Heya!! Peeps – Its Friday, one of the most loved days of many these days, not for both me and Pallak though as Saturday and Sunday are the most hectic days for us as we both are in Customer Centric Domains.
Was awaiting Pallak’s email for the further details and bang on, as usual, the beep on my phone at 6pm was her email, wish I could hear the story from her as did in the first time, so here’s what Pallak says -
That night though I was with my favorite things in the world, “Fav Playlist, Coffee, DurjoyDatta ‘s book still I wasn’t able to focus on either of it. I tried hard to read the book but wasn’t able to. There was something still in the back of my mind which was going on, not able to understand though what that was. My thoughts were suddenly disturbed by a message – wasn’t interested to see but then thought might be from workplace. To my surprise, it was his (Priyesh) message which made me more curious to see, as the association had just started and message at this point of time was definitely a surprise. I opened the message; it was a request to complete some important documentation work on the priority that too in 2 – 3 days of time. Didn’t know what to say or reply, but then said YES without thought since I knew on the professional front I shouldn’t be impacting the quality of my work. This first message will be always dear to me. However, post 2 days I am going to meet him as it would be the first day of work together. Somehow managed to go to sleep as next day had to align the team member for the new assignment and also this Out of Blue request also had to be catered on priority.
Next morning, being a weekend, normally a hectic one, stepped for work early at 8 am finished a few meetings and aligned the team member for the new assignment and made him understand the new collaboration happened. Late in the afternoon, at one of my other client’s office had some discussion to be done, I visited him. To my surprise, I saw Priyesh there, for the first time in the casual avatar, sports tees, lowers, etc, tried hard to not look at him but how can I not see those “Intense eyes” which was almost like craving and inspiration both. He spoke to me generally about his assignment and he left from the there – I saw him going but couldn’t get my eyes off nor could I move for a minute from the door of the office. It truly was a surprise to me, what was happening to me? But then my client’s voice broke these thoughts of mine and I got busy with the work. Throughout the day due to busy schedule didn’t go back to his thoughts; however, it was the same as the night before, when I reached home – I think it was not my feet which carried me home but his thoughts made me walk towards home. But then when saw my family, suddenly dusted those thoughts and got back to routine cooking, discussing the day, etc. However today for the first time in so many months I was breaking my routine of not listening to my music or sip a coffee as I had to complete the assignment which he had messaged me last night since it might take 2 – 3 days to complete. Started working on it and it was almost 3 am when I realize d that I need to sleep, however, I clicked a few pictures of the assignment to send him (which I normally don’t do) so that he is assured about the work getting done. I don’t know- Was it that I wanted to live up to the expectations which he had from me or it was a genuine concern for his commitment he had given further so that he is not let down!! Was happy doing the same, though either of it is the reason? Was waiting the next morning dawn as I would be meeting him, It was a weird feeling but it definitely never failed to bring a smile on my face.
Ahh!! Finally the Sunday morning of January, cold and pleasant – Lot of thoughts in mind, some which made me smile and a few which made me nervous for my new assignment. The only thing I hated was – He was an early morning guy (and I am exactly opposite), all the 3 meetings till date we had been early mornings. Same was today, he had such a warm smile on his face (Guess his favorite color is blue, always met him in the same color). I somehow feel he is very consistent and down to earth, but I had heard that he also is shrewd and also a perfectionist. I somehow kept feeling – Would our association work well? To my surprise he complimented me on my Social Networking status, which definitely made my day but also I was a bit blushing (Why on the earth is this happening) , Post meeting, one thing I realized this was an assignment which will not only be full of surprises, exceeding expectations and on toes routines but will also help me get groomed for a lot of other qualities as professional which would enhance me as a person. I guess we both have the same mantra for being successful – “There is no short cut to success” and being Honest.
That night I felt better, guess one step closer to his thoughts, his being and him. Definitely he wouldn’t have thought something like this is going in my mind nor would have noticed (though he is a keen observer), I tried hiding a lot of my expression and thoughts by avoiding eye contact, which I couldn’t as his eyes beholds a strength which gives one an assurance of being important and wanted. I was falling for him each day, I don’t know should it be called Love as for me as of now was more of Admiration. He gives me a feeling that I can do wonders, I am in the right place at the right time. Apart from that his eyes truly made a few storms calm in me which was something never happened in a long time. Deep inside this small little soul was very happy, she felt beautiful and something inside stirred again. I was scared of “Attachment” word, was out of my vocabulary since long, but today felt like this word has found a space in my life again. With all these thoughts I reached home.
The email ended here, Ahhh I wish Pallak had completed the story ahead. Nevertheless, this surely is a beautiful start to someone who was longing for appreciation, love, and warmth. Hope Pallak and Priyesh – The TWAINS, as rightly named, stirs a beautiful beginning and pens down a lifelong beholding of togetherness which is very rare to find in such different personalities.
By
Nidhi Mehta
Dombivli, India
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