The Peepal tree

The Peepal tree stood huge and proud,

Thousands visited it everyday, moving for and around.

Protecting them from outside, filling up their void;

The tree stood tall and sturdy, never to be destroyed!!!

Rahul and Seema were two lovers, lost in Paradise

They took shelter underneath it; they loved the tree premise.

Vowing never to go apart in their lives,

The tree listened to their sweet laughter, their painful cries.

They fought, they made love, they exchanged soles beneath the tree;

It laughed silently, it listened to their whispers,

Two souls could finally be eternally free!!

Then one day came when they married each other, 

They took refugee under the tree.

With nowhere to go and no one offering shelter;

They had decided to fight the world, together is what they were meant to be!

A large jeep came that night; with two people loaded with a gun;

They started shooting at the two, they were having fun!!

Two lovers died that day beneath it, still the tree stood tall

With pain deep inside it, is still managed not to fall.

The two innocent suffered and died, at what cost?

Humanity was indeed no more there, it was completely lost.

But still the tree stands tall and huge,

It still serves as a strong refuge.

The Peepal tree stands huge and proud,

Thousands visit it everyday, moving for and around.

Protecting them from outside, filling up their void;

The tree stands tall and sturdy, never to be destroyed!!!

Ghost

The ghost of Julia wanders around the society pool
The winds there howl slowly;
The vicinity is isolated and the water freezing cool.

She keeps on searching for friends, but in vain
Alas!! There is no one to share her pain.
She remembers her life, her youthful days
Her body, her smile that was the center of everyone's gaze.


She dreamt that someday a prince will come, only for her
He will hold her tightly and they will ride to someplace very far;
But destiny had something far dreadful to offer to her,
Two boys raped her forcefully,
She couldn't tell a word out of fear; she shivered but held her tear;

Life became too hard for her, after that day
There was no one who helped her, she was helpless with nothing to say!!!
She then decided to end her life, she jumped in the pool and got drowned
Justice got delayed and this action was frowned.
Although, no body had come to support her during her troubled days,
It's always easy to throw pebbles at some one in despair, while sipping coffee from coffee trays.


She killed both of them, she killed both who had made her weep;
Their death was painful; their death was creepy
The dead bodies laid in a pool of blood beneath the stairs, the stairs were large and steep.
People feared their life and vacated the premise;
No one was happy for such tragedy; but no one ever thought of her unplanned and unwanted demise.

She wanders since then, besides the serene and silent pool;
The vicinity is isolated and the water freezing cool.
The ghost of Julia wanders around the society pool
The winds there howl slowly;
The vicinity is isolated and the water freezing cool!

The Proposal

Ritu is a young working professional. She has followed her passion into her profession. At the age of 26, she is a quite established interior decorator. Her freelancing work and passion for it, has made her successful at a very young age. She always looks forward to enjoy her work and maintain a perfect balance between her professional and personal life. Balancing a profession with being a housewife in parallel to it, is never easy. That too, when an old mother in law comes in to the picture.

Ritu has been married, since a year. She had been in a steady relationship with a guy from her college. But, unfortunately that guy cheated on her. When she broke up with him and started to stay in complete solace, her parents decided her to be married to a complete stranger. She was to young at that time and didn't have the guts to speak against her parents. So, she gave in to the first people who came for a proposal.

Her to be husband, an author and hailing from a well established business family, seemed to be a decent guy to her, at their first encounter. They had a little chit chat. The guy, in the name of "Parimal Chatterjee", a renowned author and also running his family business, was quite similar to what, the story publishers claimed- Unsocial, shy and very less talkative. They met at the Trincas restaurant, the venue, which had been decided in advance by their parents.


At first glance, Ritu had kind of liked him. He was a handsome guy of healthy build, wearing nerd glasses with a french cut and shortly trimmed hair. He seemed purely like a wealthy guy with a don't give a damn attitude. Besides, he was a kind of pretty well known celebrity. Some of his books had sold quite well in the market. In a nutshell, she was eager to meet him and more over, wanted her ex boyfriend to know it. And to add to her happiness, he was quite the guy she imagined him to be. They chatted for long. She had told him about her previous relationship, on their first encounter only, as she felt it would make the process transparent. He also had told her about his past girlfriends and how he have had sexual encounters with them. They both had decided to be open minded at the beginning only, so that, the end doesn't gets ruptured. On mutual agreement, they had married.


