Me: So, is that really your real name, or just a pet name that you publicize?
Her: Naah, that’s just it.
Her (thought): IITian! my name is my name.hilarious u asked though.
Me (thought): Dammit, perfect. Now she’s never gonna go out with you! Whoever let her parents name her!
Some pointless conversations ensue. And then,
Her: So, you smoke?
Her (thought): I so hope he does,hopefully i’d get to interact with atleast one more interesting person and make this trip more worthwhile.
Me: No. Actually, i have this weird aversion to smokers and drinkers. Just develop this instant dislike for them. Dunno.
Me (thought): Now she’s totally gone.
Her: Oh. Okay then. Cya!
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Later, the next night, as i walked past the Admin block, i can make out two familiar figures, heading in the other direction (thus, walking toward me).
Me (thought): Why the heck is that other girl with her? Shoo girl, shoo!
Girl won’t shoo. Obviously.
Me (thought): Think of something…Quick !
Too close to not say anything.
Me (looking at the other lady): So, you ladies collected your certificates?
Other lady: Blah Blah
Me: Blah Blah
Me (thinking): Why can’t you bring yourself to look at her, nut! Look, 10 degrees to the West, turn cadet!
Me and Other lady: Blah Blah.
Me: Anyway, hope you guys had fun here. Have a nice trip back!
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Over the phone, some days later. The visiting delegates had returned to where they’d come from.
Her: Nut, couldn’t you just ask me out?…no,i dint say that….i jus said we could have talked more and it’d have been nice..
Me: Nut, couldn’t you just ask me out?
Her: Because…(supposed to be understood)
Me: Why’s the guy always gotta do the hard stuff ?! I can’t tolerate this hypocricy! First, you say that girls and guys must be treated equally. And then this !
Her: Laugh.
Me: Laugh. (Aargh !)
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Exaggerated Memories. August 2008.
PS. I know better pick-up lines. But it wasn’t my fault. Her name really is silly. I so totally won’t let her name her children. No !
well i would definitely name my children..hehhe
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