So, welcome everyone today in the 4th episode of Penguin's Tale.
In the last tale, you've witnessed how one person's can make a huge impact on someone's life and inspire him to write thousands of words explaining how precious she is and how worthy her mere presence is.
If just a few minutes of presence can make that much impact, than in this tale you will witness, what happens if that penguin becomes the most integral part of your life?
I've heard it somewhere "Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy!" So this tale is all about of that worthwhile Penguin.
This tale is all about saying THANK YOU to her, that she has let me be part of her life, and how she has brought someone in light from the dark; she's a live example of Sunshine in human format, that sunshine who can make a huge impact doesn't matter how big dark clouds you have in your life.
Dear Penguin,
I am totally blank man, I don't know from where should I start. After writing so many things like tales, those text diary entries, and what not, lol, you have to admit you are in real witch or not. I don't know, but you do have the magic inside you. Spending time in the office and outside of the office, and still it feels like there's so much to tell and there's nothing to tell, or lets just enjoy the silence. I mean literally having you by side silence also feels so comfortable or I'd say with you uncertainty feels less certain.
But I wanted to write something today, so starting from the quote of the "Kapoor & Sons" movie, "Aakhri baar likh raha hoon, ho sake to kahani yad rakhna."
So, here it is about the person whom I have found accidently in the corporate life, and I truly feel blessed because miracles do not happen with everyone on a regular basis...
Kahan se mil gaye yarrr tum aese out of the blue... On early days when I used to sit on the first floor and came to the 4th floor at that time while opening the door, on very first glace, this idiot cute clown I used to see, who thought this stranger can be the most precious part of my life and later upcoming days she'll become my mother and scold me, beat me, and rule my life lmao...bus ak hi chiz pasand nai aayi muje on initial days when you used to call me "AAP", ssly Penguin??? Kitna fuck all and ghatiya sound karta hai LOL
It all started with replying to a story on 26th July 2022, and life started changing afterwards. I've heard in 2013 in YJHD that "Simple hai! Ku6 logo k sath sirf waqt bitane se sab sahi ho jata hai" who thought after 10 years I can find that ku6 log and also in form of Aditi, and us Aditi ka is bunny ki life me sirf exist karna hi sab thik kar deta hai... and in 2024, when I look back from when it started, the first moment came is when I came at 4th floor (which you already read) and 2nd as usual that tragedy that happened after dinner at @Mangoes (Sun le puraa aaj, ku6 kahi unkahi bate bataunga).
May be for you it was an ordinary fight, but that night changed my whole perspective about you... Many people believe that I had many friends in life, but the truth is those are just a few good contacts; The people whom I used to call closed ones as female friends are not even five, just a few, but then you came, and from that night you were just ruling the list.
The first time in my life someone in my friend was just that angry on me, and that was also too intense, and it changed everything in my perspective about you; you had my respect from that very moment... I'll tell you why. Because till now among all the closed and far friends, sometime we have issues with everyone but instead of reacting, got angry, talk out of it they just became silent or don't wanna talk about it and in that end that silent brought distance between us and one after another all bonds were just ended... but then you came... since that day I feel alive, I felt that I can count on this girl, I never told this to you at that night I've asked Pushty to how can I calm you down because I was like chandler, I was afraid to lose you... what if you also stop talking to me, in my mind there was hell of a chaos and then next 2 days were weekend I don't want to wait till Monday but my hands were tied... so I've decided and another mystery for you that at that night I did scroll all of the previous chats, started from 26th July 2022 to 14th April 2023. I was going to Rajkot after dinner, and amid the whole journey, I was just reading all the messages and living in a dilemma. What an idiot I was; unfortunately, I have made the biggest mistake of my life... To didn't recognize you...
Before I joined the company, many things had happened, and once I joined the office, I was in different stages of life. Then on 8th April, the Delhi trip happened. It was the first time I hugged someone and let someone in my life stare to open up, and it was going to change me, but this change brought many consequences, like a newborn baby. From the day he was born to the next year, each thing that happened in that baby's life was the first experience for him/her. After 8th April, I felt like everything was happening with me for the first time, and then we met. I'll always live with a regret that I couldn't recognize your potential early. That night, your anger and your chat had made me believe that quote, "You'll find a diamond while collecting the stone." You were that diamond.
