Unforgettable Birthday

It feels really good to surprise someone, especially if it’s on a birthday bash. It reminded me of one of my birthday celebrations a few years back. My day started with the one of those strenuous classes at FIITJEE. A Saturday yet it seemed that it was a week day. I had my first “All India Test Series” popularly known as AITS the next day. I was busy working out the questions which I had left out in the package. Seriously I think I had given up celebration in class XI and XII. My life just revolved around those school exams and FIITJEE exams. Might be I did not have time to even think that it was my birthday. So probably I was not that upset that I cannot celebrate my day with all my friends.

The day started with the Physics class of Sanyal Sir. I swear I would to hate him. No matter whatever he used to teach and how hard he tried so that we all focus and pay attention to his subject, it’s all in vain. My best friend and I used to hate him. After that class we decided that before we go back home we would go to the Rehmania’s and have Tandoori. The two fifteen minutes recess time also went in discussing about the next day’s exam. The day’s last slot was Chemistry. We all loved KGY. His lectures, I can’t tell you, were amazing. Probably I studied Chemistry only because its KGY sir who is teaching.

After the classes we went to Rehmania’s with two more of our friends and really enjoyed the food. After that it was time to be back to books and start studying. I came back home and to my amazement all my friends were waiting for me at my residence. My mom had secretly called them. After the whole day’s hectic schedule I had forgotten that it was my birthday. Their wishes seemed as if I my ears were shocked to listen to the “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” greetings. The whole evening with them I seriously enjoyed and partied till 11 at night. Who would say I have to write 3 papers the next day? The birthday cake, the wishes, the sudden arrival of my friends was just so unbelievable. Tears ran down my eyes when I cut my 17^th birthday cake.

After all was over for the day, I went to my bed all other usual days. Something seemed fishy. I felt there was something underneath my pillow. I lifted my pillow to find my birthday present. It was a golden band watch. This was the same one which I had asked my dad to buy it for me a day or two back. I had no words, all I could say is”Pappa, I love you very much.”

When things happen so surprisingly, it feels great to embrace the memories and relish it the whole life.