Two years have passed by. Things have changed. Parimal remains busy in his work, almost 24 hours. He is not able to give time time, to his wife. Every day he wakes up in the morning, dresses up quickly, and rushes to the office, without even having breakfast, some days. He rarely does have any talk with his wife, in the morning. In the evening and some days late night, after coming back to home, he watches the television for sometime and then after having dinner, goes to sleep. This is his normal schedule. Ritu also has her busy schedule to follow everyday. She also after waking up, dresses up quickly and goes out for client meetings. Sometimes, he clients stay too far, and she has to leave early to drive a long distance. In the evening or night, some days, she arrives home even late than Parimal. They take turns to feed and take care of Parimal's old mother, who is very sick. Ritu operates from her home only, so she has been assigned more responsibilities, to take care of her mother in law.


Although, both Parimal and Ritu try to adjust and co - operate, but, the love and romance between them is lost completely. They are now like strangers, married and living together, but still being strangers.


Then one day, Parimal receives a lottery ticket. His friend gives it to him. Parimal doesn't believe in all this, but decides to keep it with him. Two days later, he receives a call.

"Hello. Parimal Chatterjee speaking." - Parimal picks up the call.

"Hello! Sir. I am calling from Kolkata Lottery. You had bought a lottery ticket from us. So, this was to inform that you have luckily got a couple trip to Goa. Congratulations!! Please come with a valid ID proof to our office at Ballygaunge circle, for accessing it. Thank you. And congratulations once again. For any queries, you can get back to me on this number. My name is Paridhi. Take care" - The girl drops the call.


Parimal thinks for two minutes. He has a very busy and packed up schedule. He will never find time for the trip. Ritu will also be probably busy. And they rarely have any conversation these days. He will not even be able to tell her anything. He decides to hand the tickets over to one of his friends.

However, on reaching home, he decides to ask her once. He parks his car and enters home. Ritu was busy feeding his mom, when Parimal asks her," Ritu, can you come here for 5 minutes? Need to discuss something with you."

Ritu accompanies him to their room. Instances of them being together in this room, flashes before Ritu's eyes. It has really been a long time, since they have stopped loving each other. Parimal asks,"I have got two tickets for a Goa trip. It was lottery gift. I know you are busy and probably, we might not get the time for it. But, still I thought to ask you once."

Ritu nods silently. They don't really interact these days. The flashes of memories had bought tears in her eyes, which comes out suddenly, without a warning. She turns away from Primal, in order to hide her tears. Parimal grabs her from behind, turns and lifts her up and starts kissing her. Kissing her all over her face, he moves towards her neck. Ritu gets surprised by the sudden change of environment, but decides to give in. Probably, she also had longed for this to happen, and felt that the same, was missing since long time. Parimal stops and pulls Ritu more closer towards him. He hugs her very tightly.


Both of them start crying. "I am really sorry, Ritu. I was so entangled in my work, that I completely forgot that our relationship was not for granted. I forgot, that being a human, you would also require my time and support. I gave up everything on you and didn't even care to ask, even once. You single handed took care of mom and all household works, in spite of being an accomplished professional. Shame on me. I could neither be a good husband, nor even a good employer. I realised it today, when I hesitated to talk with you, my wife today and that also regarding a good news. I hope it's not too late to apologise"

Ritu grabs Parimal by waist, and pulls him towards her. She kisses him even more passionately. The colour of her lipstick scatters over whole of Parimal's face. She says,"Let's forget it and start afresh. It was my fault too. I could have talked to you and sorted it out. But, I didn't due to my ego. Let's forgive each other. Now, stop crying. Goa is awaiting us."

They smile and start kissing each other. Passion ignites the environment. And this is how, two people fall in love with each other, all over again...

