F factor: prologue

Prologue
…Every end is a new beginning.

Four thirty am. The wind from the Arabian Sea was cool and was hugging us. My hair was brushing my eyes and cheeks, going back to the neck. Church Gate station was hardly awake. I, Max, Stuti, Deb, and Karan validated our coupons in coupon validating machine to respective stations and were waiting for the local train on platform number two. It had been eighteen months since we all had seen each other.
That evening reunion had turned out into unplanned night out. What a crazy night it was! I met Karan at Infinity mall in Andheri at six in the evening. It was decorated with colorful clothes in swastika shapes, and looked beautiful.

“You are looking studious in specs”.
I complemented Karan admiring the way he had dressed himself in purple Checks Shirt and Blue Levis Denim with woodland sneakers.
“Thanks, but since when you started copying stars, in this Love Aaj Kal Bandhani Kurta and Churidar, with bangles and danglers?”
“I thought I will surprise you all”. I said with a grin, seeing his shocked experience.
“I must say you have succeeded and you are looking beautiful. These high heels suit you.”
“Let’s go to Food court on fourth floor”
“I will have Crispy Baby corn” Karan said as soon we settled on our chairs.
“Baby corn is your forever favorite or what?” I started teasing.
“Your preference has changed?” He knew very well that my mouth starts watering even with the mention of baby corn.
“Not at all” I said with a smile thinking Max was right about the fact that Karan is still the same.
“So how is your job going at Shoppers Stop ltd?” Karan asked while we were having our favorite starters.
“It is great. I love my team and my work. My last appraisal was great and waiting for the promotion.” I informed cheerfully.