Two Strangers

Some Pages Of Past

It was afternoon , Sri was sitting ahead of TV with dog sleeping near to her. Though her vision was on screen but mind was analysing something ( Hmmm, I have to give him a name. Golu ? Yes , it's cute...) Again the door bell disturbed her thought . She went to open the door ( Who may be ? This hour . He will come at night. Maybe any surprise like morning. )
Arun jumped inside the house without wasting a minute. She shocked to see him suddenly on her house." You ! Arun, At this hour ? You said  to meet at Shop . Everything alright ??"

Arun replied in hurry looking around the house" Ugh , so many questions ?  To meet you ? Aren't you happy seeing me ? "
"But ... You told..."

" Hn , The cause is I have to go somewhere this evening so I came here directly to surprise you"

His eyes fall on the animal sitting on shofa in a royal style."Aree , Dog ! Is this yours ? But he was not here last night when I came to drop you."

" Yes , Mine.He came here today." She mentioned looking towards the dog.
"Ok, You brought him ? Anyway what's his name ?"He asked whilst caressing dog's head.

Sri  : No, He is my bday gift  from him. Today someone delivered him here. Isn't he so cute ?
Arun : Of course ! Do you like it ?
Sri : , I love it. You know he is so obedient also. Just ask him to do something .
Arun : Have you thanked him ? For this gift.
Sri : No . I will thank on my way taking my time , just like him as he gifted  one day after saying.
Arun: Achha , Decided already.
Arun : Fine , So what's his name ?
Sri : I haven't thought yet a good one. How is Golu or Jamboo ?
Arun : ( Sarcastic way) What Jamboo ? O silly girl ! He is a dog not a baby elephant ?
Sri : Really ?? Why don't you suggest something ?
Arun thought for a little and then shouted "Rocky"
Arun : No need to praise me. I know this one is perfect for him. He looks cute and stylish with long tongue and healthy body.
Sri : Yaa ; It's a good name for him.

Sri called the dog to come close  saying his new name by changing her position again and again. Looking at her funny activities , Arun laughed loudly" stop stop...I think he got it. "
Sri finally stopped and  said Rocky to sit down. Arun was looking around the home and interrior sitting on shofa.

Sri : O sorry ; I forgot  to thank you for dropping me. Anyway thank you so much for everything.
Arun : ( smiling) I  need  a special tea not your thanks .
Sri : Oh , With milk or without milk ?
Arun : with milk .
Sri: ( teasing)How much ??
Arun :One cup water , One cup milk,a spoon of sugar and a little tea powder . Ok ?
Sri : Nice ; Then go and make two cups of tea. Look , there is kitchen. Go...
Arun : ( looking with big eyes) Hn ! Not fair .Why don't you ask Rocky also ? 

Sri got up pushed him towards the kitchen forcefully without listening his denies and followed him after sometime.
Sri : So finished Mr. Arun
Arun : Hn , What do you think I can't .

Sri took out two cups and served tea , she took one herself giving one to Arun .
Sri : ( rising brows)Where are you going tonight ?
Arun : A Club in Patia .
Her eyes got brighten listening the word Club , ( CLUB ; I have only seen in movies , Lights, music ...I also wanted to visit ) she imagined.
Sri : Night Club ! would you mind if I accompany you ? Please...
Arun : No ,I have some important task there. You will be bore only.
She started repeating yes like a stubborn child.
During then , they had already moved to living again ,sitting beside eachother with their cups.
Arun : Listen , You can't come with me tonight but I promise I will take you tomorrow night definitely. No request further...
Sri heard the line tomorrow night and a smile  cherished her face.
Sri : Fine , I will wait for you  . You just come and pick up me from here.
Arun : Okay.

Sri picked up the cups from table and went to kitchen. A random message on her pn lying on shofa attracted his attention, he checked and saw one of her photo as wallpaper. She was in a school teacher uniform. (  Oh , So was a teacher before marriage . The photo looks latest ,Maybe two or three months back ) He predicted.