The school was almost over. And thankfully her Gym practice was scheduled for morning. Sia was free for now. And she rushed through the corridors. Did someone call her? Who cares….she can't afford to lose time right now……she had much more important thing to attend to.
As she crossed the ground and headed towards the Hostel….she could feel that she was almost running. Yes she now ran towards the Girls Hostel!
Wah!….what a beginning….she had thought at that time. She felt very weak and grumpy at breakfast! And before she could even eat and take a proper shower…….the alarm for the classes went on!
The desk belonged to Arjun. She peeped over the students…to see what was going on……
Sia entered her room and closed the door and locked it securely. She wanted complete aloofness for a while. She also closed the windows which opened to the hostel verandah. She sat on her bed and removed her bag…she put it aside. She took out her cell phone first and put it in silent mode…..it would not hurt if she doesn't answer to it for a while.
Her heart beats were getting faster…her breathing was getting heavier. She couldn't even gather enough courage to open and look inside the box. Why would he have sent them gifts like this? She took a deep breath…and then finally picked up the packet.
This name was written in clear handwriting over the wrapper…on a small card. She removed the card first and then opened the wrapper carefully. The paper was glossy…she put aside the wrapper. The cover of the box was also of greenish-blue color.
Paper…….there were some papers inside.
She now took out one paper……and sighed. What could be in it? She unfolded it……and…
IT WAS A LETTER!!!
Sia inhaled deeply….taking in all the smell from the piece of paper…hoping that there would be Raghav's smell mixed in that somewhere…….perhaps there was………
She started reading……….
The moment you have got it…you must be wondering why on earth would have Raghav wrote me a letter……right? Well I myself could not believe it at first that I decided to write you a letter. And then I could not believe more that I actually completed it! It's a new achievement from my side I must say! Don't laugh Pushpa……do you know how difficult it is to write a sensible letter to someone? And especially for me? Cause I have always bunked those literature classes and have never written one letter except for in the exams! It was always Juno who used to do my assignments later…..
It is almost twilight here…….I don't know when you will get a hand on this gift and I wonder what will be the time there…when you will be finally reading this?
They were connected….by some wizard's magic….they were connected somehow.
But whenever you will be reading this…I hope you have enough patience to bear with my spelling mistakes…although I have checked…but still if there is any…do ignore them…this is my first time! I hope it is not after a tiring Boxing practice….then you will all be grumpy and tired!
Her lips almost broke into a smile…..a real smile…….after a long time…reading this. Stupid, irritating Raghav! If you are writing according to the book…then you were supposed to ask how am I at the beginning…before writing so much down!
Sia again smiled. He is so far from me…and yet he can anticipate my gestures and my thoughts so perfectly! How can you do so Raghav?
You are happy Pushpa….very happy….and very excited for your Boxing Tournament……you hate it when you have to get up early morning for exercises……and then you sleep through most classes…cause coach is going very hard on you these days……and of course as a result….you are relying on Juno for extra tutions in your free time……so finally…when you get to bed…you just can't think about anything else…..you sleep like a log!
Sia folded the letter and held it in her palms……she let out a deep sigh……
Sia opened the letter again and read what was written next…..
It is always there in front of us…we just have to see it…..
For me that source of happiness has always been my Elite Family……when my parents neglected me…I turned to my friends like Juno, Sama, Wadda, Nikka…. I miss them all so much!!
When the train left Dehradun…….after a few stations passed….I felt like I will not be able to go through this anymore. My world was getting crushed. I didn't know what to do?
Sia's throat had got dry. Her eyes were getting moistened….she couldn't properly see what was written in the letter. She rubbed her eyes….but again the words were getting blurred. Sia wiped her eyes hard 2, 3 times and then was reading again.
Are you crying Pushpa…? Hey…please don't cry…because you know na I Hate Tears!!
Let me tell you something that will make you smile. Mom's 1st chemotherapy went really well. In fact Doctors are saying that there are positive signs of her being completely cured.
She is a lot better now. But that's not the best part……..the best part is that we talk a lot these days…….and both of us enjoy those discussions.
I told you na there are always some things in our lives which gives us sheer pleasure?
Look at the world with eager eyes and smiling face Pushpa! And you will see that soon that smile will be returned to you by life itself!
Ms. Sen was right…….there is a totally different feeling about a letter…..that no other communication system has……
I miss you a lot Pushpa. I don't know if we would be able to meet each other again someday. But we can always hope for the best right? May be one day…..just out of the blue…we will see each other again…..
Let's gamble with our fate then…..what say?
So keeping my fingers crossed!
And yeah…coming to the place where I am staying….it's actually quite nice. It's in the countryside…..about half an hour from the city. I spend most of my time with my Mom…so I haven't made any new friends. But must say you something….there is a hot girl who stays nearby!! The other day she was wearing a……….SORRY can't say more!! The fumes from your nose will burn the rest of the letter otherwise!!!
Gussa utra Pushpaji?? You get mad so easily Pushpa!! But must mention something…. the weather here is really nice. It's autumn here now….and the whole neighborhood has turned red and yellow……it's beautiful. I wish I could show it to you……but wait I can!
There is a pic in the box…see it….you will love it!
Sia saw that there was a picture in the box. She put it aside. She read the letter again.
Just want to say you this…..that I love you so much. Even more than you love me and don't argue with me on this point!
Wow! Poem bhi ban gaya!!
Jokes apart Pushpa…..take care and smile always……
I will be waiting for your reply Pushpa……
Raghav.
Sia let out a sigh. Sia smiled and nodded her head.
She looked at the picture that Raghav has sent to her. It was the picture of the neighborhood where Raghav lives now.
Sia turned the picture and was surprised. There was a picture of hers and Raghav attached on the other side.
And just like he said she will find her source of happiness soon.
Raghav……… I will smile and face the world once again…….
Sia opened her eyes confusedly.
She looked outside…could it be…..?? Her heart had stopped beating……..
Sia watched with wide eyes ….as the drops of water fell on her hand and sprinkled on her face…..
One drop…2 drops….3 drops….and then the rain came pouring down heavily…….
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