Good Memory

"Hey! where are you? We reached breakfast point.... I have been listening to you say 5 min for the past 15 min... Okay... Come fast."

And I waited for him for 15 more minutes. Finally, frustrated.. I ordered breakfast for him too and sat at a table with Dia.

"I am so sorry I am late. Thanks again for this. That was nice of you. I will pay you back." he said hurrying through the door.

I looked up with my "I am gonna kill you" look but realized, I am not that close to him yet to show my real side. Instead I replied calmly.

"Its okay Manav. I can understand a guy needs time to get ready. Now eat, quick."

Oh.. my .. god! Did he even start eating his food? I look like I am inhaling food when compared to him. He is slower than a baby who eats only when fed.

"Okay.. Manav. We really need to go. Catch up later. Bye."

"okay bye. Tara. Dia." he said not so cheerful.

I felt bad for leaving him like this. But, you gotta admit to yourself it was his fault. He took a lot of time to get ready. It was a hectic day at office and the usual coding, meetings, colleagues and BAM! it was 5:00 pm. Ahh! Finally.. I get to go complete my sleep. A few days .. Actually almost a week passed by but me and Manav had no communication. And I was far too busy to notice.. I tried different foods, I had great friends, there were so many places I did not visit, the festival of Dussehra was coming up. I was so so excited.

The day of the festival was great. We all made so many tasty dishes. Visited the temple. Wished each other's family. Had a good time. I was slowly getting back to my normal when the very next day the google pay message flashed on my screen. "Your account has been credited with ........". It was around 6:30 pm and I was having a pleasant walk when my phone beeped. It was from Manav. Haha! I opened WhatsApp and typed

"I almost forgot I paid that day. Good memory!"

"I said I would pay. I had to keep my promise."

"Okay dude. I get it. What's up?"

"Nothing much. Very bored. What about you?"

"I am talking a walk. It's breezy this time of the night. I like to walk around on the streets and listen to music."

"Let me join. Please? Where are you?"

"I am in Gandhi Nagar, street no 7. Yes, sure. Why not. It has been a while anyways."

"Be right there in like 10. And this time I mean it. See ya!"

And I waited.. with a smile on my face.. I had no idea why!