Fantasy Love

Readers please take patience and read till the end. It will surely touch your heart.

Her name was Neha. She was my kindergarten friend. We both studied in St. Xavier school on the outskirts of our city. Since I meet her on kindergarten readers might think that she is my childhood crush but no she is not my childhood crush. My childhood crush was priyaskhi, her best friends.

Days passed and passed, years passed we were growing rapidly like the GDP of developed country .

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We passed our secondary exam popularly know as class X matrix exam. Our whole batch came out with flying colours. Both Neha and priyaskhi along with 7others scored above 95% and I was stuck at 85% with my fellow mates.

It was time for us to decided our professional fields. So I oppted for commerce and all my close friends oppted for science including Neha and priyaskhi. Only few of our friends went to other collages and the majority of the students took admission in St. Xavier only.

……. Everyday I used to fell for priyaskhi…….

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After 1 year we advanced to class XII. My inner feelings told me that this was the last year and you have to make a good and everlasting bond with priyaskhi. Somebody said me that to impress a girl first you have to become her best friend. Because I was completely inexperienced in this field I took the suggestion from the winners. I thought that to impress her and to become her good friends I have to become a good friends of her best friend, Neha.

Day by day I got to know that priyaskhi have someone in her life and I was very dissapointed.

By this time me and Neha had turned out to be good friends, we started taking tution of the common subjects in the same coaching center.

By the end of my class 12th, I don't know how but I felt that something is there in my heart for Neha. And then soon I realized that Priyaskhi was only my childhood crush and nothing much is possible with her.

Soon Neha and me became best friends and both of us used to enjoy each other's company. My comfort level with Neha was just at infinity. I don't know what food was cooking inside Neha's heart but I was sure that it was a romantic dish that was been cooked in my heart with Neha as the main incridient in the dish.

We pass senior secondary exam class 12th exam. She also came out with flying colours and I too. After class 12 she went to kota for the preparation of NEET as she was a NEET aspirant. We were in touched with each others via whatsapp.

You know St. Xavier school has a legacy. No body from this school have ever God cracked NEET although many have cracked JEE both mains and adv.

I went to a commerce collage in our city to complete my graduation. While Neha have given a year drop for NEET.

………………………………………………………………….. I was in the 2nd semester of B. Com and NEET results for 2020 have been declared. I was shocked that Neha didn't make it. Which means again St. Xavier lagacy came out to be true.

Neha returned to our home town as she was very much dissapointed.

Now the bond between her and me was increase constantly. She used to trust me as I was very good in keeping secrets. We both exchange many views, opinions, feelings etc.

Neha has turned out to be very beautiful. We I look into our school photos I can find it's a different Neha and today's Neha is just…..

Neha was a bit introvert but was very friendly within her friend circle.

She had taken admission in a nearby collage to complete her graduation.

For me it was only love and I knew that she also have something for me in her heart.

It took me 2 decades to find my dream girl. A girl with beauty and a brain. And Neha was a good combination of beauty and brain.

Neha's parents were very strict. Her mother was good and wants to protect her girl form all the evils in the society. Her father used to remain very proud of her. Neha's family was very rich as their family background was also very rich.

After 5 years……

I was about to complete my MBA degree in Finance and Neha was Doing her Masters. We used to meet each other frequently in the nearby CCDs (Cafe coffee day) and restaurants. Her father don't use to like me as I use to date Neha but her mother use to like me a lot. Sometime I use to have normal conversations with Nehas mother whenever I meet her in the market. Neha use to say a lot of good things to her mother about me.

After 1 year…….

I was turning out 27 in this July. It was 2nd of July I was called out for the personal interview because last month I cleared IBPS. That day before leaving Neha called me and told me Best of luck .

Neha was a very lucky girl soon after completing her Masters she got a good job in State Power Distribution corporations. It's a state Govt runned department and the salary which Neha was getting was also very good.

We both we in 28s and at that time every parents start thinking about settling their child. (marriage)

I was still a unemployed weather on the other hand Neha earning handfull.