Someone... Somewhere

There is an old saying: "Someone, somewhere, is made for you." Not everybody, believes in the saying. But, Vishnu does. He feels he doesn't need to search her. She and he will meet by itself, one day. He is waiting for that one day.

Vishnu, an engineering graduate, currently employed in an IT firm, is very enthusiastic about life. He loves to find enjoyment in small things and challenge the odds. A very happy go lucky guy, he never complains about anything. He doesn't drink, smoke and is free from all sorts of drug addictions. Probably, he is the perfect son any mother would wish for and any mother in law would wish, for her daughter to be with. He also has a very interesting side hobby. He practises hand reading. Since class 12 only, he had been studying books and listening to shows on this and now he has acquired knowledge enough, to demonstrate his own skills. He doesn't do it professionally, but always in  a friendly get together, people end up accumulating near him for favours.

It is in this way only that one day he meets Sathi. It was a birthday party of one of his friend's, and Vishnu was invited. Many unknown people were also invited, so Vishnu had decided not to see anyone's hand. But still people ended up accumulating near him and forced him for favours.

He was looking a little girl's hand, and observing, when suddenly, an enchanting voice says,"Hi!! Could you look at my hand also, please?". Visnhu looks up. He sees a beautiful girl, dressed in a blue salwar, with a white dupatta, looking at him, smiling. She is beautiful. She also has an attractive smile. Her enchanting eyes, appealing face, instantly kissable dark red lips and never ending smile makes him completely taken, He wishes to now see his hand at first, before anyone else's, also he wishes to know her name and more about her.


Vishnu goes numb. "Ahem, ahem!!! Could you please concentrate over my hands?" - The girl says and starts smiling. Vishnu realises that he was staring blankly at her and his face turns red. He quickly completes with the little girl's fortune and then turns towards her. She is standing there, waiting for instructions, still laughing. Vishnu indicates her to sit down. He holds her hand.


"Did I tell you to do so?" - The girl asks. She starts laughing even more.  Vishnu turns deep red in shame. Being shy, he starts blushing. " Hey, don't blush. It's okay. I was kidding. Come on. Check me. Oh Sorry, my fortune." - The girl comforts him, while pulling his leg at the same time. She seems to be enjoying in his company.


Vishnu looks at her palm and slowly starts on with his fortune telling. She gives him tickles. Her open minded nature, friendly and go crazy attitude, makes him fall head over heels for her. He feels that the prediction someone somewhere is made for you, has come true for him. Only, he will have to take the initial steps. With this is mind, Vishnu carries on with his fortune telling.

Forbidden: A romantic story

Ramesh has to follow a very strict schedule everyday. Being a private tutor isn't an easy job. When people pay you over and above their normal education routine, it comes with more responsibility and discipline. Handling kids is also a work of great patience. They either are too naughty or too dumb. So, everyday becomes a new test for him.

It all started 5 years back, when after graduating, Ramesh, instead of opting for campus placements, decided to start a private teaching organisation of his own. His entire focus was on teaching kids, not because of business, but because of the fact that he liked being with kids and teaching them. Ten slowly his one room class turned in to an organisation with four branches across Kolkata, with the name "Mukherjee Classes", and Ramesh became a familiar name in the world of kid's education.

Ramesh Mukherjee, now the Founder of "Mukherjee Classes" and being one of the most prominent teachers in Kolkata, rarely finds time for else activities. His everyday schedule is packed up. After getting up in the morning, he gets freshened up and reaches office by 9 AM. The teaching batches start slowly at 9:30 and the sales team arrive at 10 AM. He has to give them advice and take information from them. He also performs quarterly reviews, after every two weeks, to boost up the business and solve temporary hitches, if any. The head office is in Ballygaunge, where he generally sits. The other offices are at Hindmotor and Uttarpara, where he visits once or twice, every week. Life was going on a fast pace, when suddenly, things take a sudden halt.

Today is 15th August, 2015. Ramesh is sitting in his cabin. His staff is on holiday today, but he felt like to going to office, as everyday. Being in office alone, makes him remember his initial days, every time. The journey had been really memorable. Ramesh is lost in thoughts, when he hears the door bell ring.

