Neelam – A Jewel

Here I once again got an opportunity to write about my friend that is of course my best friend, but apart from that she is also very special to me. Now why she is special will be known during this story but I am sure after reading that you (girls) might wanna be like her. She truly deserves to have that name and she had proved that even if she in a crowd, she can make her mark with her simplicity. If she is with you then you don’t have to worry about anything. She will not behind your cover but along with you and may come in front if you face any problem so that it first hits her. I am really thankful to the Almighty that I have been given with such wonderful gifts of friends that I can say I don’t have a single friend but if I compare friends as flowers then I have a bouquet of it and if a rose then I have petals from them. She is among them but with a distinct fragrance that is unique in its own. People may find many similarities among there best friends and Neelam does posses all the best qualities, but the thing that make her special is the way these qualities are shown by her. She will never give you a feeling of dominance or smartness and that’s one of the qualities most don’t posses. So let’s start the journey of this great relationship atleast from my side and a gift to her that she will keep and remember for a long timeJ
It all started on 21st of October 2004 when I joined the company and went for the training for 41 days in Trivandrum. When I reached the hotel I was a bit confused and nervous to see so many peoples belonging to the same company. I was at that time not very happy as I was expecting a nice place to be in. That hotel was just okay. I guess most of the people came a day or two earlier and have the introduction with most but I just keep quite as all this was new to me. I didn’t remember exactly but the next day when we went to office I saw my batch and the first person I talked with is Arjun and Vicki and they are now my good friends and Arjun is like my brother. Neelam came along with her college group and was comfortable from the start but it was also new experience for her. She is from MP (Madhya Pradesh) and her roomie also. To tell you the truth, when I came to know that both of them belong to MP I was a bit reluctant in the beginning to talk with them as I have seen MP girls and when they change there mood only God knowsJ he he he. Well the 2 weeks went like that and I still didn’t have much interaction with Neelam. It was the fourth weekend when our batch planned to go to beach and there I came to know about her. To tell you the funniest thing during that was her stability. What I mean is that we had to hold her hands in order to keep her stand upright. She was just floating along with waters and we all were just enjoying that. At one side I was holding her hand and someone from other side, but there also I can see her enjoying despite thinking anything else. Okay now lets describe her, I used to forget this part and puts in between all the time. Neelam – average height, wheetish in colour, medium hairs (looks nice if she keeps open, but she doesn’t), slim, a very innocent smile, looks more beautiful making weird faces, and like a child sometimes. You can see her grace and seriousness to something that she cares. Often gets angry and takes everything emotionally and because of that it hurts her many times. About her attitude just in brief, she is loving, caring, innocent, graceful, humble, polite (with a MP accent, he he), intelligent (in terms of work, professionally I mean), a bit stupid (as she is a girl, can’t help). And the very best thing I like about her and can very rarely found in people is the commitment for things. Whether it’s about work or personal relationship, if she considers something then she is committed to it whatever is the scenario. Also if she says or wants to do something then no one in this world can change her decision, this shows her strength to take risks in life, but may cause trouble sometimes for which the consequences are unknown. But all in all she can be considered as a modern girl with all the courage and strength to take on this world with a commitment and simplicity in mind. One more thing about her quality that is again not much found in people is the down to earth nature. She has the guts to consider herself simple despite in this show off world. She wants to remain simple without even a thought of others and that’s makes her special. For her beauty don’t lies in clothes but the presence and on a graceful note. She also gives her friends a feeling of proud when they are with her and never ever let them feel the loneliness and gave less importance then others. She considers her friends the same, ha for me I have got more importance J just kidding… One more great quality of her is her laziness in doing things which she had no interest. She can sleep for hours without any issues and during weekends her day starts after 11 or 12. It’s really nice to disturb her sleep during weekends and I often did the same in ILP and then you can see her face very exciting. Also if you call her ad speak then her kid dish accent will make you feel that she is the most innocent girl in this world and she will say in such a nice manner that you feel how tired this girl is. But its just that she is very lazy to get up early.