One day me and Neha were dating each other in CCD. After than we were ready to leave the restaurant. Neha paid the bill and we left

I dropped Neha in my scooty near her house. Neha's father saw both of use as he was standing in a nearby pan shop. She went inside and as soon as I was about to leave Neha's father saw me and said to me just to wait.

Destiny was having something else for me.

Her father came towards me and I can see that he was very agree.

He: what is your name?

Me: Jo…. Jyotirmoy….. Jyotirmoy Nath

He: what are you doing? I mean what job?

Me: currently I am not doing anything and searching for some jobs.

He: what are your educational qualifications?

Me: Uncle! I have done my B. Com and MBA

He: How much will you be able to earn in a month?

Me : (Num)

He: You know my friends son, he is an engineer passed out from IIT MADRAS he is working with TATA in Noida, He earns 1.2lakh per month. If I compare you with him you are nothing in front of him, rather you are a helpless boy in front of him.

He Continued: I want my only daughter to marry with him because she will have a luxury and a safe and secure future with him.

He joined his hand and said : please leave my daughter, she will have a dark future with you, you are a unemployed fellow who will not be able to fulfill her dreams. Your family also might not have that much fund in the treasury to fulfill Neha s dream. Please leave her….. Please

I was in a state of trauma. I just felt that something have just had just passed through my heart and cut my heart into pieces.

I was still in a state of num, my face was facing down and only ‘Hmmm’ was in my mouth.

After few hours……….

I returned home, took a bath and was sitting in the sofa with mind and heart both broken.

But I also knew that Neha would say no to that guy for me.

Next morning Neha text me saying that she was been scolded at home by her father for me. And ask her to stopped meeting me.

My love story with her had not started only and before that it was on a verge to finish.

For me relationship is not just a game which many of us take now a days. For me relationship is a ‘unification of two pure souls’ and we must respect our soulmates.

2 months later…..

One of my close friends Raktim who is Neha's neighbour said me that Neha's marriage was been fixed.

After hearing this news I didn't knew what to do, weather I should cry also show my angerness.

To confirm that this news was true I call up Neha but she was not picking up my phone. So I drop a msg in whatsapp about the issue what Raktim had told me.

After my dinner I was sitting in my room with light off and all doors locked and suddenly my phone beeped twice. It was Neha's msg with emojis.

Neha's Reply : ‘yes, what raktim might have told you is correct, my marriage is fixed with Rahul. You might have feel sad after hearing this but I have to go with it as it is my parents decision. I can't betray my parents. They have taken this decision for my good future. And we will not be able to meet each other from now. Okay bye…. Gn.

Me: Neha…. Neha …. Plzz can we meet onec…. Only once for the last time.

(Msg was seen but reply didn't came)

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Next morning.

Neha's reply : okay once we can meet…. But this would be our last meet. Bcz my parents don't have strictly asked me not to meet you again.

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I was waiting for her in CCD (Cafe coffee day). Looking onto my watch again and again and worries on my face. I wanted to tell her everything that I have for her, all my feelings, my emotions, and I was fully ready for it.

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We sat on a table at the corner and I was about to tell her everything.

Me: Neha are you serious, are you really getting married.

Neha: haaa jyotirmoy, I am really getting married with Rahul, you know they are a very rich family, we were family friends in childhood his and and my papa are best friends. His mother has expired 2years back.

Me: (Num)

Neha : I know you have a soft corner for me but I have always thought you as my best friend and shared everything with you and made good memories.

(By seeing the happiness in her face I didn't want to tell her how much I was dying for her, my feeling for her have no valued in fort of Rahul's large bucks of money)

Neha: today is 7th October and 7 november is the day of my marriage. And all you are specially invited.

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After coming back home I was very dissapointed. I was thinking if I would have lots of money today I would have Neha beside me. I felt very guilty.

Those words which Neha's father told me was ringing in me ears.

With unemployment prevailing and lack of money in hands I was worry about my future and now Neha has also departed from my life.

