I was confused af about what to gift him. It should be simple but useful, nothing fancy but likable too.
What to gift someone who has everything?
'Diary.
Give him a diary.
And tell him to write in it whenever he feels heavy.' Jannah suggested.
'That's not a bad idea. He can also use it in other things if necessary'
'Yep'
He loves sneakers but I don't have that much budget right now. I have spent all my pocket money on mum and papa's anniversary gifts. So, a diary would be a good one.
I looked up some online but either they were too fancy or too expensive. So I thought to buy it myself from the stores.
But before that, I should at least ask him if will he even come?
After getting free I texted him to which he replied after a few mins.
'Suno' (listen)
'Ji' (yeah)
'Will you come for a meet-up if I say so? I can return the gift just through that'
'Ohh, you are talking about a gift'
'Yes'
'But I don't want any gift 🤨 '
'Why' I frowned at his text.
'What will you give?' he couldn't hide his curiosity.
'Gifts aren't supposed to be told about'
'Maybe I can give my preference about what I like and don't like'
'I see'
'Hmmm'
'If you can't come it's alright.
I will pay back online'
'Why will you do that?
That means I made a mistake right?'
'It's just that if somebody does something for me, I can't stay without doing anything in return,' I explained.
'And I can't take anything in return if I do something for anyone'
'Don't worry it's not anything you won't like'
'Then what is it, tell me?'
'Uffo I'm not giving anything useless.
Kaam ki hi cheez hai' (Its something work stuff)
He is so annoying
'To fir kya dogi kaam ki
Batao naa'
(then what will you give me which is work-related?
Cmon tell mee)
'Just answer me, will you come or not?' I cut to the chase.
'First, you answer' he replied making me sigh.
'I'm so done with you'
'What's the thing?' he was hell-bent on knowing about it.
'It's okay, no problem'
'C'mon'
'Don't spoil the surprise.
I want to see your reaction'
'Ohkay.
Are you planning to kiss me?
That you want to see the reaction'
'Seriously?'
I wasn't expecting that.
I mean I wish I can but?!?!?
'You just said it like that.'
I bet he would be smirking.
'I just asked you a small question to which you just need to answer in yes or no.'
I tried to keep my calm.
'I also asked you a small question. Just answer it then I will give mine.'
'I asked you first.'
'I have a meeting in Delhi this week.' He finally gave in.
After discussing the date and place for the meet up I said, 'so it means you will come', with a smile crawling on my face.
'It means if I came on the date given by you, then I will come. Otherwise won't.' he explained. 'By the way, I can't promise about the timing. Like when will I get free from the meeting.'
'I will come in the evening like 4-6 pm'
'How long will you stay?'
'One hour is enough I guess?
Or do you want two hours lol'
'I will tell you that later.'
'Cool'
'Just tell me,
What will you give?'
'Stay in suspense lol', I was enjoying teasing him.
'Okay. Leave it then.
I won't come.'
'Wowe.
Arey, I'm still deciding lol'
'Then leave it.'
'Wow'
'I don't want anything.
Trust me I will feel very bad if I took something from you.'
'Okay, I will pay you back anyhow.
I mean only you can give, I can't?!'
'But I cant take.
Also, I'm a very choosy person.'
'I WILL BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF YOU NOW'
My volcano erupted.
'Call me, we will talk then.
I'm busy right now
Cant text again n again.'
'Okay when?'
'After 30 mins'
'Ok'
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After almost half an hour I texted him asking about the call to which he said yes. I proceeded towards terrace and dialled his number.
He picked up after two rings.
"Hello?" I said
"Hmm yeah" his deep voice rang into my ears.
No matter after how many months or days we are talking, he always manage to take my breath away by his voice. I tried to keep myself calm and questioned him.
"Yeah tell me what's the plan."
"First tell me what will you give"
"You will see na! I don't wanna miss your reaction"
"That's what am asking, is it your plan to kiss me and see my reaction?"
"It's nothing like that. At what time will you come?"
"I can't say anything yet. If the meeting gets finalized I will come. You just answer me what's the gift"
"Why are you hell bent on ruining my surprise? Gifts aren't meant to be told."
"What if you brought something that I dont like? Your efforts will go waste."
"Kaam ki cheez hai vo bola to." (I said it's a useful thing)
"You will just come to meet me?"
"No, I will meet you on the way to my friend's house."
"What's there?"
"Her mehendi" (henna ceremony)
"Ohh she is getting married. Congratulations."
"Yep"
"But what will you give me?"
"Uffo. Mujhe apna surprise kharab nahi karna hai."
(Ugh. I don't wanna ruin my surprise.)
"Acha. Phir mujhe bhi apna time kharab nahi karna."
(I see. Then I too dont wanna waste my time.)
"Acha time kharab hoga tumhara. Sahi hai. Mat aao phir."
(Ohkay, that would waste your time. Fine. Dont come then.)
"Haa thik hai. Rehne dete hain. Allah hafiz."
(Yeah lets leave it. Bye.)
"Allah hafiz."
(Bye)
And he cut the call just like that.
Wow
Bhad me jaa (go to hell)
As if I'm dying to meet you.
My main concern is paying back.
And I will
There are 3-4 days left for 23rd November to come. I will ask just one last time on 22nd, incase he changes his mind. But if he didn't came, I know what I have to do.
Recharge his number just like he did. I would have transferred money online but i don't know his account details or stuff like that.
Well let's see if we are meant to meet.
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At the night of 22st November, I left my last texts for him.
'Listen
What's your plan?
Coz some changes are coming here.
If you are coming then I will do the adjustment according to it.
Otherwise leave it we will see it next time.'
'Bold of you to assume you will have a chance to meet again hayat'
My subconscious mocked me.
I was busy chatting with my friends when his texts popped up.
'I cant say anything about the plan.
Leave it'.
'Okay' I replied him, mentally beating the shit out of him.
So, everything is crystal clear. He doesn't want to meet. He can rest in hell :)
What was he even trying to show me by spending money on me? If you really see me as a friend then why are you dying by a meetup or a gift?
Well, he gave me no choice. Either it was recharge or a gift. And you chose 1st one.
Not my fault or ungratefulness.
But I dont like it when any stranger spends even a penny on me.
If you can give me gifts then take one from me too. I'm not a gold digger or something who loves taking and not giving.
If you call me your friend then act like one.
Otherwise you can fuck off.
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Next morning I started my preparations as it was the 23rd November.
Bachelor's party of my friend!
Damn!!
We are growing up.
I was almost done with everything when periods knocked on the door ruining my day.
"You are coming right?" Jaylene called me around 4pm.
I told her while cuddling in blanket and cushions. My legs were numb and abdomen was paining as hell.
"Yaar please come na. Get some strength! We still have time."
"My uterus betrayed me dude" i said in a small voice.
"Hmmmm. Okay take care. If it gets better in an hour please come." She said with a sad voice.
"Yeah I will see. When are you leaving for the venue?" I asked her
"In an hour. I just came from bath."
"Hmmm. Okay. Say congratulations from my side too to our bride."
"Yeah we will miss you. Take care"
"Yeah, bye."
Seems like today is not a good day for me. I snuggled deep into the blanket, closing my eyes.
Sleep was nowhere to be found so I started scrolling through my social media. I was replying to other texts when i noticed his profile photo is gone.
What?
I opened his chat and realised his ID is deactivated.
Okay.
Who cares?
I closed my account and went on YouTube to kill my boredom.
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