So after a month I came to know her very well but that time also I have never thought that this friendship will be so intense with all the good things around. During our training my favourite room was 210 as I only go to my room (my room number was 302) for sleep. My roomie was a bit weird but who cares. So in that room we all get together and share our thoughts and the day’s activity, blaming the lecturer, when we slept or felt sleepy in office. Who dressed well today, when we will go for dinner, any plans for weekend, etc. Our group basically include Neelam, Trupti, Sonal, Kriti, Nitin and I. We have kept the pet names for all and in order Neelam is called as Neelu and COE, till now I didn’t understand why she is called with that name. Also someone told me her name as ‘Chambal ki Raani’ (Queen of Chambal) and I guess she didn’t like that name. Myself and Arjun also gave her name but that also she didn’t like to call her. So its Neelu for friends and ‘Gudia’ for the family members. I also remember the day when we got allocated to different places and I was not very happy with my allocation as I want something else. But that time I didn’t put any effort as Nitin & Vicki was along with me and I felt a bit comfortable with them. I can see sadness on Arjun’s face and I really thank for this. She got Delhi as she asked for and was very happy. She became my Polo friend, as she used to get Polo in office everyday and I used to have after every class. Once I get the polo from her and distributed to others and all thanked me and she was just staring with me like a tigress and I was smilingJ. Well those 41 days of training are the most exciting and unforgettable days of our life as not only we have started our professional carrier but also we got such great friends that will be there for you for a very very long time. Finally the day arrived when we had to leave for our destination places and I guess in our batch she was the one that cried the most. As I told she is very emotional and can’t control her emotions, it was really hard for her to depart at that time. I remember when her friend Richa told me that please go and control her and I did went and she made me cry also. But that was the time I had nothing much to say but just to be brave and take care. I couldn’t get a chance to drop her to the station as I went along with Trupti to drop her to Airport as she was going alone. When I came back Neelam called me many times and all the time she was crying and I was just consoling her every time. But I really thanked her as she considered me worth to share her feelings and I prayed and wished that I will remain the first to be given a chance to share her sadness and her problems. If I am not being remembered in happiness I really don’t care, but if I am called in any problem then that’s the real friendship in my terms. Because happiness can be shared with many but you share your problems only when you have trust on that person and that’s what I always try to build on my friends. In her terms she is definitely a lady to be trusted and never ever you can feel a slight doubt on her as she will never give you a chance to point.
She is being a source of inspiration I say for others as she had given so much to the friends she cared. I remember the day when I went for the first time to my native and first went to Delhi to meet Arjun and Neelam. In 2 days I enjoyed like anything and she took leave from office just to be with me for all day and that was very sweet of her. She helped me in shopping for my mother and sister, we ate, we roam and just amazing. This is just an example where she makes you feel and realize your importance. Everyone wants to make a mark by showing his/her presence, but Neelam shows her mark by being simple and quite. It’s now three years that I know her and I can say I know her very well among all her friends and I guess she won’t deny that fact. Even though she was in Delhi for more than 2 years with lots of friends around, still she kept a place for all and never had any difference. This is the most impressive of her character that describes her. People tend to loose contacts as time passes, but for Neelam the relationship grows deep for the person which she considers her close. I am really lucky to be a part of that and even though I haven’t proved to be an ideal friend for her, but she always proved. She used to call all her friends during B’days and occasions and shares the happiness. She gave me so many gifts on my B’day and I couldn’t say the same for her. Well this is not just materialistic thing but the way she does all this pure from her heart is just out of this world.
She has shared most of the things with me but I still feel that I haven’t build that trust on her, definitely my mistake as I am not like her and lacks in most of the qualities, but the way she gave her support and affection not to me but for all she cares is great. She is truly a Gem, a very special friend, like a rose among flowers, Swan among ducks, diamond among stones and a lovely person among common people. Well a lot to write about her but truly I am now short of words and my English is week to get new and good words on her praise. But the fact is that I have been the luckiest among all to have been with her for so much time that it feels me great and I have a lot to remember and gets a smile on my face remembering those lovely moments I spent with her. She has always given so much to everyone to her family and friends and never ever I saw her demanding. Her down to earth nature makes her so simple and lovely that it’s hard to be angry on her despite all her stupidity. It’s nice to fight with her and I wait when she says some good words to me. One more thing that I forgot to mention is her voice. She is a very good singer but in this case thoda bhav khati hai woh and never agrees on one go to sing a song. But whenever she sings it stuck the attention of everyone and I request her to develop this skill in her as music can be a great companion in times. I have a wish that one day she will sing a song for me, but let’s see when it comes.
Before this I wrote one story and that was the longest of so far, but this truly deserves far more as this relationship and friendship and Neelam is special and also the time it started is not that long, but it’s just a small life to be considered. Now it’s the time for me to make a wish and pray for her as this is the only thing I can ask for her in front of God. First of all I thank God for giving me such a wonderful companion without which I won’t have imagine my these three years. I truly wish the best for her and she will get all the things that she deserves in life and a much more for her. I would say to her that is the same as you are and never change your way to see things whether it’s material or immaterial or persons and the bond that you have tied with people may grow stronger and stronger. You won’t get any problems in life and if by chance then remember a friend that wrote this story to share your problems. To my least I can’t help much but atleast I can share your pain or possibly take all. Do not ever think that you are alone as you have so many to take care for you. Also you get success in life and as you are supporting your family the same you will continue forever by all our blessings. You are a ‘Gudia’ for them with a sense of responsibility and you need to upto that. All your stupidity I mention is not your bad habits but your additional attributes that make you special and hence keep them with you always.
You are leaving in a few days and I don’t know if we can ever meet. When I left Delhi I had the same feeling and those lovely drops from your eyes I still remember. You should save them now as you have already gave them in extra for others, hence lets keep them for some other big moments. I don’t know what you have thought reading this story, but I tried to give you a picture about your 3 years and the good memories that you already have in your heart and brain. I hope you won’t forget me as I won’t let you do so and may in life if there is true happiness that people search for it can direct to your doors. I am not going to end this story but just wishing you Luck…..
All the Very Best