Finding Her....Last Love 2

A Ray of Hope

Yash

''I think the girl's name was Ruchika, ummm she had amazing eyes which she lined  with kohl. Every time she would battered those lashes , guys would fall like a pack of cards'' Here I am banging my head on recalling Reshu's friends name and this Vivek is describing each and every girl who came into his life. 

''Vivek could you get a little serious  and yes she wasn't Ruchika, because Ruchika was our classmate '' Vikek turned ; ''Oh !! my bad . could you remind me how she use to look'' I gaped at my friend , seriously this guy is mad. If I had a little remembrance of Reshu's friend why would I be here listening his women saga. This guy can write  an epic on females and I have no option but to sit through it till I find a clue on my girl. I smiled my girl, yes she was always my girl. All those days which we had spend as friends , she was mine then. Best part about her, she was very clear on what she wanted. Like others she wouldn't drop hints and leave the poor guy guessing on to it. She was straight to the point. ''Neha!!! Yes Neha was the name . She was a shy timid looking girl who hardly spoke . I still remember people would tease her calling her Reshu's girlfriend'' Vivek exclaimed .

Phew! I took a deep breath. Finally, I could say there are some advantages of having a female encyclopedia as friend. ''I think we can find her in one of the alumni group. Did you search for Reshu there.'' I took a deep breath staring at my mad-genius friend . He reminds me so much of one of the historical character of  Muhammad bin Tughluq , a Turkish descent Sultan of Delhi. he was a skilled and a learned man yet his many big decisions were based on half baked information creating a bigger chaos in the kingdom. Vivek shook me hard bringing me out of my history lesson; ''Dude I asked you something''

Smiling wide I responded; ''Had I got any tip on her  whereabouts or her profile on any group , do you think I would be hearing your female raga here'' Vivek made a serious face; ''you have a point bro, you are a genius'' The door bell again interrupted our search. Vivek got up to answer and when he came back , my jaw dropped. ''Neha !!! Is that you'' I stared at the smiling feminine figure in front of me, dressed in fashionable ethnic Neha looked stunning. She moved forward giving me a friendly hug; ''How are you'''

I kept mum as I was still in shock. My eyes moved from Neha to Vivek and then back to Neha. They both were grinning as if I am the 8th wonder if the world. ''Neha !! you here. Vivek..How???'' I seriously didn't know what to ask her at that point. ''Ok I will tell you all, first sit comfortably till I get coffee for all of us'' Neha disappeared in the direction of the kitchen and my eyes turned to vivek . Vivek was still smiling wide looking in the direction Neha went, tapping his head I inquired; ''She knows the way to the kitchen of your house. HOW??''

''Oh that! Wearegettingmarried'' Vivek spoke with a straight face but couldn't understand the jumbled sentence. He got up walking on the other side; ''We are getting married . In a month'' My eyes went wide; ''You are dead'' with that I chased him all around the room and he kept on giving explanation. ''Hey guys coffee is ready'' Neha marched into the chaotic room with a tray and a bright smile.

Vivek took his place next to Neha pecking her forehead. I smiled; '''Neha you have changed . A Lot'' She smiled warmly; ''yes and for good.'' I nodded taking a sip; ''how come both of you are together''

Neha smiled at Vivek; ''Actually we are together since college. Reshu knew about it. Only her''. Third shock of the day. Not in my dreams I had ever thought of flirt Vivek falling for introvert Neha. Vivek picked his cup and leaned on the couch; ''I liked her calmness; she has always been a good listener. I always wanted a girl who would be patient enough to hear out my blabber. After college we kept in touch and then one fine day we decided to spend our life together'' Vivek looked at Neha emotionally giving her palm a gentle squeeze. I smiled; ''Vivek why didn't you tell me this before''