On opening the door, he sees a cute little girl, who asks him,"Uncle, classes have started already?". "The girl is too cute. I wonder how much her mother would be?" - Ramesh smilingly says to himself, and bends down towards the girl.

"Today is a holiday, sweetheart. You can come tomorrow, for the admission." - He says.

"May we please come in?. We are in some trouble."- Ramesh hears a lovely voice speaking.

He looks up. A young lady, seemingly in her 30's, dressed in a whitish blue top, blue jeans, with her face covered, is looking across the road, continuously at successive intervals. It appears like she is searching for someone on the road.

"Come in." - Ramesh says, and closes the door, once they get in.

Sensing something uncomfortably wrong, Ramesh asks the lady,"Is everything okay?"

The lady uncovers her face. Ramesh looks at her. Looking at her, makes him stand still. She is beautiful. Her grey hair, too fair skin tone, well toned figure, black eyes and burning red lips, arouses him from within. She unknowingly, casts a spell on him, the effects of which, cannot be diminished.

With great efforts, Ramesh speaks up again,"Is everything okay?"

The lady replies,"Actually no. My little girl and I, were being followed. Somehow, avoiding him, we reached here. He knows we might be here, and we will be facing real trouble, when we get back home."

"He, who?" - Ramesh asks.

"The House owner's son. He follows us, wherever we go. He always has his dirty eyes laid on me or my daughter. Oh I am extremely sorry. I shouldn't be saying you all this." - The lady's face turns red with shame.

"It's all right. Please sit down. You would have some water? " - Ramesh asks.

The lady nods and Ramesh goes in the canteen to bring water. "Something is wrong. They are either in deep trouble, or faking it." - He says to himself, and comes out with two glasses of water.

Once after, drinking water, the lady calms down, a bit. She sits on the guest sofa, and hugs her daughter. She starts crying.

Her daughter gets confused. Ramesh decides to console her, in spite of initial hick up. He concludes that even if the girl is faking, he needs to find out the truth.

"Calm down. Nothing will happen to you here. You can trust me. Now tell me, why is the land lord's son following. Tell me everything in details, from start to end." - Ramesh says.

The lady, after a brief pause of hesitation starts:
"Three years ago, me and my husband came here to live together. Our families were against our marriage, and he didn't have the power to back us. So, we decided to live separately. It's difficult to find a home here and besides, the time was also short. So, without further enquiries, we decided to move into the first option available. Besides, the owner seemed to be a nice and decent old man. So, we decided to stay. We were quite happy. Then one day, Duhita came into our life. We were even more happy. She gave us more reasons to cherish life. Everything was going fine, until the last year, when his son arrived back home, from jail. His son, a criminal with a history of theft, laid his filthy eyes, on me and her, the very first day itself. After that, life also took an unexpected turn. Adding to the problems already present, my husband died in a car accident, leaving us alone. His bike collided with a heavy metal truck, and he instantly, died due to the severe blow. Six months have passed by. Everyday, the landlord's son tries to touch me or my daughter. Being old, the landlord cannot say anything, and his son doesn't even listen to the little, that he says. His son stalks us everyday, wherever we go. I myself only know, how difficult it is to manage my job and her schooling, at the same time. I can't even leave her alone for a split second. Always, when I reach her school, five minutes late after the classes have got over, I fear I may not see her again. " - The lady starts crying, again.


"He was again following us today. while we were coming here. That's why I insisted on getting in quickly. At least, inside a closed premise, we feel temporary relief." - The lady replies, still weeping.


Ramesh takes a deep breath. "World is full of problems, and more number of people, who create it." - A deep thought comes across his mind.

After taking a deep breath again, he speaks - "Okay. Relax. After her admission, I will drop you both to your home. For today, you might get a temporary solution, But, every other day,neither I, no one else, will be able to help you. And this will go on increasing with time. Only you can help yourself. Stand against what's wrong. And I tell you, things will automatically fall in the right place. Give my words, a thought." Ramesh goes in the accounts cabin, to bring a form.

