THAT SEDUCTIVE NIGHT: #3

I still remember the first day we met. We were too shy to talk then,and look at us now! We've become the best of friends. True friendship is rare these days and I've been lucky to have met and made friends with people whom I can trust blindly. Sakshi was one of them. Our bond was extremely special and unique in its own way. I loved her fun personality which somehow never failed to impress me. She was always there for me whenever I felt blue. The world would definitely be a better place with more people like her.

It was almost 12 am and the pub was supposed to shut down by 1.She introduced me to the manager Anuj, who happened to be her friend. The first few minutes between us were a bit awkward but then I finally decided to break the ice.

'Anuj, can I ask you one thing? Something's been on my mind ever since we came to this place, 'I whispered.

'Yes. What's bothering you? 'he asked pulling out a chair. 'This guy. The singer. Do you know anything about him? 'I continued.

'Not really. But I know that he was a part of one of the most famous college bands in Delhi. '

My sixth sense was right! Bit was he here? If he had been a part of one of the most famous bands in Delhi, why was he performing in a restaurant? The more I thought about it, the more I felt he was hiding something and that there was more to him than met the eye.

'Can you introduce me to him? 'I requested.

I turned to look at Sakshi, anticipating a long speech. But to my surprise, she too looked interested in knowing who the guy really was.

'Why not? Give me a minute. Let me go talk to him, 'said Anuj and started walking towards the singer.

We watched them talking in hushed tones from a distance. Then the guy laid down his guitar near the bar counter and started walking towards us. Sakshi nudged me to lead the introductions.

'Hi, I am Aditya. This is my friend Sakshi. Please seat, 'I offered.

He took a chair and sat next to us. He looked around but didn't utter a word. Silence filled the air. By then the music has stopped too. We were the only ones left in the pub.

'Anuj told me that you were a part of a famous college band. Must have been exciting? '

'No, 'he replied.

'Don't worry. We all are friends, 'Anuj said trying to make him feel at ease.

'May I know your band name? 'Sakshi asked him.

He stared at her for a few seconds. He seemed lost.

Though he was physically with us, his mind was elsewhere. Finally, he looked me in the eye and said, 'VAYU'.

I don't know what came over me when he said that name but by then I had made up my mind that I had to ask him everything about the band. Every minute detail. I asked him if he felt comfortable answering my questions.

'I don't mind you asking me about the band even though it will bring back all the memories I'd rather keep hidden away. But I just want to know why it is of interest to you? You had nothing to do with the band.'

I ordered drinks for all of us.Considering the manager was Sakshi's friend, he did not say no even though the pub had shut down by then.It was like a wave of curiosity had engulfed him as well.

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