I have my baggage so does my parents. We are all carrying it on our shoulders, hoping some day we will be asked to drop them dead on ground and lead a life to feel happiness. In my case, I can't drop it nor give it to anyone to bear the weight. The baggage I carry is something only I can understand why its on me for life.
"You seem distracted" our head pointed out. I came out of my daze looking at him. It's been 5 years yet, whenever I think of it my mind goes back to the time I wished to change it.
"Do you think we need to change it? I don't feel so. I prefer to leave this part the way it was and focus on edges on rear end. Maria needs stability when she surfs on rough short waves." He said looking at my manager. I could feel eyes on me but I chose to just listen. Universe has always been merciful on me.
"We can think about change but I feel it's better to move on to next segment. After all, we only have to put forward what best we got, right?. Even if it isn't best for her, it is for us. Let's just accept each other's opinions and think about it. What do you say Dwijain?" My manager spoke. Universe has been very merciful by sending me answers through others. Time and again, it asked me to leave the burden on its shoulder and move forward in my life. I looked around silently as curious eyes trained on me.
"Change is good, putting forward our best is good but moving on is something we should do carefully. We don't want our future to get effected by continously trying to be our best. We just have to adapt to newer demand by going forward. Right?." I said looking around. At this point all the people present in the room understood that I did not talk about the surf board design. They looked between me and Maanya who shouted at me just before this meeting for messing up calculations regarding the design.
She is a woman of perfection
"What he meant was we will change the design as we proceed. Let's just go with the flow. Right?." Maanya spoke and I nodded my head. I walked out of office as soon as we are done. No one stopped me. Sitting at a cafeteria, I looked around.
'You know, I hate being philosophical. That's something a man who going to die will do'
'Are you insulting all the poets, patriots, lovers who gave their life and people who inspire others to live?' I questioned.
"Maybe?! I have right to state my opinion and so do you.'
I was silent now.
'You know, I don't really like to do it but I will for your sake. We don't need to discuss about pros and cons. But if you ask me, what's life without a certain amount of risk?'
"You always did what you disliked but that day, when you wanted to do something close to your heart. I did not stop you, I should have but like always I trusted your judgements. " I spoke looking at the photo. I saw someone sitting opposite to me. Looking up, Maanya was staring at me but with anger. I smiled at her presence.
"What are you here for? Madam?." I asked.
"What are you doing here during office hours? Looking at your girlfriend's photo?" She questioned.
"I am now." I smiled tapping her hand on the desk. Maanya has been a bit expressive about her emotions towards me, but break through which I thought will never achieve in my life.
"I will pay for whatever you have here." She said looking away.
Trying to pacify me after horrible way of humiliating me?
"You meant food or anything else?." I questioned her. Her eyes narrowed and she bent forward.
"Listen! I am sorry! Ok! I never meant to shout on you. Theres so much pressure on our head because of your stupid idea of making boards for women too. Especially with a client who is not satisfied with our demands ever! Dont get ahead of yourself. Stay in your limits! I am warning you!" She yelled catching attention from others.
"Whatever you say, Madam." I replied. She huffed and sat back but her side eye said something else.
"This here is my friend. I am not two-timing you. " I explained. Whats wrong in giving clarification?
"I did not say anything. We are not dating! I dont date men ever! They are vile! I.." Maanya commented.
"Sure. Whatever you think we are." I spoke titling my head. Maanya wont be sitting here getting burned up over this photo, even if she was, I dont think she has ever apologized to anyone let alone follow them around. She still has long way to go.
"Why are you here? If we are not dating. You should compensate for scolding me at office. Not here. Madam." I spoke which made her stir in her seat.
"Sir, your order." Waiter announced before placing a cup of coffee, plate of pakoda. She sure has ha way of expressing herself.
"Thank you. You can serve her." I said. Maanya immediately scowled, pushed his hands away, served everything on a plate and made me eat it with her hands.
" Thanks Madam. I have my own hands and I dont wish to eat others orders. Especially someone who doesn't consider me anything imp in their life." I said which made her angry. Pushing her chair away, she walked around the table and stood beside me. I did not react, we have known each other since 2 years and I very well know that she is going to either storm off or hit me for irritating her. She bend down and I looked into her eyes. Suddenly, the urge to taste her lips made me look away. How can someone be so beautiful yet chaotic?
" Do not call me Madam. I am not your Madam! Why do you plan to irritate me whenever I want to be normal with you?" She shouted holding my jaw in her hands. I was surprised by her act. She bent down a bit and pecked on my lips before moving back. Without a glance she walked away silently. I had no words. Suddenly the Maanya I know, her mannerisms , reactions aren't the same.
Am I the reason?
Or
She decided to be her old self?
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