I was so amazed, shocked, and thankful at the same time that I'll ever find this kind of precious idiot and her special bond in corporate life. I've heard this in the before trilogy: "When you are young, you just believe there'll be many people with whom you'll connect; later in life, you realize it happens only a few times... These people teach you how life could be better and more beautiful." From the dark, you brought me into the light; you were that light; you became my Lumos...
Then the rest is, you know, I did find a gift, order it, and write an apology letter the next day and decided I would give it to you on Monday. The rest is history, and my perspective about you has changed from that day... In the last couple of months and for me in years, so much has changed, but finding you as a friend one of the best things ever happened to me in life, We've both grown in our own ways, but there's one thing that has stayed constant: our friendship. I know that despite the time or the distance, I hope we will always have each other. The future is scary, but it's a bit less scary knowing you'll always be by my side... You are not someone worth losing for; you are someone worth keeping for...
I've decided that as long as I get a chance, I want to stay by your side always. I'm thankful to the universe that we have joined together. Yes, we met a little bit late, but it wasn't too late either, and at that day I've decided to resign also together and will join the new and hopefully same company together too. I never told you, but you were checking so many points from my bucket list that I had lost hope that it would ever get completed. Tell me now, how can I resist calling you my favorite???
But despite all of these things from that day, one more thing started to happen. I've always been on my own, so I made friendships with fictional characters. I always looked for part of it in people, but you, Penguin, you are just... I am speechless, man. I have found Hermione, Monica, Hedwig, Bonnie, and Fawkes Phoenix so much in you, Idiot!
Sorry, I know I am really bad, in fact worst at expressing myself and my thoughts, kabhi mene bataya nai tuje because deep down since the day I've started to know you, from that till as long as we are friends, I'll always live with fear of losing you. Before taking any action from that day, I used to think 10 times that I wouldn't do anything that would end up directly or indirectly end up hurting you. Don't be angry. I know I had to tell you about this, but nai kar paya yar, I am so sorry. That's why I am begging you to teach me communication skills.
I traveled a lot in the last 2 years. I met random people, and I talked to them for hours, and I didn't tell them a single thing that was inside me... but then it was you. Even when I talk with you for a few minutes, I end up revealing everything in my head and end up with a smile on my face... Talking to you feels like a hug. I never have to think twice before sharing anything; I can safely feel vulnerable with you. Trusting you was my choice, and I feel glad that I made the right choice.
You gave me a new perspective on life. Everyday in office breaks, we used to just do nonsense talk, but when sometimes we used to talk in the evening or have a deep conversation with you on any topic, you taught me to see things differently, and you gave me my emotions back. I'd say that I've done this before, but no one has given me that importance the way you gave it to me and my life in you getting stronger day by day. Having you as a best friend was one of the best things that ever happened to me in 27 years of life.
Having someone with this trust in life, it seems like 27 years are worth the wait. haha
I've decided that I'll care about you, and I'll always care about you. It may be I couldn't show it, but I always mean it. Don't ever stop being who you are. Your smile, your energy, and your laughter always brighten everyone's days; it will be like medicine for the soul. That day when you spoke in front of me that "Me to bhag rahi hoon" in the accent of Geet, that was the first time I have seen the Jab We Met movie, and after watching that movie, the first thought came in my mind: Ki you have the soul of Geet too, and I've decided iska to khayal rakhna banta hai boss ak dam rarest insan hai (Always remember the reel of JWM that I've sent you). Write or wrong, I am still going to worry and care about you because it's just right at the top of the best friend's job description.
Then life happens. 2 Sal kahan aur kitni jaldi chale gaye, I never know, one more secret I'll tell you, you remember the day when Pushti came to give us happiest news and little shock that she founded her better half, we were standing and I have seen for a second, that look in your eye...oh man that was my nightmare, I prayed that day... your that look I never ever wanted to see on your face, and from that day I have stared, noticing small stuff like reading your eyes and mind, your dilated pupils, when you used to high five or shake hands, I read it, and many more (I have super powers, don't tell anyone, lol). Sometime when you were happy, despite your words, this sign also confirmed that, and it used to make my day, but at someday when your words were saying different things and your actions were another, those days hurt me the most, and all I do is just pray to God that soon everything will be okay in your life...
