'Friendship '

Shreya was aimlessly scrolling through Instagram reels one day when she stumbled across an ad for a dating app. But this one was different—it had a feature that matched people based on their favorite memes. Intrigued, Shreya decided to download it, not for dating, but just to swipe through some funny memes and pass the time.

As she swiped through, laughing at the jokes and puns, she occasionally encountered profiles of guys who’d pop up amidst the memes. Most were ordinary, but one profile caught her eye—a guy named Satwik. His bio was a mix of movie quotes, random humor, and some seriously quirky jokes. Shreya found it interesting, and his profile piqued her curiosity. As she got to know him more, she realized Satwik was a total “filmy keeda,” obsessed with movies and had a knack for quoting the most random scenes from every film. He didn’t match his traditional-sounding name; he was a notorious joker with a “harami” vibe that made him oddly entertaining. They both swiped right, and soon a conversation began.

From the very start, Satwik made it clear that he wasn’t looking for a girlfriend. He said, “I don’t really need a girlfriend, so don’t fall for my words.” As he used to flirt always, cracking jokes and making playful comments, but it was clear that he wasn’t serious about romance. Shreya, not being interested in a relationship herself, laughed and replied, “I know, I’m not into that either. I’m just here for the memes.”

Their conversation quickly became a daily affair, with Satwik sending her memes, jokes, and sometimes even random movie quotes that made no sense. Shreya was enjoying this lighthearted exchange, and though she admired his voice whenever he sent voice notes, she never took his flirtations seriously.

One day, having a random discussion, Shreya asked, “Satwik, do you smoke?”

He replied, “I used to, but not anymore.”

Curious, Shreya pressed, “That’s great! But what made you quit? Usually, it’s tough for people to give it up. Koi girlfriend ka chakkar?”

Satwik’s tone shifted a bit, and he responded, “Nah, nothing like that. It was more... personal.” He paused before continuing, “One night, my friend Vivek and I went near Hirakud Dam to smoke. I was in a pretty bad place back then, frustrated and angry. We were sitting by the water, talking, when... Vivek fell in and drowned. He was so close to me and I miss him. Since that night, I’ve never touched a cigarette. Somehow, I feel responsible... like it was because of me.”

Shreya listened, feeling his sadness. “I’m sorry, Satwik. That must’ve been so hard. But don’t blame yourself—it wasn’t your fault,” she said, trying to console him.

Satwik shrugged, “I’m not sad, though. Actually, I’m kinda happy,” he said, grinning.

Shreya was taken aback, “What? How can you say that? Your friend passed away, and you’re happy?”

Satwik chuckled, “Well, he used to flirt with my girlfriend, and I was pretty annoyed with him anyway.”

“Satwik! That’s horrible!” Shreya scolded.

After a moment, Satwik’s tone grew serious again. “Shreya, I need to tell you something. If I share something personal, will you still be my friend?”

Shreya replied, “Of course! I mean, I don’t usually like smokers, but you’ve quit now, and I respect that. You can trust me.”

Taking a deep breath, Satwik said, “Actually... that night at Hirakud, I didn’t just stand there. I pushed Vivek.”

For a moment, Shreya was frozen in fear, her mind racing. This wasn’t the friend she thought she knew. But Satwik kept going, “Yeah, you should’ve seen him struggle. The adrenaline rush... That night... Unforgettable! Anyway, when are we meeting up in person, Shreya? Don’t worry—I won’t hurt you,” he added with a wink.

Shreya didn’t know what to say. The playful, lighthearted guy she’d been talking to suddenly felt like a stranger, maybe even dangerous. “Are you... are you serious?” she managed to ask, her voice trembling.

“Relax, yaar! One more secret I should tell you. Promise me you won’t tell anyone?” he asked, keeping her on edge.

Now she was really nervous. Shreya thought, What if he’s done something even worse? Is he hiding other things? Did he kill his ex girlfriend too? What kind of a person have I been talking to?

Finally, Satwik broke into laughter. “All of that was a prank, Shreya! There’s no Vivek, no tragic past. I don’t even smoke. I just made it all up to mess with you!”

Shreya was in shock, but relief quickly flooded over her. “Satwik, you psycho! You scared me to death! I was ready to block you!”

Still laughing, he replied, “Arre! Don’t take it seriously! This is just me, living life filmy-style! I promise I’m harmless.”

Despite being mad at him, Shreya couldn’t help but laugh, too. His jokes could be outrageous, but his friendship felt genuine, and she realized that maybe this craziness was just what she needed in her life. It wasn’t the usual kind of bond, but it was a friendship she knew she could cherish.

As the story of Satwik and Shreya unfolded, many such funny incidents and wild conversations followed, with both laughing at life’s oddities together. Their friendship didn’t fit the mold of any ordinary relationship; it was unique, honest, and refreshingly real.

In the end, some bonds are precious not because they’re planned or destined, but because we choose them. "Bs ek dosti hi hai jisme hum backchodi kar sakte hain, warna rishte to bohot hain magar unhe nibhane ke liye sambhal ke rehna padta hai, khudko presentable banana padta hai."

And for Shreya and Satwik, this friendship was just that—an unfiltered, unapologetic, and irreplaceable choice. They didn’t need to become something more than friends; this bond itself was complete.

Do you like reading about their friendship? Want to know more about how it evolves, and what happens next? Stay tuned for the next part!