Strangers

Two strangers meet on a road side park,
There was no one, no sound around, except some dog's bark,
They smiled at each other, they exchanged a glance,
Destiny might have given them a chance,
They chatted, they smiled, for really long,
The guy could remember a beautiful song;
Ultimately, promising to meet again, they parted ways,
The memory was no where to go, it stays!!


They kept on meeting again and again, in a similar way,
Every meeting turned into a cherisable memory to stay,
They exchanged glances, they exchanged words,
Might be the god of will had loosened his swords,
Never did they try to take things deeper,
They felt it would make the relation cheaper;
Ultimately, promising to meet again, every time, they parted ways,
The memory was no where to go, it stays!!



Then, one day, he came, but she didn't come.
The moment was disturbing, if not for all, for some;
He waited for long, he was anxious with thoughts,
He felt thirsty, but there was nothing, he had brought;
He ran to her home, his legs were shaking,
He wanted to talk to her, but it was not in the making;
Ultimately, he reached and rang the door bell,
An old lady opened and when asked, cried out "There is nothing to tell"



She had cancer, she knew she was about to die,
She loved him too, but that's why, she never said that, that's y
Finally, she passed away, her life was too less,
She however died smiling, with a dignified grace!!!
He ran away from the door, he was crying out loud,
He felt something shaking beneath, he felt it was the ground;
He tried to kill himself, he wanted to join her in any way,
She appeared suddenly from nowhere and stopped him,advising to stay,



She said that she would never want him to die, but live long,
She said she wants him to get over it and be strong,
She finally bid him goodbye and vanished in the air,
He looked around, he cried, he looked around in a teary stare;
Finally he decided to live long, fulfilling her last dying wish,
He smiled across looking at the sky, the sky was blackish,
He threw a flying kiss to the sky, he felt she returned it,
He imagined it all, a definite visual treat:
And thus, promising to never meet again, they parted ways,
The memory was no where to go, it stays!!

South City Mall

Thud!!

Rohan wakes up with a loud thud. The car ran over a bumper. 

"Wake up fucker!! How long will you sleep?. Come on man, we are going to enjoy. What is the fun, if you sleep all the way? or is it that you are thinking of her again?", Rajeev asked.

"No, I just fell asleep", Rohan said. However, in actuality, he was thinking of her. 

The story shifts two months back:

"Beep.... beep"!!!

Rohan woke up. He had fallen asleep in the car. Why will he not? It's 5 AM in the morning. He is however, very happy. He is finally going to Singapore for 12 days. His B - Tech semester is over and it's time for vacation.  

The car reached airport. Rohan got out of the car with his family. As it was an agency trip, he had to wait for the other families and the agent to arrive.

After 10 minutes, the agent arrived, followed by the families. There were total seven families. Six had already arrived. One was yet to come. It was almost after a wait of 30 minutes, that the last family arrived.

Until then, everyone was already introduced. It was late and the international immigration processes take lot of time. Everyone was eagerly and angrily waiting for the last family to arrive.      

Rohan was also feeling angry, because he didn't like waiting. But, it is then he saw her for the first time. His heart started beating fast, in fact too fast. The family that came last had four people; parents and their two daughters.

She was probably the younger one. She was of middle height, a little dusky in complexion, may be not so to be called an angel. But, at the first instant itself, she had his heart. Her curly hair, smoky eyes and a moderate visual appeal, made him fall for her steeply.


Then what followed was a memorable trip for 17 days. Everyone was nice. But, she seemed to be the nicest. Her curly hair, lovely lips, mild fragrance and sometimes, attracting curves, had made him lost completely in a separate world. Rather than the trip and the scenic beauty, he was more in to her.

On a particular day, she was sleeping on the last seat of the travel bus and he was just observing her. She looked even more beautiful, while asleep. She also had a beautiful name,"Mimi". Everything about her was so perfect to him. Slowly, the trip came to an end. Rohan could feel that he has completely fallen for her, and he will no longer be able to see her anymore.