I was having no reason for staying alive. My father retired. There was complete shortage of money in our family and my family was not as much rich as Neha's was. With no money as reserves.

6th November.

Neha drops me a msg : why you didn't came today. Come tomorrow as early as possible.

Me replied : Moi tumak Beleagor koinar sajot sabo nuwarim, All the best for your new life….you have a long way to go…. Always keep smiling your smile can overcome any obstacles.

7th November 20** is the day which I will remember throughout my life. Not only because of Neha's marriage but also for the appointment.

Around 1pm on 7th November. I was sitting in the veranda thinking about Neha. I was dreaming what would have the day been if I was in place of Rahul. Suddenly the postmaster of our locality opens our main gate and said to be there is a letter for you. I was surprised what would it be. I signed the document and collected the letter. I was not interested to open it and to see what was it inside.

When I opened the envelope it was my appointment letter. Few months back I cleared IBPS and my personal interview was over. So the bank sent me the appointment letter asking me to join with a week. I was directly appointed on the post of AM (Assistant Manager) of Axia Bank on Guwahati Branch.

I was surprised. I didn't knew weather to be happy for my job appointment or to cry because Neha was not with me to celebrate this moment. Rather she will never be with me.

I didn't know weather it was Gods grace or some miracle but on the day of Neha's wedding only I got my job.

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2months later

Everything was over for me. Now was a new beginning of my life with no girl to dream for and only the work load.

Me and Neha completely lost each other's contact. She flew to Delhi where her husband was working. She also left her job on State Power Distribution because of her husband's pressure. She changed her number and none of our friend was having her number.

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It was nearly one year since it all happened. I was giving everything I have into my job. The current manager of our branch was retiring and in place of him a new manager was appointed. A orientation programe was scheduled for our new manager. By the time I have heard that our new manager was a young female recently joined. She joined our conference and I as the assistant manager greeted her and welcomed her.

Her name was Rupankrita. She was daam beautiful. She was about 27, 28 same like mine. Her thin line eyebrows and rainbow colored eyes could easily attract anyone. Her facial expression could bring the Roman God from moon down to earth.

Rupankrita's was originally from tezpur but she was both and born up in Mirza and was staying in their permanent at Mirza. Her father was Ex OC (officer Incharce) of Mirza police station. Slowly and steadily the social interaction between me and Rupankrita was increasing. She used to deligate some of her works to me and I also use to complete it with utmost sincerity. I also started dropping her home after our office and sometime after office we used to have biriyani in the famous stall of our city “The Biriyani hotspot”. Rupankrita was a foodie and I started exploring many restaurants with her in the city.

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Till this time I was having everything a guy wants after his first job. I purchased a good car, our new house was underconstruction and the different brands I used to were. All my things a recently got a new revolution I shifted my phone from Intex to Oneplus, my shoes got shifted from Bata to Nike and Addidas, my watch got shifted from fasttrack to G-shock. My desktop was lying in our store room and new Dell G-56 was on my table.

Rupankrita frequently used to invite me at her home for lunch or something for dinner, her father expired one year back and she was staying there with her mother. She also have two elder sister who got married and have kids now. Day by day I clearly felt that Rupankrita used to feel comfortable around me and was very expressive in front of me. Although she was my senior in office we have turned ourself as good friends. Dropping her home after office has become my daily routine. Her mother also started knowing me well and use to feel safe for her when I was around her.

Other employees in our office have clearly sensed that something was cooking between me and Rupankrita. When we would return home after office she always use to keep her head on by back while I use to ride my bike. People looking us can Cleary feel that we a couples.Directly or indirectly and by her behavior I got to know that Rupankrita was falling for me and me too was falling for her but none of us expressed anything like that. She also knew that I have also started liking her.

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Strange things happens STRANGLY :

one day I meet Neha's mother in the vegetable market. At first I ignored her but she came to a conversation at first. I asked her How was Neha? She hesitated to reply and finally told you don't know.

Me: Aunty! What? What are you talking about.