Entering inside, he pauses. "They are stuck in a bad situation. If no one helps them, they might not be able to get out of it. But, who will help them. They have no one. " - Ramesh says to himself. Lost in thoughts, he forgets to take out the admission form. He realises it after 5 minutes. Taking out the form, he comes outside.

Once the process is done, Ramesh keeps the payment in drawer, takes out his car keys and guides them towards the garage. Although hesitant, the lady follows him with her daughter.

Once the car has hit the road, Ramesh asks,"Bdw, I didn't get the chance to ask your name. You are Mrs. Pallavi, right?"

The lady smiles and replies," Yeah. You must have seen it in the form.". Pallavi chuckles and says again,"I however, know your name. So, tell me, how does it feel to run an organisation, of your own. From an engineering graduate to the owner of an organisation, how was the journey?"

Ramesh smiles. The days of initial struggles and defeats, flashes right before his eyes."It was not easy. But, the efforts made was worth the results," - He says.

They start talking more and more. Ramesh gets lost and spellbound in her words. He falls in love with her. Her charming eyes and lovely smile enchants him. "What if I help her. What if I rescue her?" - he thinks in mind, but words refuse to come out.

After a journey of almost half an hour, they reach their destination. Ramesh wished the journey never ended.

Pallavi gets out of the car with her daughter. Suddenly, from nowhere, a bike hastily comes to halt. A young lean guy, probably drunk, incapable to stand on feet, parks the bike just besides the car with a loud sound, and grabs hold of Pallavi. Her daughter hides inside the car.

"Where the fuck, did you go? I had told you to inform me, wherever you are going. Why didn't you, you filthy cunt? What did you think? I won't find out. I will fuck you like anything today, bitch." - He raises his hand to slap her.

Ramesh holds his hand. "Don't you dare. I will break every bone in your body, if you do so. You have disrespected her enough. Now say sorry and go." - says Ramesh, calm but fierce.

The guy looks towards him. His eyes are red, primarily due to alcohol and more due to anger. He raises his hand again, but Ramesh hold him strong. He is unable to move his hand. He shouts,"Who the fuck are you? Oh I see, the bitch finally got a fuck buddy. Why? wasn't I man enough?"

Ramesh lands a tight punch on his face. He falls on the ground. His lips start bleeding. "You motherfucker" - he shouts and tries to rise up. Ramesh gives a strong kick on his face. He falls unconscious.

"Pack your things. We are leaving this place. No one can stay here, more than a minute. I will complete the monetary formalities. Meanwhile, you go inside and pack your stuff. " - Ramesh says, with a silent determination in his eyes. He calls a local tempo provider, giving them the address to come. Duhita was crying inside the car.

Ramesh lifts her up." Don't worry. You will have to see these, no more. Your mom and I will take you, to a very nice place." - Ramesh says and Duhita smiles.

Pallavi feels herself, drawn towards him. For the first time, some one after her dead husband, had spoken for her. She finds Ramesh's caring nature and manly actions, the only qualities a girl may look for in a guy.

"But, I am married. I can't feel it. It's wrong to feel something like this. I can't enter forbidden lines. I can't" - She says to herself, silently. A gentle breeze blows over her face, suddenly, making her face go numb.

"Don't worry. You are not wrong. Everyone has to move on. Take a leap of faith. Let it happen slowly." - She hears a familiar voice, whisper in her ears. She turns around. No one is there. She is standing alone on the road.

"Mom, uncle has gone inside. Let's pack things and leave this place. I don't want to stay here." - Duhita says, holding her mother's hand.

"Yes, sweetheart!! Let's go." - Pallavi smiles and picks her up. She smiles and decides to give a try. They move inside the house to pack things. The tempo also arrives in front of the building gate, where the landowner's son is still lying unconscious. 

The Taxi ride

Bipin lives in Konnagar. Everyday he takes a train to his office, located in Kolkata. The train leaves him at Howrah and he has to take a bus or auto to his office. The whole journey takes about an hour of time. By the time he reaches office, he gets tired to work and takes time to freshen up and get back to work. He is the deputy manager - Credit Operations in United Bank of India.

