Knowing Ashmi...almost

Shubh: What happened yaar?? any problem??Ashmita: Naah!! nothing as such..Shubh: Then why didn’t you complete your task and return t class.Ashmita: I just wanted to be alone for sometime.
Shubh sensed that something was majorly wrong with her he wanted to know as exactly what happened.He then came closer to her and asked her polietly that can he share her sorrow so that he can see that beautiful smile back on her face. Listening this Ashmita just couldn’t stop smiling and said that you are too much Shubh!!! Shubh requested her to come to nearby coffee shop so that they both can just sit and talk so that she could feel relaxed. Shubh just wanted to see the beautiful smile on her face. Judging that Ashmita also said that she really felt good in his company and was really different from other guys she knew. Somehow that topic was bothering Shubh aswhat may have happened bcos of which she is so tensed .So after taking the corner table in the coffee shop Shubh asked Ashimta.

Shubh: So now tell me what is bothering my dear friend and what is the reason that has taking away the mystic smile from you?
Ashmita: Well its a long story man dont ask me bcos it has broken my believe in relationship and love.
Shubh: What??What happened. tell me ..why r u saying so ???
Ashmita: she kept silent for somwtime and tears rolled down her eyes whcih made shubh very emotional.
Shubh: Dont tell if it hurts you. I cant see you like this and i cant see anyone shedding tears. Everything will be fine and while saying so he just wiped her tears and asked her drink some cold water so that she can feel okay.
But Ashmita went on with her story becos she felt the need to say it to someone and who better than Shubh becosshe started having a feel good factor for him which shubh was unaware of.While narrating the story one thing hit Shubh very hardly and that was the statement Ashmita said regarding love Because this was the same statement his roommate Siddhu said while narrating his story. She said .."You know Shubh !!Yash was real love!!! And I wanted to marry him but you know what that guy said to me??? He only wanted me a goodfriend and nothing more than that..."Listening to this Shubh just lost his cool and asked her "Then what is real love ??

I mean you say that he was your real Love, have you ever before discussed it with him that what was his opinion regarding this relationship?? I can’t understand that how do everyone come into a conclusion just thinking from one aspect. You know my roommate Siddhu had a similar situation as your and he also uttered similar sentence stating that it was real love on his part and wanted to marry that gal and here you. Come-on yaar , I just cant understand what kind of love is this...Before he could further add to his sudden burst the cell phone of Ashmita rang up and it was her driver this time asking her to get back
home. She on her part asked to drop Shubh but he declined stating a very weird reason which Ashmita didn’t like much.He said that he will prefer the blue line bus bcos the travel from South Ex to his place is one of the most romantic rides and he cannot compromise sitting in a closed car and with just two ppl inside it.Anyways time went by and the friendship between Shubhank and Ashmita matured day by day.By this time it was month of February and Valentine’s Day was on cards and everyone in the Software firm were planning something or the other. Sitting in the lounge area after class both of them were discussing some course material when suddenly out of blue Ashmita asked Shubh.

Ashmita: So with whom are you going to celebrate Valentine's Day??Shubh: Why anything special on that day he said teasingly knowingly so that he can provoke a gud conversation with her.Ashimat : She smiled and replied No!! just asking any special person or any special plan.Shubh: Nahin yaar, no time for valentines and all.Now this statement of his didn’t went down easily with her .She asked him in a very blunt way.Ashmita: Kyon ??? don’t you have any girl friend to celebrate this day with her???

Shubh just looked her at her and politely said "I just don’t believe in these sort of foolish celebrations, what happens when the celebration ends??? just wait for another foolish day to come so that everyone can celebrate that day. These are all so filmy i think so I don’t associate myself with these celebrations.Ashmita was both impressed and a bit taken back hearing these practical point of view of Shubh.
Ashmita: Strange Man!!!! I haven’t heard these sorts of direct answers from anyone youngster in my friend circle.Shubh: Well I wasn’t like this before but i have learnt these things through ppl around me. And I can't really understand what these sort of celebration really meant for. These are all commercialization of that thing called love. These big business houses are cashing on the soft sentiments of young ppl like us.. Selling love through cards, gifts, through big gala parties .Though i m not against any celebrations but as far as my views are concerned love is not a one day affair and at least I don’t need one single day to celebrate my love towards anyone I love and care about. Becos I feel like if anyone is in love its forever and commercialization won’t affect it.Ashmita was stunned hearing this opinion of his towards relationship .She somehow came closer to his views and internally the respect towards him grew more and more.
Shubh: Anyways u tell me what’s your plan? Must be having a grand party sort of …
Ashmita: Hmmm….not really, lets see I haven’t planned anything yet .By the way why don’t we both go n watch movie in nearby multiplex wat do u say?? I haven’t watched any current movie…chalo na..plzzz
Shubhank was surprised to know that she wanted him to accompany her to the movie. Was Very happy internally but didn’t show it to her as he wanted to know what exactly was going in her mind regarding him.So he asked her this question..

