Stay Away

12- Manvi's gift

Vidyut pov:

"How do I look Aravind?" I asked him when I saw him standing behind me in the mirror. I am getting ready at my house for the event. This is an important event for me as

●This is the award of pride for every business man.
Even more importantly.....
●Manvi is attending it.

"You look handsome as usual sir."he replied.
I gave him a wide smile as it gave hope to me.

"Thanks Aravind....... why did you come here? Anything important?"

"Yes sir."
I turned around to look at him.

"What's that?"

"I have a gift parcel for you sir. Manvi madam gave it to me saying she would be a bit late today."

"Oh keep it on the bed." I said turning again to the mirror. Just then my very slow mind registered what exactly he said.
Manvi's gift

What? Is he kidding me? Am I dreaming or what?

"What?" I shouted.

"Yes sir. She asked you to open it before you come for the function"

"My god. Are you mocking? Am I dreaming? Is everything ok?Oh God.....
Manvi is unbelievable."

He gave his usual smile and said
"Ok sir I am leaving now. See you in the evening." He kept the cover which he had on the bed and left the room. I came running towards the pack. If someone would have seen me at that moment they would have remembered the scene of crocodile running towards it's food.

'Congrats Vidyut.!!!' The lable said. I felt so happy. Her words even if it is so normal brings tears in me.
I slowly opened the pack. It had a big box and a small card. I first opened the box and was surprised. It had a chocolate brown blazer , pant and a pale yellow shirt. It looks so adorable. She somehow knows the best colour for me.
Does she want me wear this today? Is that why she asked me to open it before I leave? Ok then let me wear this today.

Before that I should read the card which she has given along with this. I took the card and opened it. It is an orange colour card. It had the following lines.........

Congrats vidyut.....

Your victory has always been my source of merriment. It has given me immense joy that you have always been the best man on earth that I have ever seen. I am so honoured that you have invited me for this award function. But I regret that I would be a bit late as I have some important work to be done.
All these years without you made me realise that you are a star shining brightly even without me, but I am just nothing. I promise you as a friend that I will always be your backbone of support . Remember that Manvi will always be the first person to be happy for you. May almighty bless your life with all happiness.

With respect
Manvi....

My god! She is just amazing. Always my attempt of understanding her has went in vain. She is just unbelievable. How can a girl be so amazingly lovely? Her words keep running in my mind.

Before, she often used to write letters like this. The last letter from her was 4 years back which broke my heart into million pices. It just said she was no more going to be a part of my life. When I called her back she didn't pick up the call and all my calls after that went in vain. That was the last contact between us.

Now I have received this letter from her which is actually the most expensive gift for me in this world. I changed to my new great suit and got ready . 'How do I look?' I asked myself standing before the mirror.

'Will she like it?'

'Do I really look that great in this outfit?'

After asking all these questions to myself I made myself ready.
I must leave in just 10 or 15 minutes. This day should be the best day in my life. I closed my room behind me to see my mother.

"Ma......ma ......... where are you?" I shouted searching for her.

"I am here. Come here Vidyut." I heared her from the garden. I walked towards the garden and saw her sitting in a chair. I think she is enjoying herself.
Wait.....Is she not coming with me? Why?

"Ma. I am moving. Are you not coming with me to the function?"

"No. I will be here. I am not interested. I have seen many of your award functions. It would be boring. Many will talk but I would understand nothing." She said pouting. Oh god she looks cute even at this age.

"You will come if I say you something. You want to know?"

"What ever it may be. I am not coming."

"Ok then bye. You are going to miss the chance of meeting Manvi then."

"Is Manvi coming today?"

Silence.

"Tell me Vidyut. Please."

"Yes. But she will be a bit late." I said.

"Wow. Then I am coming with you."

"Hmmm. I think you like her more than me." I asked her playfully.

"I like her because of you." She replied and started walking towards her room. I smiled at her behaviour.

"I will be ready soon...." she said in distant as her voice just faded. I moved towards the car. It was nearly 6 mintues later when my mother came out of her room.

"How do I look?" She asked me.

"You look great. Moreover how do I look?" I asked her expecting an interesting answer.

"As usual" she replied disappointing me.

"What's so special?" She asked me looking at my disappointed face.

"Manvi gave me this as a gift for this award function. It's new."

"What? She gave you? I could not just believe this."

"Ya ma. She gave me this. Just today I got it."

"Then that's great. You look amazing." she said laughing at the end. Both of us laughed and sat inside the car.

"Driver start moving." I said and the car just started moving........

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Author's note:

Hey all! Hope all are doing good.
I'm sorry for the delayed update and my pathetic grammar. I promise to update more often and also to correct my errors pretty soon.
Love you all!