His office is in Dalhousie, which is far away from Konnagar. Everyday journey of such a long time is slowly affecting his stamina and he feels complete energy less, when he comes back home. Besides, his daily routine of going to office and coming back, he also has his home duties to fulfil. Every Saturday, he goes to the local grocery shops to buy stuff for his parents. He is the only son of his old parents, and so can't ever think of going outside, for better career opportunities.

Alongside, there is also a constant pressure of marriage from his family. Bipin doesn't feel any urge to marry now, but he is now 26 years old and besides there in no one to look after his parents and he alone cannot do it. So, there is no way he can ignore their talks either. But, being workaholic and having given very less time to other aspects of life, he is still single.

Life was going in a slow pace like this, until, one day he met her.

The story focuses on that day:

Bipin wakes up late and as a consequence, misses the train. Catching the next train will make him late by 45 minutes. So he decides to take a sharing taxi. After parking his bike for the second time, he waits for the taxi to arrive at Konnagar Bata. The taxi arrives after 5 minutes.

Once he gets in,the taxi driver receives a second passenger request from Uttarpara. He takes a right turn to drive towards Uttarpara bus stop. The condition of the road is pathetic, with almost all manholes uncovered and boulders scattered across the entire road. This makes Bipin irritated. He is getting late, which irritates him even more. Ultimately, the taxi comes to a halt.

Bipin watches as a lady gets inside. She is dressed in corporate formals - A pink top and a black pant. Soon as she gets inside the taxi, a gentle breeze flows causing her hair to be scattered across her face. She gently move her hair aside, and Bipin sees her face for the first time, since she has got in to the taxi.

Bipin gets mesmerised by her beauty. He stares at her continuously. His eyes refuse to blink. She is beautiful. Her skin is glowing. Dressed in formals, she looks like a broken angel. She has mesmerising eyes, which sparks along lasting effect on him. Her red lips, grey hair and spell binding aroma, cats a spell on Bipin. He gets completely entangled in her.

The taxi suddenly takes a sudden break. She was caressing her hair and suddenly, with a sudden jerk, she falls with her head on the shoulders of Bipin. Bipin had fallen asleep, thinking of her only, and wakes up, due to the jerk. She was still rested on his shoulders. He could feel her fragrance, so closely. He could feel her breathe. Passionate feeling starts igniting deep within him.

After a few seconds, she moved aside.

"I am really sorry. The roads are really very bad." - She says with a shy expression.

"It's perfectly okay. It's not anyone's fault. Bdw, Hi! I am Bipin." - Says Bipin, the passion still burning in him.

"Oh yeah, Hi!! I am Riya. So, where are you going?"- She asks.

"Dalhousie. I actually go by trains. But, today I missed it. And here I landed." - replies Bipin, and asks,"Where are you going?"

"Same place. I work in TATA AIG. And you?" - Riya asks.

"UBI." - replies Bipin, and they talk more and more. Bipin feels a part, which was missing in his life, suddenly no more missing. He feels she completes him.

Thus, an accidental meeting of two strangers turn into something more, and the taxi drives off along the road....

November Rains

Rohan wakes up from his dreams. He was dreaming about seeing her again. Dressed in a pink top and blue jeans, she was desperately trying to get an auto. It was raining heavily. Rohan rushes towards her, but something pulls him from behind. He wakes up, with a thud. One of his classmates is pulling him as the period is over, and people are departing from the class, while he was still asleep.

He smiles gently. He nods and gets up to leave the class.

The story shifts back, three weeks ago:

Rohan is going to a debate competition. He is the only one, selected from his college. So, he must go in spite of  having heavy reluctance. Besides, to add to his grief, it's raining heavily. But, as he has already got a call from the venue, almost four times, he dresses up and steps outside. 

The rain is not seeming to stop. His umbrella along with him, gets completely washed up, only 5 minutes after he comes out on the road. He runs to the nearest stop, and eagerly waits for an auto. An auto comes, after waiting for 15 minutes. He holds his hands out, and the auto stops. But, suddenly out of nowhere, a young girl comes up. She is completely drenched in rain.

