Can I have a lime soda please?!??

‘Can I have a lime soda, please?’ Aisha asked the waiter, as soon as she entered the restaurant, that she struggled to find after ten minutes of walk on the empty road, in an unknown city, Delhi. This was her first week in Delhi and she was yet to find a decent place to stay. Presently, she was staying in the corporate apartment that was provided by the office. She had been given that accommodation for 15 days and within that time frame she has to find another place to put up her ass for next 4 months

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She was waiting for one of her friend to join at the restaurant. He was the one to suggest that place, as it is near to the place that Aisha was staying. Her friend Neil was a software engineer and was placed in Delhi after they completed their graduation. Aisha and Neil studied in the same college and are friends from then. Neil and Aisha were once going around when in college but then the broke off because they realized that it’s not working. They were complete opposite and when I say complete, means like fire and ice. If Aisha liked Red, he liked Blue. If she liked Romantic songs, he liked racing and biking. After few months of their relationship in college, Neil started acting paranoid. He started thinking that Aisha is not giving him the importance that he urged for. Aisha became more irritated as days passed. Finally they decided to part their ways for betterment of their own self. They loved each other still by all means!

They were friends even after their breakup, as good friends are difficult to find these days. They were about to meet after some two years since the college was over.

Sipping the lime soda that the waiter just kept on her table she dialed Neil’s number asking him where he was. The call was unanswered. She thought that maybe he is on his way and decided to wait.

And there he was, as he barged in through the door. Aisha showed a sign of relief.

‘Hi Aisha’ Neil said as he shook hands with Aisha and moved to hug her warmly.

‘Hi!’ Aisha responded as she hugged him too.

They both took their places and smiled at each other.

‘So… what else? How is life ’? Aisha asked.

‘It’s pretty good. Good to see you today. I thought we would never see each other after the college was over.’ Neil said.

‘Hm, yeah. I know. Even I never thought we would meet like this, in Delhi! Long time, almost two years.’ She sighed.

Neil ordered the food while they talked to each other.

‘And one lime soda’ he said.

‘Oh, I already had one. You still remember that was my favorite drink?’ Aisha shrugged.

  ‘Yes, of course, I do’ Neil replied after a short pause.

‘Why did you call me here Neil? And that too as soon as I landed?’

‘I actually wanted to tell you something’. Neil replied.

‘Okay, and what is it?’ Aisha asked as she gulped the last sip of lime soda.

‘I… I… I actually love you still and I want us to give another chance to our relationship.’ He confronted.

‘WHAT? Are you crazy? I mean… I don’t think that is a right thing to do or for that matter to think. I don’t think I love you anymore.’ Aisha replied, a little freaked out.

‘But, why? I still think of you every day. And now, when you are in Delhi for four months now, why can’t we give another chance? Don’t you like me, at all? Or, do you have someone else in your life? If that is the case, then I won’t come in between you guys. But if you have no one in your life then let’s give each other one last chance. You loved me crazily and I did too. Yes, we were a little immature at that time and acted silly. But now things have changed. ‘Neil summoned.

‘I don’t know Neil. I think I should go. I am getting late. I will talk to you later.’ Aisha shrieked and walked out of the restaurant. She was a little freaked out with what Neil just said right now. Even she likes him, or Loves him, but is scared to give another chance. What if it does not work this time as well? What if they end up fighting like they did the last time? What if Neil behaved the same way?

  ‘Okay, as you say. But please think over what I said.’ Neil said.

Aisha left the place and Neil left too after making the payment.

A year later…

Neil and Aisha were getting married. Yes, Aisha decided to give another chance to Neil as even she found it difficult to run away from her feeling that she had for Neil. Neil left no stone unturned to make things perfect as he never stopped loving Aisha, never! And Aisha as well realized with time that they were meant to be together. A fire and Ice needs each other at some point. J

True love find its place, you just have to give another chance!

P.S.: I know it’s so easy to say. Right? Then to do?... Hm…

When you touch me.....!..!..!..!

