Scene II
Date: 21st March
Time: 6:3o P.m. of the spring season.

PUNE, was never new for me, though sometimes it does take me for a ride. I streaked my hands in the pocket to search for my flat's key, there it was lying hiding comfortably inside my back pocket, I usually have a habit of not clinging a key chain to my keys, but definitely do have the habit to keep them safely.

Had a hard day today in office, my tie clinging to one corner, and the trousers hanging loose, I opened the door lazily, I realized I did leave the room clean before leaving for office, but as I entered my room, I felt a zest of freedom, as if I have conquered the day, I had to have a shower, and set off to enjoy the new evening.

But before that I wanted to finish off few tasks. I opened the fridge, pulled out my coke, and set off replying to all unofficial mails of today.

There I lay comfortably as ever on my only favorite cushion on the floor with my laptop. The taste of the cold drink, wrecked up my brains, and more likely, was happy to see, many of my friends still mailing me even today. They are the best dudes that I have. Times may changes.

Moments may change but they are all very unique in themselves, and I like sparing time for them, that's part of my hobby. But, hey time is such a lovely partner, she gives you all the moments of happiness, sadness, makes you smell the seasons, and give you a whole day to finish and share, it teaches you things which you never expected to learn.

But, wait. Take my word, wait for the right time to come.

I felt relaxed to stretch back and lean against the wall, hummed the last tune, my lady had taught me, picked up my guitar and pulled some strings for a moment, just to start a new evening, with a new spark.

I realize I have learnt playing guitar pretty soon, it is indeed startling, but its definitely a good sign, last time she taught me playing "Love will keep us alive" by Eagles, along with vocals, I could feel the freshness and delightfulness, when she taught me playing that song, I don't praise that she sings well, but she's a startling singer with a unique vocal, It makes me feel as if I am hearing the right music and the right lyrics at the right time. That's humorous but pretty pragmatic.

Just then, my handset rang. That was a very familiar number on the display, I remembered that she was going to call up, I replied "hello", she said "hi, how are you, I was thinking about you, so just cared to give you a call", she doesn't like possessing a mobile phone, maybe she opts to give a call instead of receiving calls.

I said "good that you called, was just preparing coffee, hoping that you would turn up, will you, for an evening together". I know that I don't like coffee, but she does, "hmm, yes I want to, but..", she has this usual habit of hesitating, I interrupted saying "ok..ok I was thinking of going for a long ride on my enfield, will you join me", I know she likes adventure, and that was the best thing that I could ask her for, which she did say "OK" very softly.

There is one principle in my life, that I firmly obey, I do have big thoughts and I listen a lot, but on the other hand do relish small pleasures, that brings joy and helps me think verdant. I pulled myself up, and got ready for a shave and a shower. The window of my flat, displays a framed view of outside, As if some kind of painting on the wall. After a brisk clean and shower I felt radiant.

I pulled out my clean old jeans and a plain orange T-shirt to wear. By this time of the year I have grown lean but strong and valor. This makes me so fit and comfortable on my bike. I needed a haircut, because I am never used to long hairs, but at certain times we need to compromise the situation and the weather, and this was the perfect combination that I had.

When I kicked the lever to start my bike, I remembered that I was forgetting something, hey it was my watch, I forgot to wear it, how stupid of me, never mind I am a bit lazy to climb up three floors for it, but I hope I am not late.

I sleeked my two-wheeler on the first gear and drove, with the weather being perfect. I was sure she would be there in time. At this time of the day I enjoy the color of the sky and my bike hoodling the black puff from its mouth, the sound of which takes me high. The road passes through the meadows of people winding off for the day, and young people merging out from its wilderness.

That gave me a perfect glance about the atmosphere, with a mint (halls) in my mouth. I wasn't aware of the time, I had this thought mingling in my mind, whether she will wait for me if I am late, but I doubt she will, yes, at least for me, I suppose, lets hope that I do not turn up late.

The road took a sharp turn, before it approached a church where she should be waiting; thank god I could see her waiting there. As I approached further near, I could see her breath a sigh of relief. As usual she was wearing a simple attire, but this time she had her hairs tied, she was looking pretty. I halted next to her and said, "Hope that I am in time", she said, "Surjit, you are a bit late, but at least you have reached safely."

I didn't knew that she cared so much. I replied with a Hmm..and asked her to cling onto the back seat, and join the ride. I asked her that I wished to ride till the next ghat and back again, she would surely not hesitate for a ride like that, and she didn't. But now at the back of my mind, I need to see that I drive carefully and stably, so that she feels comfortable.

But of course there's nothing to worry, if she's there along, hmm..

To be continued;