Rohan looks towards her. Although, completely drenched, she is looking too beautiful. She is wearing a pink top and blue jeans, with a short hand book and her hairs although folded, is scattered, making her more adorable. She asks the driver,"NIFT college?"

The driver looks towards Rohan, as he had first called for the auto. Rohan was not willing to share, but he changes his mind. After all, who wouldn't share an auto with such a beautiful girl. They get inside and the auto starts.

"Hi! I am Roshni. Thanks for the ride. It's raining too much outside, and there is no auto around. I wouldn't have been able to reach my college,had I not got this auto. Thanks once again." - Roshni says with her loveliest smile.

"Sure. Welcome, anytime. I am Rohan. So, where do you live. You don't seem to be a localite"? - Rohan asks.

"I stay in Bandel, which is about 15 kms, from here. I take a train to Howrah, and from there I board on a bus or an auto to Salt lake. Today, I was late and over that, it's raining so much. So, I ran to get this auto." - Roshni replies, again with her charming smile.

"Okay." - Rohan replies, after which they remain silent for a while. Rohan wishes to talk again, but being shy, he declines.

"So, what do you do?" - asks Roshni, breaking the dreadful silence.

"I study engineering. I am a student in IEM. Today, I am going to attend a debate on behalf, of the college." - Rohan replies, wishing to ask more, and change the topic.

"Oh wow! All the best." - Rohni replies.

She is about to speak more, when the driver says, that NIFT college, has arrived. She pays the fare and bids good bye to Rohan.

"Bye. All the best." - says Roshni.

Post that event, it has been almost three weeks. But, Rohan hasn't met Roshni ever since. He tried many times to wait near Howrah station at the same time and place, he met her, but, to no results.

Besides, the rains have really made Kolkata awful. Generally, rains don't occur in November, but now it strangely, is raining. The roads have turned too much filthy. In such conditions, people avoid roads as much as they can. Rohan however, prefers the other way.

Everyday, he goes and waits at the place, where he had met her. He wishes to see her, once more, He didn't even take her phone number, on their first and only meeting. The meeting was too short, but, she had charmed his heart, right then and there.

The story shifts to present day:
After completing classes, Rohan comes out of the college. Today also, he had gone to the same place, but to no profit. He rides on his bike and lost in her thoughts, moves towards his home. It's raining heavily, today also.

He sees a blue auto on the way. He had seen a similar auto that day also, as per what he remembers. Blue autos are very rare to find these days.

He smiles and rides towards his home. Near Howrah station, at exactly the same place, his bike breaks down. He kneels down and tries to find the problem, but fails to understand. Besides, in this heavy rain, it will be difficult to reach the nearest petrol pump or repair shop. His home is nearby and walking it to his home, would be a better option.

He gets up to walk his bike, but suddenly some one taps him from behind.

"Hi Rohan. How are you? How was your debate? God! I tried searching for you here, so many times. Lucky, that finally I found you, today." - A familiar girly voice speaks.

Rohan's heart starts beating fast. He turns around. Roshni is standing in front of him. He runs at a loss for words. He feels like hugging and kissing her, instantly.

"I was so angry, that I couldn't come out of college on time. But, it is right, that whatever happens, happens for a reason. Today, I guess the reason is you. Come on! say something. Didn't you recognise me?" - Roshni asks. Rohan sees a little drop of tear come out of her left eye.

"Oh yes. I was waiting for this day to happen.Trust me, I have remembered you, at every breath of my life. How are you? Please don't cry. I missed you so much. I Love you." - Rohan says in his mind, but his tongue refuses to co - operate.

Ultimately, he says ,"Yeah, Hi! How are you?". His throat has already dried. He runs at a loss for words.

Roshni gives a sweet smile. She must have understood Rohan's unsaid words.

"Come. Let's go the only tea stall open, there." - Roshni smiles again and says. Rohan accompanies her.

Thus, begins a friendship of two strangers, who met during November Rains......