On the departing day, Rohan was too sad. The memorable trip had come to an end as well as she will no more be seen. However, being of shy nature, he couldn't ask of any contact details from her. All he said was a good bye and departed. She also bade him the same, and there itself, the could be budding story, came to an end.


After coming back, he had tried many times to reach out to her. He had requested all his friends who stayed near to where she stayed to try and provide her contact details. But, all his efforts resulted in vain. he realized that in actuality, these things don't happen so easily and he gave up. But, he couldn't erase her from his memories and everyday, he prayed to god, that he might get a second chance.



Two months passed by.

Present Day:
Rohan and his friends are going to South City mall. Rohan has understood that he will never be able to reach her in any way and has slowly given up all hopes. In fact, he is now trying to forget her.

"Yeah!! Let's play antakshari. I won't fall asleep again."- Rohan replies to Rajeev. They start playing antakshari. The car reaches the mall in about 30 more minutes.

Rohan gets down. Rajeev had to buy a girl's salwar kameez for his sister. So, they plan to go to Pramod. They decide to chill after the shopping gets over.


After the required shopping, they sit, eat and relax at CCD. Rohan gets glimpses of her many times and even feels that she is nearby. But, he decides to give the feelings a rest, and enjoys with his friends.

After an hour, they get in to the car.

"Shit!! This is not the dress, I bought. I must have been misplaced. Let's go to the shop, once again."- Says Rajeev.

"Nah bro, we are tired. You go alone. Meanwhile, we stay in the car" - Vinod replies.

"Okay.I am going with him. You all please wait." - Rohan says, and they both get down from the car.


They enter the shop. After a short brief at  the payment counter, they finally get the lead. The name of the woman is Mrs. Rimi Datta. Her address as mentioned in the bill is Behala, not far from the mall. Rohan typing the number, dials it.


"Hello!!" - A heavy voice answers the call on the other side.

"Hi Ma'am. I am Rohan calling from the south city mall. It appears that our purchases have been interchanged." - Rohan speaks.

"Really? Let me check. Ok! Yes. Shit! God!! It is a gift, I bought for my niece. Can you please drop in at my home. Her birthday is tomorrow. I thought of presenting it to her tonight. Please can you help? - The woman replies exhausting. She seems to be panick.

"Okay. Don't worry. We will. It's almost 10 PM now. We will be reaching in another 40 minutes. Meanwhile, please keep your parcel and bill intact. It's a gift from my friend to his sister." - Rohan says.

"Okay. Thanks a lot. "- The woman replies, with a relief in her voice.

Rohan cuts the call, and tells Rajeev of his plan. They both decide to help the girl. After departing from the rest of the group, they board a cab with the mentioned address. Due to heavy evening traffic, they reach the place at almost 11: 30 PM.

They ring the bell, and a good looking woman, probably in her forties opens the door. " You both are from the South City mall, correct?" - asked the woman, even before opening the door.

Rohan replies,"Yes, we are. Here is your package. Can we have ours?"

The woman heartily takes her package and says,"Thanks a lot to both of you. It's my niece's 22nd birthday, and so I decided to gift her. Please come inside."

They entered the flat. It was a nicely decorated flat, with many antiques. They sit on the sofa. The woman who had entered the kitchen, comes out with two glasses of water.

"Please wait. They will be coming in no time. You both cannot leave with out having a piece of cake. Please stay." - The woman says and before listening to them, rushes to open the door as the bell rings.

Three people enter the flat. Parents and their daughter. To his utter astonishment Rohan sees Mimi entering the flat. So, the dress is for her and it's 10 minutes left, for her 22nd birthday. He had always wanted to see her, but never had he ever thought, that would be true. In his imagination, he danced with joy.


Rohan marches ahead. "Hello aunty, uncle. Happy birthday."- He says looking at Mimi. Mrs. Datta introduces him and Rajeev.

