happy birthday to you..........
Happy birthday dear Isha
Happy birthday to you....
All of them sung for me.
"Make a wish before you blow the candles.. " Darsh said.
"Oh God I wish you to make everything perfect" and blowed the candles..
while I was making aunt and uncle eat the cake.. Darsh took the cake and throw on my face and I too rubbed the cake on his face... the whole living room got messy because of our fight and laughter was filled in the air.
It was 2 A.M. until we got exhausted and ended up on the living area floor.
Uncle and aunt excused themselves and went to their room.
Darsh and I went to his room.. and Darsh spoke..
"Say your wish.... now babe..."
This is what I was waiting for... Though I was going to ask him something different but the stress of his parents takes over me and I gulp hard before speaking...
"Darsh I want you to go to Harvard business school UK... for your further studies.... ummm.. masters" I can see his expression change.. " please"
"I think that's not something you would ask me.." Darsh spoke after some silence...
"Please Darsh... even if your there... there won't be any changes here..." I said.
We entered his room.
" Isha, I don't know what you were thinking..but it is a.... bad idea....." Darsh said in a serious tone.
" Please Darsh..... you can definitely do this..." I said.
Darsh got on the bed and I sat on the side.
" See its your birthday and I don't want to spoil our mood so let's sleep now.. tomorrow we have something exciting to do..." and smirked.
Now I get it... Maybe he asked aunt and uncle to keep me busy.. so that he can plan a surprise... oh God why he can fool me easily.. I sat down and slept on the bed beside Darsh.
The morning came with the chirping sounds of birds... sound of wind shrines hanging by the windows...
Making me smile I woke up and see that Darsh is not beside me... it's strange.. because when I wake up its obvious that he is still asleep. I went to the washroom and gother freshen up. Gothe ready for the day.
Darsh is no where to be seen yet. where is he?
I am so happy.... and my phone rang... MOM
"Hi mom..." I said.
"happy birthday daughter" Mom said with a glimpse of smile on her face.
"Owww Mom thank you so much" I said.
" How is your day going on..?"
"Nothing yet... mom... where's dad?"
"He got an urgent call.... he is flying to Australia for an urgent business meeting... there's an important issue.. that needs your father's attention." Mom explained.
"Mom it's really fine... now... I don't mind it... and I know you sent me the wishes from dad's phone. It has become a habit. I won't mind..." I said.
"Don't think like that.. we love you.. but others is also necessary..." Mom told.
"You know what mom.. one day I would be gone away from you.. then you will understand it."I said in anger.
"Don't think that we love..
And I cutted the phone.
"Sweety are you done yet..? Aunt called me.
"Yeah aunty I am following you..." and open the door.
"Happy birthday once again sweety.... ummaahhhh" said and hugged me.
Uncle was waiting for me at the dinning table.
Darsh was nowhere to be seen yet. I sat on my fixed chair.
"Aunt.... can you tell me... what is it?" I said.
"No darling.... will let you know soon..." she replied.
Darsh was not here yet. I had my breakfast in the couple's company. I was feeling like a third wheel in between them.
But it's so cute to see them in love afterall it's 20 years they are together.
I admire and adore them more then my parents....
It's almost 1 P.M. Darsh is not here yet.
And the doorbell rang. I rushed to the door. Opened it. Darsh was not there but a taxi waiting. Driver came out holding my name written pluck cart. I nodded my head. Changed into a jeans and an grey colour shirt.
I jumped in the passenger seat. The driver turned around with a handkerchief in his hand and forcefully made me smell that.
I felt dizzy... and went into sleep. Don't how long I was dozzed off.
A glass full of cold water was throwed on my face making me wake up..
To all my ...the surprises.. it was Darsh .... this man... I am gonna kill him one day...
His huge childlike smile on face made me laugh.
"Ready?" He said in excitement.
I nodded and ready for what's gonna come up now. Because I don't know how long I was asleep.
Darsh moved aside and I saw the board...
"SKY DIVING"
Oh God!! I wanted to try this for a long time. But Darsh feared heights. So it was always no...but today.. I jumped and gave a hug to him.
"Okay.. now don't make me wet with you.. go and change the t-shirt.. in the car.. you have 5 mins.. " Darsh ordered.
I didn't make a big deal out of it because I was so happy with my day. Quickly changing into a ash-coloured t-shirt. I came to Darsh. A man in his 30s maybe... reached us... Darsh nodded.
He should us the way inside.
We were waiting in the waiting area. When I asked if there is any paperwork to be done as it is a risky adventure... Darsh cleared my thoughts by saying that he has done every single necessary thing and just to enjoy here.
As soon as I heard my name, I was waiting for my instructor who came in few minutes and introduced himself. He gave me the jump suit to dress myself over my clothes. The jump suit was little loose, but then my instructor fixed it and it was looking fine. Later, my instructor gave me 5 minutes of Skydiving instructions – cross arms, head back, knees bent and jump. One tap on the shoulder is a sign to open your arms. Second instruction is to bring the arms close to chest as the parachute opens and knees bent for landing.
Within 15 minutes, my instructor took me to the airplane boarding area. He instructed me to look up while diving and smile in front of the camera, look for his sign when he will give me to hold his hand and I have to let him go as per his sign. I wasn't nervous that time. I was feeling very excited as if I was going to war front to save my country.
I was about to climb. By now, I knew that it was the time of no turning back and not freaking out as now universe also conspires me to jump! We're in. The door closes. We're off. Squashed into two benches that face each other. At 10000 ft., my heart was beating fast and I was little nervous, trying to overcome my fear by smiling and looking out of the window. It was looking surreal from the airplane window.
At 14000 ft., my instructor nudged me towards the open door. As soon as I saw my friend jumping out of the plane, I was fascinated by that sight. The plane ride lasted for almost 20 minutes.Standing at the edge of the door and looking out at the vast openness below, I looked at Darsh he was acting brave.. okay man.. I got it you have guts.
But this is gonna be a life time achievement for us..
I looked out upon that beautiful view and was surprised to feel complete peace within myself. In that moment, I felt like I owned the world. I could feel the cool air on my face with the speed of more than 200 mph as if it was welcoming me.
I remembered all my instructions...
The freefall... parachute... landing.... my instructor took a lot of pictures... selfies...
Which made our day memorable forever.... I was so happy... this is my best birthday ever... and ever. I am so much... Happy... laughing... excited...I can't explain all of my emotions.. but yes this is amazing...
Having dinner with his parents. Discussing about our feelings on the dining table made my day more amazing.. and yes I am 18 years old now.
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