I rubbed my hands across each other, it was chilled outside. December has just started. I love December. It takes me back to the memories when we tied a knot. I could see the fog outside. Only few meters area was visible and rest was all clouded with the fog. It could rain today I thought. This weather makes me feel lethargic and wanting me to do nothing. But today was something special. I wore my footwear, tied my hair with a clutch and opened the door. Cold breeze was flowing through the weather. 

Debut Novel "My vows remain unchanged" is out in market.

Ha! I have no idea what should I write now. But just to let everyone know the book "My vows remain unchanged" is out in the market and is available on almost all the online portals in India. If you are love story reader or have ever been in love or are in love, or have lost someone's love in your life then it's a must read for you.

Reviews on flipkart are already up and also you can check the facebook page for more information on the Novel. Do buy and read it. I am sure it's going to take you to the new world of love with lot of suspense, romance and a good story.

You can buy "My vows remain unchanged" from following online portals.

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http://www.infibeam.com/
http://power-publishers.com/ -for People residing in India and outside India both.
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Also you can follow the FB page. 

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Will wait for the reviews/feedback on "My vows remain unchanged".

P.S: One thing I have learned..it's very difficult to promote a product.. :)

gOD IS writing my Love stoRY..!

Fiction*****Fiction*****Fiction

Sooo it does not matter to you if I stay in your life or not?  Asked him looking into his eyes. My eyes were red, swollen, and just like a patient's eyes- very tired. Trying to avoid my question he said.." Oh, i think she is waiting for me at the coffee shop. I need to go". I repeated (this time aggressively)" It really does not matter to you..I can see it". He shouted saying "why do you keep asking the same question again and again, just like a kid. Don't you get it...I am not interested in you. I looked at him, a kind of stared. My eyes questioned him again. "Then why did you love me a month back, why did you make all such promises when you were not sure of them? Why did you say? I want to know. Why?" I kept asking him and got down in his feet, asking him to take me back. Tried holding his hands, tried to calm him down, thinking that things may work. He pushed me back with force, it hurt-ed a bit. Threw my hands away. Walked out of the apartment within a second. I was devastated. I was broken into pieces. I looked at him for the last time, he didn't turn back. Shut the door with force, it made a kind of noise..(thakkk)I was sitting on the floor, don't know when i fell asleep. It was dark all over, was not aware of the time. Lying down on the floor, eyes open, tears rolled down my eyes; I tried to looked at the door sometime if he is coming. 

BeYoNd Death!

Note: This article is just my imagination and thoughts. It is no way written to hurt somebody's feelings or appose somebody's thoughts.

Lying on the floor, all alone, saw people standing in front of me, in fact, people surrounded each side of my body. They covered me with a white sheet, i didn't like it at all. People were crying because i won't come back in their lives again. I saw my family looking at me, consoling each other. If one started crying the other was trying to make them strong. Yes, i was dead. People saw me as a dead body with no life. Looking at them i thought i was not supposed to leave them at this point of time. They wanted me back, they wanted to touch me, they wanted to talk to me, they wanted to feel me. They were holding my hands and crying, shouting, blaming god for everything. They were blaming god for taking me away from them. People who came were asking for reasons; what happened?, how did it happened? Why this happened? Where this happened? and with whom it happened. Listening to them my soul was laughing, thinking " People do follow the 5 W's always". Coming back to reality, that i am dead, i tried to be serious. Although they can't see me but i was able to see them. I was just dead as my body couldn't work, i was not physically there but I could see everything, i could see every action happening in the room. I could see the haphazardness.

I was alive. My soul was alive, active and still young. I could not understand why these people could not see me. I was standing next to my mom, of course not physically. Looking at her, i tried touching her, I tried to tell her that i am with her no matter what happens. I wanted to tell her, that although my body does not exist anymore, my soul is still alive. I wanted to tell her that i will be in this home with her forever. But could not. I realized the only difference between being alive and dead is the physical existence. As my physical existence was dead, they could not see my soul. The kidney was not pure, heart was not pumping, blood was not passing through the veins as it should have been. The parts were dead and so i could not survive. Everyone in the room were silent, looking at me.

