Isha's birthday gift
Ajay was studying books carefully. He wanted one which tell
him about pets. He had new friend in college who was interested in it. He was
never fond of pets. But he never disliked them too. He felt that he could
encourage her more. Actually, this was his new college friend. He was just
friend but he already began to hope for more than just friendship. He knew that
Isha would not have those feelings but he felt that she would develop them.
Ajay went with Isha one day to help her to arrange things. Ajay was so
exhausted but he didn’t tell it. He went inside to help her when Isha’s brother
Tarun came ahead. Ajay felt that he would take things out of his hand. But
Tarun didn’t. Tarun just pointed him place where he supposed to keep them. He
was feeling so upset. He was not expecting that kind of treatment from Tarun.
He was helping Isha. Ajay thought that Tarun would admire him but instead of
it. Tarun was indirectly treating him like some personal servant. He didn’t
show anything on face. He kept arranging all. Ajay still remembered how hard he
worked on that day. He was so exhausted at end of that day. He was so angry. He was expecting little bit
help but all treated him like some servant. He decided in his heart that he
wouldn’t come to help Isha any more. He knew that Isha was not in love but she
was at least expected to treat him like friend. But she treated him like
servant. Finally in end of day Tarun smiled & talked with him. Tarun gave
him some tasty snacks from restaurant & said with smile “You worked so hard
you deserve this.” He smiled back. He was so happy. Then Tarun said “Actually
Isha was not in good mood since her pet dog died.” “What? She had a pet. She told
me that she disliked pet.” “Of course. After death of her pet dog, she began to
dislike pet.” “Oh!” “But I get one on her birthday.” Then Tarun gave him a nice
innocent smile & asked “Why don’t you get one book regarding taking care of
pets for her?” “Me?!” “Of course! Who else? Do you see anyone?” Once again
Tarun went back to his original angry mood. He didn’t like it. He decided to
agree with Tarun. But somewhere in mind Ajay was planning to bring some
beautiful dress or ornament. But then Ajay felt that he didn’t know size
perfectly to purchase dress then he knew that he couldn’t purchase real
jewellery & Isha never used artificial one. She developed allergy due to
artificial jewellery. He decided that it was better to just buy one book on
pet. So, he was today in this book store to purchase a book. He smiled happily
when he saw wonderful pictures of dogs on book. He didn’t know which dog Tarun
would get but he hoped that Isha would love that dog. He purchased one book
then he even purchased one dog toy for that dog. He was so happy. He felt. He
was so wise & he took perfect gift for Isha. He told shop keeper to pack
gift properly. He observed that gift paper had red hearts. He couldn't stop
smiling. He was already in his dreamworld.
Ajay was so
excited when Isha began to invite friends for her birthday party. She was
inviting them all one by one. He was expecting that she would come to him
immediately. But she was not coming to him. He sensed that he was not special
friend. He was just one friend out of many. He felt so sad. He wanted to feel
that he was special but it was clear that it was not happening. Then slowly she
finally came to him. Isha smiled & said “I hope you will come early. I
might need some help with decoration.” She didn’t give him any invitation. She
just said this & went away. He felt hurt but then he thought that he might
like family to her so she didn’t give invitation. She invited him like family
member early to help her. He smiled at this thought. It was clearly
interesting. He planned to come early with his gift. He suddenly remembered
that dog. He sensed that dog must be already in house. He smiled happily. On
that special day Ajay got ready with excitement. He got dressed when he
received call from Isha. Isha “You don’t need to come home. I will give one
small party in college time to college friends in canteen. I will not invite
them for party at home.” He felt so deserted now. He decided to object but then
he rejected that idea. He felt so hurt. He began to feel that she was not
interested in him. Now he got that book as gift. He was so confused. He slowly
asked “So Tarun would be at home now?” “Yes!” He smiled happily. Then he
continued hopefully “Did Tarun gave you, his gift?” Isha said in happy voice
“Of course! He is such wonderful brother. World’s best brother!” He felt so
relieved so she loved Tarun’s dog. Ajay felt relaxed. Ajay “See you on your
birthday party.” Ajay decided that he did right thing by just purchasing that
book. It was simple gift. He knew that many of his friends were already
suspecting his feelings towards Isha. Now if they decided to see gift it would
be just normal one. No one would feel that he showed any love towards her. He
felt so alone & upset. He knew that he had his parents & his family.