One thing that I've learned from you is that being happy doesn't mean you don't have any issues! It means you are working on them, and sometimes this nature can help you by finding solutions too, and I guess this is the reason that you are sunshine amid the darkest clouds!
So again come to the point, Pushty ne jab good news share kari that was the same day, and that look in your eyes for a second shattered me from inside, and that day deep down I did pray harder for you, and after a few months the miracle happened, and on the early morning of that Monday you gave me the happiest news, that you have found the happiness of your life, and I can't tell you how happy I became, and from that day new Penguin came, you were thriving, you were happy, all because of Mr. Right.
When I used to hit the gym in early days of the office, I was leaving early, but then after we became friends, seeing you till 8 at the office and fighting with SENIOR team members (but freshers with mind lol) I used to sit even if I didn't have any calls, I kinda liked to give company so come there and sit too and sometimes those small talks or sit in silence was so comfortable and so perfect and wait till you completed your work. I'll miss those days now, like literally THE MOST!
On the other side, since the day we resigned, I know my happy days were about to end because you'll leave and I won't have that someone by my side anymore. You are also going to write a new chapter of your life, and nothing is much better than that... I have realized that the bucket list won't be completed again, I can't join the same office, and this bond will sustain any longer or not. I never know, but I always wanted to be that friend that this Penguin can count on any good days or bad. Because it's not just sharing the down phase of life; sharing good days also equally matters!
I've realized that my days are numbered, and I probably (I think definitely) won't have anyone with whom I can talk, the way I used to open up to you...
Day by day you were going on top of that list, and that evening when we had the conversation, after ages I have opened up to someone; you were there for me; you have seen me almost crying that day, if we stayed 1 more minute there, lol. You were like unpaid therapist for me; you came, you shined, you made me smile, and you never asked anything in return... I was, am, and always will be afraid to lose this Penguin!
I heard someone say this once, "If you don't clear your understanding in time, then they become the reason for distance forever." This day will be my nightmare if anything ever happens between us. I already told you and am telling you again you have full authority in my life, you have authority to break my bone but not this bond!
I hope the end of the corporte life journey won't be the end of this precious friendship. Also, deep down, I am so happy that you are going to settle in life now... So last but not least, Mr. and Mrs. Shah, this line is for both of you...
"I pray, wish, and desire. Together, your love will be like magic at Hogwarts—unpredictable, enchanting, and bound by a spell that only you guys can understand!"
And listen, you idiot penguin, this is the last time I am praising about you; from now onwards I won't
"You are the best miracle that ever happens in anyone's life if they are lucky enough...
તારું ખાલી સાથે હોવું કોઈના જીવનમાં
એ માગ્યા કરતા અનેકગણું મળેલું ઈશ્વર તરફથી અમુલ્ય વરદાન બરાબર છે...!"
I wrote this ages ago, but you are someone who's proving each and every single word of it too.
If you remember, there's a scene in TVD S7E4 about Damon when in monologue he asks, "So who is Damon Salvatore without Elena Gilbert?" It's on my bucket list. I will write one for myself, and the second is for the friend who is a good fit in all of my friendship's criteria, and today I am giving that second part of that scene to you.
For better or worse, from near or far, together or not, I am giving you the most irreplaceable place in my life. From now on, I don't know where life leads you and me, but you are always going to rule my friendship's list. I know you for 2 years, but these 2 years you've changed everything. I am glad that you gave me a chance to be your friend. I will always be thankful to you ALWAYS & FOREVER.
Now I'll complete the 2nd wish on my bucket list (similar to Damon Style, lol):
"So who is this Penguin?"
I told you to ask people, but as usual, tu sunti nai hai meri, so ye kam bhi nai hi kiya hoga, so let me tell you who she is...
"So Who is this Penguin?"
