I still remember, almost seven years back I came to existence . In these seven years I have seen it all. It was my owner Mr. Bhardwaj’s little daughter Annanya who brought me to this world. Today, she is seventeen years old and always gives me a glance, before leaving for her college. I want to walk; see the world around me but alas!!!! I cannot and I am confined to this small surrounding. I don’t talk, I don’t walk but still I am one of the most wanted personalities in our colony. From small kids to teenage boys and girls to old people, everybody visits me in their leisure time. I am their secret keeper (laughs). Many love stories have flourished under the shade of my leaves ; from stupid teenage love stories to mature relationships, I know it all. And I tell you, these stupid school kids!!!!! Every year during valentine’s week, on rose day they take away all my roses. And you tell me who likes to be exposed in public. I don’t mind lending my roses to anybody but without any purpose !!!! or I should say I hate donating my roses for those love stories I am not interested in !!!! So here I narrate you one of my favourite love stories of Paras and Neetu. Paras and Neetu were family friends. I have known them since they were fifteen. They were 2a.m. friends or best friends. Everyday after dinner, around 9 pm, Paras and Neetu sat under my shades and used to talk at length. They used to discuss all their secrets. So , I , Neetu and Paras were constant companions. One fine day, Neetu confessed that she was in love with one of her classmates in her college. Paras was very happy for her friend and teased her. Paras already had a girlfriend named Sumona. She was a sweet girl as per described by Paras to Neetu. Within a week, Neetu announced her relationship with her love interest. Neetu had never met Sumona, so Paras decided that all four should go out for a lunch. I don’t know, what happened at the lunch because I was not here but what happened after dinner was witnessed by me. As usual they met. And trust me I have never seen such a heated discussion in my entire life!!!!! Paras started “Don’t mind Neetu but that man in not capable of keeping you happy”.
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