Neha's mother : It fells sad to say.

Me: aunty! What?

Neha's Mother : Neha's husband lost his job few months back he was found to be guilty in some frud case happened in their company. So the company suspended him from his job position and demanded a compensation of 80 lakh from him and his family. Rahul (Neha's Husband) was not able to come out from this and one night hanged himself. His family somehow paid the compensation of 80 lakh and now they have rejected to keep Neha as a daughter in law. Aren't you in contact with Neha?

Me: no Aunty! After she went to Delhi and changed her number I am not in contact with her.

Neha's mother : okay, please take Neha's number 98559*****. And try to talk with her. Neha is very much broken, she even attempted suicide twice but I didn't allow her to be successful.

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I was shocked with the situation of Neha. Although her family betrayed me once but I wanted Neha to be safe.

I started talking with Neha. I also told Rupankrita about Neha's story and what I had for Neha once.

Months passed Neha was recovering. And I was the only person behind her recovery. I wanted to meet Neha. So one day we meet and went to our old Adda CCD. Neha was a widow not and many people doesn't give respect to widows in our society. But I dont care what I society think I wanted to bring the original Neha back.

Neha : since I broke up with and nothing has gone the right way in my life, first my job, than Rahul, compensation etc.

Deep inside my heart I was worried that what Rupankrita would think if she comes to know that I am dating with Neha. Neha was my past and Rupankrita was my future.

From small only I was very good in smelling something and I felt that Neha was again started falling for me.

I used to talked with Rupankrita for hours and after that Neha would call me late hours and I talked with her.

At the same time I also feel sad for Neha and didn't knew whom to blame for her current situation.

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One day while I was buying vegetables with my mother we meet Rupankrita's mother I introduced her and my mom. Both of our moms exchanged each other's phone number.

Few days later my mother told me that someone wants her daughter and me to become life partners. I asked my mom who? She was not replying. I insisted. My mom finally replied that it was Rupankrita's mom who said this to my mother.

I was super excited now Rupankrita was the girl I have to survive for. And I was at the cloud nine. Super happy

That evening after office me and Rupankrita went into a CCD (Cafe coffee day) and said all that her Mother said to my mom.

Rupankrita started blushing even I was blushing.

She was my senior in the office. Her designation was Branch Manager and my Designation was Assistant Manager.

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THE TRAGIC TRAGEDY:

Next morning was Sunday and me and rupankrita had planned to go for a movie, our first movie together. Although I didn't propose Rupankrita till now.

I wake up late. Somebody came to our house and was talking with my parents in drawing room. When I saw our guest I was surprised. It was Neha's parents in our Drwaing room.

I went inside and sat there.

Neha's father : jyotirmoy…… please forgive me, I have once betrayed you, insulted you in public. (he was crying)

Neha's father : I have done the worst mistake of my life my tying up Neha and Rahul. Rahul had spoiled the career of Neha. At first he took Neha's job and the after his suicide his family sold all the jewelery of Neha to pay the compensation. You were more suitable for Neha. At that time I was blind for money. Plzzz…. Plzzz. Plzzz…(crying and crying)

(now I realized that mhe was feeling sorry for what he did in public and how he insulted me)

Me: you know uncle, how you insulted me that day, those words of your still rings in my ears.

Neha's father : Please….. Forgive us…. Forgive me. Please accept Neha however she is. She told us that if she would marry again, she would marry with you or else she would not get marry again. Please save her life and career.

Both Neha's parents were crying in front of my family and also they told me that nobody can handle Neha like me. As I had recover Neha from the worst situation.

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Neha's parents left I was thinking for both for Rupankrita and also for Neha. There were two marriage offers for me now. One from Rupankrita's mother and another from Neha's parents.

I was in a complete delima. I like Rupankrita. And Neha was my past. Rupankrita has newly arrived in my life and Neha has already departed.

The author is still confused. He should go for Rupankrita and have a good and enjoyable life or he should go for Neha and save her career and give her a new life.