Prashant

When I first saw him, he reminded me of Amir Khan from Dil Chahta Hai. 6'1" black hair, well built, wheatish complexion,beautiful eyes and specs. He looked good, but what stole my attention towards him was his silly jokes with his new friends as if they were childhood friends. Today was the first day in college, we were surrounded by hungry seniors and he was the only person I noticed smiling while getting ragged. Something in him was different. I didnt know what,, but I was also busy giving my introductions.

All the notorious stuff can grow only in his mind. It was within a few days our classes have begun.I don't even knew his name by that time, when I heard him calling for the mass bunk against our Computer Science professor who happened to be our Class teacher too. And because of a foolish reason. Prof used to treat us like pre school kids, asking questions and letting us stand for the whole period. Prashant has a charming personality, a confident voice and very convincing. He made all of us follow his instincts. We did actually went for mass bunking.By the end of the day I got his name and another personality trait. He was a born leader.


Our fresher party was due within one month of joining. Prashant was one of the active participants. He took part in dance which ended in huge applause from the audience. He told me not to miss the dance, but I did. I was called back stage for some work by final years. He also took part in some stupid play. He seems to enjoy his life and also make other involve with him. His personality was a magnet for many girls, which eventually turned into a list of crushes until he left the college.


When the first semester results were about to come, I found him gifted with a unique gift. I got a call from him at my home early in the morning, telling me that the results are out and I got some percentage. I checked internet and found that the information was wrong. I was getting late so hurried up for the bus. When I reached college everyone was discussing about whose the topper and what are the percentages. It seemed the whole college knew the results were out but none had seen them through their own eyes. Prashant! the person behind rumors is still the same.He is someone who can convince anyone with his rare gift. he remained the source of all rumors ever spread in our college time.


When the first semester results came, No one expected the most notorious, ever smiling, flirty guy to top the college. But Prashany did, He made the profs to think again about his capabilities as a student and the most disturbing element. He was seen as a good guy but after results, he was also seen as a brilliant student, he got some rank in the university also.


I never realized when we became friends, when I heard his love story (ies), or when he teased me for my pronunciation, or when we were accidently paired for the quiz competition and came last, or when he tried to hook me up with his best friend who had a liking for me, or when we shared some silly jokes or when we spent some time in practical rooms and library or when I tried to befriend his latest crush. I dont really got it, but yes I was there enjoying myself in his company always accidently.


On one Diwali I planned with a few friends of mine to visit his home. I have known his as a grown up guy, responsible and funny, but at his home he was a responsible, grownup KID. The love and respect that he has for his parents, his family, his brother was great. I found in his eyes the joy of a one year kid with the care and protection of a grownup kid when he sees his mother, so much love and concern that made me realize the true power in his personality comes from his family.He never showed this personality of his in public.. For others he always had a mask of a careless and funky guy but within he carries the name of his family with him when he steps out and feels proud in it. 

On the last day of my college, Everyone was bidding goodbye.I dont like goodbyes and by the time I boarded my bus back,, I heard the same silly jokes I had heard when I came to college for the first time. I turned back to see, It was Prashant,, cracking silly jokes with his friends. My bus moved on, our eyes met for a fraction of second and we smiled at each other as our last good bye. I cant stop laughing on my memories of four years as my bus rolled along with my life to its next stop,, my first job...


It took me as a surprise when I came to know the both of us received the call letter from the same company as our first job but different location. We joined and we became more close friends. Sharing the same kind of experience solidified our friendship to some other extent. We started sharing our secrets to each other with ease. I always knew he was a magnet to girls but when he told about his true love I cant wait to meet her. It was more like a fairy tale.. I was seeing a truely devoted lover in him....


Its 12 years since we first met, Our friendship has grown stronger with time. We share our secrets and kept each others safely. It was something in him that I saw on the first day and didnt realized what is was....I guess I know what it was... 
He was one of the persons, GOD forgot to include in my family so gave a frequency components that matched perfectly. No Thanks, No Sorry, No commitments, No Complaints just Smiles.... A perfect explanation for "FRIEND".