{I am confused about the title of this blog. Do read it and tell which one’s more appropriate.}

So, it starts with the beginning of winter season in 2006 i.e, a year ago. I used to be very lazy in winters, so my mom advised me to go for a morning walk daily for my fitness and health. I took the advice.

The next morning I woke up at 5 am, wore my track suit, took my Activa and departed for the most popular jogging venue of my area – “AIIMS Road” which was 3 km from my home. The straight 2 km road built recently is an ideal place for a morning walk. But at 5 am, I was hardly expecting anyone here. I reached there in a 5 min., parked my Activa nearby and set off for jogging.

The street lights were still on and the road was looking like a path to heaven. I reached the other end in 10 min. I was breathing heavily so I sat on a road divider to take some rest. I checked my watch. The sun would take at least an hour to rise. The stars were still visible. I loved this privacy.

Then I saw a figure approaching towards me. There were certainly more people like me who loved to jog so early in the morning. I thought I’ve got a jogging-partner before I realised that she was a girl. Although her face was not visible to me, but I can tell she had a pony-tail and a nice figure.

She stopped as she saw me. I thought she sensed that I am some ‘chain-snatcher’ or someone like that. But who cares. She moved 2-3 feet forward slowly, I guess, to see me clearly and this was the first time I saw her face. She was not so beautiful but her face was very cute and sober. She was wearing an orange top which was wet with her sweat at some portions. Real sexy…..isn’t it??

I stood up to see her more clearly. She also understood that I am not a doubtful person, so she again started running. She looked at me again while passing me and lifted her hand which I think was a sign of “Good Morning”. I also replied in the same manner.

I stared her till she disappeared in the next turn. Then I also started off in the opposite direction back to my home. While on my way, I wondered about her. “Who was she? Why a girl came lonely for a morning walk so early in the morning? Will she come tomorrow again? If yes, should I talk to her? etc.”.

I waited for the next morning, the whole day and the whole night. I prayed to God to make her come again.

I couldn’t sleep very well in the night and woke up as early as 4 am in the morning. I washed my face, combed my hair and dressed up as better as I can. It seemed I am going for a date. I took my Activa again and departed for the venue at 4:30. Firstly, I scanned the whole road to find out if she’s there. But she was not. I checked my watch, it was 4:40 am. I parked Activa and started jogging.

In 10 min., I was at the other end of the road again. I again sat there on the same road-divider and decided to wait for her. I also did some exercises, yoga etc. to pass the time. Then after 15 min. she appeared. The same orange top, grey coloured lower, and the same cute face.  (It meant she didn’t take a bath yesterday )This time she did not stop.  When she reached in front of me, she looked at me. I smiled. Then I stood up and said “Good Morning.” She also replied “Good Morning” and jogged away.

Now it became our daily procedure. We used to see each other, wish good morning and then set off for our respective paths. Everyday, I thought that I should talk to her, but I had not that much courage to do it. Sometimes I thought that I should follow her to her home. Her home must be nearby only. But it was a cheap thing to do. And believe me, cheap is not good sometimes. lol

This continued for over a week when a small incident took place.

As usual, I went for jogging in the morning. But this time, I didn’t find her. I waited for her for half an hour, but she didn’t turn up. I thought may be she’s ill or her exams must be going on, or she must be out of station. I prayed to God to make her come tomorrow and decided to return home. I started off for my Activa which was on the other end of the road.

While returning on my way, I saw her, sitting on a road divider. I thought she must be tired of running. As I was going to pass her, she yelled, “Excuse Me.”

I stopped. She asked if I can help her. She told me that she had hit a stone while jogging and got a cramp in her right foot and she is unable to walk more. She asked me, if I can go to her house and call her dad or brother to come and take her back to home. I paused for a moment and then opened my mouth:

“I really want to help you but I don’t know the address of your house.” I replied.

“Oh God! Now what will I do?” She said in a crying tone.

“Hey, I’ve an idea. I’ve got my Activa just a kilometer away. You wait here, I go and return here with it in 5 minutes. Then I’ll take you to your home.” I said.

She agreed. I ran as fast as I can to reach to my Activa. I took it and returned back. She was still sitting there holding her leg.

With a little help from me, finally she managed to sit on the back seat. It feels always good to help a girl, especially when she’s ‘hot’.

I told her to sit comfortably and hold me for the sake of safety. But she said that she’s alright. Well, I can’t be lucky everytime! We departed for her home and reached there in 5 minutes. I drove very slow because I wanted to be with her as long as possible.

I hit the door-bell and in a minute her whole family came out and took her inside. Her dad thanked me and invited me for a coffee but I refused as I was getting late. But finally I had to accept the invitation when her mom forced me to. The next 15 minutes were consumed in telling her family about the incident. They all thanked me a million times. Finally I departed from there to my home.

After 4-5 days, I saw her again in the morning. This time she was already standing near road divider where I used to sit everyday. When I reached there, she came to me to say thanks(and other typical formalities) to me.

“Friends?” she asked softly.

“Yeh, sure… but I don’t even know your name.” I replied.

“Oh! I am Purvi. And you?”

“Himanshu.”

We jogged together that morning talking and asking about each-other and this trend continued for over a month till I got a severe common-cold and fever due to excessive jogging during early hours in winters. Now we don’t meet often….! But nothing to bother….I got a good friend and thats enough for me.:)

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PS — Inspired from a real incident. (But still tagged as ‘fiction’ to save my neck;))

PS — To Purvi: Sorry for using real name. And finally your ‘novel’ is out. Don’t complain me again.

PS — JEE result day after tomorrow. Oh God….help me. I am on the edge.

PS — Song of the Day – Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi frm Jaane Tu ya Jaane Na (A. R. Rehman)

PS — Post of the Day – Be Yourself ! by Sameer. its funny. Believe me (again).

PS — Adios