That Midnight Call-Part 2

Her brilliant student Shreyas wanted to leave early as he had to accompany his mother for hospital.

It reminded Emily that Avi wanted to meet him. But how could they meet, as life has changed, time has changed and everything has changed. Now Erick is everything to him.

Dwelling into thoughts, Emily walked swiftly to her home. Today, she got free by 1 pm which usually does not happen.She moved to kitchen to get a cup of coffee. While boiling milk, she recalled the college days where Avi used to be her best friend. Both loved studying together, sharing notes, cracking jokes and preparing for exams.

“Those were the days!” Emily heaved a long sigh.

‘Oh’! Uttered Emily as the coffee started squeezing and she could have only half cup of coffee. Today, she felt suffocated inside the home. She made her way towards balcony as she wanted to breathe the fresh air.

Memories again knocked at her mind’s door.

What? Have you gone crazy? I never thought of getting married. Why you girls can’t be just good friends? The outburst from Avi brought tears into Emily’s eyes. It was the time when parents insisted Emily to get married and she shared her feelings to Avi who did not value it.

She calmly walked out having an impression in mind that Avi would understand and will come to her soon. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months and months turned into years but Avi was nowhere.

She got to know that he had left the country and flew to France having a professional commitment.

‘It’s not worth to wait for him anymore!’ said Elena, Emily’s best friend. She had been with Emily since her college days and she was the one who had closely observed their friendship turning into love affair.

Elena was a broadminded girl who always used to follow a practical approach. Most of the time, she would suggest what’s right. Unable to decide, Emily bid goodbye to Elena and reached home.

Suddenly, a knock at the door distracted Emily and brought her back to the present. Her husband Erick arrived home. Oh, it’s you. It’s 5 o clock! I didn’t get any sense.

Erick kissed her on the forehead and tried to figure out the reason of her unusual expression today! Tears rolled out of Emily’s eyes when she hugged her husband.

“Are you ok?” Erick asked while fumbling her back with soft touch. ‘What’s making you cry?’ 

To be continued....

That Midnight Call-1

Oh My God! It was Emily’s first reaction when she noticed her phone ringing alongside her bed at 2:00 a.m.

Finding hard to believe that it was really a call from Avi (that’s how she used to address him) whom she always wanted to avoid, she dragged her hand to the side table and picked it up. She was stunned to believe what she had been listening.

Avi wanted to see her. It was after many years when she got to listen that voice that used to keep her delighted once. She always wanted to talk to Avi for hours but it never happened.

She was stunned and kept listening ‘I wanted to see you Emily, it can be a decision of lifetime. I have always regretted what I did. ‘

Can you hear me? Avi said louder, finding himself unable to listen even a single word from Emily.

‘Yeah’, said Emily, Carry on!

Avi insisted to see her next evening as he flew to Mumbai after 5 years. Time has changed. Now it's Emily who has to decide. Emily, somehow managed to put him off by saying that ‘it’s too late now! We will talk tomorrow’.

Avi hanged up the phone but after ensuring from Emily that they would meet.

The next morning, Emily woke up with a smile as she still felt it like a beautiful dream. She got ready for college where she had been appointed as a Language Professor.She almost forgot about the incidence and might not even thought of it if Shreyas didn’t seek her permission to leave early. 

To be continued...