Ranjit had planned it all well; he was particularly waiting for this Valentine’s Day to gift Sheetal, his girlfriend since 8 months (ok, 7 months 9 days 14 hours according to Sheetal) a nice tangible present. Times have surely changed Ranjit thought to himself, who believes in the emotion of love or beautiful words, it’s all about the occasion “Valentine’s Day” and “the tangible gift” for which he had left on a half day leave from work to scout and keep his girlfriend happy.
The yellow and white lilies were picked and a check marked on the list. He walked into Palladium and started window shopping the big brand shops that would match her taste. None of the hand bags on display had a price tag on it. He wasn’t sure if walking in and just asking for prices and not buying was as per “rules” of brand shopping. He was casually walking down the aisle when he peeped into the Gucci shop. The two saleswomen gave pleasant comforting smiles that prompted him to walk in. The store was a huge hall with a big chandelier in between, he got seated on one of the leather fur sofas as the saleswoman started displaying the new, regular and vintage collection. After seeing around 7 bags he was thoroughly confused on which one to pick, all of them were elegant and would suit Sheetal he thought. He checked the prices and was relieved that he had saved more than enough to select the best.
Rohan entered the store in great hurry. “Could you show me the Cabas collection in bamboo, both leather and en python please.” He crisply asked and lost himself in his blackberry. He looked at the handbags and frowned a bit. “I think she already has these, in the new collection anything?” he said irresolute. “Sir, this is the new collection.” said the saleswoman curtly. He started glancing through the store at all the beautifully displayed handbags when his eye fell on the uncertain Ranjit and he smiled.
“Hi there.” Walking up to him he tried starting a conversation. Ranjit turned and stood next to him. “I am Rohan.” “Hello myself Ranjit.” he responded ambivalently. “I am here to get a present for my wife, Ananya. I know this sounds a bit odd, but would it be possible for you to give me that bouquet of yellow and while lilies. They are her favourite and it would remind her of our first Valentine when I gifted these. I would accompany a hand written poem of mine, she would value it over any other gift I’d buy for her.” He completed in one go ending with a broad smile. “Yes sure Rohan, take it man. Anything to keep the woman happy.” He said handing over the bouquet and patting Rohan’s arm. “Thanks dude, you are here to buy your wife a gift?” Rohan added. “No, haven’t reached there, still a girlfriend, it’s difficult to choose one in this large collection.” He smiled. “I insist please let me do something for this bouquet that you so gratefully gave me without any apprehension.” After much hesitance and lot of insisting Ranjit accepted the best of Cabas collection from Rohan. They exchanged cards and decided to meet over drinks the next Saturday.
OMG! You have that charisma to twist and twirl the story and give a bang to the reader. Good write Shweta.
My My that kind of appreciation is so sweet, thank you Fayaz 🙂
A different story, appreciate the gestures from both ends that you laid out beautifully.
Thanks Alok, really happy you liked it. 🙂
My pleasure
🙂
happy it got you smiling, arn’t we people of words? 🙂
You are right but sometimes somethings can make you silent as well 🙂
As usual – Crisp and effective. And a different perspective. Kudos.
Thank you Aditya, happy you liked it.
Would love the read the sequel.
On popular demand am already thinking the plot for part 2 🙂
nice one..
Thanks Vishal 🙂
WOW girl !your writing style is getting edgier post by post. but i guess there is more to it ..a part 2 ?
That’s what babe, now I think I got to write part 2 🙂
That’s a cool story; of two men bonding over Valentine’s day gifts. 🙂
Sweet!
Thanks Divya (I like calling you D)
Will there be a kahaani mein twist when they meet over drinks, Soul-sis?
Spill the beans? Is Sheetal the same as Ananya? 🙂
If yes, imagine the hubby’s surprise when his wife gets the same bag as he has chosen for someone else! 🙂
This time i want to beat your imagination Soul-sis lol 🙂 There wasn’t a sequel planned but I think now I should write one 🙂
This is a novel in the making, crisp fluid and tantalizing…loved to groove and swing around it and boy Am I happy to read your piece once again or what! loved it!!
The admiration is so so mutual Datta. I loved your story to bits 🙂 Yours is one blog where i secretly pray write something babe…like really look forward to 🙂
nicely written
Thanks Sweta 🙂
Oh This is cool. Every guy is going to look out for a saviour like this one 😀
Thanx babe…
Why don’t you add more stuff to this one? It will not only have a new version, but also give it a look of a short story. I am sure you can do it.
Yes the sequel is planned, penning it and thinking how to make it unpredictable 🙂
You have the knack of writing, kepe it up.
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I do visit your blog regularly Ekta. Thanks for appreciating my writing 🙂
Your open end is driving me crazy. I just started to imagine what if they are visiting the same woman? I’m thrilled & eagerly waiting for part 2 🙂
Happy it kept you on the edge….hope the part 2 is equally interesting!
Great going..expecting a second part. Are they buying gifts for the same girl? 😛
Now with so many people saying it, that option is ruled out for sure!
So, let’s expect the unexpected… 😀
oh yes I hope they meet for drinks and share how the day went when they presented the gifts to their partners 🙂
Bikram’s
Wow thats perfect world Bikram 🙂
Umm… is there another story lying beneath …i mean, in their next Saturday meeting … 😉 😀 I hope it doesn’t take the turn I am thinking of ,,,LOL. Great read!
Thanks Moon, I better pen the suspense quick before someone says it on the comment box!!
😀 …ok, waiting for the next part.
Really nice story…. 🙂
Thanks Neha, haven’t seen you around welcome to my site.
Wow!!! a crisp and sweet fiction, I love your writing style Shweta. I’m smelling a sequel here… Hope you write a sequel for it soon.
Thats correct babe, sequel soon!
What will happen next-Saturday 😉 ?
Nice story !!!