Making Magical MEMORIES

How do I say in a word how I feel reading your  text? ........ Neha mused.

Speechless,
Flattered,
Excited

It took Neha  24 mins between typing the first letter and the next !!

Thank you Adi for sharing your dream with me and making me feel a part of your life. Am sure
someday I will pen down the dream and journey of Adi, the famous guitarist. For now, Let me
complete your poem, she wrote :

Tears in her lovely eyes yet the lips had a beautiful smile …

There are some moments in life which words cant define !!

U are the reason for my Smile, cutting thru the far away miles ….

Loved the fire & passion in you, my heart says it wants to see you shine !!

Sent it, and saw that it wasn’t delivered. Probably he must have  waited for a reply and slept off !

Next morning, Neha woke up to an  exciting face of Mira exploding to break some news.

Hey whats up Mira ? asked Neha

“ I should be asking you that, Neha. Whats up and any surprise planned for today ? ” said Mira with a
mysterious smile as she turned her laptop towards Neha.

It was Adi's FB page and a series of people wishing him Happy birthday. Oh Fish !  its Adi's birthday
today. And I had no clue, Neha rushed to pick her mobile to check the response to the last night’s
message.

Adi had replied " you completed the poem beautifully, lovely start to my day. I have an audition today. Seems like a busy day. You take care and have a good day "

Neha sighed, its YOUR birthday, and it better be good. She smiled as she texted “ Do well, would like to see you in the evening at TGIF  at about 6 ?

He replied after a while “ Yes “

The entire day without a message from Adi seemed like a zillion years.  Neha was anxious to know as to what happened at the audition, yet she curbed her instincts to text him and ask. Didn’t want to bother him as he indicated that he would be busy  and waited patiently till it was time to meet him.

Wrapped up the work for the day , asked the boss for a permission for an early out , hopped in to a cab .. On the way Neha  hopped to a Cake shop  and picked up a Chocolate Truffle  and a candle . Her eyes spotted a red guitar shaped key chain and instinctively  picked it up for Adi.  Reached TGIF, place seemed crowded  , managed to bag a cosy corner anyways  noise levels didn’t  matter ! Neha waited for him -butterflies in  stomach, nervous of her clothes, not sure what would be an appropriate greeting Handshake, Hug, Wave or what?

After a good 30 mins of wait , saw Adi arrive . The brilliant smile of his was  missing as he sat beside her with a soulful look in his eyes .Neha was trying to figure out what must have happened  at the audition . Time stood still for a while

Adi said “  I did not get selected , need  to play better . This would have been a big break and I could have been a part of the prestigious band “ as he explained the concert audition and how he got eliminated after reaching the Top 5 . His ambition, dedication  came out in every word and gesture of his.  “ NCPA auditorium, roaring crowd, center stage and  spotlight on me and the music from my guitar … that would be my dream performance “  he concluded with a gleam in his eyes.

Neha could  read the dejection on his face, as she said  “ Amen to that.  Yes, you will play better. There is always a next time, next audition “  as she set the tone of transparency and  belonging. She opened the pastry box and lit the small candle and looked at to him and said “  Surprise !!!Happy Birthday “  and smiled.

Amazed at the moment,  Adi’s eyes fixed closely on  Neha -  She looked beautiful, black  tee she wore made her look even more alluring. Her smiling face made him forget his sulk as he  leaned towards her and gave her a hug .  A perfect moment , even though it was impromptu !

Adi was  in heaven in her affectionate care and friendship as he blew the candle and they scooped the
cake “ Never enjoyed a cake so much  anywhere !  thank you, Neha ! That is one of the most memorable birthdays  of my life”   Yes, the magical smile was back , noticed Neha

Dinner at the hotel & thru the conversations they learnt so much about each other as they shared their plan for the future. They realized it was late and as if on a cue Adi said that is ok, let me drop and see you off.

As they parted for the day, Adi teasingly asked her “ Where’s my birthday gift ?

 “Gift , hmmm… here is something for you as she gave him the guitar key chain “ .

As he held it , he said “ Key to my dreams  - “ Its beautiful,  just as you are my  poetess  … And let me tell you that u write damn well.  I don't know if I  will be famous enough for u to write about me, but am quite sure that  the world is gonna get a fabulous writer "

Yes today was a day of Professional Lows but it was also a day of  Personal Highs !

Life is made of moments and beautiful moments make memories.

At times it seems so surreal that care and affection can convert your most depressing sulks to charming smiles.

As she watched him ride off , her cell beeped … message from Mira .  “ Congratulations Babe, your project trip to USA is finally on, you have been nominated to handle the offshore project there”

Neha stared at the message …Oh the US project for which I have been looking forward to, and when its finally happening why ain't me happy !!

The US Project or Adi’s dream ….. Neha’s dilemma !!!