At times 'Expectations lead one to escape reality'. Constant expectations really drown us into a low in life. Marking a certain person important in your head and basing your expectations on that- this tends to happen a lot. We rank them important on the scale of life so we tend to expect a lot but it might be possible that we are not graded that much importance on theirs. Many a time this leads to havoc. It might be possible that expecting a small favor from a friend means something to us but to them it might not be so. So, these little difference in opinions and some over the top expectations leads to disruption in the friendship or lead to trust issues.

FLASHBACK

Looking down the memory run through my mind struck on the word 'EXPECTATION'. It was last year the time before summer break. Arav and I were gossiping with Ayaan rather you could say consoling him or giving him my 'oh-so-important-advice' to Ayaan as he was sulking due to his heart-break.

He had completed telling his story.

What do you expect

Craving for respect

Solemnly what you did was reject

When we were just perfect

These were the lines going through my mind after listening to his words.

He always tried to put up with ultimate Casanova image flirting around being crocky and arrogant but inside he was much a softie just like a 'coconut'. Even though he is the most sentimental and loyal person when it comes to any relationship. This is what I had discovered throughout our long journey of friendship.

Arav said, "Don't be a cry baby."

Arav said, "Don't be a cry

Ayaan replied frowning, "Huh, am I crying?" Then punched him lightly on his shoulder. 

I said, "Hey, Hey she was not worth your time and emotion" and paused as they both gave me a confused look, then continued "Would you expect me to be saying this? Bullshit". Arav chuckled in response but Ayaan was still silent.

I continued, "Listen sometimes we expect too much from the other person."

Just as I completed Ayaan yelled, "But guys I was totally loyal."

I nodded continuing, "I know when it comes to loyalty you are the best person around." He smirked in response. Crocky much. Old habits die hard.

I whisper yelled, "Swipe that smirk off your face before I do it for you."

Arav started chuckling.

Showing my palm I said, "Look at my hand the five fingers here are not equal. So how do you expect the same from everyone?" He just gave a blank expression.

Arav uttered, "Huh?" He was clearly confused.

I said pointing a finger at them, "Listen hear me out fully without any further interruption." To which they both nodded.

I continued, "I remember a thought from the Quran. There are so many flowers, they get the same rain yet they grow differently, even the same breed. Similarly the same Quran has different impact on different hearts. In the same way you can't expect the same from different people."

Before I could continue Ayaan asked, "What mantra?" Impatient much.

Arav said chuckling, "Are you some thug? Saint or priest carrying mantras?" Is he nuts?

Ayaan said, "Acha wait do you do some black magic?" Ya trying out some magic to make you laugh idiot.

Arav said laughing, "Are you a witch?" And today I am going to drink your blood just wait.

Then the three of us burst out laughing like maniacs. We stopped when we realized people around were giving us weird looks.

I said breaking the silence, "Shut up. What did I say about not interrupting? "

They nodded. So I continued, "I usually keep my expectations low or rather the least from any person. If anyone does more than expected its overwhelming but if they do not it does not matter much. Yaa, at times I expect from people and they do not live up to my expectations and it feels shattering. But you it is life we have to keep going on. It is better we learn from our mistakes rather than sulk over them."

Then there was dead silence and they both were looking at me with wide eyes.

I asked, "What?" What are they thinking? Did anything get into their pretty brains? Hope so.

Arav asked, "Are you done now?"

I said, "Yuppp" plopping out p.

Ayaan said, "I rather suggest you to become a physiologist." I would love to be one.

Arav and I started laughing to which Ayaan joined. Finally mission accomplished. I gave a thumps up to Arav which he returned complementing it with a smile.

I all of a sudden spoke, "Can I ask you guys a question?"

To which they both nodded.

I said, "You all know in these matters I am the most inexperienced person. So, why do all of you come to me for advice? Actually this confuses the hell out of me."

Ayaan said, "I know you have no experience."

Arav said smirking, "I don't think any time in the near future you are gaining any experience." Yaa that is absolutely true. I gave a smug smile.

Ayaan continued pointing to Arav, "As I was saying before this idiot interrupted" Arav just wore his favourite smirk. "You are not experienced yet you to tend to analyse things and explain them in a better way. You actually give the best advices accompanied with instances and examples."

I really cannot believe I am having these intense conversations with these two out of all the people.

I said smirking, "I know I am smart."

Arav said, "Yaa as smart as a dumbass" To which Ayaan chuckled. I am sorry I take my statement back. They are actually not mature enough. My brain says who are you mocking at, are you mature enough with your child-like behavior. At least better than these two.

I said acting mad, "If I am really that dumb why do you even consider my suggestions."

Ayaan said, "Hey, Hey relax girl we were just joking."

I said, "Chuck it up. But Ayaan why do you tend to trust people so easily." Sometimes he is so naïve. Just sometimes.

Ayaan said, "You of all the people are asking me that why do I have trusts people easily?"

Arav said looking at me, "Yaa you are the one who trust people so easily, ready to give your hand to someone in need so easily."

I said in bit of high tone, "Listen, I talk to everyone so easily and help around that doesn't mean that I trust them. It is just that I love the fact I am being of some use to the people anything within my bounds. It definitely does not mean that I am easy to gain someone's trust rather it is lot more difficult. It is just that I try not to judge them based on their first impression rather" How do I explain I find happiness in helping around?

Ayaan said, "Ok got your point madam."

Arav said playfully, "Point to be noted. Order *COUGH* Order *COUGH*". Once an idiot always an idiot.

Ayaan said smirking, "Well little Innu thanks for making me smile." Agggh Allah I really hate that nickname.

I yelled, "Don't call me that again."

Arav said, "I also helped in that. Where is my thank you rather you give us a treat. What say Innu?" He said winking at me. Agghh please don't call me that.

END OF FLASHBACK

It is just that sometimes expectations lead us a great way through life but sometimes just shatter us apart. So it is better to expect from yourself rather than others.

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Very sorry for the late update actually I was not well.

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-Sana Eram