Zoe's Veer

Chapter 5

I know this part is really small. But I will update the next part real soon..I'm not keeping well these days and I'm trying my best to write without losing the charm of the story. I'm so sorry for keeping you all waiting.

Present day:

A sudden ringtone from my mobile phone shook me up to reality.
My feet had gotten used to the Ice cold water and I wasn't feeling anything.
Might be a little numbness.
I picked up my phone to check who had called me.
It was None other than my mother. I picked up

"Hi baby" she said
"Ma..hi"
I said getting up from the rock i was sitting and headed towards home.

"Just called you to say that Raghu had called up today.."
"Yeah ? What did he say?"

" That they were able to find a donor for Amaira finally"
"That's amazing Ma!! When are they going in for the surgery ??"

"Yeah..that's really amazing and he told  they have to run a few tests for Amaira you know to be sure about her stability.."
"Yeah.."
"And if everything goes well..they have scheduled the surgery for tomorrow Evening"

"That's really great Ma..you are going to go right??"
"Yes...but I just wanted to know whether you are coming..I'm sure Raghu also wanted you to come very badly"
"I know ma..I'm not sure I will be able to see Amaira in that condition..you know with the ventilator and all.. "

"I understand baby ,but she will need you the most..you know it..and your fears are not bigger than that little one right??"
"Mom.. please...my presence will do more harm than good.. understand..Amaira needs HER more than me"
"Okay .."
"Thanks ma.." I let out a long breath
" But be There when she gets discharged all  right??"
"Sure"
"Bye baby..need to go ..first to the hospital and then to see Ammu(amaira)"

"Bye ma..take care..video call when you see her"
"Yeah...you have something..go to sleep early"
"Bye ma!"

By the time I was done talking with my mum, I had reached my home.

I realised I haven't had anything other than beer and decided to make myself a sandwich.

After a while, I settled down on my bed eating my sandwich .

That call from my mom really made my day better , my mood lighter.

I was very happy that they found a donor for Ammu finally.

That little one had a lot to endure.
Things like these really made it seem like God might exist.

If only he had made my life better.
Or made my phase of happiness a little longer.
Or made her stay with me a little longer...like a life time!!!
Uhhh..  !! Damn you veer! Can't you stop thinking about her for a day??
It felt miserable to even think of not thinking about her.

One and half year before:

HI..
This is Zoe ..
Zoe Chauhan..
Thanks for dropping me home last night..
My joy knew no bounds.
I was hyper ventilating...
My hands fidgeting...
Brainstorming as how to respond  Zoe without coming across as an exited stalker, or a hyperactive creep.

"   Hello Zoe, Veer here..
  That's all right.Your place was on my way back home. It was not a trouble at all". I sent and waited

"That was really  thoughtful of you. There would have been a mess if you hadn't dropped me home at the right time . My brother would have gone to the police if It had been any later".  I got a return message 2  minutes later

"I should say I'm flattered..it wasn't a trouble at all .. really ..your brother seemed pretty cool too! "
"Raghu ...right??". I asked and waited

"Yeah right...". She replied.

"Okay..." I said . I didn't want to sound desperate.

"Okay then...". I was deeply saddened that she was going to end our conversation
But then came an other one
"Veer, what do you do??"
"I am an architect..I'm afraid I might sound boring" I replied
"Ohh...it's not very boring as you made it sound..may be a little". I smiled at the reply
"May be....you are an event manager right?? It must be exiting".
"That's right...I love my job!!
"Pretty cool ya Zoe..."
"Yeah...hey I'm inviting you for my brother's anniversary party this Sunday I think I owe you a proper thank you. I mean if that's  not a problem" . came a message that took me off guard.

"Oh...that's really sweet of you Zoe..you don't have to... I mean..are you sure??"
My head was swimming in the the clouds and I didn't realize what I was typing anymore...I let my heart take over.

"Yeah... i insist Veer..iam organising the party..it would be really nice to have you over..if  you are not occupied otherwise"

"Okay, if you insist..I'l be there.."

"Oh... thank you Veer, I'l send you the time and address.."

"Sure..

"Cool then...it was nice talking to you Veer. See you on Sunday"

"The pleasure is all mine...see you on Sunday..take care Zoe"

" Bye Veer"

"Bye Zoe"

!!!!!
I couldn't believe what just happened...she had invited me to her brother's anniversary party!!
My insides were jumping with joy that I couldn't feel them anymore..
So Sunday it is!!!! I can't wait...
Thank you universe!!!!