Su - Alright..3...2...1..
He opened his eyes...Rohit blinked for a few seconds...And was surprised...
R - ISHU...You??
A girl who looked 16 to 17 looked up to him and smiled... she went towards him but side hugged Sumit instead....
I - Hi Sumit bro..,How are you??
Su - I'm good bud..How are you??
I - Yep great..
Rohit was confused...
R - Oh excuse me... What's happening over here??..
I - You know Bro, some people they tell you that they're your best friend and they love you, they care for you..but once they're away from you..they just forget you....just like that...Not a phone call..ok phones are not allowed but atleast letter.. telephone...Nope..Or atleast during your birthday..never..even then a No....and here I am like an idiot on their birthday...
Rohit looked sheepish...
R - Ishu I agree.... I'm at fault..I didn't call you even once..and...I forgot your birthday 😅😅...but that doesn't mean that the entire fault is mine..I mean..you could've called me...you could've come here..🤨
I - Well Bro.... let's imagine a scenario..your friend has gone to a far away place...in order to graduate...so will you call them whenever you're free.??
Su - No absolutely not..I mean they might be busy and what if we disturb them??
I - Exactly.. Apparantly looks like some people just don't understand how it works..
R - Ishuuu... Alright it's my fault I agree.. I'm sorry..
I - Come on Rohit why are you apologizing unnecessarily....I wasn't talking about you...I was talking about my best friend Rohit who had vanished.. what's your fault in that?😊...
R - Oh ho Ishu.. I'm telling na I was at fault..(He held her chin and made her look at him.. placing his hands over his ears..) Sorry.. Sorry Sorry Sorry...there you go 4 times like everytime..☹️..
Not wanting to trouble him anymore and that too on his birthday..she genuinely smiled at him...
I - Alright....alright....apology accepted.....😂😂...
Rohit was surprised she relented so quickly but smiled brightly nonetheless..
R - Now come here...give me a hug...
He opened his arms as she hugged him and he lifted her in the hug...
I - Happy Birthday Goofball...(She said kissing his cheek)
R - Thank you.... I missed you....missed you so much..I missed everyone at home..
I - Yep..we missed you too.. Rohit!!!..(She ruffled his hair fondly)
He finally put her down... kissing her cheek..
R - Where's everyone else?? Did you come alone??
I - Yeah....I came from Sippy Mansion to St.Jeffery's College on foot..
He rolled his eyes at her..
R - Then where is everyone??
I - Well the car in which Mom, Pooji and Ajju came had a breakdown..so they'll come late..
R - And who did you come with??
I - I came with dad..
His expression had a significant change when she said that..
R - Is..is he....here??
She noticed the change in his voice and understood why..
I - No..No he isn't..umm he had some important surgery I guess..so he had to go..
R - Thank Goodness he didn't come..(He muttered under his breath)
I - Rohitt!! (She hit his hand)..
R - What?? I just said the truth...Anyway... sit na..
He noticed a huge box in one of the table..
R - What's this??
I - Well the plan was everyone to surprise you but that's not possible now..
R - So I have to wait an hour to cut the cake..😟
I - Yep..
The three of them..sat on a table..
R - Sumit.. where's Raima and Sonakshi??
Su - Oh damn!! I totally forgot to tell them it was your birthday..
R - Okkk dude!! But still even during normal days they would be here by now Right??
As he saw many people entering the canteen he placed a protective arm over Ishita's shoulder.. pulling her close to himself...
Su - I don't know maybe they're sleeping..So impatient eh Sippy??😏😏
I - Impatient?? Why?? (She looked confused)
R - Uhhh that's nothing Ishu..(He glared at Sumit)..to be honest I guess he should be the impatient one!😂
Su - Oh please... I'm not that toxic boyfriend..we give each other our space..
I - You have a girlfriend??😮
Su - Why is that so difficult to believe??🤨🤨
I - No..I..I didn't mean that..
Su - Just kidding Ishita... 😂 Don't worry..
I - Well who is your girlfriend?? What name did you say goofy?
R - Raima..
I - Ohh nice name...and don't you have any girlfriend Mr.Playboy 😂😂
R - Ha ha very funny🙄
I - Tell me na..are you hiding something from me🤨..
R - I...
Su - Speak of the devil..
They both turned to his voice and saw Raima and Sonakshi entering the cafeteria..
Ra - Hello ther...
Both of them saw Ishita sitting near Rohit and were clueless..
R - Hey..guys I want you to meet someone...Here is Ishita..My best friend..
I - Hii😀
"Ohh so this is Ishita.."
Both said at the same time..
I - You've told them about me??🤔..
Su - Oh please..he always keeps talking about either you or Pooja or Mom..and now someone new has entered the list 😌
R - Sumitt!! (He almost hissed)
I - Alright that's it...I want to know what's happening here.😑
R - It's nothing... he's just blabbering something..
She gave him a look but didn't say anything..
Su - Sit guys..why are you standing??
Raima sat beside Sumit as Sonaskshi sat beside Rohit..
Su - So Rohit liked your surprise..
R - Liked?? Loved it..(He said side hugging Ishita)
Ra - Surprise?? Any special occasion??
Su - Oh yeah..I totally forgot to tell you guys.. it's actually Rohit's birthday today.. 😅😅
S - WHAT?? it's your birthday...and you never told us..??
R - Well I'm not mostly not that excited type..
I - Liar liar..pants..on..(Rohit closed her mouth with his hand)
R - She's just kidding..😅
She took his hands off her mouth..
I - Shall we eat something... I'm hungry..☹️..
R - Alright let's go get you something to eat..
They both went to the counter..
S - What's this Sumit?? You should've told us that it was his birthday Right??
Su - Sorry guys 😅😅..
S - We could've gave him a surprise I'm sure you must've planned nothing of that sort😤😤...
Sumit looked here and there..
S - Sumitttt!!
Su - Ummm actually Sona...we gave him a surprise last night itself and...here is another cake...Umm his family is coming so they also planned him a surprise 😅😅
S - So everyone planned something for him and I did nothing?😞
She made a sad face..😞😔!!
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Hey guys...So here I am with the next chapter...I know...I know..it's a short one..so I'm sorry in advance...I really hope the next chapter is bigger than this...
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I'll meet you all in the next chapter...
Till then,
Au revoir