I was the celebrity of the day.They gave me the utter attention of the world. People who never came to see me where consoling my parents saying " Don't worry, everything will be fine". "It happens" they said. Hm..I thought who are they? I never saw these people in my life. I wish if they would have met me when i was alive. The attention, the love that they are showering on me, if, they would have showed me when i was alive. I wish if people would have told me before that they love me, if people would have told that they admire me, or if they would have once told that i am a important part of their life. Now when they are crying, i want to talk to them, but i am dead. I am no more physically present. When they are coming to see my dead body how does it matters to me? I can't thank them, I am not able to hug them, or love them. I wish if we would have met when i was alive.

Coming out of the thoughts in my own world, I saw people were making me ready for the funeral. I could not believe that i am no more alive in this world. I was in a different world of liveliness, away from fear, away from hurt, away from anger, away from lies, and away from the eagerness to find someone or achieve something. I realized i am no more a person who have to prove to the world about my existence. I was no more a person living for money, i was a spectator who can see the happenings, but could not react or could not talk, or could not interact anymore with people. I could not advice, i could not help, or i could not contribute anything to the world. I was just a spectator.

Walking down the road, on someone else's shoulders, while I saw the last time, where I spent my life, the memories rolling down in front of my eyes. Neighbors house where i used to run for anything , the temple where i used to go with my father, the trees that me and my mom brought when i was a kid and we grew them in front of our house, the shop where I used to go to bring some groceries, and the "Rathore Ice cream wala" from whom I used to buy two scoops of ice cream everyday with cherry on top. In no time they burned me. I was no more in this world existed physically. But I was alive. I went back with my mom as a soul, just that this time without expectations, and without any give and take relationship! I walked back holding her hands, which she didn't knew. I was not dead, but my body was. I think that's why we say people never die, they are with you, and they are watching you if you are happy or not. If you are sad they are sad as well, and if your happy they are happy with you. Remember they only difference is, "They are the spectators and not the players anymore".

My Meeting with God! Three wishes! Part 2

http://amritaphadnis.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-meeting-with-god-three-wishes.html this is the link for Part 1 those who have not yet read it.




Ah! What a morning it was. Sunshine and a chilled breeze running through my face, hot ginger tea, sipping; reading the news-paper. Well nothing was there on the paper that attracts me, but I went through the pages, read few page 3 headlines, one of that says; Who is the superstar Khan, and it included kareena kapoor ‘khan’ as well with shahrukh, salman, and of course saif! I realized it was time for me to rush to office, took a quick bath, and reached office. On my way I got reminded of the dream about the god that I had last night. Laughed on my foolishness, and tried logging in with my user id and password. Password was not getting accepted. Tried again, didn’t work. I called the Technology people; to help me through the problem. They said, my account has been deleted and I am no longer an employee of the company. I went to our talent head, and they said they received an application signed by me. And someone called saying, I am not well and should relieve me as soon as they can. I didn’t understood what’s happening, called my father asking if he did something like this. His answer was ‘No, why will I ’.

I came out of the office. Thinking for a while, I said to myself. Oh my god. Yes God. Did I saw him really? Did I met god the last night in my dreams. Holy shit. Did all my wishes come true?  I rushed to the ATM, to check my balance, and I showed billions of dollars. I shopped and checked if it’s actually there. Yes, it was. Went to the bank, asked them about the available balance, they said ‘mam, you have enough, this much that even if you don’t work whole of your life, you can spend and live lavishly. I couldn’t believe. I was happy, that was ecstasy for me. My wishes were coming true. Unlimited money without working. Wow! I went on shopping, bought all the needful things, in fact everything I ever wanted. Went on world tour with my family, car, AC, bungalow, high design wallets, pure leather belts, watch, and what not. And I -phone, android, latest mobile phone, my brother’s marriage in lavish restaurant, etc. money was just like news-paper for me, every day at my doorstep.

Time went by, I turned fifty. Got married, had two kids, they never worked, as they never studied. They knew I was there with them always as I asked god to ‘live forever’ as my second wish. My parents were alive as I asked god as my third wish, that they should be there will me always, and always, until I die. I was growing old, they were growing old. I was sick as I didn’t work, my body was not active, I never did anything whole of my life, as money was always there. I used to be tired after every small task.  My kids and husband always used to spend money like anything. They never cared for me as they learned from their childhood that money can buy anything and everything. I was not able to teach the values, the traditions, the customs, and how to care for someone and most importantly what love was. They used to get drunk every day and come home as they had no responsibilities.

