22nd September, 2015

It has been a long time since the last blog i.e. "A page from an IT Diary". I couldn't make time for another piece of writing as I was busy in drafting a story (which I plan to launch as a novel very soon). I would like to dedicate this blog to my girlfriend.

She left on 27th August and made me promise that I won't call her while she is at home as it might lead to people getting suspicious about us. Though her mom had a little idea about me; but still why to take a risk? She even made me promise that in her absence, I shouldn’t be sad but to work on the story plot (which I mentioned above) and present it to her on her return.

I kept myself busy (by circulating my blog and it got an overwhelming response again as well as working on story) and in this way I kept my word. Now came the day for which I was waiting i.e. 6th September; the day of her return.

Her friends told me that she would be coming alone from the airport. I don’t know how, but a weird idea did strike my mind, i.e. meeting her at the airport and surprising her; as I wanted to see the look on her face.

I left for the airport around 6 pm. On my way I called her and wished her a safe flight and a very happy journey without uttering a single word which might spill my intentions. The flight was scheduled to arrive by 9:10 pm and I arrived there by 7:45 itself. Till 9:30 I was observing the crowd, so as to get an idea for the new blog (which fortunately I got).

I told her to call me ASAP when her flight lands, so I was checking my phone at regular intervals of time from my side. I was waiting in front of the arrival zone, hoping to get her glimpse. Then I got her call

“I reached Shona”

“Welcome back”, was my reply.

“Should I book a cab from here, as it feels chilly out here”.

I didn’t want my Uber app to spoil all the hardships I took since evening.

“You come out first and ask the cab drivers. Book the cab if they charge more than 500”

“Okay”

My eyes were searching for her in a helter-skelter fashion amongst the crowd. Suddenly I saw a familiar looking Pink (or something related to pink) Top. I paused for a moment and looked at her-

A cute little pony, blue jeans and a bag of her favorite brand Hi-Design on her left shoulder. Her pleasant face was glowing even more in that candescent light. Strands of hair were touching her eyes continuously and in a cute fashion she adjusted them.

I was enjoying this entire incident from a corner amongst the crowd and started following her. She was looking hastily as if she was looking for someone. Then as she turned, she found me approaching her. All her expressions paused till I hugged her. She must have felt it as a déjà vu. She normally won’t remain silent, but on seeing me she was. Her silence spoke many things out aloud and so did her reaction. I took her luggage as well and we hardly walked 10 steps when she hugged me for some time; her head over my chest and arms wrapped around me, kissed my cheek, her eyes were moist and she spoke her first sentence since she arrived-

            I LOVE YOU