“So, what you do for your living?”

Nisha asked Hardeep. “I own men’s collection garments showroom.” Hardeep answered that very confidently. I was quite surprised at that time because he had much drinks. “Oh! That means we can’t find something suitable for women in you showroom.” Nisha just made fake sad face. “No it’s not like that; I am actually working on opening a new Garments shop only for ladies, which will consists traditional as well as modern looks. Recently I talked with a fashion designer for new designer chain of clothing also. He is willing to do partnership with me.” He was playing that really hard.

“Hey, how come I don’t know about your new idea being your closest friend?” I just wanted to pull Hardeep’s leg at that time. “Don’t be so needy, there are some things which I don’t share with you, especially related to my professional endeavors.” Hardeep was trying to impress Nisha and when I tried to interfere in that topic he stopped me from ruining his conversation with Nisha but I was enjoying that moment and on the other hand I was craving to have a revenge of my conversation with Ashina which was broken by him at the bar. “Is your mummy having any information about your new idea?” I was planting my mines in the field so that Hardeep step up on them and get burned. “No, but I think she will be happy with my decision.” Hardeep knock off on my leg to indicate me to stop, but I was enjoying that thing so much. At last I stopped myself; after all I have to take him off.

“Ashina, you haven’t told about yourself? Tell something.” Hardeep questioned to her and she adjusted her glasses and then spoke,” I belong to Haryana and I work in a MNC company as technical advisor.” Ashina briefly explained about herself in single line. Too much information was in single sentence. “So where you reside here?” Hardeep keep questioning her. I don’t know but that time I felt little bit annoyed from Hardeep, because he was pushing that thing. “Can we eat calmly?” I suggested to him. He looked into my eyes and closely whispered, “I am making things easy for you, why are you being so grumpy?” “How you are making things easy here, by making her feel uncomfortable?” I replied in a soft tone. “Hey you don’t notice but I do really care about yourself. You are my best buddy remember, you better remember that. I have seen you staring at Ashina. You got to admit ‘Kamdeva’ has shot you with his flowery arrows and now you are in love.” Hardeep make that notion with utmost confidence.

“Kamdeva? Flowery arrows?” I was shocked what kind of crap he thought in his mind. Besides that perhaps my Behaviour was first clue for him to know about me and Ashina. “Dude, I think you watch mythological TV programs way more than me and talking about her, I think it is just an attraction. People feel this kind of emotions; it doesn’t indicate that people should fall in love with them.” I was clearing myself that time. Honestly it was my first time when any person had teased me talking about a girl. It was a different feeling and I was feeling little bit happy but most worried because I didn’t want to have Hardeep after me talking about the bullshit relationship craps.

“In my eyes, Ashina and you are perfect for each other. You know, she doesn’t speak to much and you also. Both of you will make cute muted couple.” Now tables had turned on me. Hardeep started to mock me. Ashina and Nisha were sitting exact opposite to me. “Are you guys going to eat something or just want to do your little chit-chat?” Nisha was looking little bit annoyed at that time. “So silly of me, please do the honors and order something.” Hardeep spell that line out and we three were looking at Hardeep shocked. “What happened? Did I say something wrong?” He understood our face expressions and asked. “Beta ji, this not a restaurant where you will order food, have you not been on a party like this?” I said.

“Yes, absolutely right dear, now you two, be gentlemen go and get us our plates.” Nisha condescendingly said. We both were looking at each other with poker faces. “Yeah! Sure my dear. That’s what a true gentleman does. Hardeep is available at your service madam.” Hardeep stood up and bow down to Nisha while saying this and I was looking at him and thinking ‘what a hypocrite this person is. He can do whatever he wants to do to get laid’. He tugged me from my arm and we went to place where all the dishes and other food were placed very neatly. “Hardeep, you don’t have to this. I mean I saw how Nisha is treating you. I know it’s none of my business but I am your friend. Don’t degrade yourself.” I was in the suggestion. “You know from this jibber-jabber you recently done, you was actually right at some point.” I thought Hardeep was getting my point, what I wanted to explain. “At what point?” I asked curiously. “When you said ‘it is none of my business’.” Hardeep didn’t want to understand on that situation. “Ok then, I will not stop you now. This is last time I am warning you.” I ended my notion there. “Listen buddy, I am what I am, you can’t change me. Look my friend if you are feeling awkward then I just want to say that I like to treat women like princess and queen. I like when they order me, and I get their things done. I feel good at this. And I know you are jealous because I am cool with Nisha but you and Ashina haven’t had a good conversation till now.” Hardeep further added to conversation.

“A good conversation?” I was surprised. “A good conversation? You are the one who ruined my conversation with Ashina. For your information I was talking to her at bar when you and Nisha stepped up and ended it.” “Oh look! There is Biryani over there.” Hardeep changed the topic. We prepared our plates, took a waiter with us and headed to our table. “Hey look Ashina! He brought you the same dishes that you like.” Nisha pointed out to Ashina. “Actually this is my plate but never mind you can take it, I will get myself one more.” After saying this I went to counters and prepared my plate again and came back.