My parents were growing old, I was growing old. I had nothing to do, they had nothing to do. They were not aware of my meeting with god and the three wishes. Mom was not well the other day, and my dad was next to her, were worried if something will happen to her. I said don’t worry; nothing is going to happen to both of you until I am there. My husband was no more with me, as I didn’t asked any wish for him. My kids were busy in their life. It was me and my parents left alone. Even they wanted to die, as they grew old, a lot more than they expected. They lived their life happily with me. Now they wanted to relax, but couldn’t. I told them about the three wishes I asked for: Unlimited, unmanageable money, without working, I wanted to be alive forever, And third that my parents has to be there with me always.

We were old, were tired. I realized it was actually forever and ever. I was just lying on my bed, doing nothing, nothing at all!

One night, saw someone in my dreams: he was the same old man I saw the other day, who called himself god. Lost my patience and asked to take the wishes back. He said ‘I already told you the other day that wishes can’t be changed, altered or taken back. I cried, I begged nothing worked.    

It was my entire mistake. The blunder I did. In reality, each and everything hold its place in life, be it money, be it love, and be it life or death! Living each moment, each phase of life is more important than expecting it to be forever and ever. It’s all about living!!

If sunrise is important, sunset is important as well. Day is important, so is night! Happiness is a part of life, and so is sadness. Love is a part of life and hatred holds a place too. Living is more important, than fearing life and death.

Oh well, at the end god took the wishes back, looking at me, that I have realized what life is.

My Meeting with God! Three wishes! Part 1

Eyes were red and watery; I think it was because I was working a bit more than my body could take it. Face looked desiccated and there was no charm left. Was not able to walk as I did not eat anything from morning, somehow reached the café and drank few glasses of juice as that is what I feel the instant and quick source of energy. I felt; is this I really want in my life. Is this it, do I need to work this much? Is money the only source of happiness for me…? Well I don’t work for money though…Hmm..This was the usual thought process that comes to my mind everyday when I am leaving home after heavy work. But that day was pretty strong, I wanted to leave everything and runaway somewhere. I wanted to quit the job, cut all of my contacts and leave the place without informing anyone. I wanted to disappear somewhere and never wanted to come back. I was tired of the world; I was tired of the philosophical advices given by my friends, parents, mates on every small thing. I wanted to be free..Free from all responsibilities, free from worries, the tension, and the workload, the pain in love, the hurt, and the emotions, the fraud that people used to do, the lie people used to say, in fact free from my life. It decided to go home a bit early..Since home is nearby thought to take a walk.

Reached home, decided to take nocturnal sleep, listening some of my favorite numbers. Midnight 03, saw heavy light in my room. Someone standing next to the door, the vision was Blurring. None was there in the room when I slept. Scared the hell out of me. Who are you I asked. He said “I am god, I came to help you”. Of course I didn’t believe and tried to call my friend asking for help. There was no network. God said, relax. I am here to help you. I am not going to hurt you any way. There was no option left, trusting him. I asked why you are here. He replied saying I knew you needed someone to talk and to take your fear away. I want you to be happy. I asked; how are you gonna bring the difference in my life. How can you change it, how can you give me what I always want in my life? And why are you helping me? He said, I always see you crying, complaining, and sad. I don’t want any of my people to be sad and so I am here. “Tell me you’re three wishes that you always dreamt of, the three things that you always wanted in your life, three emotions that will make you happy always”. He added think and say, as I am going to fulfill the wishes and make you happy for whole of your life…and remember the wishes can’t be changed, altered or taken back once asked. ‘Oh is it’ I thought

 

Was shivering, but excited about the wishes..  Thought for a while. What is it that I always wanted in my life and if come true will make me happy always.. Yes… Money! People’s life..  Money- the greed, money -the happiness of everyone and fulfillment of everything. Money- for which People fight with each other, a basis of comparison.   I said “My first wish is I

want unmanageable amount of money. I want it always and should always be there in my account. without working, and without giving my sweat.  God said “okay, you first wish is fulfilled. You don’t need to work, and you will have more than you could handle it”. Wow! I thought if I could meet god every month.  

