After 14 years

Have you ever met your friend after 14 years ? Think, its not commonplace.

It was 1995 when Bhola and Pooja were studying in the IVth class. Bhola had many friends with whom he used to enjoy playing cricket, share assignments and even do combined studies. When he had to interact with girls, he was quite shy which he used to hide in his aloofness. So the perception developed among girls and they began to dislike him. Bhola was unperturbed but who wanted such situation ?

Bhola was busy doing his Maths homework when the door bell rang. He used to attend people reluctantly. His mother asked him repeatedly and he went to the door. He saw and welcomed a lady. But, behind her he could see it was Pooja. Bhola's mom and Pooja's mom were childhood friends. Bhola didn't like this situation. He felt an obligation to befriend Pooja. Neither Pooja thought to make a dull friend like Bhola!

Soon, Bhola left the room and went for his study. There was a loud round of talks and laughter. He was hardly able to concentrate. His mother called him but he pretended to be busy. She told her friend(Pooja's mom) that Bhola is very shy. He's not comfortable talking to girls. Pooja and her mother went back to their home. Pooja got readied for her swimming class. The bus arrived and Bhola was there sitting at the back, away from girls. After some days, Bhola's birthday arrived. Due to his mother's insistence he had to call Pooja's family. His friends teased him and he was embarassed.

14 Years passed. Pooja graduated and presently is in the last year of her MBA. Bhola joined an IT firm after graduation. Soon, he left the job to study management at a reputed college. It was then that Bhola noticed Pooja in one of his friends' friends list in Orkut. She had her photo in the profile. He immediately recognized it and sent her the friend request.

Pooja was busy with wrapping up her studies at Mumbai. She got a notification mail regarding Bhola's request. She was so happy to see him after so many years. They had a chat today and both were sharing their experiences and memories way back in 1995. It was an amazing feeling where the mind was replenished with yesteryears' memories. Those silly mistakes like squeezing of ink on Bhola's face was compelling Pooja to apologise today. He didn't remember this incident. Though Bhola had a faint knowledge of his mental block that prevented him from interacting with Pooja. He too had a sense of guilt. Both wanted to make sure that they make up for the lost time. Lets see what happens!!