Diatribes of dreams

Chapter-2

Chapter-2
The Birthday Bash

As soon as dawn broke the darkness and the sunlight peeped into the room through window shone brightly on Aamir's face. He woke up baffled by the sudden warmth he felt upon his face. He could hear the birds chirping. He turned over and went to sleep again. At 7:30Am alarm clock buzzed and he got the sign that he can't sleep anymore and get off the bed. Went to the door to collect newspaper, placed it on a shelf in kitchen and started preparing a cup off coffee. Sitting on the table with his utterly needed coffee he unfolded the newspaper. On the first page there was headline about a quarrel between two states regarding some issue over water distribution. And he continued to turn pages hurriedly an article in the corner of a page somewhat middle of the newspaper caught his eye with a headline that says.
'Mysterious murder along Delhi gurugram road '
An unidentified body found near an isolated road on a major road of the capital, with ruthless stabs in his neck. clearly another shame for the law enforcers...
Aamir stunned by the news stood up, unconsciously letting the mug fall and with the cracking sound he came back to his senses. Got ready and buzzed to the office. When he reached the office, found Raghav waiting for him near Aamir's cubicle.
Raghav is a man of 24 years of age, from Hisar in Haryana, is tall and a pretty square face, he has shiny black hair . He and Aamir were friends for about 5 years. They both had shared a room in college. Raghav was the friend Aamir can trust his life with but not secrets. They were really close and knew almost every thing about each other except some specifics.

As Aamir reached him.
"So where have you been so long" Raghav yelled. "Haven't seen you in days."
'Duh' exclaimed Aamir shaking hands 'It was you, who was on vacation'
'Oh yeah, I know'
Aamir was aware of his pathetic sense of humour but right now he was in no state of having any conversation.
At about 11am Raghav came and
'Hey mate! How is it going? Anyways, U know its Viraj's Birthday tomorrow. So we will be banging his door at midnight. See you there. He strode back, in a couple of seconds, turned and said 'Cake is on you'.
Aamir was on his way back thinking all about the news that morning. When he realized he had arrived at home.
At about 10pm he went to a nearby bakery to get a cake. Hurriedly paid for cake as he knew he was running late. Kept the cake in fridge and went for a bath.
At 11:15 he was ready to take off in his faded salmon Shirt and blue rugged jeans when he received a call from Raghav
'I thought you ought to know that plan is cancelled' Raghav spoke over the phone
'What?' screamed Aamir 'I mean why?'
'I guess it may disturb Viraj's sleep.' he replied and let out a burst of laughter. Aamir hung up. In no more then 3 seconds his phone rang again and it was Raghav again.
'How will you be coming' he asked
'I got my bike. You forgot?'
'I don't want to eat a smashed cake. Come down I am waiting for you. Got keshav's car.' Said Raghav and hung up
In a couple of minutes Aamir was in car with cake in his lap. And his mere expression was enough to keep Raghav quiet
On their way to Viraj's Aamir was looking out of window when he caught glance of a pair of eyes shining brightly at corner of a street peering into the car. It was of the same hooded guy. He tried hard to look at his face but couldn't due to dark . He was now sitting stubborn trying not to be noticed by Raghav

At 11:50 the reached at Viraj's place. It was a bungalow in Lajpat Nagar. Keshav and Aayan were already there waiting for them.
Keshav and Aayan, both were kind of plump and were of fair complexion. Aayan was tall while on other hand Keshav was of middle height. Keshav was clean shaved and greasy hair. Aayan had rough hair curls and had a thin moustache. Keshav was from Kanpur, UP and was recently promoted senior to Raghav and Aamir. Aayan was friend with Aamir from school days and both were from same town. He was in Delhi for his medical studies.
'Comon guys lets bang the door!' said Raghav excitedly.
'He is definitely more excited than Viraj himself.' Said Keshav who was holding snacks in his hands.
'That's because of them.' Replied Aayan lifting the cake over his head.
It was now 11:59 when Raghav hit the doorbell. In a minute the door opened and it was Viraj in his shorts and a grey T-shirt. He was half asleep.
'HAPPY BIRTHDAY!' Said everyone in a unison hugging Viraj
Viraj was a well built, tall and handsome man who had just turned 25 and was half asleep. His father was a businessmen and was pretty rich. Viraj was really humble but could be arrogant at times. He had a well trimmed beard and slightly longer shiny black hair running to bottom of his neck.
Viraj spoke 'Thank you so much for this but I will really appreciate it if I can get my sleep. So again very much thank you for being here. You four may now..'
'Splash!'
Before Viraj could finish his sentence, Raghav had smashed the cake, that Aayan was holding, on Viraj's face.
'What was that cake MADE of?' Screamed Viraj holding his nose.
Raghav turned towards Aayan and politely asked 'U bought a wafer cake? How can you be so..?' Aayan raised his eyebrow and Raghav stopped talking.
'Oh man! Shut up! I am sure it was your plan.' Said Viraj and in no time he clutched Raghav's head between his elbows.
'Leave me. I admit it was me now leave me before I get choked' said Raghav.
'Lets go in' said Keshav.
They spent the night playing video games and having snacks.Aamir was a bit off about what happened on the way there. And was quite silent. Aayan had an instinct that something is wrong there so he tried to start a conversation but Aamir blew him off

'Whaf da plan fe tomowow?' asked Raghav with his mouth full of Chocolate cake that Aamir had brought which read
"Happy Birthday Viraj. You have grown old"
'Be here at 7Pm and tell others too.' Replied Viraj.
Now it was around 3am in the morning and they were leaving.

'I'll drive.' Said Raghav, to which Keshav responded affirmatively. Keshav and Raghav were talking constantly while Aamir and Aayan were sitting silently on the back seat. Aayan asked him with a raised eyebrow and nodding, if he was okay to which Aamir responded with slight nod. Soon the car came to halt and Aamir got off.
'See you tomorow.' Said Aamir waving at them

It was now 4am and Aamir was in his bed. Hoping for a sound sleep of 3 hours.

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