Sreya actually, lives with her husband in Australia. Because of New year, she have came back to visit her parents. Since, the last two years, we're not in much contact.
As I was thinking about it, my stop has came. I got off the bus and started making my way towards Sreya's house.
It was already 5pm when I reached her house. I rang the bell and stood there waiting for someone to open the door.
After sometime, I heard footsteps near the door. Sreya opened the door and she was shocked to see me there.
She have changed quiet a bit from the last time I've seen her. She's now slimmer and her hairs reached her shoulders only.
Sreya stood there silently for a long time, without even blinking her eyes, her mouth open wide.
"Hey Sreya! Long time no seen", I said with a smile.
As soon as I said this, she wrapped her arms around me. Tightly holding me, she buried her face on my shoulders.
She was crying, her body trembled slightly.
"Hey, hey! I haven't came to visit, to see you crying here", I said, as I patted her back.
She didn't say anything, we stayed like that for sometime, before Sreya released me.
"Where have you been!? Why didn't you contact me??", she said, as she beat me.
"Hey, hey! Don't beat me now. Don't you know that I got a job in South Korea", I stepped back to avoid her beating.
"Then why haven't you contacted me!?", she asked angrily.
"That- I got pretty busy when I moved to Korea", I said, laughing nervously.
"You're still laughing even after you know, you did a mistake", she glared at me.
"Ok, ok, I know----that I made a mistake, please forgive me", I said quickly.
"I'll let you off this time, but it shouldn't happen again, did I make myself clear".
"Yes ma'am".
"Ok, now c'mon in".
I got inside and we made our way towards the living room and sat down on the sofa.
"Aren't uncle and aunty at home??", I asked, as I looked around.
"No, they're not. They have gone to some relative's house", she said, as she poured me a glass of water.
"Oh I see", I said.
"So, where's Rahul??", I asked. Rahul is Sreya's husband, Rahul is a Microsoft engineer and after marrying Sreya, they shifted to Australia. Rahul was not a bad guy and I liked the fact that he loved Sreya very much.
"He's out to meet some old friends", Sreya replied.
"How's your marriage life going?? Are you happy with him??", I asked.
"Yes, I'm very happy with him. He treats me very well and loves me very much", she said with a shy smile.
When I heard her say that, I gave her a smile, I was glad to know that she's happy.
"I got a gift for you", I said, as I passed the packet to her.
"What's inside it??", Sreya asked, taking the packet from me.
"See it for yourself".
She didn't say anything and started to take out the dress inside it.
"Woah!! It's so beautiful!!", she exclaimed, as she looked at bright white dress with a big smile on her face.
"Did you like it??", I asked.
"Are you crazy...I loved it!!", she exclaimed excitedly.
"Glad to know that", I said.
"So, how's your job going on??", Sreya suddenly asked, as she put the dress back inside the packet.
"It's going well, right now I'm studying on an important case", I replied.
"Oh I see".
"Actually, I'm the chief of my department", I said.
"What!? It's amazing...I knew, you're an awesome doctor, unnie", she said with a bright smile, her eyes were twinkling as she said that.
I was a bit taken aback, when she called me 'unnie', it has been a long time since she have last called me that.
In Korea, girls use the term 'unnie' to describe their older sister. Although, I've said that Sreya was my senior, but the thing is that, I'm older than her. That doesn't mean I've failed or anything, actually Sreya enrolled in school earlier than others.
"What happened!? Why are you staring at me like that??", Sreya asked, when she noticed that, I was staring at her in a daze.
"It has been a long time since you've last called me 'unnie' ", I said looking at her.
"Yeah, it has been a long time", she said smiling at me.
"Esha, are you still single", she suddenly asked, looking worriedly at me.
"Yeah, I'm", I replied, as I have her a small smile.
"Esha, don't you think that it has been a long time that you-", she said, a sad look in her eyes.
"I know, but I can't help it", I replied.
"See, I understand how you feel about Jungkook and I've always respected your feelings towards him, but if this goes on, you will remain single forever", she said, as she hold my hand.
I didn't reply and stayed quiet.
"Esha, I just want you to be happy, that's all. I've seen you suffer for such a long time. S-shouldn't you think its time to give up", she said.
"Sreya, I've stated at first only, when I started to have feelings for him, that I've no hope that he will return my feelings, so there's no question that if I should give up or not", I replied.
"But-".
"No more but, Sreya. Let talk about something else", I said, before she would say anything.
Sreya didn't bring up that topic again.
We talked for a long time, until I realised that, it was already 8:30pm and I should take my leave now.
"Sreya, I think I should take my leave now", I said.
"Why!? It's so soon", she asked.
"Well, I'm out since the whole morning and now I'm bit tired", I said.
"But, we have met after such a long time", she gave me a sad look, as she said that.
"I know! But, believe me I'm very tired and tomorrow morning I've my flight also", I said.
"Flight!? Are you leaving tomorrow??", she asked.
"Yes, I'm leaving tomorrow, I've lots of work left pending back in Korea", I replied.
"But, isn't it too soon".
"Yeah, but I can't help it".
"Ok then, I won't hold you up any longer".
"Thanks, then I'm taking my leave now", I said, as I got up.
"Don't forget to keep in touch and take care of yourself", Sreya said.
"Yes! ", I replied with a smile.
"You don't have to walk me off", I added and turned to leave.
"Esha!!", Sreya suddenly called.
"What happened??", I asked turning around to look at her.
"I...umm", she looked nervously.
"What happened?? Is there any problem??", I asked, as I stood in front of her.
"I'm pregnant!!", she suddenly said.
"Well, I was looking for the opportunity to tell you, but I couldn't find any courage", she said looking nervously at me.
I stood there looking at her, I was taken aback when she said that, she was pregnant.
"Are you crazy, you dumb ass....it's a wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you, sis", I exclaimed excitedly, as soon as I got back to my senses and hugged her tiredly, she hugged me back.
"Did you share this news with Rahul??", I asked looking at her.
"No, actually I only got to know about it yesterday. My reports said that, I'm one month pregnant. And I'm quiet nervous to tell him about this", she said.
"But why??".
"The thing is that, it's only been a year since we have moved to Australia and I don't know, if he is ready to raise a baby or not", she replied.
"Gosh!! Sreya, you're thinking way too much".
"Then what should I do??".
"If you take my suggestion, you should tell him about it and as much as I know Rahul, he will be jumping around when he will hear that, he's gonna be a dad", I said, giving her a teasing smile.
"You-", she said, looking both shyly and angrily at me.
"Ok, ok, now don't be so nervous. Everything gonna be just fine, believe me".
"Ok, I'll believe you, Esha".
"Ok then, I'm leaving now. I wanted to talk more, but you know".
"Yeah, you should leave now", Sreya said with a smile.
"Don't forget to take care of yourself", she added.
"You too, take care of yourself and don't be nervous, everything will be fine", I said and turned to leave.
I made myself out of the door and headed towards the street.
As I stood, at the bus stop, waiting for the bus to arrive, I started to think about that, soon I'm gonna be back in Korea, following my daily routine.
I let out a sigh, thinking that. Well, my vacation didn't turn out to be the one I thought, but it was ok, atleast I had fun.
My bus came and I got on it, as I headed back to my home.