In life you come across strangers who leave indelible
impact on you. Some become part of your lives while some exit leaving marks of
bad or good memories. Through this blog I try to recollect entry of a person whose
existence has become an integral part of my life.
February 2011- I was doing the customary
work, checking and responding to few urgent mails, prioritising things. The day
at work had just started when someone with hefty voice called out my name – “Hey
Ruchi!!!” I turned around my chair to look & saw my line manager standing
with new entrant.
Manager- Hi, meet our new joinee!!! She
will buddy up with you to learn the process flow. Just make her feel
comfortable
Me- Alright Boss. Do you want me to share
the training calendar?
Manager- Leaving it to you. Just see how
you want to take it further.
Me- Sure
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| Introducing new joinee |
Well at first glance, she appeared to be a plain Jane.
Yet she had the charm that exuded. Her black frizzy locks were nicely tied. She
wore glasses that suited her face structure. Confident & tall, she smiled
& looked at me. We greeted each other in a formal way. I don’t remember
fully how the first meeting went. May be she sat only for a moment & left
then & there to meet others. May be she spoke about her professional
background & work experience. Little
did I know that the girl who seemed just a colleague for me might become a
confidante one day? Honestly, even it didn’t bother me much to know more about
her as she appeared another new joiner to me.
Few days passed on. She took on her role
& got adjusted really well. She had her own gang of so called “coffee
friends” with whom she visited cafeteria. We never spoke much except greeting
each other at the start of the day.
Yes
it all started over a cup of coffee
Pondering over some personal issue in office
lounge, I felt relaxed as I sipped coffee. There was a complete silence which
was broken by someone’s entry. And guess who that person was??? Yes, you are
right. She stood there beaming that filled the air with positivity.
She- Hi, how have you been?
Me- I am very well. Howz you?? How has been
the experience so far?
She- Umm, pretty well!!! What has been
worrying you? You look perplexed.
Me- Naah, all well. It’s been a hectic week
though.
She- Hmm, You know your face is a true reflection
of your feelings. You can’t hide them. I can sense that there is something that
is bothering. Do you want to talk? Believe it or not, you will feel better
thereafter.
Me- Alrightyy. Thanks for your concern
She cracked a joke to which we both guffawed
and that was first time when our communication extended beyond the simple
greetings.
Later, we started going together to office lounge for
grabbing a cup of tea. Amongst the group of corporate slaves, I have found a
superb friend who stood out from all of them in every aspect. Be it persona, jovial nature. We got along really well. Days & months passed on but the
bond got strengthened. We laughed together, moaned together.
2012
was a turning point in my life. Just when I was about to leave the
organisation in pursuit of better opportunity, the feeling of going away from
someone surrounded me. The stories we both shared over a cup of tea, laughs and
jokes. Those were to become the things of the past. But destiny had decided
something else for both of us. Couple of days before my last working day, she
too received a call from the same organisation which I was about to join and…
There she stood with the offer letter. She
joined week later. Problems enveloped our lives which we both couldn’t have
envisaged. She had her own share of life and I too had my own share. Over this
period of time, we extended support to each other and the bond became
unbridgeable.
This doesn’t mean that this story was full
of roses. We too had disagreement on many issues. But that’s how relationships
grow. You need to adapt & understand other person’s viewpoint if you really
want things to work out. Things have changed a lot. She is now married to a guy
who loves her to core of his heart. She still loves tea. However I have
developed fascination towards green tea. After having worked together from 4 years, I
moved to another organisation. Though we do not get to see each other every
day, but we make it a point to keep meeting & stay connected.
Friends are second family to all of us. We
are not related by blood to them but they become important part of our lives.
Cherish each and every memory spent together with your friends.
With this in my mind, I tried to recall few
memories of our valued friendship. I am sure you too will have certain memories
to share. Drop in your messages. Would love to hear from you.
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