<Beep Beep>
He snuggled into his duvet while he turned to sleep on his back. Lifting his eye mask from one of his eye, he saw the three big clocks which hung right infront of him. India, U.S.A, U.K. written below them. It was 6 a.m. in India.
Oh wow! First time ever in my life I slept so well even though I woke up early. Yes, I slept early as well last night but without any regrets of the past or tensions of the future.
He picked up his phone and read the message from a number. A familiar number which was unknown until last night. A smile formed on his face by just looking at it.
Hi Baby,
Good Morning! Did you sleep well? Don't sleep too much since we need to move things fast forward. I still need to get to know you before going on a date.
So now, get up and look at the beautiful sunrise cause I am looking at one myself.
Love,
Sana
He couldn't stop gushing over the word, Baby. It gave him a different kind of feel altogether. He got up and ran towards his huge window. He pushed the thick curtains and opened the window.
A little bright orange coloured sun had pained the entire sky red. He inhaled the fresh air fully into his lungs by closing his eyes. He exhaled and felt fresh and relaxed. He could feel the soft and cool breeze tingling on his skin.
He realised how he had missed to notice and experience this serenity his entire life. He repented it yet he was thankful to Sana. If she wasn't there, then probably he wouldn't have witnessed the first ever sunrise of his life. Indeed, a BABY was born today.
He picked up the mobile in his hand to message her but before that he had to save her number. What should he save it as, he thought. He then smiled and typed in the name.
'Love Sana'
After clicking on the save button, he replied to her message.
Hey Sweetheart,
Good Morning! Thank you for this beautiful sunrise. I loved it.
Yours,
Sid
His stomach growled and he realised that he hasn't eaten anything since yesterday evening. He quickly freshens up and dials a number on intercom and asks the butler to get his breakfast.
Butler: Aaa.. Good Morning Sir, Ma'am wants you to shift to the Purani Kothi (Old House). Nikhil Sir is going to stay in this Mansion and in your room from today evening.
Sid: Huh!! Not at all surprising. I expected this orders to come yesterday itself but it came late.
Butler: Sorry, Sir!
Sid: Why are you feeling sorry? Well let's just leave it. Am I allowed to eat my breakfast atleast?
Butler: There are no such instructions from Ma'am. Will serve you your breakfast in few minutes.
Sid: Hmm.. thank you!
<Beep beep>
The creases of tension on his forehead vanished, as soon as he heard the message tone. He picked up the mobile. It was a message from Love Sana. He smiled and opened it. It was a picture message.
He downloaded it and smiled. She was typing and <ping> a text message appeared.
Today, I was in the mood of eating Aloo Parantha, but I don't know how to cook. Sending you the picture I downloaded from the internet. By any chance you know how to make it?
He laughed out loud alone and typed a message.
Well, When I saw the picture first, I thought you prepared it and sent me a picture of it. Looks tempting but I too have absolutely no knowledge about cooking.
To which Sana replied.
Hmmm.. I did prepare but this👆. Just to show it goody goody to your eyes, I garnished it with fresh coriander. Else it was just a pack of Maggie noodles & tastemaker.
He laughs holding his stomach.
Sid, what are you eating?
The butler walks with his breakfast.
Sid: Butler, what is it?
Butler: Black tea with French Toast Sir. He looks at the tray and the toast was loaded with berries giving it a rich and elegant look.
I can't show her this since I am not a rich man for her. Hmm.. I am not either, it's just for now but I can't send this picture. What do I do?
He pondered for sometime and looked at the butler.
Sid: What do you eat for breakfast?
Butler: Huh? Sir? (Surprised)
Sid: Quick, tell me what do you normally eat for breakfast?
Butler: Roti with Chai, Plain toast with jam, Paranthas, Poha, etc.
Sid: Which among this requires less time to prepare and doesn't require any expertise to cook?
Butler: Plain toast with Jam.
Sid: Okay, then get me a plain toast with jam, quickly.
Butler: Sir? (Shocked)
Sid: Yes, you heard it right. Please be quick. Until then I will eat this breakfast.
Butler nods and quickly gets him the toast and Jam. It was neatly presented with a heart shaped jam spread over the toast on an expensive cutlery. He stared at the butler with disappointment. He finally got an idea. He placed it on a paper and clicked a picture and typed a message.
I am eating this 👆. And that heart shaped jam is my heart for you! Black tea since I didn't have milk at home.
He smiled as he pressed the send button. His job was to flirt like a boyfriend so he was doing it ardently but somewhere he was enjoying it. He was surprised himself as to how he grew fond of her even without seeing her face.
<Beep beep>
His thoughts were broken by yet another message.
Aww.. your heart is too sweet. I just hope I won't get diabetes.
He was again lost in his thoughts.
How and why did she call me last night? Was it just a wrong number she happened to dial? I didn't even ask her about it. Moreover, I want to hear her voice atleast if I can't meet her yet.
Hey, enough of typing texts. My fingers aren't habituated of typing messages. Since it's fast track process, let's get back with calls. Please!
He waited eagerly for her to reply but she didn't message him. He packed his bag to shift to Purani Kothi. The butler helps him to take the bags until the door. He goes to open the boot of his car when the butler stops him.
Butler: Sir, Ma'am has instructed to give you the old car in the garage as this will be used by Nikhil Sir.
Sid was already irritated as Sana had not replied him since 4 hours and now this statement by butler was like a last nail in the coffin.
He handed the keys to the butler. He than removed the Rolex watch from his hand and gave it to him.
Sid: Here! Give these to your Ma'am as well since she was the one who gave me this. Infact, I don't need anything from this house. Not even the Purani Kothi.
He left behind the big suitcase and his phone as well and walked out of the gate. As soon as he stepped out of the gate his phone started ringing. He ran back to the butler and grabbed the phone from his hand. He saw the screen and it flashed 'Love Sana'.
He glared at the butler and sat on the car bonnet. He was furious and annoyed. He received the call with the intention to yell at her.
Sana: Hello baby! (She spoke in a cutest voice)
After hearing her voice, he was speechless.
Sana: Are you mad at me since I delayed in calling you?
Sid: Hmmm.. It would be a lie, if I disagree.
Sana: Hmmm.. I am sorry, I was at the hospital.
Sid: (panic-stricken) What? What happened to you sweetheart? Are you alright?
Sana: Wait wait! Don't panic. I am alright. It wasn't for me, it was for Somu.
Sid: Huh? Who is Somu? (He felt possessive hearing a male name)
Sana: The street dog.
Sid sighed in relief.
Sana: I named him Somu since I call him to feed food everyday. When I got your message, I thought of calling you immediately but before I clicked on the call button I heard Somu crying. When I rushed outside, I saw that some idiot motor biker ran over his leg. I came back home hurriedly and took my purse to take him to the Veterinary Hospital. I couldn't call you since I forgot my phone. They did his treatment and I finally returned home after leaving him at Animal Rescue Organisation since they would take good care of him there.
Sid: I am so sorry!
Sana: For what? Somu is very much alive.
Sid: No, not for that. I got angry at you for not replying while you were helping out Somu.
Sana: That's okay. How would you know? Infact, I am happy that my boyfriend cares for me so much. And that he gets so affected if I don't reply him. (giggles)
Sid: How is he now?
Sana: Who? My boyfriend?
Sid: (laughs) No! Somu!
Sana: It will take some time to heal. The doctor said he might take 3 to 4 weeks to recover. I'll check on him after three we.... (stops)
Sid felt a sharp pain in his chest at that pause. She was a stranger who appeared in his life out of the blue and now he couldn't imagine losing her.
_______________________________
To be continued.. ❤️❤️