After tussling with her mind for more than three
hours, Naina finally decided to make that call to her best friend, whom she has
lost in the hand of misunderstandings, some eight months back. They never
talked after that. None of them even tried talking to each other. When hurtful
words hit our psyche, they ooze out tears which cause more pain than blood. She
knew it was neither of their fault; it was the situation which was faulty.
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Life kept her extremely busy and one day, when she
finally cleared the clutter, she could see her missed connection. She did not just
lose her best friend that day; she also lost her brightest smile along with him.
With tears and a pulsating heart, she dialed his number. The phone rang and
rang for what seemed like eternity, but no one picked the call. “He would never talk to me again”, Naina mumbled.
She felt the ground slipping beneath her feet when a message popped up
on her mobile screen.
Stupid! I hate you.
Naina could feel her brightest smile returning back
to her face and she ended up giggling.
Sweet fiction Purba. At times it becomes hard to break the barriers of communication when ego comes to the fore, All it may take is one attempt from both sides and inhibition melts away on its own,
ReplyDeleteExactly, Somali. Ego is the root cause of broken friendships. Misunderstandings may happen, things might not be always rosy. But we should not let ego take over. A little effort from our side can often drive away the misunderstandings.
DeleteSweet moment of life :) When a sentence like Stupid I hate you! can make you giggle :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Anjali. One of the sweetest moments of life :)
DeleteSuch a sweet yet penetrating fiction Purba! No matter how adverse a situation turns under the cruel feet of destiny, one word of compassion, care and understanding can bring back the relationship to glory... just like "Stupid! I hate you" played the trick! Awesomely put darling... keep creating such soulful compositions! :*
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right dear. One loving gesture, a trifling word of care, a small apology can bring back the magic of a friendship again, if the friendship is really true. So glad that you liked it! Thanks for such lovely words :*
DeleteVery cute story.... True friends are never lost :)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thanks babe :)
DeleteThere are many times when we fail to tell people how much we love and miss them for the sake of keeping our pride, but one must keep his/her ego aside if s/he wants them back. Such a sweet story of two friends, Reminds me of the time when I get mad at my friends and the very next moment start missing those stupids. :D
ReplyDeleteYes, Deeshani. There are times like this when despite wanting someone back in our lives, we do not take any step just to preserve our pride. We should never let ego be our predator, if we really love and value someone. I am so glad that this fiction reminded you of your friends :)
DeleteLovely story. Best friends are forever. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Kiran. Thank you so much :)
Deletehaha :D perfect example for best friends :D nice story di :)
ReplyDeletehe he :D Thanks dear :)
DeleteSuch a cute post! Left me smiling too :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that it could make you smile. Thanks for stopping by and welcome to my blog :)
DeleteIt's never too late to reach out ...ya :) but the soul searching should be timely...to stitch back the relations. A 'short and sweet' good read Purba.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Bushra. The soul searching must be on time! Thanks dear :)
DeleteNice one! Still smiling... :)
ReplyDeleteGlad this fiction could make you smile :)
DeleteShort and sweet. Some relations are forever , no matter what petty things gnaw at them. Well deserved top post!
ReplyDeleteTrue. If we are lucky, we get such friends who value relations more than problems and misunderstandings operating between them. Thank you so much dear :)
DeleteHow worst the relation, when communication is going on, there's hope. Beautifully woven, Purba. :)
ReplyDeleteYes Ravish, there is always hope. We must take the first step, try from our side. If things work, then great. Even if things doesn't work, we will be left with no regrets.
DeleteThank you so much :)
Such a sweet story, Purba. I can so much relate to this 'Stupid, I hate you'... I'm all smiles. :)
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I am so glad to make you smile, dear. Glad you liked it :)
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