"Thank you.",Mimi replies. "I have seen you somewhere before"

Rohan laughs. He will stay here until the event gets over. Good has forgiven his foolishness and given him, a second chance. He will not let it go. He will not.

Unusual Love Story

The wall clock ticked 7 AM. The alarm started ringing too loudly. Sahil woke up from sleep with a loud thump. The alarm clock fell on the floor.

Sahil looked up. The curtains were open and he felt a fresh breeze over his face. "Good Morning bro"- He said to himself and got up. It was Thursday and he had an important meeting to attend at 8. So, he got up and rushed to the bathroom.

Half an hour have passed away. Sahil is standing in front of the main gate of an office. The sign board reads "Truewall Publications". He has come with a proposal to get his writing published. All the struggles and moments of frustrations he had to bear, flashed before his eyes, in a glimpse of seconds.

Dressed in proper formals, he entered the building and was redirected to the new acquaintance department. He enquired at the reception, wherein he was told to wait, as the concerned person is busy. He sat on the waiting lobby, and got submerged in thoughts.

After 15 minutes, the receptionist girl called in. "Mr. Sahil Roy. Please come in." Sahil got up and entered the discussion room. Entering, he saw a well dressed man, probably of the same age he is of, sitting on the opposite side of the deck.

"Hello Mr. Roy. Samarendra here, from the new acquaintance team. Please have a seat."- The person said. Sahil observed that the person had an impressive modulation in his voice, that may compel people to do work, as per his wishes.

Sahil sat down on his chair, took a sip of water and started " Good Morning Sir. I am Sahil Roy from Ballygaunge. Since child hood, I have always aspired to be a writer. I have had written many stories, amongst which the one, which I feel the best, is submitted to your company. I wish you would like it."

Samarendra smiled. Somehow, Sahil felt a little uncomfortable. He started " Mr. Roy. This doesn't work this way. We have our own editing and approving team, in the Konnagar branch. The story has been forwarded to them. They will approve your story, if they feel so. Then we will call you for discussing the commercials. Till then, you can check in at the Konnagar branch, for enquiries as well as fastening the process."

Samarendra paused for a moment and then asked,"You have anything to ask, Mr. Roy?"

Sahil's hope was not completely fulfilled, but it wasn't destroyed either. Of Course, these things take time to be accomplished. He smiled and asked,"Can I have the number of the Konnagar branch?"

"Yeah, surely. Please collect it from the reception. Anything else?"- Samarendra asked.

"Not at all sir. it was nice meeting you."- Sahil replied, shook his hands and came out of the room. He collected the number from the reception and exited from the building.

Following that day's event, seven days passed by. He didn't get any call from the publication house. He had tried calling both the editing branch, as well as the head office, but nothing fruitful occurred. Slowly, he was loosing hope. He decided to pay a visit to the Konnagar branch, for further queries.

Visiting Konnagar from main Kolkata, is a tedious task. Changing train twice, after a bus journey of almost 45 minutes, made Sahil sweat with tiredness. Once reaching the office and asking for the concerned person, he was told to visit Ms. Rupama Banerjee, on the left most cabin of the ground floor.

Sahil knocked the door. It read, Ms. Rupama Banerjee, AGM, New Acquisitions. A sweet voice from inside said,"Come in.".

Sahil went in. There was a lady dressed in black, sitting on the cabin. Seeing her was the most beautiful sight to look at. She looked like an angel down on Earth, to shower blessings on it's people. Sahil's hear started beating fast and imaginary sky crackers covered up the skies of Kolkata. At first sight only, the lady had taken his heart.

Sahil asked ,"May I come in?"

The lady replied,"Yes Mr. Roy. Please come in. Have a seat."

Sahil came inside and sat down on the sofa. It was cozy. Rupama started ," Mr. Roy please give me 10 minutes, before we begin. I am occupied with some important work. Meanwhile, would you like to have tea or coffee?"

