The Loved Ones

Her cell phone rang when she is in the meeting with her manager. She hit the silent button and continued the meeting. After 5 minutes, what’s app notification popped up on the screen. When the meeting completed she went to her desk and checked the phone. She was surprised to see both call and message from her B.Tech friend. She opened the message and there was an invitation for get together. It’s been 3 years after the graduation, all her classmates and friends are going to meet. She couldn’t meet them after the college as she is busy with job and career.

She was excited to meet her friends but more than that she was excited about the place they are going to meet. It’s the most sophisticated and famous hotel in the whole city. She always wanted to go there but couldn’t, now she don’t want to miss the chance. She cancelled all her earlier planned meetings. She started planning from 2 weeks earlier. She bought a new dress, new pair of sandals and everything that matches the costume. She marked her calendar, she also set alarm in the phone.

On the day of party she put on her dress and little make up. She planned to click many selfies so she charged her phone 100 percent and also she carried power bank with her. The day is sunny with a little cold breeze and it is perfect day. While entering into the hotel she checked herself. She looked good. With a little nervousness she entered in to the hotel. The flowers on the side of the doors at the entrance are so fresh and light. It’s so rich, colorful and luxurious. The big crystal chandelier in the center of the roof is making the hall look more bright and attractive. Every corner of the room is shinning. Everything is so amazing. The royalty of the place made her feel like she was in heaven. She then saw her classmates at the opposite side of the hall.

“Hi everyone” “hi hi hi……..” there were literally 20 to 30 hi’s. “How are you?” “I am good. How are you?” first hour went on by just meeting everyone. There are around 30 varieties of food in lunch. The smell of the food is so great. She took the plate and filled with varieties of food. She put a spoon full of food in her mouth, the taste is so good but she couldn’t swallow it. She then put some dessert, but the same thing happened. She didn’t feel like eating. She kept the plate aside and sat silently listening to her friend’s conversation. They started talking about the career and families. The dance floor is beside the hall and it’s huge. The lights and the wooden floor are perfect to dance. One by one joined the dance floor. She is a good dancer but at that moment she just stood in the audience. After some dance time every one said their byes. She sat in the cab with the flat face. She took her mobile messaged and sat silently the whole ride.

“Hi” there was a huge smile on her face after seeing the 2 guys in the cafe. The boy friend and the best friend, the 2 people she loved the most. “How was the party?” the boyfriend questioned her. “Good” she said looking at both of them. “Is there any memory left?” the best friend took mobile from her. She sat silently without answering. “Where are the photos?” Friend asked her by looking into the mobile. “I didn’t take any” both looked at her shockingly. “What happened selfie queen?” “Nothing I didn’t feel like taking” she answered to her boy friend. “By the way I didn’t eat I am hungry.” “Are you crazy you went to such a good place you didn’t eat, you didn’t enjoy” she didn’t listen to her boy friend and started drinking tea. “You also cancelled our plan and went there. You wasted everything” she smiled when her friend said with a irritating face. She felt like she was finally released from the cage. She felt so fresh. Her 2 friends, the small cafe and the cup of tea gave her the best feeling in the world.

The best hotel in the city, the delicious food, the richness of the place, great music and a whole bunch of people did not make her happy. She didn’t find any enjoyment in all those things, she only felt happy, good and free after meeting her loved people.

The happiness in your life is always by your loved ones but not by the luxurious things.