20th December , 8'O clock...
It was morning, I woke up as the sun rays peeped through my window and fell over my eyes.. waking me up!
A usual 'good morning baby!' text in my inbox...It was from Paul !
I smiled while opening it as the sun light fell on the mobile screen and reflected to my eyes...
I replied a usual 'good morning'but like all usual days, he did not reply back...
"He might be busy, he will surely text later." I said, to myself. I never thought that this 'later' could have been doubtful.
I had my usual breakfast and watched tv for an hour just like I do every morning.
Then, according to mine and Paul's planning I started choosing what I will wear for our meeting, as I always hours to get dressed. We decided to meet at the same old park where we met for the first time.. and have lunch together.
It was out 7th year Anniversary.
I was so happy!
I still loved him the same way I used to in the beginning, may be more.
He was just the same 'sweetheart' to me.
He promised me the day before that we would dicuss how he'd meet mom and talk about our wedding.. when we meet.
He got a job 1 year back... He bought his own new well furnished appartment with double bed-rooms and was absolutely settled and ready to take me home with him. Make me Mrs. Resha Watson.
I got all dressed up thinking about all these stuffs.
I heard a knock on my door while I was tying my shoe laces.
"sweetie, can I come in there?" mom asked,
"sure.. come in mum." I answered.
"I see you're all dressed up.. may I know where you are heading to?", it seemed as if she was not at all pleased to see me going out at that moment.
"just an outing mom.. have to meet a friend... will have lunch and return soon..."
"Later! you're not going anywhere today. Uncle Steeven is coming, you have to stay."
"Sorry mom! I can't stay .. I have to go."
"Its an order Resh. I guess you would like it if I force you for this.. so end of discussion.You're staying and thats final."
I argued.
"I will. I will. I will... I tousand times will!", I yelled at her as she moved out closing the door behind her.
I so didn't wanted to stay then, but I had to.
I kicked my pillow which was lying on the flow. I was angry. It was almost time.
I took my phone to call him. The line was busy.
I texted him mentioning that I have some work at home and might be late, and if I am late for more than an hour, then just think I cannot come.
"What is he doin, cant he reply back a single time ?" .. I said, throwing my phone on my bed.
No sooner a minute passed than Uncle Steeven arrived.
I ran down and hugged him as he entered. He walked real slow like he does and sat on the right side of our couch as usual making me sit beside him.
" You've grown so much Resh" he said, " and my God you look so beautiful."
He smiled. I smiled back.
I had light brown hair almost reaching my hips with natural golden strips on them. Ash colour eyes and lips just as red as cherries... I had pale complection and I was 5.8 ...
"how old are you now my lill angel?" Uncle asked.
"I have just become 22 this October." I replied.
" Well well you seem to be growing faster than I though.. Time passes off so fast, I just realized. Anyways, now tell me do you like someone?" as he asked me .. I blushed.
But, before I could speak, mom interrupted, " You can talk about all this later brother, now come let us have our dinner".
"Mom...", I shouted "I'm late already.. I'll have lunch out. I had a talk with Uncle as you wanted, now please lemme go!"
"Ok!", she sighed "but do return as soon as possible."
"Sure!" , I waved her as I jumped up from the couch and ran out of the gate, leaving it open behind me.
I rushed out and forgot my phone in the hurry!
It was almost 1:00 pm and we had to meet at 12:00 sharp. I knew I had to reach before one hour.
The place was in just feww minutes walking distance from my home. I walked faster than I ever did but as I went close, a huge crowd stopped me. Too many people all heading towards the opposite direction.
I pushed them away and tried to move forward.
I wandered why they were all gathered out there, but I knew I had no time to enquire that.
Somehow I left the crowd behind and reache my desired destination. I stepped inside the tiny park but I saw no one.
I checked my pocket, it was then I realized I kept my phone at home.
I was sad. "he might have left.Its 1:15 now and I know he is very punctual" , I thought ...
I started walking back.. after few minutes I reached home. A faded voice of my mom came from the babkground, but I was too depressed to hear what she was saying. I stepped inside my room and picked up my phone.
I was shocked. Not because of his reply, but because of the fact that he did not respond at all.
I was scared then.
I called him... I kept on ringing, twice, thrice, more, even more .. H did not pick up.
I decided to meet him. As everyone went inside there respective rooms after lunch, I left my home without even letting anyone know.
I drove to his place. It was locked. I rang the door bell twice but no one answered. Then opened the door with the spare key which I had.
The house was empty.
I decided to wait there for him to return.
.... 4 hours passed.
It was 5:47 in my watch when I got up, I had fallen asleep waiting in the lobby ..
I went inside Paul's bedroom, I saw his phone.. my messages and missed calls were kept unseen ..
I realized my phone vibrating in my pocket. I took it out, it was Solly, mine and Paul's one and only mutual friend.
I picked it up and got all my answers, why he did not return.
I was shattered. I couldn't have my food for a whole week. I kept on having sleepless nights.. I still have.
It has been more than 4 years ..
Paul died in a car accident near St. Jonny's park on 20th December.. that very day when we planned to meet, and that was what Solly said that day.
I took the wedding rings out which we bought together, he wanted me to keep them both as he was very careless about his things.
I wore the ring which he was supposed to give me during our wedding. Now I'm called Ms. Resha Paul Stanton now...
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