My First and Last Wish

A glimpse of the past

Vikram POV:

When I entered Mr. Mehta’s office, I saw Nina sitting beside Mr. Suresh and doing something in her laptop.

 What the hell he is doing here??!! He is so into this project…He came early.

“Good Morning, Mr. Mehta” I said to Mr. Mehta

“Good Morning Vikram” He smiled.

Mr. Mehta is a good man. He is like a father to me. Also, my Dad and Mr. Mehta are good friends.

“How are you Vikram?? I haven’t seen you in last night’s party?” He said.

“No, Mr. Mehta. I am good. I came to the party but due to some personal reasons, I left early” I said staring at Nina, but she didn’t even look at me.

“So, Mr. Mehta shall we start our presentation?” Mr. Suresh interrupted.

“Yes sure. I am sorry” Mr. Mehta said.

Mr. Suresh is kind of rude and arrogant man in the industry. He never understands people and money-minded. For him time is money and money is time.

“My P.A will start the presentation” He said.

Nina started the presentation, but nothing is going to my mind as my eyes are completely on her noticing her every movement. For the entire presentation she didn’t even make a eye contact with me.

“This idea is wonderful!!” said Mr. Mehta.

“Thank you” she said.

“I need some time to finalize this” he said again.

“Vikram, now it’s your turn” Mr. Mehta told me.

“Vikram...” he called again.  s**t!! I am busy admiring her.

“Sorry, Mr. Mehta” I said and started my presentation. I always do things on my own, when it comes to get clients because I have trust issues.

I need this project. I should control myself from her.

“Amazing!!” Mr. Mehta clapped when I am about to complete it.

“I am sorry Mr. Suresh, based on the complete analysis and cost reduction modeling and all I am finalizing the deal with Vikram. May be for next project you can come up with better methodologies” he added.

“Even I am impressed with his idea” Mr. Suresh complemented.

Now, this is kind of surprise to me. He is almost like my rivalry and yet he appreciated me.

“Thank you, Mr. Suresh” I said to him. Even now she is busy with her laptop.

“So, Okay guys. Thank you for coming early in the morning” Mr. Mehta said.

Mr. Suresh excused himself and left the room.

“Vikram, how is Varsha?” Mr. Mehta asked.

“She is good” I said.

“When are getting engaged?” He asked.

“Next week” I said. At that moment I felt a pair of eyes looking at me. I saw straight into her eyes. I know that feeling. I know what is going on her mind.

She quickly composed herself and left the room. Oh!!Man!! that hurts.

Me and Mr. Mehta talked for half hour regarding the project and then I left to my office.

“How did the meeting go?” Arvind asked entering my cabin.

“i***t!! You are late again? Stop being late to office…” I scolded him. I know he will never change.

“Sorry Yaar… I will be on time from tomorrow onwards. Now tell me about the project” He pleaded.

“We got it bro... I nailed it completely” I said.

“Wow!! Congrats to both of us” He said trying to hug me.

“What happened?? Why are you not happy?”

“I saw her again, Arvind”

“Where?”

“In Mr. Mehta’s office. She is P. A of Mr. Suresh”  

“What??”

“She changed. My Nina completely changed” I said sadly.

“Vikram…”

“That happy face which used to make my day is no more” I added.

“She hates me…” I said finally.

“Serves you correct” Arvind said.

“Pardon??”

“Yes!! You i***t… How can you forget that because of you she is like this! You didn’t trust her. You spoiled everything all by yourself. Also, you never tried to listen her. You were never near her, whenever she needed you the most…” He frustrated.

“How dare you to say that??I am not the one who …” I stopped.  ... I can’t complete that sentence.

“If you are not my best friend, I would have killed you with my own hands” I warned him and left the office.

I need distraction. I went straight home and opened beer and started drinking.

Arvind is correct…I am the one who ruined everything. All by myself. She is so perfect for me. I was never there for her. She deserves someone better than me… I still remember who cute she used to be in childhood.

