The Miracle We Met

Chapter 17 - A Gift

No matter how long I have to stand, I'll wait here for you
Because it's not the end
I know I will meet you again

I know many Exo English cover songs..but that day I chose 'Pete Pen'.. may be because I knew they were going back to their country tomorrow. Soon they would be busy in their works. May be they will forget about me too..but I will remember them..I will be waiting here for them..I know it's just a thinking..they may not return after then..but their memories will be with me..this miracle..I am just going to remember it for long..I just wanted tell them all these things through the song, hope they would have understood.

I came out of my these thoughts when I heard a loud noise of clapping. I bend in gratitude. Anchors said a few appreciating words. I didn't have any courage to look into the eyes of Chanyeol & Suho. I didn't want them to realise these things in front of me. If they had already realized that means I was going to be super embarrassed.

We came down of the stage and soon sat on our table. Everyone was looking on us by then. We all were in complete silence and it was really awkward. The program was still going on. They called other guests on stage. Suddenly, Chanyeol said, "You sang really well."
"Really" I looked at him.
"We were surprised, you never told us that you can sing too." Suho said looking at me.
"It just came out well" My face turned red.
"There she goes again." Both of them started laughing.

Soon our dinner came on table. We were all ready to eat. It was all traditional Indian food..both veg and non veg.."I guess you are veggie, right?" Suho was right. We started taking in our meal.

The show ended soon. Next everyone was ready to move their hips on beats. Most of them moved to the DJ area. So we did too. Everyone was busy in their moves. I used to be so shy in my school days but thanks to my hostel days, I learnt to enjoy myself on music. We all were lost in the music and in the dance. By then, everyone wanted to dance with them as they gained lots of recognition because of their performance. Sometimes they were infront of me and at another moment someone else was in between. But I didn't took much load as I was busy too in dancing.

Suddenly, I thought about my phone. I went back to our table. Took my phone out of the bag when I saw 20 missed calls from my mother and cousin. I checked the time, it was already 10:15 by then. I called my cousin, she was already waiting in front of the hotel. "Just wait for 5 mins, I will be there soon."

I returned back on stage, searched Suho and Chanyeol in that crowd. I gave them the signal that I have to go now. I went back on table..collected my things and started moving towards the main exit of the hall.

Suddenly, someone grabbed my hand from behind. I looked back. Suho was there..he was breathing very fast as if he ran to stop me. When I turned back..he let my hand go.

"Wait!! How can you go like this?" Suho said holding his breath.
"What does it mean?" I was filled with doubt.

"Isn't it rude to leave us like that" Suho said again.
"But it's getting late I have to go" I was in a hurry.

"Let Chanyeol come first. He went upstairs in our room. There he is!!" Suho pointed towards Chanyeol.

Chanyeol too was coming running towards us. He had a paper bag with him.
"This..is for you..it's a small gift from us." Chanyeol was also short of breath but still he completed his sentence. And gave that gift to me..

I was so shocked..I wasn't expecting any such thing..
"But, you didn't need to do it." That's all I could say. I was holding back myself.

"Why!! You did so much to us..this gift is also not so worthy..we just tried to reduce your debt from our side..still we think it's not enough." Suho said.

I was still surprised.
"Don't open it here. You can do it at home. Is someone waiting for you?" Chanyeol asked.
Again I remembered that my cousin was waiting outside. I ran towards the main gate of the hotel. There she was..

Suho & Chanyeol followed me too..it was such a hush hush situation.
"What's wrong with you? Can't you see the time?" She yelled at me.
"So sorry..actually it was our fault" Both of them said and they came near us.

"Ohh..so you were the ones who invited her here" she said rolling her eyes but thankfully her anger calmed down a bit.
"She is my cousin Akriti..Meet them.. He is Mr.Kim and Mr.Loey" I introduced them with each other.

"Nice to meet you. But it's already so late. Hope we will meet again." She went back to cab.

I turned towards them and hesitantly said, "Thank you" without listening to their reactions I sat in the car. They were still standing there.
"Now go back..bye" I shouted as my car started moving. They were just standing there looking at my car.

"Oh gosh!! They are so handsome..You are lucky" Akriti started teasing me. I was looking at the gift.

'How can they be so nice to me? I am just a mere fan for them who was lucky enough to meet them? Still they treated me like their friends and now this..'

"Wow!! You got this gift from them. Please show me what's inside the bag.. please" Akriti started begging me.

Meanwhile, we were in front of my house. Akriti's house was after 2 houses.
"Sure I will tell but tomorrow no day after tomorrow." I said while coming out of our car.
"Whatever" she said and her car moved.

As soon as I entered my house, my mother started yelling at me and complaining me. I just went to kitchen, took a water bottle.. ignoring her words, went straight to my room. I closed the door and took a deep breath.

I kept my gift aside on the table and went for changing.  When I came back, I took my diary from the drawer and started writing everything that happened that day. I didn't want to miss a single detail so I kept writing. When I wrote they sang 'Angel'..my heart beat got fast as I started thinking that..did they chose that song knowingly.. because it talks about 'walking together side by side, coming into another world just for someone' and all..oh god!! Am I in a dream??Again am I that significant to them? Do they really take me as their good friend? Whatever I was thinking, I was hoping that it was true.

Oh yes!! I remembered the gift. I opened the paper bag..to my surprise.. there were two gifts inside

One was a beautiful black wedge heel and another one was... a pink and blue floral print fit and flare dress..with a small note

"It's a small gift from our side..these things will keep reminding you about us that yes we have met, we have spent some time together.. it's a long lasting memory for us too.. see you tomorrow.
Suho & Chanyeol❤️"