Relinquish (Story Of Sixteen)

There was a beautiful sunset and Seetha was enjoying that view. Then she finally reached the cafe where she is working as a part timer. She worked hard and in between she had some chatting with her co-worker Riya. Finally, she returned home with tiredness filled in her eyes. When she opened the door of her house, she saw a man standing beside Ram. Ram immediately introduced him by saying "This is my friend Thomas, we were colleagues for some time. " Seetha responded by nodding her head and uttering the words "I see".Then she also welcomed him. She pleased him to wait and have dinner with them. Thomas refused politely " It's okay. I already had dinner outside." So she offered some juice as an act of respect. That's when they started having some conversation.

Ram: Seetha, I have to say something.

Seetha: What is it?

Ram: I got a job in Balu's company.

Seetha asked surprisingly: Really?

Ram:Yes,I just thought to tell you in person.

Seetha happily congratulated him.

She hugged him slightly and continued: I am so happy for you.

Thomas joined their conversation by saying: Yeah, I am happy that you found both job and a new girlfriend at the same time. I think it will be a fresh start for you.

Ram asked in shock: What?

Seetha also got shocked but responded after few seconds by saying: No, we are just... You know we just...

Ram completed her sentence by saying "we are just staying together. "

Thomas: Yeah, I can see that. I also know that you always wanted to stay in the same house with your girlfriend, right?

Ram: Yeah, but...

Thomas: See, I have said correctly. Seetha, I always wondered how Ram fell in love so quickly after his breakup with Leela. But after seeing you, I can say that you really seem like a nice person which made him fall for you.

Seetha: Sir, You misunderstood our relationship. We are just friends and sharing the same house.

Ram: Yes, she is not my girlfriend. She came to live here as she was unable to get a seat in her college hostel. Eventually, we became friends. That's all.

Thomas got amused and also felt ashamed as he blabbered a lot of unnecessary things.

Thomas also apologized by saying: I am sorry. I don't know that.

Seetha said with a smile on her face: It's okay.

Her phone rang. She asked for excuse after looking at her mobile as she said "Please, excuse me. That's my dad. I have to go. "

Thomas replied "Yeah, please go."

She went to her room while attending the call. When Ram saw Seetha closing the door, Ram slapped Thomas like every friends do. He also scolded him for making the situation awkward. Thomas apologized but started teasing him as he asked "How can any single stay single even after staying under the same roof? That's why I assumed her as your girlfriend. "

Ram said confidently "Anyone can stay single. Just sharing the same house doesn't mean sharing our life together. "

Thomas: Okay fine. Jokes apart, don't you feel anything towards her?"

Ram: definitely no.

Thomas: what if you feel something towards her in the future?

Ram: I don't think I will feel something like that.

Thomas: How can you assure that? See, it's normal for any guy to fall in love again. I hope the same thing for you too.

Ram: But...

Thomas: See Ram, I can understand your situation right now. You just moved on from Leela and falling in love with somebody else takes some time. But if you try to get into a relationship in the future, consider Seetha too.

Ram: Why?

Thomas: Because I can sense that she is a good person. She was there for you at your lowest times. She helped you instead of leaving this place when you remained as the biggest trouble for everyone. She did everything just for the sake of being friends. Imagine how much she will do for someone she loves. And...

Ram: And?

Thomas: And she looks pretty too, isn't it?

Ram: I don't feel like you are advising me, I feel like you are admiring her.

Thomas: Yeah, why not she looks pretty though.

Seetha finally came back and asked : Who looks pretty?

This time Ram teasingly said: He was speaking about...

Before Ram could finish his sentence, Thomas interrupted by saying: Ah! It's nothing. By the way, it's already late and I need to go.

She bid goodbye to him. Ram went downstairs and sent him off. When he returned, Seetha started making dinner for both of them. She once again asked Ram "Who was the girl he was talking about? " Ram saw her in silence for few seconds and went near her, bought plates from her hand and answered "He was talking about a girl who looks really pretty both inside and outside. "

Seetha asked: Do I know her?

Ram answered "Um...I think yes. Besides that, I have something important to tell you." He said that and took the plates to the dining table as he was helping her.

Seetha asked with excitement "What is it?"

Ram: It's about a party. I am going to arrange a party for my friends for everything that's turning good now.

Seetha: Okay, cool.

Ram: You should also come to the party. Don't worry about the company as Lisa will be present there.

Seetha: May I know the date?

Ram: This weekend.

Seetha: Okay then, I will come.

Ram: I saved some money by investing in some stock markets. I am going to use that. I also need your help.

Seetha: Do you need money?

Ram: No, it's not about money but with some ideas regarding this party.

Seetha: Okay, sure.

With that they had dinner and after completing their food they said goodnight to each other.

The next day,

Ram went to his office and was appointed as a software developer. He introduced himself to his colleagues. He also had lunch with Balu which was a big relief for them between their stressful working hours.

At the other side, Seetha went to her college and attended some classes. Her math class got cancelled because her maths professor is absent today. It was a big relief for her. She then did her regular part time job. Today, Riya looked somewhat upset. Seetha constantly asked her what had happened but Riya didn't say anything. It made Seetha upset too. After sometime, Riya got a call from someone. Seetha could hear Riya keep on repeating "Please sir, give me some time." She was not at the present after that call. She looked like she was thinking about something deeply. Seetha noticed this and went near Riya. Seetha took the notepad from Rita's hand and asked her to take some rest. At first, Riya refused but left after Seetha's compulsion. What had happened to Riya was the question running on every worker's mind in the cafe that night. What's the real matter?