But still his brother already began to talk about his marriage. He knew all his
cousins were planning to date girls. He was alone without girlfriend. He wanted
someone. But then he felt that he needed to forget. Isha was not suitable for him.
He knew that he was permitting his ego to rule his heart. He needed to wait. He
got ready in more reasonable dress for college. He was so upset. He was not
called for birthday in home so it was clear that he was not wanted. Isha didn’t
like him.
Ajay came
in his classroom. He noticed that Isha was already in classroom. He sensed that
she was talking to all. She was looking so beautiful. He wanted to keep
watching her. He felt so sad. He wanted to hold her & express his love. But
he knew that she was not in love with him. He couldn’t show his love. He gave
her pleasant smile. She gave stressed look. She was not much happy to see him.
It was so sad. She clearly disliked him. He tried so hard to accept that
rejection but still he felt hurt. He was not certain that it was just ego. He
sometimes felt that he might fall in love with her. He was in blind love. It
would lead him to destruction. He began to tell himself that he needed to get
over this empty attraction. He felt so upset. He wanted to feel neutral about all.
But he was obsessed with her. He kept observing her slowly then she finally
gave that party invitation to him. He felt so hurt. It was not on card. She
just said “You can come in canteen today for party.” “Oh! It’s okay.” He took
out his hand with hope to get invitation for party in evening too. But she just
shook hands with him. He felt so frustrated. He decided that he wanted to show
no regret so he gave big smile. As soon as she went away his friends came
beside him & asked “So what did you gift her?” “Nothing so costly.” They
laughed. Clearly all were thinking that he would buy something super costly for
her. He didn’t. He felt so happy. He bought just book. Then in college recess
they all went in canteen for birthday party. They all gathered. He was already
in them. He managed to mix like one of them. He made certain about one thing.
No one would consider him different or special friend. He smiled & gave his
gift. She accepted it & placed it with remaining nothing special about him.
She felt so upset when he came near her when she began to cut cake. It was
clear that she preferred him away from her. He felt so nervous. He began to
feel as if he was obsessed with her. He slowly went away. Then he ate whatever
snacks offered & went in back in classroom. He didn’t wait. He was not
interested in watching anything entertainment they planned. He knew that it
would be something small. In that recess it was impossible to do any big event.
But he was shocked when she returned to classroom. He felt that she might had
come to invite him back. But then he sensed that she was not smiling. He was
about to ask “What happened?” when she
slapped him so hard that he fell on bench. He got hurt on forehead. He felt so much
pain. He didn’t understand what was happening. This seemed like something out
of cheap TV drama. He didn’t feel that was real. But that pain was real. She
was even kicking him. All his friends were trying to stop her. She was just
screaming one thing “He showed me dogs. He is evil. He wanted to harm me.” He
didn’t understand anything. Finally, they dragged her away. He immediately went
to sickroom of college. One Doctor was called. Principal came in room as soon
as Doctor started treating him. Principal said “Doctor is he fine?” “He is okay
but who hit him this way? Did college boys had some argument?” “No…no it was one girl with mental issues. She had phobia of dogs & this boy showed her
pictures to tease.” Ajay was shocked. Ajay “No Sir! Her brother told me that
she loved dogs. Her dog died so she was sad. I bought it to please her.” Principal
gave him angry look. One thing was clear to Ajay that no one was going to
believe him. Ajay felt so sad. Ajay tried his best to tell truth but no one
believed him in college. Finally, he had enough. He tolerated unofficial
boycott of college students for that year. Then he changed college. He got so
depressed that he needed mental treatment himself. He told all to Psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist “I don’t feel that girl just had dog phobia she hit you not that
dog in picture. If she had phobia she should have kept shivering screaming. But
she came calmly after you. I don’t know her issue but it was something serious
than dog phobia. Trust me. It’s better if you keep away from her. You are suffering
from depression due to that trauma we can handle it but stay away from her.”
Ajay nodded. Ajay thought that Isha wouldn’t call him again. Psychiatrist’s
warning was meaningless. But Isha call him after sometime. He didn’t take
her call. He felt so scared. Then his friend called him to tell that she was
calling for apology. Her brother Tarun confessed to her. But Ajay didn’t believe
it. Ajay was not sure but he began to think that she might have told Tarun to
do that. Ajay didn’t understand why but she was after harassing him. Ajay
avoided her calls. He kept away from her. After sometime she stopped harassing
him. But Ajay would never forget that time of his life. He was happy that
Psychiatrist warned him. It managed to save his lots of troubles.
The End
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