If you are Potterhead, then she is Hermione Granger in herself. You have to be capable enough to know her on that side; once you know her, there's no going back for you. She can be the Lumos of your life, dispelling all of your darkness and bringing warmth to your soul, and she's also like a golden snitch—she's an elusive treasure you'll be chasing and cherishing her always.
Penguin, you are the best friend that I can ever have, and I always desire, wish, and hope that you can count on me as much as I count on you...
There is one more thing I'd like to tell you. I don't know if you remember this day or not, but it was Saturday you were at the uncle's office when you read diary of mine, and I called you in the middle of the afternoon. We didn't talk that day much you were busy in office's work and I've heard you talk, about the how precisely you are managing all work there, and I just don't know why, but the smile came on my face was so peaceful and so satisfying.
None of us talk, and we've just ended the call. That day I've asked you, "Have you ever felt an immense amount of peace and happiness after writing your heart out?" above-mentioned monologue, I have written that, and you were the reason to bring that peace and happiness.
I told you this one morning while having tea that there are some boys who always wanted to have a daughter. You've told me a couple of times that on Saturday you used to go to your dad's office and
- I have always wondered if she's just the younger daughter of her house and how precious her upbringing was. That day after putting up the call, I didn't only see you, Penguin, as a friend; I had seen you, Penguin, as a daughter, and I am just speechless. I was thinking about you for 15 minutes, and I've just cried that day, but with happiness, that I am one of the lucky people who got a chance to know you...
- Just how simple and epic you are, Penguin. A girl who's quite, obedient, and wise, I think I should stop because the list of your good qualities is going to be endless.
- While having lunch or dinner together, you always make sure about whether it's jain or not; no one is going to watch you whatever you eat, but still taking care of all things shows how you respect your morals and ethics.
- After 5 days at the office, you go to your dad's office every Saturday, which is completely opposite from your profession, but still you are doing it, and I believe that the business side also brought quite good qualities in you, which shows in your nature too.
- Everyday when you say, "Are aaj mummy jode vato ma ne vato ma bav late thy gyu yarrr..." and I just smile on your innocence, and like literally yar, this girl is a masterpiece; that shows how family-oriented you are. Despite everything that goes on in any woman's life, I've noticed she always has a good conversation with her mom; that's her fuel. Pata nahi kya bat karni hai, but karni hai aur unse hi karni hai. May be that's a girl-to-conversation that only they understand, but it's just epic.
- Sometime when you cook in the morning and bring tiffins, especially call me by scolding to have a lunch because I didn't bring it; that shows how much you care about your people and what not.
- Your qualities are endless, and I don't think this tale can be enough to hold all of these.
- That day I respected your parents too; they are lucky enough to be parents of 3 daughters, and they have really raised THE GREAT DAUGHTERS, and I would like to call myself fortunate enough to meet this younger one.
May be this is ordinary enough for every girl; if I ever look outside in the world, I can look for it very often, but muje nai dekhna yar, in these 27 years of life, I met a couple of female people, but no one has given me this surity and assurance the way you gave it to me, Precious Penguin!
And this is something I want to tell you today: Whenever I ever be lucky enough to marry someone in life, I'll make myself capable enough to become worthy enough to be the father of a daughter, and I wish I'd raise her like you, Penguin. You are not just the WORLD's BEST FRIEND but before all of that, YOU ARE WORLD's THE BEST DAUGHTER and this was the reason that gave me a smile and a tear of joy that day.
Before I go, I wanted to tell you this personally, but if you are reading this in Lettter, then someone from us either might be busy, so yes, here it is.
Meeting you and knowing you are two completely different things, because anyone can meet you, but only those people can know you whom you are allowed to, and I'd call those people fortunate enough. I feel lucky I get a chance to be one of those, and now today I guess I understand why I am afraid to lose you.
People might be afraid to lose something that is precious for them, and for me, you are that precious one. An Idiot Precious Penguin!🐧🐧
You were not just a friend for me. You are like a FORTUNE that I got.
So, THANK YOU... for EVERYTHING 🐧❤️
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This tale might be one of the longest one till now but still I tell you this is just a drop of an ocean you may wonder how much other tales this one soul contains.
Next Episode: Tale: 5: What happens when this Penguin is not by your side!
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