(2)Falling in love maybe!!

While studying in the Software firm in South Delhi Shubh was the most happy guy as he always dreamt of living is a branded society and South Delhi provided that atmosphereto him.He always dreamt of staying with people who went very smart and trendy and spoke English .He himself was very good at public speaking both in Hindi and English.While studying there he meet and became friends to so many people of his likings. And for the first after coming to delhi he meet one of the most beautiful girl named Ashmita Ahuja.
Ashmita hailed from a big business family and her father was one of the most influential person in delhi's political circle. But all these things had no effect in Ashmita's character. She was like girl next door. Very adorable person with beautiful eyes and a cute smile .When shubh first saw her he wished to God that if she could be his friend. Somehow this time God knew and gave Shubh chance of a lifetime to be her friend. She had also enrolled herself in the same course in which he had enrolled himself. When he came to know abt this fact he was so happy that his happiness had no boundaries.One fine day when heme for class he was waiting outside since it was winter and sun was bright and class was about to start He saw a sight he never wanted to. He saw Ashmita being escorted by one handsome looking guy ,she never even looked at her while entering ,this hurtled Shubh very much. Anyways life went on and six months passed and their semester exams were approaching .

They were having their practical exams ,while shubh was still completing his assignments Ashmita came out to speak to someone over phone which was continuously buzzing while they both were studying and it was bothering concentration for both of them.Ashmita went out and didnt return back to class which made Shubh worry a lot. After finishing his task he too came out and enquired as to what was wrong.

Siddhu's Love

Siddhu: You know that was a real love I did with someone.
Shubh: hmm.....
Siddhu: I even wanted to marry her
Shubh: Kya???? Don’t tell me bhai ..what was your age then? And how did your parents react to it?? They must have been angry..hai na??
Suddenly so many questions were shooted towards Siddhu but he was a brilliant player and answered all of them in single stroke.
Siddhu: Jab pyar kiya toh darna kya....kabhi na kabhi toh karna hi tha...well my parents were ready to make the match workso that I feel good and I stay happy.
Shubh was speechless for sometime but before he could speak anything Siddhu gave a bouncer and what a bouncer it was.
Siddhu: I even attempted suicide for her and came to Delhi because I didn’t want to destroy my family’s reputation.
Shubh blasted at him hearing this final statement of his.
Siddhu: okay yaar ,now i m far more matured and I know girls in fact women’s better, they all are bloody bitch.
Shubh: Aacha phir kya hua?
Siddhu: Haan were was I Shubh??
Shubh: well you were saying that she was your real love.
Siddhu: Haan..you know shubh when i was going around with her time used to fly like anything and really yaar i miss my those beautiful days.did you ever fall in love Shubh????
Suddenly Siddhu asked this question and Subh was taken aback.

Shubh:Kya??? Now from where the hell this question comes...well I dont know may be ..pata nahin yaar I m not that much intelligent like you.Frgt it you tell me then what happened? You tell me one thing Siddhu what you both used to speak for so long hrs ,must be something very intresting and serious na???

Siddhu: hahahahaha!!!!! aare fool when you are in love na any topic is a good topic and the sweetness of the voice was the only thing i used to enjoy.topic ka kya hai its ranged from house hold of hers to anything you can think on this earth.

Suddenly naughtiness in Shubh knocked his door and he jumped and asked Siddhu

Shubh: Kya Sex bhi discuss hota tha ???

Siddhu got angry for a moment and said in firm words "though i got lots of chances but i beign a gentleman never ever touched her and you rascal asking me whether i spoke of sex to her!!

Shubh: Sorry yaar i thought may be this was also part of conversation.Frgt it



Siddhu: You know there was a time when i was on the verge of being caught red-handed by my didi.

Shubh: What??? phir ...what happed next?? were u caught by didi...
Siddhu: aare nahin .. I just escaped bcos my admission notice came in nick of time and everyone was happy and somehow didi forgot to mention it to everybody.

But I was sad that I would leave my ladylove and move to diff city and would hardly be able to speak to her or even see her going to coaching center.Shubh: It must have been tough..i know.
Siddhu: She became my habbit yaar..


So Siddhu went in deep thought just then his cell phone which was in his left pocket started playing kajra re kajra re..the bachan song and he came back to his senses.It was Balli another friend of ours who was calling him.

Siddhu: Haan Balli tell ...what happend bey ?
Balli: Ektoh movie laye hain bhaiya..naya hai aajoa computer mein dekhte hain.
Siddhu: Chal main aa raha hoon Shubh ke sath..thik hai bye.. Comeon lets go, Balli has some new stuff let’s watch this new movie.....
Shubh: Which movie Siddhu??
Siddhu: Chal na..lets see he didn’t mention me the name,i also don’t know
Shubh:Koi adult movie laya kya.???...phir toh maza aajayega...Chal jaldi chalte hain...

