8 Surprise… (1/2)

Punya visited her school next day, she wished all her friends and asked them which college and courses are they applying next. Her close friend Siri had decided to join science in Mangalore college, Ramya had decided commerce in same college, hence she had opted for same college at Mangalore for science stream as she loved biology, she had decided to endure Maths for two more years. She distributed sweets to all her teachers, friends and known staff and left to home.

Narmada and Gowri had been to market and Rishi was playing football on the road in front of the house. They had left the key in the pot near the door…which only family members knew… Punya opened the door and closed it behind her. She went into her room upstairs…she was totally confused about studies. She fell asleep as she couldn't think further.

She saw a strange face … square face, arched eye brows, sharp large eyes which has a unique feel which she couldn't understand…sharp nose followed by the upper lips like rounded cupid's bow and fuller lower lips added him to the list of handsome people. As he smiled, dimples appeared on either side of his lips at the center of his cheeks. Suddenly that face came closer to her… and she woke up and understood that she was dreaming… She saw the guy who stumbled over her at the beach. She could hear her heart pound. She was wondering what this strange dream is all about…

”Punya…” screamed Varun from downstairs… interrupting her thoughts.

”Yes Appa…” she replied returning to the present world…

”Come dear…you have a surprise”…

She knew her father has brought her the cycle she asked and replied as she climbed down the steps ”Coming Appa…” she almost ran through the main door to reach the portico… she examined the cycle and said ”Appa, don't you think this is too small for me”

”Is it? Then don't use… we'll give it to your brother…”

”I'm getting a cycle? Pappa is this cycle for me?” asked Rishi overwhelmed. He was very happy about his new cycle and kept touching it again and again.

”Yeah it is for you, I can't take this to college” said Punya with a bittersweet smile.

”Varun, Rishi doesn't know to ride the cycle” said Narmada who was silently watching all the drama.

”Punya will teach him, Right dear?” he asked in a taunting voice as he put arms around her.

”Yes Appa… I'll teach him” said Punya sadly ”So how will I go to college?” she asked smirking.

”I'll drop you on the way to office, come back by bus…that's it” Varun said in a simple voice.

”Oh do you think I'm a kid? Everyone at college will laugh at me… if you come to drop me…” said Punya as he pushed her father's hand off her shoulders and turned towards the house.

”Baby stop” Varun held her hand and pulled her behind his parked car…”There you go”… he said pointing at a two wheeler.

”Oh… Oh… Ohhhh Mmmmyyy Goooodddd… Appa new bike for me? ... Am I dreaming… Oh Thanks Dad, it's a great surprise… you're the World's best Dad… I love you…I love you so much…” said Punya overjoyed as she took her father's hand and kissed it.

”Pleasure is all mine baby…” he said as he brushed her hair on fore head.