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Friday, October 07, 2005

My 20th Birthday

It was in the third year of college. It was my birthday. My family had to go to my native place because my uncle had passed away. I was staying with one Aunty of mine. Early in the morning, I went for a coaching class. I reached my class. But everything seemed so normal, as if it is just another day. No body approached me. None of them wished me in the start. One or two wished, who were not so close friends. I was so excited in the morning when I woke up, but everything was shattered when I reached my class. Not all my friends used to come for that class. So I thought things would be better when I reach college.

I felt really bad when all my close friends who were there at the class gave some reason or the other and said that they would go late to the college or wouldn’t go at all. I couldn’t have gone back to my Aunty’s place. I didn’t want to go to college alone. But still I went to college with a class mate. I was very disappointed and upset. I felt like crying. I just couldn’t believe that this was happening to me.

When I reached college, no body from my group had turned up. I felt very furious then. I actually felt like bashing somebody. But I didn’t want to create a scene there. I somehow controlled my emotions. It was then when a very dear friend came in the class. He wished me, sat beside me, and could see that I was upset. I told him how I felt and what was happening with me. So he, like a true friend, who he is, was with me throughout the day. He didn’t leave me alone for a single moment. I was glad that at least he was there.

Later another friend turned up. She wished me but then started with her work. I was again disturbed. But I decided to say nothing. Then after some time, this friend of mine also gave some excuse and left for home. But as I decided I didn’t say anything. But my dear friend didn’t leave me. He was there with me. Then came in one another very close friend. I told her how I felt. Then she was also with me throughout after that.

She said that they (my group) had plans of going for a movie, for which we need to go to a friend’s house first (the same friend who came and left from the college). I didn’t feel like going but still I went. I actually removed all my anger on my poor friend and she was there trying to pacify me. But I was really very angry. I went to her place.

And what was waiting for me was actually a surprise. It was a surprise birthday party planned for me. Just for me. Wow. They saw the smile on my face and I was happy for that surprise. Half the class was present there to celebrate my birthday. Everybody returned from the class in the morning and then left early from college just for the preparations of the party. My friend’s mom had baked a cake especially for me, especially for my birthday. I was so thrilled about the whole concept. One friend prepared noodles. The other one bought cutlets. We had a gala time there.

It was then that all started laughing at me. They all started imitating my expressions, my angry, frustrated, furious expressions. I joined them in their laughter. We played a few games including Antakshari. We had so much fun. All my friends were close to me then. They made me feel so special. I can never forget their gesture.

It was then time to leave. We walked till the closest station and on our way; I treated them with an ice-cream.

Hey friends, thank you so much for making my 20th birthday so memorable. I will never ever forget that day. Indeed, you all made me feel special. Very special….

Posted by Nats :: Friday, October 07, 2005 :: 8 comments