Sheesha ho ya dil ho

“WHAT? What did you say?” I almost shouted into the phone even though I had heard it the first time.

“Sigh...a song...I asked you...no....requested you to sing a song. What’s so unusual about it?” asked Bhopu.

“What do you think I am? Radio City? Eh?” it came out slightly more sarcastic than I intended.

“No. I do not think that you are Radio City.” said Bhopu placatingly. “But I do think that you are my friend. Can’t you even sing a song for a friend in distress? Is it too much for you?”

It was only then noticed the subdued tone which was so unlike Bhopu. A bit more prodding with the ‘right’ kind of questions and the whole story was out. Misunderstandings galore....I almost laughed out aloud at the absurdity of it but I knew that Bhopu would take offence.

Besides, who was I to take a stand in such issues?

And what do I know about love?

P.S: It took almost a week to convince Bhopu to let me put this up in my blog. His reason – “Humph...You do not have to let the whole world know about my problem.” Well...I haven’t, have I? :) And in case you are misled by the title and have jumped into conclusions, all I can say is lage rahon.... :)