Sahil nodded and Rupama ordered for tea. She then went back to her work. Meanwhile, Sahil started observing the cabin. Compared to the standard professional ones,the cabin was pretty much well furnished and decorated, seeming more like a living room of an individual. The lady had received plenty of awards and accolades, which clearly indicated that she was a valuable resource to the company.

15 minutes passed by. Rupama closed he dairy and looked up. She started," Hi. Mr. Sahil Roy. It is stated that the book you wrote has been submitted for review, about 10 days back. Well, it's a very less time to get some conclusive results as you see we have thousands of people asking for same, in the pipeline. But, it takes time.Be rest assured, that the due steps have been taken from our end and the results will be reached out to you in no time."

Meanwhile, Sahil was lost in thoughts. At that time, rather than the novel, he was more interested listening to the girl. He seemed to be lost in thoughts and very word of the girl was like an enchanting spell. He forgot everything but only the girl.

Her glossy lips, neatly tied hair and pretty face had cast a strong spell on Sahil. He was completely lost till 10 minutes, 

Rupama spoke again," Ahmm.. Ahmm.. Excuse me, Mr. Roy. Are you okay?"

Sahil came back to reality. "Hmm.. Ahmm... Yes, yes, tell me. I am okay. In fact, the best right now."

After a small pause, he started again,"So tell me Rupama, where do you live. Who all live with you. Are you a localite?".Okay, all right. I guess I am going too fast. So, tell me something about you, Rupama?"

Rupama was surprised indeed. Firstly, because no one had ever asked her something like wise. Secondly, similar asking can't even be predicted in business to business relationships.

She thought for a second and replied," Mr. Roy, I think this conversation is going somewhere else. Well, I live in Konnagar, living with my parents and yeah, I'm a localite. But, why do you want to know?"

Sahil replied,"Inquisitiveness, you can say. Anyway, you can give me your card, so that I can call you once, the book publishing stage has it's progress."

"Certainly"- Rupama replied and handed over her card.

"Okay, goodbye. See you soon.", replied Sahil and came out.

He had fallen in love. He was however trying to go too fast. He would be slow and firm in his approach. May be one day, Rupama will be ready to go out with him for coffee.

May be or may be not. But at least, he can try.

This was the beginning of an unusual love story. One sided or two, is still to be seen.......

Lonely

He is lonely, he is too shy,
But did anybody care to know why?
People said he is such a freak, too freaky to see or touch,
But may be, he was a socialite who once cared too much;
There's always to sides of a coin, regardless of any situation,
You must listen to both sides of the story, before any conclusion!!
He is lonely, he is too shy,
But did anybody care to know why?


This shy guy has a story of his own,
He had suffered deep tragedy, before even he was grown;
His mother was a hooker, being traded after his birth,
He spent his dark childhood, seeing filthy hand's across his mother's girth;
He never even saw his father or talk to him,
Everything around seemed to be dirty grim;
He is lonely, he is too shy,
But did anybody care to know why?


One day, a local goon came to their pimp house,
He laid eyes on his mother, grabbed him and teared her blouse,
He screwed her, he raped her, right in front of his eyes,
His mother was crying, but no body listened to her cries,
He was numb, he was deaf struck, he couldn't move a bit,
The goon left his mother for dead, and didn't care a shit!!
His mother died there, lying hurt and crying a lot,
She gave him her locket and there was his picture in the slot;


He took out the fruit knife and stabbed the goon, he slit his throat hard;
The nearby associates beat him like anything, there was no one to safe guard,
He spent his rest childhood, being slaughtered and tortured in a criminal jail,
He was released after five years, both mentally and physically weak and pale;
It is then after that, he became antisocial, he became shy,
I guess that explains an answer to the big why.
Everybody say he is lonely, he is too shy,
So, this is the reason why...