(1)Sharing Room with Siddhu

After those initial setbacks and trials Shubhank Singh got the real taste of his dream city.So he wanted to get an accommodation and start his journey afresh.So after looking and searching diff rooms in the near vicinity of Rohit's place ,he got a house which was going to be residence for next couple of years and there he meet his first room-mate called Siddhu aka Siddharth

Shubhank shared his two bedroom flat with one guy called Siddharth (Siddhu) who hailed from the land of Bachachan's.He himself was a full time character with lots of qualities in him. He was famous for his predictions about the future of the locality and world at large .He knew what is going on in and around his area without even moving out of his room. He was the reporter in his whole friend circle.He even knew what was going in his neighbors bedroom ,such was art of this young man. One night after having dinner in a nearby mess Shubh was at the terrace watching the night sky and admiring the stars and moon Siddhu also came and sat beside him quietly ,but after sometime he opened his mouth and uttered few words that made Shubh realize that someone was their.

Siddhu: Hey Shubh what r u thinking yaar???
Shubh: Nothin buddy...just watching the night sky and admiring the moonlight and the heavenly bodies...u tell how come u sitting here any ,special news today of this muhalla or any aunt getting involved with any servant ???(as this is very much prevelant in Delhi)

Siddhu:Nahin yaar today no news, u know Shubh sometimes when I watch these stars na i too become nostalgic...
Shubh:hey wats up man..koi romance ka chakkar toh nahin hai bhai???

Siddhu:huh!! romance aaur main ,I hate girls.......samjhe,they are all same ,u dont know ,all these gals that u see around have no character and they are all use and throw

Shubh:Dont tell me yaar ,this is not the case with everyone.Ya i know today's gals are liberated and open minded but that doesn’t mean that every gal is of bad character.

Siddhu: You dont know them they are only to be friend , have party ,play with emotions and have sex ,when the guy falls in love they just says that don't take me otherwise I m just your friend.This is wat reality is bhai!!


Shubh: Kya baat kar raha hai yaar..is it so?? i haven’t seen these kinds of gals back home. You know more as you have lived more away from home than probably I did.

Siddhu: You are a bachha in front of me you know. Do you know why did i keep you along with me in this flat?? any guess??

Shubh: Well i can guess that if you don't hit me ...
Siddhu: Are guess I don't mind buddy.
Shubh: well i think my name resembles with your one time girl friend Shubham...hai na???

Siddhu then became a bit nostalgic and went into the thought of those moments he spent with shubham in and around Allahabad. How romantic were those days.

Siddhu thought for some time and then narrated the story of his unfulfilled love and the heart break.

Siddhu: You know I was almost dead when Shubham said that "She only wanted me as a friend and nothing more than that and I should understand it "

Shubh: Kya??what are you saying but why did she say these things
Siddhu: Actually I wanted to marry her ,
And again he almost lost in his own thoughts.

Then shubhank requested Siddhu to narrate the full story of his so that he can learn something or rather to feel good as he was bored watching the nite sky for too
long. Somehow Shubh managed Siddhu to narrate the story .Siddhu was expecting this request as he also wanted to live those moments once

Initial Setbacks and way ahead for Shubhank

But within 15 days of his dream job he crumbled in front of loneliness and depression. So one day he quitted his job and as per his sister's request he joined software school in South Delhi and started learning few software courses. Somehow he got interest in this and soon lived his dream very closely. During this time he did all those things that he used to dream abt. Participated in functions, read good books, meet celebrities , made good friends and all those stuffs he used to watch in T.V while at home. He started enjoying this life and almost enjoyed everyday as his last day.

Exploring delhi in Shubhs way

Actually Shubhank wanted to explore the city he loved the most. So he took the newspaper and looked for some job which would satisfy his both the needs (Travel and money).So he went ahead and gave few interviews and in one of them he got selected and started the job as a door to door salesman selling electronic gadgets.
It was fun initially as he saw big buildings,beautiful parks,gud society ,elite crowds and meet ppl and made friendship with them.It was the first step for him to know this city of dreams for him.But it was not going to be a romantic ride is wat Shubhak knew

Finding a shelter

It was mid summer of 2002 when a young boy with lots of worries and preconceived notions lands in the City of Delhiwallas.Shubhank the boy who fought all odds to reach his dream city was finally standing on his feet where he once dreamt of comingAfter reaching this alien city the basic issue was to have a shelter from where he can start a life of his own .So he wentto Rohit’s place in West Delhi after taking a tiring ride of blue line bus No-753.He was very nervous as he was unknown to this place called Sagarpur somewhere in West Delhi near Delhi Cantt was the only thing he knew .
With the help of the bus conductor he reached the destination and called up Rohit who in turn guided him to his Den (So called residence of his) where he and his other friends were boozing big time also having Marijuana .As they thought of it as the best way to relieve from monotony.
After seeing those stuff Shubhank knew that it will be a hard journey ahead, but somehow managed to convince Rohit to arrange for a decent shelter so that he can start his life and Rohit did the same.Somehow days passed on and one fine day he thought of joining some decent Job as he hated to sit idle in this dream city of his.