Chapter 5
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6 months earlier
"I am working on your project right now. Don't worry I’ll get it done by the evening and mail the wireframes by tomorrow morning" I said to one of my client on the phone.
A week ago, I had gotten the opportunity to design the showroom of one of the greatest clothing brand that I use myself and I was hell a lot excited to get it done and see the fruits of my labor.
"That would be great" the manager on the other line said and we ended the call.
Suddenly I heard a knock on my home's office door. I live in a flat in Delhi. And I have followed my passion of being an interior designer and now I have achieved so much success that I get calls from everywhere. In the past I have designed so many offices, buildings, showrooms, including my boyfriend- Sameer's office.
I looked up and saw Sameer.
"Hey" I smiled as he entered inside
"Hope you are not busy" he said hastily.
"No what's up" I put aside my laptop and saw him take a seat against mine, opposite the table.
He scratched his head "I have to leave for Austin today. I have some work"
And suddenly all the feeling, excitement that I had for the upcoming week shattered away.
"But you said that you were free and we could enjoy our anniversary together"
He exhaled.
"Look, I really want to but I just can't postpone it"
My chest constricted.
He has work to do Sana. You can't ask him to drop his work off just because you want to celebrate your one year anniversary together.
I nodded. "Okay"
He nodded back, stood up and went away.
He went away without saying a word.
For months I burdened myself with all the extra work so that I could be free to go away with him somewhere.
Present
I felt tears streaming down on my cheek and found myself back in my car.
What a fool I was! Why couldn't I just look at it the other way? He never cared for me, not even a little bit.
Stop thinking about him Sana! He is not worth it!
I inhaled deep and remembered the conversation I had with Ahaan.
I finally should learn from my mistakes and should go out and live my dream. That thought spread a smile on my face. That stranger really did help me.
I wonder why he went away, just like that. He helped me in pointing out the right path to go on, for now.
I really should just go to Prague.
Hell! I’ll have to switch on my phone for that. But I can't go anywhere in these filthy clothes, I need to change.
I started my car to drive towards the airport.
After about an hour I reached a hotel closest to the airport. I parked my car, pulled out my black leather bag and my hand bag.
I went inside the hotel and asked if they had any room available, and thankfully they had!
Thanks to off-season!
In no time I was inside my room. The room was perfectly spacious with just a small bed, beautiful furniture, and a very huge washroom.
I placed my bag on the bed, locked the room and went straight to the washroom. After about half an hour I came out, feeling completely fresh. I ordered some food for myself and changed into a denim shorts and a maroon cami-top. I walked to the full length mirror and looked at myself.
I cannot believe the things that are happening. I have finally broken up with Sameer. My earlier tear stained face was not a new thing for me, but today I felt as if a weight has been lifted off me.
I could still feel a void, deep inside my heart. But I decided to ignore it, and never even think of him again. With Sameer gone, I could feel a ray of independence building inside of me, which got lost somewhere in these past years. I don't know why did I not realize it earlier that I had the right to do whatever that I ever wanted, myself!
I combed my dark brown long hair, which fell beautifully on my shoulders.
Shit! I have a call to make.
"I don't want to use my phone" I murmured.
I called the hotel staff and asked if a phone could be arranged.
My food and phone arrived together.
I quickly dialed the number of my best friend Kartik. He picked up his phone in two rings. I knew how worried he must be, since I never went back to home last night.
"Hello?" His voice came in
I inhaled and answered
"Hey"
"Sana?" he sounded surprised and worried “where the f**k are you? I was going nuts, and you! I even called Sameer last night”
“What? Why did you? What did he say?”
I could feel my racing heart beat inside my chest.
Do you even want to know what he said or not?
No!
Of course you do!
I heard Kartik inhaling deep- a clear indication of him considering whether to tell me what he said or leave it be.
“Say it Kartik!”
“He said he doesn’t care even if she is dead and some stuff similar”
A shiver ran through my body and my heart squeezed down further.
He stayed quiet on the other line when I said “I am going to Prague. Please book my ticket using my card and arrange an emergency visa. I know you can”
After taking an eternity he replied, “You are out of your senses”
“Just do it. Please” I said it and cut the call
I ate my food in silence, with my mind numb and unable to process the things I heard. I laid down on the bed and never realized when I dozed off.
I woke up to the sound of my rented phone.
I knew who that would be.
"Hey"
"Hey me later, it's your flight in an hour"
"What?" I literally jumped out of my bed in hurry.
"But how did you arrange it so quick?!" I looked at the time and it was 11 pm. f*****g s**t! Did I really sleep for 12 hour straight?!
“You know about my connections babe” I heard him chuckle and in that moment I loved him immensely. My best friend. The best person.
“Give me a call once you are there!”
We both ended the call once he heard an okay from my side.
I couldn’t digest the thought that in 11 hours I’ll be in Prague!
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