I couldn't believe my eyes, as I saw my old friends in the room. My school friends. Gosh, how long was it? 5 years? Yes.... it has been 5 years since I was seeing them. 

I won't say I had a bunch of friends in school... but yes, they were all I had. Sandy, Anu and Abhi. 

They were standing in front of me with a smiling face. I gasped in shock and was overwhelmed as tears of joy came out of my eyes. My hands were covering my mouth as I looked at them with so many nostalgic memories. 

My childhood was being beautiful. I didn't have many friends, but those I had was the best. I still remember those days in school when we were kids and had no idea what life would be like in near future. It was just 4 little kids with dreams in their eyes. I have always wanted to be a singer... or painter... or writer. Anu wanted to be in acting. She was always so stylish among us and had that attitude. Abhi was keen on poems and Sandy just being Sandy with no ambitions. 

No matter what we stuck to each other till the end of our school. We even promised to be in contact with each other after school, but then life happened. I went to Bangalore for studies, Anu went for an aviation career, Abhi and Sandy got into colleges. 

I tried to meet them, to be in touch with them a few times, but times never matched. I almost had left the hope to meet them ever again, but here I am, standing in front of them. 

I just looked at Shubbu and Attu's smiling faces and asked-" H-how?"

Sandy replied-" well, your new best friend contacted us and asked to come here... and your boyfriend asked to help us to decorate this."

I almost skip the part where the room was beautifully decorated with roses, candles, balloons and a big happy birthday sign.

I smiled at Sandy and quickly pulled into a group hug for 4. I cannot describe how blessed I was feeling right now. I had no idea, they would do something like this. yes, Attu knows how much I missed my school friends. She was a little jealous, to be honest, but I am glad she still did this for me. 

"Okay... so you practically forgot me after you got back your old friends" She pouted. I looked at her cute face and replied-" Come here you Jko"

"What about me?" Shubbu said with another pout. 

"Fine... let's all get a group hug okay?"

We put a giant bear group hug according to everyone's wish. They bought a cake as we all celebrated my birthday. The evening was fun. We had so many talks... laughs... dances... and so much more. 

They left by 10 pm as it was a little far from their home. I am glad they came. I gave the last goodnight hug to Attu as she left for her room by 11 pm. 

Now I was left with Shubbu. Alone in the room.

"You know on Rina's last birthday we went out. We had so much fun. I did all I could that day to make her happy. But... she never talked to me after that incident... Sometimes... What I think is where was I wrong?"

It broke my heart. All the fun, all the surprises... all the happiness broke into million pieces. He was talking about his crush in front of me. Who's heart will it not break? Lumps formed in my throat as I tried to hold back. I didn't know what to reply. 

"Did I make it alright to yours?" He finally turned back to look at my eyes. 

So was this finally meant for only me? Was he insecure about his efforts?

"It was perfect. It was all that I could ask for. Thank you" I finally replied holding back my tears. I am not jealous of Rina, but it hurt to hear her names in all of our favourite moments. 

BEEP... BEEP... BEEP... BEEP...

My phone rang. I saw on the caller ID it was mom. I know mom would defiantly understand my broken voice. I gulped. I tried to sound as normal as possible. 

"Happy birthday my dear.!!!" Mom and papa cheered together. 

"Thank you so much mom, papa."

"I hope you live a good life and grow into a wonderful woman"

"Thanks, papa... I will"

"Moonie?.... what's the wrong beta?"

My mom asked from the opposite side. I bite my tongue I knew I wouldn't hide anything from her.

"I-I am fine mama..." I tried to explain. 

"Your voice says the opposite. What's wrong? who hurt you?" She questioned. 

" No, one mom... I-I am just overwhelmed by all the wishes I got today"

"Really? Tell me about it"

"I-I will tell you when I reach home...mom"

I disconnected the call. I couldn't lie to her. I never did. I took a deep breath before putting the phone on the nightstand and walking away towards the bathroom. But suddenly a pair of strong arms wrapped around me. 

"Did I hurt you, princess?"

"No..." I lied holding onto the tears. 

