Advik, seeing me surprised, realised that I had forgotten it was my birthday today. He started singing again, trying to cheer me up. I know life for you is a huge mess at the moment. But the END to it would come soon. And there would be a bright new tomorrow. The new rays of hope are waiting for you. I so desperately wanted to go near him, hug him but knowing our limits, we both maintained a safe distance. He signalled towards the parcel and said, ‘Shreya had ordered this two months ago so that it reach here before your birthday. She had planned all these in advance. I hope this is a sign for you to forget the past, patch up and live happily.’ Giving me his blessing and good wishes, Advik left.
Shamefaced, I took the parcel inside the room, kept it on the bed, and started opening it. I wa