'Your second wish', God asked. Second wish…hmm…After money I needed my parents to share the happiness.. I wanted them to be with me forever. I wanted them to live forever. I wanted to give them all the happiness in life. All their  

dreams should come true..Okay. I said “my second wish is I always my parents to be with me. They should not leave me ever...They should be with me until I die. God said, you sure? I said Of course! Your second wish comes true. They will be with you always, until you die. I was happy. 

Now my third and last wish... Ah I felt I am playing some game. Okay back to work.. Before he asked my Third wish, I said my third wish is.. I Want to live forever.. I want to be in this world forever and ever until this world ends. I want to see the technological advancements the world does, I want to see how life looks after years..I want to live until there is no possibility of surviving.  Until the world comes to an end.  God said your third wish comes true and disappears at the moment. I searched him whole of the house, he was not there. I went outside looking at the road from the balcony, a guy smiled at me and walked away...  

With a smile on my face, I slept. Without even being sure of what happened and what can happen next. 

                                                                                                                                    to be continued....

The thought Scares me!!

I checked my mobile, it was 10:30 in the morning. I usually keep my mobile and Laptop next to my Pillow as i am so addicted to both of these things. There was no signal in my mobile, well i thought there is nothing new in that. It keeps happening in india. I switched it off, and on, off and on, but it didn't came. oh..i was wondering why though. okay, i thought to check my e mails, facebook updates, and see what to work on today in office.. Wifi didn't work. okay, i rushed to take out my data card .... no signal again!!! i started panicking .Went to watch some tv, holy shit! None of the channels were showing up. I was not able to make calls, was not able to login to internet and now no cable. what was wrong! Ifelt as if i am just far away from my world.

I had a quick bath and ran to office in hopes that it will work in there. There was a lot of rush in the office already in early hours.People had different tense expressions. I got to know something went wrong. But i just wanted to switch on my laptop and check my e mails, facebook without which i have no life left. No, No, No it was not working, internet was not working. I asked people over there they said they are working over it...Nope didn't work until evening. we were not able to communicate with any one through any satellite means, Like Radio, cable, antenna, internet, or mobile. Scary right?? then how are we going to communicate i thought ??? !!!! Well i was just into a thought that what are we going to do now when at this stage of life we are sooooo dependent on these communication styles. They are just our life infact. 

How am i going to tell my mom that i am fine and still alive?,  How am i going to talk to my dad who stays 1500 kms away from me? , How am i going to talk to my firends on FB? , or how am i going to know whats happening in the world as we have no cable network now? ,How will i work as our work was totally dependent on the Softwares and through e mails with the U.S. seniors? How am i going to fly..na not possible.I went to the post office, to write a letter and send it to mom, saying i am O.K. Don't worry. There was a longggg que over there.. I stood in the line just because i was worried what will happen next.

Basically, it is going to throw the capabilities of the world back at least a couple of decades( a couple of decades?? you gotta be kidding me).The military will be blind on intelligence assets for a long while . Millions of people would miss their favourite TV. Its going to affect our daily activities on a large basis. Well its going to affect overall world economy.. We will have to look back to the old ways of things.Oh well all the computers , laptops are of waste now. oh, TV ?? not of any use. I just didn wanted to think about it any more. 

okay, somehow i passed the que at post office, and wrote a post card to send it to my hometown. I was still in a thought what to do next. ?? I thought now there is no point in staying here, as i have nothing to do. I found all of my goals does not make any sense now? i have to set up something new..well that is scary! i was just walking and walking , not knowing what will i do next. 

TRING TRING!! phone bell rang, i opened my eyes.. my mom on the phone said " get up beta( Baby), its late . you have to go to the office". Oh My god!! That was a dream, a horrible and disastrous dream!! I said " is the phone working mom? she said "yes. it is."  yes....... FB was working, i was able to check my e mail!@!!!! 

I felt my life is back!! Yes i am alive. But that Dream thought really Scares the Hell out of me! I am sure yours too!

Amrita

09/04/2011