Someone special

6 months ago

Mikky

@MidnightLibrary

It has been two days. The phone had started ringing at night, interrupting Vristhi's sleep. She was alone in their apartment because Mahek had left for a photo shoot in Goa.

She was lying on her stomach. Her right hand stretched to hold for the phone. She took a glance at the screen, her eyes half closed due to the brightness of the phone. 

A private number was flashing on the screen.

Her gaze flicked over the screen, raising her eyebrows in bewilderment—it was a private number. 

Without responding, she kept it face down and fell back asleep.

After a while, it stopped ringing and then started vibrating with the ringtone once more.

This time, she was annoyed as she glanced at the screen.

She frowned at the calling ID.. it was from her best friend Mahek. Nevertheless, she swirled her right thumb over the green button. 

Vristhi woke up and climbed down the bed. 

She was talking on her phone while standing on the balcony. 

There were floods of greetings beginning to gather in her mobile message and WhatsApp box, all her well-wishers commenced to wish her on her birthday., her office colleagues, other beloved people closer to her, and many more. 

As she looked up, she couldn't believe her eyes. The vast sky was bursting with an explosion of colours as if it was a canvas painted by a master artist. The fireworks were so magnificent that they seemed to be drawing words in the sky as if they had a mind of their own. It was a moment of pure magic that left her in utter awe.

"Greetings on your very special birthday, Vristhi."

Vristhi's attention stayed fixed on the scene before her. She had even forgotten to blink. 

Her mouth was shaped like an "O." 

She speculated that it might be for a different girl who shared her name.

However, the lines that followed made her seem even more enormous than the first.

"Happy returns of the day, Mittu, many many times."

The black backdrop of her balcony was illuminated by red, yellow, and green lights that flickered in the sky. 

The sight before her was so breathtaking that she could hardly believe it. A sense of awe and wonder washed over her, causing goosebumps to rise all over her body. Every cell in her being was in disbelief, and she had to pinch herself to check whether it was all just a dream. Such a spectacular display of beauty was something she had never imagined, yet it was right before her eyes. At that moment, nothing else mattered in life. She couldn't tear her gaze away from the stunning view that lay before her, taking in every detail and savouring the experience.

She inquired as to whether Mahek and Akhilesh were working together to surprise her.

However, they both replied "no." 

Mahek teasingly said, "Maybe that was done by one of your secret admirers." Mittu, you ought to be grateful for it.

" Mahek, how could I ? “

" Why not? “

" I don't even know who is behind this! “"

“Have you received any messages from an unfamiliar number or your Instagram or Facebook followers?

"No, I rarely interact with anyone on social media. I also never disclosed my cell phone number to anybody. Furthermore, I have never disclosed my whereabouts to an unidentified person.

In that scenario, what? 

"There is a caller who keeps coming on."

Who is it?

" Private number! “

" Wow.. maybe he is a rockstar or perhaps a great politician or maybe a famous cricketer.. or. Maybe… 

“ Mahek, stop talking like idiots. How could these people call me? “ Vristhi said while playing with hair strands. She was wondering about the level of imagination of her bestie. 

She heard Mahek smiling

" Mittu has just received the call. Maybe it was him who planned to surprise you with a birthday at midnight !

Vristhi didn't respond at first; she just simply nodded her head.

Mahek didn't ask for a response as if she could hear her friend. 

Vristi Agreed with her friend.

Their call was halted by the calling, from. The same private number.

Vristhi told Mahek about it and decided to receive the call. 

Vrishti Took a long breath before taking the call.. 

“ Happy Birthday Mittu"  

Vristhi's body trembled slightly as a sense of deja vu washed over her. The voice that she heard seemed so familiar, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. It was as if she had heard it somewhere before, but where? The mystery of the voice was intriguing, and Vristhi couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity bubbling up within her.

At that moment, she heard "Mittu." Many many happy returns of the birthday. How did you feel about the surprise? The voice, which was both flirtatious and hypnotic, had the ability to engulf Vristhi in a blink.  

" Which surprised," she asked, unable to understand his point.

"Have you not checked your balcony?"

"Do you mean the fireworks?"

Yes, however, you gave me a very late callback. He stated, "I was anticipating your call." 

Vristhi perceived a sense of immediacy in his tone, as though he had been anticipating her response for an extended period.

