The Little Dinner

The world is small. And some people are meant to run like a loop in your mind and in your life at times. Maybe that is how people come and go. Maybe that is how people meet and stay, sometimes leave. And when there is strong resistance inside your heart about wanting to leave or of wanting to let go, things fall into place without much ado.
After they left the movie hall, Muniya and Anaira strolled towards the market. Some sunsilk...Some handkerchiefs...Some vicks...The moment they stepped out of the shop and began walking back, there, Muniya's eyes pointed out at him. Chamkeela stood looking back as if he had already seen and knew where was Muniya. Muniya in utter surprise brought Anaira to meet the stance. Oh yes! It was Chamkeela...But how come? A surge of happiness ran inside Muniya.
Chamkeela was someone Muniya could not explain about. Like there are leaves on the tree... strange to the relation. Like a cactus in a desert... unaware of its strangled existence. Like a less trodden path... which has more adventure in. Like a butterfly... fluttering in search of a flower. Like a quick second of the life... or a whole lifetime. Like a Mirage... which can only be felt.
Off they went, the three of them. Small talks went by. It was dark now. He had his bag full of eatables which were the part of his diet. Muniya and Anaira were not willing to go back to the hostel and have the so called mess dinner. Anaira asked him if he could oodle out something that would be pretty nice and tasty enough for the night from his bag. A packet of Paneer, Bananas, Cabbage, packet of milk and little more. The only thing of interest for the two was, ofcourse, Paneer. And off they went to a nearby cafe where Anaira looked for Green Tea while Chamkeela asked for a knife,  got some disposable plates, forks & a packet of Blue Lays. He tore the packet neatly enough and cut Paneer into pieces, into two plates. Poured Lays over, a fork by side and offered the two sitting in front.
A quiet night with small chats in between. A good night. The best dinner Muniya ever had.

Comments

Uday Barwal said…
why "Chamkeela" ?
Vidisha Barwal said…
Just another name in the story :)
A well enjoyed dinner ;)

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