Happy Ending at Cubbon Park!

The rain was quite heavy, she unfolded her umbrella and strode towards the bus stop to college. She hadn’t completed her anatomy project work and wanted to bunk so bad. She kept checking her watch and her phone as she brisk walked to the bus stop. Her heart beat so loud, she could literally hear it. She walked past the bus stop towards a red car that had the wipers running slowly on the windshield. She peeked into the red Hyundai - i10 and there he was! Anirudh, chubby and cute just like actor Madhavan, her ultimate crush.  She looked around to ensure that no one else was watching her and hopped into his car with gusto. 

Anirudh dropped Mahima to college everyday. She saved on travel expenses in exchange for some kisses, plus she got bragging rights; boyfriend, who looked like Madhavan,  dropping her in a Hyundai -i10 and all. She didn’t know if she would marry him, but Anirudh was quite sure. 

But today was different. Remember? She wanted to bunk, so Anirudh called in sick and off to Cubbon Park they steered, blasting on some Coldplay in the car speakers. The rain eased. An hour and half later in the Bangalore traffic, they found the paid parking spot inside, next to the public library and got off the car after smooching each other. They walked around, for an hour, sat under a tree for two, masticating on the hard chapatis and egg burji she packed for lunch. The hard chapatis really demanded some tender coconut water. So out they went, towards the High Court side. 

They crossed the park’s main gate, holding hands, while her eyes met another man’s, who was standing by the court gate. This pair was bloody red compared to the brown in whites of Anirudh’s!  She froze! Scared! She could hear her heart beat in her ears again! Anirudh was quick to notice the panicked GF and told her to look away from “that convict”. “That’s my Dad.” She cursed under her breath. 

And that was the end of this beautiful love story!