Where did you obtain my number, and how did you find out that it is my birthday today?

I do not think it is a huge deal to gather information about someone.

Vristhi was taken aback to observe his intense curiosity. She speculated that he might have learned that from Agastya. But the question was: why? 

"Miss Vrishti" Rajveer adopted her name as though she were a fragile flower in need of particular attention. His voice was seductive. He added in an extra enthusiastic tone “ You didn't say anything regardless of the surprise “

Vrishti paused. Her heart was beating faster. She tried to calm her down, but she couldn't understand the reason behind her nervousness. “ Yeah, it's incredibly amazing, kuddus to the hands of the artists who give speechless efforts to make those awestruck arrangements. I'd like to thank the artist for their mesomeric artistry”

“ "I selected the artist, hence I also deserve recognition," he said playfully.

"Absolutely, Veer, I completely agree with you on this. Recognition is something that should be earned through hard work and dedication. While paying for a service is certainly appreciated, it cannot compare to the value of an artist who has honed their craft through perseverance and hard work. Therefore, the artist is undoubtedly deserving of a warm round of applause for their exceptional skills and talents."

Rajveer was left amazed by her sharp wit and perceptiveness. He found it quite a challenge to win her over and impress her with his charm.

During the conversation, Rajeev said playfully "Then I give you words, Miss Vrishti; I will not step back until I impress you."

Vristhi overheard Rajveer's small laugh over the phone. She opened her mouth to let him calm down. 

"Hey Bhagwan!! Mr.Veer..

" Only veer “ He corrected with a grinned

Vrishti felt guilty as if Rajveer misinterpreted her remark, and she exclaimed, "Veer, you are misinterpreting me. That was not what I meant to say. In addition to appreciating your efforts, I truly love the decoration. It was almost too much to put into words. However, there is no need to include anything more. 

Give your friends the opportunity to make your birthday even more special by introducing them to one of the most talented people in the world, Vristhi, if you truly consider me to be a friend. In the evening, I will host an unexpected birthday celebration.

"Thank you so much for the compliment, Veer. I hope I can take part in this unexpected event. I regret to notify you that I spent my birthday celebrating with my mother as I do every year. Since my office is the day after tomorrow and my home is currently quite far away, I will be spending my birthday with a very special someone.

For a brief moment, Rajveer was unable to speak. He couldn't comprehend thinking about who her someone special was.

“ Veer!! Getting no response from the other side of the phone, Vristhi asked. She felt a little uncomfortable to refuse his proposal.

"Miss Agarwal, no need to apologize. I understand. Out of curiosity, may I know who this special someone is to you?" 

" Yes, she is very, very special!" “

" She??

“ I'm talking about my Aunt. I'm sorry Veer, I hope you will have a good time with your close ones. And thanks a lot for the incredible surprise. Goodnight Veer. I'm really sorry for.. I need to wake up early in the morning... I hope you didn't get me wrong "

Rajveer didn't find a word to speak further. In his life, he never Met a woman who ignored him so politely yet talked to him.

She feels like a beautiful butterfly to see but is difficult to catch. It was the first time a woman 

canceled going out with a handsome man like him. But he was too stubborn to get Vristhi's attention.

" It's okay. Good night. Sleep tight. Have a great day with someone special" He gave more impact to the words "  Someone special " 

They hung up the phone after that. 

Even after they ended the call, Rajveer found it difficult to concentrate on the rest of the night. He dreamed that night of Vrishti feeding an elderly woman. He woke up in a tizzy state, both of them grinning at him, and realized he was in the kitchen dreaming. At their birthday celebration, he was the Baboorchi ( the chef)

As Vristhi emerged from the entrance of the residency building one bright morning, she was immediately struck by an unexpected sight. There, parked right in front of her, was a sleek black Lamborghini, and beside it sat Rajveer, looking as dashing as ever. Vristhi had never seen such a magnificent car before, and it was only through the lyrics of a popular Hindi Bollywood song that she had ever even heard of one.

Rajveer sat on the driver's seat of his car, his hands resting comfortably on the steering wheel. In his left hand, he wore a luxury branded wristwatch, and on the other, an exquisite platinum bracelet. Vristhi couldn't help but notice how casually he was dressed, and yet, he looked so effortlessly stylish. She felt a tinge of embarrassment for staring at him so intently, but she couldn't help being captivated by his striking appearance.

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