Miss You.. Monkeyy!!

Things were much simpler when we were kids. But one doesn’t really get what they want. Complexities, at every walk of life, we solve it, move forward and then it appears again. Come speak of them to me, oh, how well I know about them.

Jan 2011

First days in Cleveland State. No person I know in particular, except for a couple of friends, probably I should call them acquaintances, for what they were then. Nagamani, was one of them. Very brief conversations before I reached CSU, once or twice in Orkut. I wouldn’t even get a proper reply, left me no option but to come to a conclusion, ‘well, she’s just another girl, who thinks she must maintain distance from unknown guys.’

I remember the first random meet in Adrienne Fox’s office, like it happened yesterday. I was trying to enroll into courses and I met you in person, not even knowing that it was you, until you told me your name. I was left wondering, this is the same Nagamani from Orkut. That one liners, slowly changed to phone conversations. I don’t remember what we spoke, but I do remember that long conversation at West entrance mail boxes. And then, well, the course which I want to forget, Secure and Dependable Computing, our preparation for the first quiz. I always relished on your double ka meeta, and your tea. We were eventually, joined by Tanooj.

Our first walk on a Snowy evening, with Tanooj and a long photo-shoot all along the downtown. Good heavens, how I escaped the salted coffee when you mistook salt for sugar, thanks to you and tanooj for saving me. Followed by, our birthdays which fall on two consecutive days. Your birthday does deserve a mention here, for tanooj has made it really special for you. J J

Exit of Tanooj, from Cleveland to Dallas in August. May be I wasn’t this alone then, when you left to India in Summer 2011. As the second semester unfolded, I moved to Reserve, and then things went onto a new level altogether. Even convenient than it was before, for us to meet. Our trio was complete when Guru Yeshwanth, stepped into Tanooj’s shoes. Probably, if you had asked me then, I wouldn’t have answered it the same. Yet, life has changed so much in the past year. At least, when it comes to us. Yes, it did. Courses came along, and we did get past them, sometimes easily, sometimes did sweat a lot. One such course would be Computer Architecture. But, your social networking has made it easier for you and hence forth, for me as well. :D

Time travelled so fast that it was 2012. Celebrated the new year, of course doing nothing. Okay, by watching Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Ghum lol. And everything happened in such a quick succession. We successfully completed two years of our friendship. But the only thing to regret is that you’re too far to celebrate.

December 12th, 2012.

The day has finally arrived. Something which I have been anticipating from the past few months. I was left behind in darkness. I was robbed. Robbed of my laughter, joy. I was reminded of all the wonderful moments I spent. Be it, A day at Cedar point(the dragster ride), my surprise birthday celebrations before going to India(the cake you made), the celebrations of Ganesh Chathurthi, my shopping before my trip to India, our long planned tour to Niagara, which we made it possible. Every single place we’ve been to, will remind me of you. Our countless luncheons, coffee’s, hangouts at our apartments, all the homework’s we’ve done, exams prepared for, all the gossiping, all the photo-shoots, your social networking skills to gather the answers/exam papers, countless silly moments. Things changed so drastically. A month ago, our routine was to have fun in Nano’s Class, grab a coffee before the Linear class, while she says da da da… J.

You have definitely, left your mark behind. I can certainly say, nothing is going to be the same in your absence. Nothing can fill the void which is created by your absence, at least for me. You have certainly taught us so many things. And to me in particular. Some of your words still echo in my ears, which you don’t even know.

Yet, despite all the grief, there’s something cheerful that’s hidden. The bright side, your new work place, new friends. Many Congratulations to you. We(I, yeshwanth) thought you deserve it. Good luck on your new journey. Now, let’s wait for your dad to go ahead and you know the rest. Lol. J

One more moment which I can never let go out of my mind is, when Avanthi departed you. I kind-off seen that coming, but the moment(you know the one I’m speaking about) was so heart touching, left me wondering, can two friends have such a bonding in such a short time.

Our hearts does gamble a lot. It leaves us in aggravating pain today, makes us miss our dear ones so badly. But as the time travels, it lets you settle down. We are stubborn enough to move on, but we eventually end up doing so.

If it was Srikanth, Hari Krishna in Jan 2011, followed by Tanooj in August 2011. Now, it’s the turn of another buddy, whom I’ll miss. Damn, goodbyes are so hard, at least for me.

Certainly, I’ve had the best time in the past couple of years. I cannot really imagine, how it would’ve been without you. Considering this, as a part of His game, we are left with no other option but to deal with it. Cheers to our friendship. Lets have a fine rendezvous this summer in Dallas. I’ll bring in Yeshwanth and lets hope we can catch up for Tanooj’s grad walk.

Until then, I’ll keep missing you, My dearest Buddy.

Do you remember the song? “Nene naani ne.. nene naani ne… arey arey arey… Oh…! Arey arey arey.. ohhhh…!”J L

Life, was beautiful, until twelfth of December. And I’m trying to make it from then.

Yours

Dev..

(PS My roomie yeshwanth left to India as well, for 40 days. Everything adds up to making it more and more miserable for me. You’re not going to believe this. Yeshwanth, I’m missing you too. Come back soon.)