserve to be...!!" So True.....!! Left alone is what I was and Sadly what I am today...

Been almost a year now since I've started working... The first day before leaving for work I made up my mind not to Make friends... Not because I don't like making friends but because I got used to living a lonely life...

Loneliness kept me happy... Cuz I spent more time reading books, playing with dogs, praying and listening to music... My co-workers wondered why I don't speak... And then they thought I'm an introvert...

But then...

One fine day... GOD sent an Angel ! In the form of a friend... Yes ! A Friend... This Guy was the craziest I ever met...

Miss #Antisocial is what he Baptized me with, He was Kind, Down to earth, Notorious, Smart, and Sarcastic... There was one common thing about us both... Singing ! He was an amazing singer and Me ? Not that great..I decided not to make friends but then.. This Guy... His songs pulled me towards him and he was the first friend I made at work...

Since then... People always spotted us together ! Breaks, Dinner, Aftershift... Maybe the world thought we are Dating ! But We ? In a very short time he became my best friend and me the closest thing to his heart...

We made sure to talk everyday before sleeping, and Talk for hours... It was after a very long time that I made a friend... Yes A FRIEND... Our friendship was like an open book... I had forgotten to smile but he turned out to be the reason for my Smile... Damn I was happy again...I never had a friendship so Real and Pure... I started my day talking to him... At work I met him... He made sure I ate my meals on time... And at the end of the day... He made sure I slept with a smile on my face... He became an #HABIT !!

She paused.... She had a smile on her face... "And then...? " I asked... Venoa remained silent.... !
I was so damn eager to know what's next... It was already 6AM... Dad would call me home anytime... He knows I don't Jog for so long... I got to the point...

Venoa... Did you Love him ? She *Blushed*....

After a pause of almost a minute... She began her story again...

He became an habit... And habits do BREAK !!

But this one... I know it would never ! After being heartbroken and living a lonely life for 5 long years... I would never let Such an amazing person go away... He was like an Angel sent by GOD to keep me smiling eachday...

After talking for few days... We finally decided to meet... Calvina Trust me... It was the happiest day of my life !

" Date ? " I asked.... She *laughed*...

No ! We never dated each other... And we never will... Cos some relationships are far beyond our imagination... No relationship required... No Commitments needed... All you need is Trust, Faith and Understanding...!!

I Cared for him in my Own strange ways and I still do... Maybe he will never know... Maybe my heart will never show...!!

‪#‎ToBeContinued‬....

#ShortStory : 2 (Part 1)

And today on my way to the joggers park I saw a girl sitting on a bench... It was dark and I could hear her cry. I was scared to approach her... But then I thought I would give a try...

She was typing a msg for someone with tears filled in her eyes which proved that she isn't a ghost LOL... She looked at me in a very strange way, I said "Hi..." And she looked away... She got up from the Bench and began to walk and I followed...

There's a river that flows down from the hill and its deep and due to heavy rains the water flow is tremendously high...She went right there with the phone in her hand... I said STOP... And while she was just about to jump, I held her... All she kept saying was LET ME GO... LET ME GO...
I made her calm down and at 5AM I could only find one small tea stall in the corner of the Park... We both sat there for a while and she spoke nothing...

I asked... " Do you wanna talk about it ? " She had tears filled in her eyes... And She began to cry again...

I was so eager to know what's wrong... Not that I enjoy people cry but I just wanted to know what could have happened that this girl made a decision to give up on her life ?

I know it's easy to Guess...

Love ?
Family problems?

No ! None of those that we think could led her die... This was far greater and far beyond our imagination...

‪#‎ToBeContinued‬.....

#ShortStory : 1

I recently attended an event on how to READ A PERSON BY A BOOK with one of my School Friend. I attended such a session after ages and it was such an Amazing experience to be a part of that event. Analyzing people by reading their handwriting, palm and their face has always been my favorite hobby. And this 2 hour session gave me a lot of tips on how to understand people and their state of mind by analyzing their behavior and gestures.