Past (When I was 10 years old):

“Swapna...get ready quickly. Everyone will be coming” My mom said to my sister. Swapna is two years younger to me and today is her birthday.

“What is the point of getting ready, even then also you will look like a ghost!! Nothing will change sissy” I teased her. I always tease her. I think it will be same in every sibling story.

“Mom..”she cried.

“Vikram... Stop it!! Today is her birthday” My mom scolded me.

We had a small party in home and all her friends were invited.

Me and Arvind were playing hide and seek. I was hiding and suddenly I felt water splash on me. When I turned, I saw Swapna with small bucket.

“I won’t leave you today... No one will help you from me” I said chasing her. I took near by bucket which had water. I was just an arm distance from her and took the opportunity and threw the water on her. At the very instance, she hides down and with force I threw the water on the standing person.

“Why did you do this?” A girl of Swapna’s age asked slowly looking at her wet dress almost crying.

“I am so sorry... I just wanted to tease my sister...” I said slowly.

I heard laughing and saw my sister controlling hard not to do so.

“Shut up!!All this is because of you” I angered on Swapna.

“What should I do now? My dress is wet” the girl started crying slowly.

“I am sorry Nina…Come I will give you one of my dress” said Swapna.

Nina!!What a beautiful name!! I must admit just like her name, she had the most beautiful eyes. She is looking like an angel.

“No...but” she said slowly.

“I am so sorry. Please!!” pleaded Swapna.

“Okay!! ”she said.

“ Oh!! And meet my brother, Vikram and his friend, Arvind” Swapna introduced both of us.

She just smiled at us and then left with Swapna.

There she is!!My first crush.

I know I was not in an age to understand about these crush and love things. But whenever I saw her, I felt some calmness to myself.

She was like an angel and she left with her other friends after the party. I wanted to know more about her.

Present:

Nina is my first crush and my first love. A small smile appeared thinking about all these. I wish I could change everything make it normal and peaceful. I myself spoiled all my dreams and happiness with her. I have to get her again. I will make sure you will be my wife.

I took my mobile and called Rohit. He is my friend but not like Arvind.

Me and Arvind are best friends almost like brothers. He was always there in my happy and sad moments.

“Rohit...” I said.

“Hi Vikram. How are you?” he said.

“Rohit…I need your help” I said.

“Okay Man. Tell me...” he said.

“I want to know the address of a person” I said. Rohit has a private investigative agency.

I asked him to find Nina’s address and cut the call.

I drank the complete beer and dozed off.

Next day:

Rohit messaged me the address and here I am standing in front of a small apartment. I pressed the doorbell.

“Hi Baby” I said the moment I saw Nina. She is in her panda PJ’s looking damn sexy.

“How..” She is shocked.

“Why are you here??How do you know my address?” she said composing herself.

“I have my ways, honey” I smirked.  

“What do you want?” she irritated.

“Let me come inside, Baby” I said.

“No…you are not coming. Leave now” she said.

“If you are not allowing me inside, you clearly know about me having my own ways” I said smirking at her.

She took a step backwards kind of welcoming me inside her home. It is a small house with two bed rooms, one kitchen and one living room.

“Now tell me, what do you want?” She said.

“You have a pretty home?” I said making my way towards kitchen.

“Excuse me Mr.  Do you have any manners? Of how to behave when you visit to some one else house?” she angered.

“This is not someone else house, baby” I said.

“Stop the crap!! Vikram, I am serious. Why the hell you are here? Just leave.” She shouted.

“What if I don’t?” I said rising my eye brow.

“Why are you doing this? What do you want?” She angered.

“You..I want you …” I said straightly looking into her eyes.

Nina’s POV:

What?? Me?? He seriously wants me?? Why is he doing this. He is the only who hated me in the past. Now again, he is the one who wanted me back in his life.

It is my big mistake to come back here.

When I saw him in the party, I felt so happy. After almost five years I saw him. I know many things have changed in his life and my life too. Many people are part of my life and his too.

After all these years… He didn’t even say a sorry to me. How will I accept him again when I clearly know what he did to me with his words?