a flinG to REMEMber

"Sometimes, It’s better to leave things as it is..."

"Veena do you like to meet Roshan" even before saying hello her friend Payal shouted through phone. Veena lives in Bangalore and she was going to Bombay for a four-day work trip. Payal her best friend wanted her to go for a date because she thinks Veena's life is dry. Roshan is Payal's college Senior whom she accidentally bumped into. Veena was initially hesitated to meet him but finally agreed. A joyful Payal gave Roshan Veena's number and asked him to Whats App her and informed her the day of her arrival.

Veena arrived in Bombay, even though she hesitated to meet Roshan deep inside she was happy about it. As the day progressed she got engrossed in work but whenever she got a WhatsApp text she thought it was Roshan. Finally, around three pm she got a ping from an unknown number.

Number: Hello Veena

Veena: Hello…who is it?

Number: Its Roshan…

Payal’s friend.

Veena: Oh hello, Yea Payal told about you

Roshan: Yea Cool, how is it going?

Veena: All good you tell me.

Roshan: Where you stay?

Veena: Andheri West

Roshan: Where you work?

Veena: Near Saki Naka Metro Station.

Roshan: Possible to meet today because am going Delhi and coming back on Tuesday and Payal told that you will be leaving then.

Veena: yea it should be OK. Is 6.30 OK for you.

Roshan: Yes, it’s perfect.

Veena: See you then.

Roshan: See you..

Roshan: Shall we call it a Date

Veena: Let's see..lol

Roshan: See you

She was excited about it...

As time was  Veena’s heart was beating and she was eager to meet him. She felt that she shouldn’t have said yes but anyhow she thought it’s a different city and there is no harm in meeting a common friend for Coffee. She informed Payal about it and she was super happy. Finally, it was 6 and time for her to leave. She got up and went to loo retouched herself and came to her cubicle took her bag and walked towards Saki Naga station. She reached and texted Roshan saying she is there and immediately she got a call from Roshan, he asked her to come near the exit. She walked towards the exit, her heart was thumping fast…With lot of excitement and nervousness she walked towards the exit talking to him and saw him there turned a guy in a grey shirt and black formal pants. He turned andsmiled at her and she smiled back...he said "Hello i am Roshan..."

.As Ellie Goulding  song says "Anything could happen"

She gave a shy smile and politely said hello. Roshan suggested a cafe near to the metro to have a chat which she nodded too. They walked to the cafe having a normal talk about the day and stuff. Ordering two cappuccino they sat at the cafe and engaged into conversations, the topics varied from work to movies to music to Bombay etc. Time went so fast  that they didn't notice it, Roshan had a flight to catch but he promised to come a day early to take her around Bombay. They got up paid the bill and went separately with a promise of meeting again.They were so happy for the memorable evening they had. Through the night Roshan continuously kept messaging her and was updating about his flight status. Just as The corrs song says  go on leave me breathless...

They were in touch, Roshan was still not confirmed about coming on Monday. Even though Veena wished he came but felt its better he didn't. Sunday night she gets a text a saying that he is coming Monday morning and be prepared to see Bombay. Veena wasn't able to sleep Sunday night, she kept on texting him back and froth and in that process she felt asleep. Finally it was Monday morning she woke up and wore a comfortable dress and went to meet him at the metro station the same one where they met the first time. As time was going she had butterflies in her stomach seeing him and what his thoughts will be?. Soon he came and they were on way to see Bombay. They took a connecting train and reached CST station. It was her first visit to Bombay and she was so excited to see the famous railway station which comes in movies.

They had an amazing day, they went to the Fashion street to Gateway of India to Colaba, she was so emotional to see the places where the 11/2008 attack happened especially the Leopold cafe. They saw the Taj Hotel, had a coffee at Starbucks there. They walked around, talked a lot, laughed and even sang some songs. The day was filled with happiness for Veena she never expected this to happen. Finally it was evening and he took her to the marine drive where they sat down had tea and watched the sun set. Veena declared to Roshan that this was her best day she ever had in her life and thanked him for the memories. All Roshan said was it was "my Pleasure". Veena felt that she said things too soon.

After that wonderful evening they left for their respective home. Veena wished it never ended and was continuously thinking about it., but she knew it was not good to expect too much because today they had a happy and memorable day but in future even if there was a relationship it wont be necessary that it will be a happy situation. While she was surrounded with these thoughts she gets a call from roshan saying how happy he was. They both never talked about any future plans. They were happy with that one day what they had. It gave them a memory for lifetime.

Sometimes we all have those kind of flings but the time we start expecting a future from it we spoil the entire memories associated with it. Its better to leave things the way they are, especially if it has beautiful memories. For Veena she believes this was her best day till now and she will never forget it. Like the ABBA song says " Our last Summer"...

We dont know what is in hold for a relationship in future but lets not spoil the memories we had by expecting or overthinking the future of it. 

Even though they met in the city of Dreams they didn't want to dream about a future together all they wanted was to leave it as "A beautiful affair to remember" XOXO...