Down The Memory Lane ~

Chapter 2 - Goa.

~ So Finally, one by one, The nights between their separated cities were joining to the night that was going to unite them. ~

I was still standing there holding the phone. Even though I could move physically, I felt paralyzed mentally and emotionally. What Just Happened? Was this really Navya, The girl who used to be my best friend. The Girl who could never make any decision without taking my opinion. She's getting Married?

"This is so exciting!" Said Sneha, loudly. She was clearly very excited.

"It's really not." I assured her.

"So?" She asked.

"So? So Nothing."

"You're going, right?" She raised an eyebrow at me.

"Well," I replied, "I don't think so."

"Nandini!" Sneha Cried. "You can't be doing this yaar. I mean, It's you best friend's wedding!"

Wait, what? Best Friend? What did she just say?

"Okay Okay.." She Said, "I mean, Your EX Best friend."

"Sneha Please. You're making no sense right now So just Shut up and move." I said, pushing her a little.

"Nandini! Are you nutss!?!" She cried again, holding me by my shoulders. She looked straight into my eye and said, "Look, I know. I Understand. But you know what? You should go! See, I really have no idea why you guys just parted your ways like that but I certainly know one thing."

What? What does she know? I never told her anything, Did I?

"What?" I asked.

"In these two years, One person who has always tried to reach you is Navya. But, It was you! It was you who was running away. Running away from her, Running away from I don't know what! "

Sneha was right. Navya tried reaching me many times. She had come to the boutique several times but I always asked Sneha to send her away by making some excuse.

"Don't you think you should be with her, On her big Day?" Asked Sneha.

"Fine," I said as I dialed a number. "Wait a minute. What..What are you doing?" Asked Sneha anxiously.

I gave her that 'Oh please just shutup' Look.

"Hey Hi. It's Me, Nandini. Woh.. I..I am coming." And Saying that, I disconnected the call. Sneha was just giving me confusing looks all this while. "What?" I asked looking at her.

"Who was that?"

"Navya. I'm going."

"To her wedding?" She was hell excited. I don't even know why.

"Where else?" I Questioned.

"Oh My God, Nandini!! I'm so happyyy!" She hugged me tightly.

"When are you leaving then?" She asked.

"Tomorrow Morning. The wedding is in Goa!"

"GOA!!!" She screamed with excitement. "OH MY GOD NANDINI! THAT IS SO PERFECT!"

"Whoa Whoa. Calm down. What's so special about it?" I asked.

"Everything! Everything about Goa is just so Special! You're Definitely gonna have a superb time there!"

"Yeah, Right. Superb!" I said sarcastically.

"So, go! Get Started. Start Your packing. I'll leave now." She said, patting on my shoulder.

"Yeah. Okay, Bye. Miss me." I said as I side hugged her.

"Oh please, Nandini. It's gonna to be so much fun without you, man. I mean, There will be no one to give orders! Yayiee." She said, faking a laugh.

I smiled at her and finally waved her a goodbye. I knew no matter what she says, she will definitely miss me.

Whoa, Nandini Murthy. 2 years!

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The Next Morning was different. There was something special about it. I was extremely nervous though. Oh shit! It's 8:30 A.M. I have a flight to catch. I immediately stood up and went to take a shower.

After getting ready, I picked up my bags and left for the airport. All I was thinking about in the flight was them and moreover, about HIM. Though I knew that he will not come. After all, he's not just Manik anymore. He is Manik Malhotra, The Super Star Now! But still, what if he comes? No. It's just impossible. I saw his interview on the television few days back. There he said that his Film's shooting is going to start next week So yeah, He's not gonna come.

Urghh! Stop! Stop thinking about him Nandini.

Finally, The tiring journey came to an end. I called Navya and she told me that she has sent a driver to pick me up. I sat in the car and we reached a beautiful, like absolutely beautiful Resort.

"Yahan?" I asked.

"Jee. Yahan. Chaliye, Navya Madam apka intezar kar rahi hain." The driver told me.

The Driver picked up my bags and I followed him. As I was looking around and checking out the resort, Someone came from behind and hugged me tightly. "NANDINIIIIIIII!!!!" The person shouted. I looked to see who it was. It was Navya. I was so, so happy to see her.

"Nandu Nandu Nandu," She danced excitedly, "Humay pata tha tum zaroor aogi. Nanduu! Tum soch nahi sakti hum kitna khush hain!"

"Mujhe to aana he tha Navya." I said with a wide smile on my face.

"I missed you Nandini." She said, as a lonely tear escaped her eye.

"I missed you more." I replied holding her hand.

"Tumhe pata hai nandu, in do salon me, Jab bhi humari zindagi me koi khushi ati thi ya koi museebat, hum humesha tumhe yad kartay thay. Apni nandu ko yad kartay thay.." She said.

So, it was not just me. It happened with Navya too.

"We had to take different paths..Maybe it was written in our fate." I replied.

"Nandu, We took different paths in life but you know what? We all took a little of each other everywhere.. Everywhere we went."

She was right. She was so damn right!

I just Hmm-ed, with a little smile on My face.

"Acha chalo, pehle tum apnay kamre me jao. Freshen up yourself. Uskay bad, Hum khoob sari batain karainge." She said with her epic 'Yo Navya' Style.

I giggled and said, "Theek hai.."

"Ye lo," She said as she handed me the keys, "Ye tumhare kamre ki keys hain. Go upstairs and turn left. First room it is."

I took the keys and headed towards my room. What a beauty! I said, as I entered my room. This room is so amazing! Oh My god, that balcony though. I said, and headed towards it and BOOM! I bumped into someone.

"Hey you! Don't you have eyes! DUH!! Idiot." I said without looking at the person, as I fell on the floor.

"Oh Hello, Don't YOU have eyes? And wait..What are doing in my--"

"TUM?" we screamed in unison as we finally saw each other.

"WHAT THE HELL! WHO'S THERE IN MY ROOM AND WHY ARE YOU PEOPLE SHOUTING!" Someone screamed from inside the washroom.

"Wait..What? Who's there in the washroom?" Both of us said together in a state of confusion as well as shock.

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