“You two are made for each other, I am saying to you dude.” Hardeep started whispering in my ears again. “Can you stop this, I hate this whispering thing. It is such a girly thing.” I stopped Hardeep because Ashina and Nisha were looking at us and the look that they were having on their faces was not so appreciable’. ”Ashina, it is looking like Scary crossover here.” Nisha cracked a joke about our conversation. “You know, we boys have secret too. Maybe u can understand, after all you are female.” Hardeep condescendingly phrase that sentence. I was totally shocked. Hours ago, he was weeping like 1st grade student and now he was looking like the most fun loving guy I ever seen in life. It was a quick transformation. If anyone wants to learn ‘how to move on in life’ maybe he can have classes from our honorable Hardeep Singh.

“Seriously boys have secrets?” Nisha reacted like she was new to that information. “Ok enough about this, Ashina is new in town and as I am not having enough time because I have to go on pre photo-shoot for my upcoming daily soap, so it would be good if someone from you show the town to her. I mean like a serious guide.” Nisha served a request in front of us. “Actually I am bit busy also, you know in the project that I recently told you about. So I guess he will surely take Ashina for round of city.” Hardeep pointed at me smiling. “Hey Nisha! Do you mind if I come to see your pre photo-shoot. I haven’t seen anything like it.” “What if I say no?” Nisha asked. “Well I thought it would be good for you to hold bunch of flowers in your hand while you pre photo-shoot.”

“It’s Seems to be a reasonable request. I will do something about it; By the way I like red roses.” I was totally unaware about what was happening over there. The day started normal, became horrifying and now it was going totally out of control. I even didn’t want to come on that party but when I did, I became a fake wingman and now it transformed into a travel guide. I could title that day as a total mix bag disaster day. “Will you drive for me or we will commute through local transport?” Ashina Humbly asked. “As you like.” I spelled that word like a chauffeur and I was feeling one too at that time. “Ok it’s decided, you and Ashina will go on a round of city while I will appraise the beauty of this young lady sitting in front me. Cheers!” all of us clinked our glasses to one another but I was looking at Ashina and thinking about the things was going so fast. I mean moments ago I haven’t had any idea that I will fell in attraction for someone and now I was feeling that one emotion going through my heart my veins and my whole body. As I was staring at her I felt my body little light. It was a strange feeling.

We enjoyed our dinner and were sitting on the table. Hardeep and Nisha went to bar counter and started to drink while I was just sitting on table in front of Ashina. Maybe we both were finding out start a topic and that was not happening over there. I was slowly taking sips from my glass of water. Music was going on and awkward silence was there on the table. Search for a topic was rushing in mind. I didn’t want to drench my image in front of her. I was surprised by the fact that in my whole life, that was the first time when I really cared about my image in front of any female except Hardeep’s mother. She is a walking angel, a true blessing in Hardeep’s life. I did envy Hardeep sometime for having such a loving and caring mother. But I didn’t have to worry about it because every time I walked in his house, she showered her love on me. She always treated me like her son.

Awkward silence came to an end when we both spelled out “Would you like to have a drink?” on the same time. It was precious. I felt a strong wave of attraction towards Ashina. I smiled, she blushed little bit and adjusted her glasses. We stood up, went to bar and joined Nisha and Hardeep. Hardeep and Nisha were drunk and laugh with each other. When we reached there I came to know that Hardeep was sharing some incidents of his college life which also included me and I was pretty sure that the incidents he was sharing were not making my image a sound one. “Hey look who come back. Missing me badly my friend?” Hardeep Hugged me with one hand because obvious he was holding a tequila shot in his hand. “Do you both come to know each other anyhow?” Nisha asked Ashina curiously. “Yeah! She is delightful.” Instead of Ashina I replied. I was thinking that Ashina might not feel comfortable over there. “More drinks you want to have Sweetie?” Nisha made his glass near to Ashina’s lips but she saved herself from that shot. “Maybe we should go home know. It’s too late and I have a job to go on tomorrow. So maybe next time we will hang out together. Probably on weekends, Can you drive us home?” Ashina looked at me with her requesting face and couldn’t resist yes.

Hardeep was drunk, Nisha was drunk and I was feeling like a loyal chauffer who drive out his boss in this kind of situation. We put them into the car and drove away from the party. Ashina was looking outside the window and I said,” I am sorry what happen on the dance floor. I mean the song was too good so I lost my senses.” It was looking like a justification but I wanted to look honest at that time. Seriously speaking I didn’t want to look like a pervert. “It okay, I can understand. And yes song was very good indeed. You don’t have to justify yourself. I am not judging you at all.” That was kind of relief. “Drop us right here, I think I have to stay with Nisha this night. Thanks for the ride by the way. Maybe we can catch a moment later when you take me out on tour of this city.” She tugged Nisha from her hand and wave her hand to say bye.” I was watching her till she entered in house.

“Move the car buddy. She is gone.” Hardeep mumbled in his drunker tone and moved to front seat. I called her mother that Hardeep is staying with me tonight. It was indeed a long-long night.