In the end, there was a tournament of 'MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH', and I couldn't stop myself from participating although I was getting late to get back home. This story gets me emotional every time I say it and I don't know... To be honest I have no words...

Here it Goes !

It was back in 2005 when Ali graduated from ARTS and stepped into the real world of ‪#‎GrowingRich‬, ‪#‎Successful‬ and the most important ‪#‎LivingHappy‬. He lived an ordinary life and had nothing to loose apart from the woman who gave him birth... his ‪#‎Mother‬ and the woman he truly loved... his ‪#‎Girlfriend‬ Alina.

Finding Jobs in Mumbai back then wasn't that easy, yet he never gave up. Everyday he left home by 8 in the morning and went hunting for a good job till 10 in the night. And after trying for almost 2 weeks, he finally found a Job in a BPO. His Mother was happy to see him finally grow into a responsible person and knew that someday he would be at a better place.

The woman he truly loved, came from a rich family and did not expect him to join a Call center, although she loved him but not the way he lived his life. She requested Ali to join their family business, and told her Dad about the same. Her dad insisted him to be a part of it but Ali wanted to stand on his feet and said " IT DOESN'T MATTER FROM WHERE I BEGIN, WHAT MATTERS IS 30 YEARS FROM NOW HOW I END MY CARRIER..."

Her dad wasn't happy with his response and before things could get much more complicated, found a guy who was a Fourth officer in Merchant Navy and kept his proposal in front of his Alina. Although she Loved Ali but she found more happiness in living a ‪#‎RichLife‬ and having a secured future.
Ali was shattered ! Her father let him meet Alina for a last time.

She said nothing... He spoke nothing... He looked at her pretty face cos he knew its gonna be the last time and she was ashamed to even look into his eyes. After 5 minutes of Silence and he held her hands and fell on his knees, he said just one word 'STAY'... And she walked away saying, 'GOODBYE'...

Six months down the line Alina married this handsome-rich guy named Jawad. He kept her happy by providing her a luxurious life, but sadly being a Merchant navy officer couldn't give her ‪#‎Time‬. As he cleared his exams, his responsibilities started to multiply.

One day, due to a heavy storm and greasy floor he slipped and fell into a container full of iron rods. He was badly injured and this led his right leg maim for life. He quit Merchant Navy and was home for about 6 months. His leg surgery is what the company funded for but regular check-ups and medication rates were sky high.

Alina's family business was shut down due to some heavy losses and He Staying home was not the best option, some of his friends suggested to join a BPO. Since Jawad had fluent English, he was fortunate enough to get through the interview process.

Soon he joined his new team and was getting used to this new life. Salary wasn't that great but and he knew that beginning was always the toughest. Alina wasn't happy with the life she was living now... ‪#‎Love‬ is what she needed but ‪#‎Money‬ is all she ever wanted to Live a happy life. Jawad couldn't fulfill all her desires but made sure to buy chocolates for her on his way back to home. She adjusted to this new life thinking someday it would be better.

Jawad completed 6 months in his new organization. And he was invited with his family for ‪#‎FAMILYDAY‬. He took Alina for the function. Alina always felt that BPO is not a good place to work in but after attending the function, her views about his company were changed.

While they were having a good time, Jawad introduced Alina to his Manager. Alina was Jaw-dropped ! His Team Manager was no one else but ‪#‎Ali‬ ! While Jawad went to click some snaps with his co-workers...

Alina stood there... Ali stood there... She said nothing... He spoke nothing... She looked at his face with tears filled in her eyes... He looked at her face with tears filled in his eyes... After 5 minutes of silence...she said just one word 'SORRY'... And he walked away saying, 'GOODBYE'...!

" Don't judge a person by his/her current situation, Time changes... Priorities change and so do We ! Yes its true, Money can buy everything but not PEACE ! If you really Love someone, Stand by that person in no matter what they do... No matter from where they begin... the beginning is always the toughest... Don't give up ! Don't let go ! "