"I am sorry... It's just... she haunts me sometimes. I just don't know what to do. I can talk to you about anything, this is why I always told you whatever was there in my mind. I am sorry if I hurt you"

I know he means that and I was not angry at him. It was just... hard to explain what I was feeling right now. It was not his fault. My mom always taught me, to save a relationship you always had to sacrifice so many things. So this was mine. 

I turned around at him and looked into his eyes. They were pleading for forgiveness. "I am not angry at you Shubbu... It's that I... I am a little sensitive in this. It will take some time to just normalise all this talk. I just..."

Before I could finish talking his lips were on mine. We didn't move our lips, it was just connected. feeling each other. After some time, he pulled off and looked at me.

"You are a wonderful little human. No matter what no one will ever take your place in my heart"

I smiled as he leaned further. I closed my eyes and attached our lips. It was a soft kiss. It was different from what we had earlier. He poured all his love into the kiss and I was glad for that. 

We broke the kiss after some time and asked all of a sudden-" Will you dance with me?"

It was the 3rd on the wishlist. To dance with my partner. 

I smiled as I took his hands. He played a song on Alexa and we danced for a long time. My arms wrapped around his neck... his hand firmly holding my waist as we moved along with the beat. He twirl me once as I landed back at his chest while giggling. This had to end perfectly. He just made mine. Suddenly out of the blue, he pulled me into the shower while he opened the tap. The cold water rushed down our bodies. 

I looked at him with shock, as he said-" I can't wait for the rain to kiss you"

His lips were attached once again with mine, as I smiled within the kiss. "kiss in the rain" was my 5th wishlist. He fulfilled all. 

I was beyond happy right now. He turned off the tap as he grabbed the towel. 

"May I?" he asked for permission to touch me. I know where this was going, and to be. I was ready, but at the same time, I was nervous. 

FLASHBACK 2 HOURS AGO

"So?... What did you think about taking your relationship further?" Attu asked. 

"I am nervous..."

"We all are at our first time. But remember, you will feel right with the right person. Just don't do anything which you dint want to okay?"

I nodded.

FLASHBACK ENDED.

He was the right guy. I looked up at him and nodded in yes. He smiled at kissed my forehead. His hands slowly reach my back and pulled the zip down. I held my breath together as I let my dress fall down on the floor. 

"Let me show you how much I love you" he whispered in my ears before swinging me in his arms. 

He patted me dry with a towel. He did his own too. I was in the bed right now, wearing nothing. The blanket helped me to keep myself covered. He was drying himself off in front of the mirror. Once done, he throws the towel at the nearest chair. He looked at my nervous face once more time before pulling down his boxers. 

NAKED!. He was standing there all naked. I was too scared to even look at him. He hovered on the bed as he was so close to me now. I kept my eyes shut. 

"Look at me. I want you to look at me when we make love" He demanded in a soft tone. I slowly opened my eyes. His face was calm. He kissed my forehead one more time, before getting inside the blanket. 

His hand wrapped around my waist as he pulled me closer. I landed on his chest. Slowly he pulled my chin with one of his fingers and made me look at him. He stared at me for some time, before he leans in for a kiss. 

His soft kiss feathered my lips. I closed my eyes feeling his sin on me. Slowly his hand reached to my chest as he grabbed one of my boobs with his hands and squeezed it lightly. 

"Ahhh..." I moaned. 

He took the chance and pushed his tongue inside my mouth, exploring my mouth. His hands began to caress my boobs softly. I was feeling pleasure. I could feel wet down there. His lips slowly went down to my jawline till my neck... He kissed me lightly as I arched back. 

" I will be gentle "

His mouth gripped one of my nipples as I clutched the bed sheet closing my eyes. I was breathing heavily. He positioned me in between my legs as I saw him pulling up a condom. 

"I love you," He said before entering me. 

Pain, filled all over my body as I gasped at first. He waited for me to adjust his length for some time. I gulped down and nodded to proceed. He started with small and slow thrusts. My hands clutched his back as his face nuzzled down my neck. 

Slowly he fasten his speed as now pain had turned into pleasure. The night went long for us. Finally, I have given my virginity to the one I love and trust the most.

I don't remember how long we went, as I was tired and exhausted by then. He kissed my forehead before pulling me in his chest for sleep. I was so tired that I couldn't open my eyes. His scent calm me down and I slept in his chest.