A "Friendly" Family...

The bell sounded precisely at 5 pm. Within moments, students came out rushing from their examination center, together for one last time. Each carrying with them a happy expression, an expression that clearly showed the relieve that "IT" was finally over. Amongst all the camaraderie another emotion that made it's presence felt was that of sadness, sadness that also marked the end of an era. An era that started four year earlier, when we were all nothing but strangers to each other...

FOUR YEAR EARLIER
College life, as depicted on television is everything but studies. Cool helpful seniors, great campus building that expands up to infinity, a rush of students each busy in its own way, the list goes on. When I saw my college for the first time, it was everything except what I had imagined it would be. Anyways, as the time passed on, WE became more tuned to the college (our home away from home) and as for the "WE" part, I've meet some of the best friends here. I've seen strangers become mere acquaintances then friends and that friendship turning into a bond I never imagined existed or possible.

MY FRIENDS

Mr. A S P: Usually, I'm not wrong in reading people, but, frankly I was wrong in his case. On the first day of college (or something like that), I thought of him to be an average, shy guy (and few other things I would rather not mention...), but as the time has passed, he's managed to impugn all my conclusions that I ones drew of him.
A very generous, honest, calm, not at all introvert and most of all straight forward (and by god that straight forwardness has irritated me over the years). Not to sound like cliché, but ready to help his friends at anytime of the day and in any way possible. I'm saying this because I remember him saving my ass on one occasion, when all of my other "friends" bailed on me. Anyways, he's one of the "good to have around kind of people". By the way, did I mention that he LOVES traveling.
And I'm not at all ashamed to say this but I’ve learned a lot of things from him. Things that I couldn't have learned any other way...things that nobody could have taught anyone.

Ms. V K: One thing that you'd notice about this girl is that she is really slim, on further
inspection, which would take sometime, you'll realize that this slim body houses a really big, kind, generous and frankly, a vulnerable heart. She is shy, I know that, but I also know that if you mess with her she is not going to hesitate in slapping you, followed by few punches in the stomach. Sometimes, A P and I get the slapping for no apparent reasons at all.
It didn't took me long to realize that she was a girl searching for something, something that has managed to escape her so long. Several years, several heart aches latter she had immerged as a stronger woman. A strong woman, with still a vulnerable and pure heart.
She has always to me, symbolized the silver lining that's present in dark clouds. And time after time, she has given me good and honest advices, something so rare in today's world.

Mr. G: I've known him longer than any of my other friends and he too has been an important part of my life. I'm not going to write much about him except that he's too is a true believer of studying one night before exams and "We'll see what happens" concept. In college, we sat next to each other and I don't think I could have found a better companion.
We've been together in school, a preparatory institute and then in college and I really hope for that to stay the same in future too.

Mr. M: He is by far THE most introvert guys I’ve ever met. Having said that, he's also one the most meticulously hard working people I’ve came across. One thing that I’ve always loved about him is that he never argued with anyone. He has a magical quality of making peace with whatever the life has to offer. One thing that I’m reminded of when i look at him and his accommodating behavior is the quote written in Bible...
"IT IS SO, IT CAN NOT BE OTHERWISE."
It means that sometimes we have to give in, and accept what life has given us, irrespective of whether we like it or not.
In all these years that we've been together, I've not only watched, I've cheered him on, in this journey of life and I really hope he finds what he's looking for...All the best.

Mr. R S: Before I write something about him, let me just say that he's a good friend of A and not so good friend of me, frankly because I never spoke to him respectfully and I genuinely apologize for that.
The reason that I'm mentioning him is partly because he too has been a closely linked part of our college life, sharing with us all the ups and downs and partly because, I REALLY admire his ability to not retaliate. All these years, when I've been rude to him not ones has be retaliated back. During our final year in college, I actually got to know him and found out that he was a simple down to earth guy who never interfered with anyone. Did I mention, He's REALLY scared of all the teachers and what not...He just can't stand up to the people in authority for his own purpose. Well, I really hope he changes that and my best wishes for your future...

Mr. T K: He joined us in our second year and ever since, he's been like an elder brother to me. The reason, I'm saying this is because I’ve felt a touch of concern in his voice, most of the time he spoke to me. Although, I don't have much to say to him but one advice that I'll give him is to stop photographing people in public buses, one day you might get bashed for that. I hope we stay in touch...

THE FUTURE
We find many people in many different walks of life, but only a very few handful of them are willing to lend a helping hand. I found few such people and all of these people have influence my life in numerous indelible ways. And I really wish that we all stay in touch with each other...