The 3G Life

September 30 Sunday 2018

Today is the last day of mock exam. And from tomorrow I have to go back to Mohammed sir's class. Sir has already texted me asking me when I am coming back. I do not send a reply. I still hold him partly responsible for the departure of Aadil. If he has not done anything, Aadil still has the chance to stay.

"I have broken up with Saeed," Zara announces with all her flare.

"When exactly did you do that?" I ask.

"Just yesterday. He could not satisfy me."

"And you got in a relationship with whom?"

"Naif. He kissed me in the elevator last day."

I know this is coming and cannot pretend to be surprised. But who is this Naif material? The mere sound of his name is giving migraine to my brains. And he kisses Zara, I feel like beating him up. But whatever it is, it is Zara's life. I have no right to interfere.

I think they will go on for a longer time. Recently Zara's birthday has passed and Saeed has done something really sweet. Even Zara confesses that she is thinking of settling with Saeed. And by settlement I assume another three months. But they cannot pass another three days.

"What should I buy Zara for her birthday?" asks Saeed over the phone.

"I don't know. Some jewelries perhaps," I reply.

"Well, where should I go to buy them?"

"There is Confidence Tower and Suvastu."

"I need your help. Can you come with me?"

Well, Saeed walks me to home and that is fine. But I can never imagine to go on shopping with a non-maharram guy ever in my life. Though I think of Saeed no more than a brother, still I have my restrictions. Luckily, I do not have to go at last.

He calls me at 6pm that day and tells me he has already brought the gifts. He has bought some chocolates and a ring. OKAY. Is he going to ask Zara to marry him? I hope not, because Zara will say a straight "no". He tells me that he will report everything back the following day.

Fortunately, Zara is the first to give the reports. She is angry with me the night before because I cannot attend her birthday. But her tone has completely changed and she asks me several times if I choose the ring. And I am surprised at this question and promise that I never do.

The summary is that the ring has fit perfectly in Zara's fingers. According to her, she has been gifted several rings but none of them fit so perfectly. I have to say Saeed is either very lucky or a brilliant observer. Zara tells me that she thinks that maybe Saeed is her ideal match.

They have been good for a couple of days and I am really happy for them. But am a bit sad because neither Saeed nor Zara pays much attention to me. It feels like I have completely disappeared or never existed in their life. But hey! Love makes everyone blind to the world, right?

"Who is this Naif anyway?" Rihana asks Zara.

"Oh, he is the new guy in our chemistry class," replies Zara.

"By new, you mean how new?"

"He had only been there for a day."

"You mean you kissed him the day you first met him?"

Oh my God, Zara! Are you mad? First meet, first kiss is too much. Even for a playgirl like Zara, this is crossing all limits. I am wondering how hurt Saeed is. He is such a genuine guy and this will change him in ways that will be hurtful for me.

So I call up Saeed after I get out of the school gate. I try to warn him but cannot do it directly. And Saeed, as innocent as he is, never gets the hint. Or maybe he does but hopes for better. I cannot say I am much different. Same thing happens between me and Aadil.

He picks up on the second time and is completely casual with his tone. He talks to me as if nothing ever happened. I suddenly doubt if I misheard Zara or if my mind is playing trick on me. How can Saeed act so normal? I cannot hold it anymore and have to ask.

"Yeah, we broke up. It was supposed to happen," replies Saeed.

"Come on Saeed, are you okay?" I ask.

"Yeah, what would happen to me?"

"Talk to me Saeed. You consider me to be your friend right?"

"I thought that this breakup ended my friendship with you too."

How can Saeed think that? Zara and I are best friends and sisters at heart. But we are two completely different separate people. I tell Saeed that and he gives out a deep breath. What is he worried about? Living without Zara as his lover or living without me as his friend?

I do not have the chance to ask because my balance runs out. And Saeed cannot call me back because my phone is always on Outgoing mode. But this is a question I have to ask him face-to-face. I need to assure him that our friendship is going to last for a really long time and I am not letting go.

That is the problem with the people of 3G. Though we say that we "break up" or "I hate you" we can never let each other go. Otherwise I doubt if the bricks will have still been in place. We are all connected to each other. Fate gets us connected in 3G but it is up to the spirit of 3G to disconnect us.