High Hopes

Some 4 months back i had been to Goa, my home town, to attend a family wedding. I met one of my college friends with his family after 10 long years. We were really happy to see each other after a long period and recollected our college days, the fun-week, the bunking of the lectures, the teachers, our favourite place - Bappa's Canteen and about his special friend Ria-full of attitude.


While we were sharing many things I started realizing that this guy had changed a lot. His confidence was a reflection of a different 'Sahil'. This guy used to hardly attend lectures, call me on the previous day of exam to ask about the time-table, the syllabus and so on. I used to really get bugged and tell my maid to tell him I am not at home.



Today, Sahil is a well-known Chartered Accountant and works for a reputed Multi-national company. I advised him to get married, but did not get a clear response from him. Finally came to know from his mother that he was still waiting for Ria who was not in Goa and was out of touch for 10 years. His parents-friends had tried to convince him a lot but in vain. 'HIGH HOPES!!', just slipped from my mouth. At once he replied 'HOPES SHOULD ALWAYS BE HIGH AND HOPES NEVER DIE'.


I came back from Goa and my routine began. I just forgot about my Goa trip and Sahil. Today morning, my cell showed Sahil calling, i was surprised to get his call. He was very happy and told me that he was marrying Ria. That was a real pleasant shock!!


Everyone might not be as lucky as Sahil, but being super hopeful might not be a super-bad idea either.