Rohit and Vijay- best of buddies took the swimming scene by
storm that year bagging most of the golds between themselves in the circuit.
A healthy competition between them was the hallmark of their
bond.
Everyone was hopeful about their prospects in the world championship
in next two months.
It was 23rd March, 2014. Rohit defeated Vijay in
the senior nationals by the whisker of a second.
They hugged each other in the tight embrace like other times.
Today Rohit is missing his buddy in the airport on the way to
Melbourne.
Vijay could not afford the travel.
Rohit wished he knew then Vijay’s contract terms with his sponsor.
Written in accordance with Saturday prompt s/he wished s/he knew then what s/he knew now
Written in accordance with Saturday prompt s/he wished s/he knew then what s/he knew now
Sad one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurel, for your time.
DeleteO that's a powerful one, Jayanta! This is truly the spirit of competition and friendship, the best of the two combined. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beloo, for your kind appreciation.
DeleteLovely way to interpret friendship and comradeship! Good one again, Jayanta :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ma'm.
DeleteSo sad that Vijay could not go.If Rohit had known earlier, he would have done something. Nice presentation.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ushaji.
DeleteBlessed are those who share such lovely and strong bonds of friendship and camaraderie! Good one for the prompt, Jayanta :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shilpa, for your time. I agree with your observation on friendship.
DeleteVery few could maintain the bond of friendship even after being each other's tough competitors. Well written
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rajlakshmi.
DeleteInteresting take on the prompt. Too bad Rohit didn't know Vijay's situation til it was too late. Great that they were such good friends despite being so competitive with each other. Not easy to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy. Appreciate your time and comments on my blog...
DeleteIt takes a lot of courage, maturity and generosity to be competitive and also friendly too ! good post !
ReplyDeleteThanks,Ma'm.
DeleteViewing from the opposite end , a healthy competition can also create another kind of friendship between two individuals..
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DeleteAwwwww. That is so sad, Jayanta! I am glad their friendship stayed strong!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vidya. This Comment from you really means a lot.
DeleteThat sucks that he couldn't go because he couldn't afford it. :( Sounds like their friendship will last! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy.
DeleteGood build-up Jayanta! Sad that the friends had to part ways, but hope they remained friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shailaja. Appreciate your time and comment.
DeleteFriendship ki jai ! I too wish Rohit knew of his friend's contract terms....he could've done something :(
ReplyDeleteYep, Thanks.
DeleteEnjoyed reading the beautiful tale of friendship which turned sour. Very well written.
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Vishal, Thanks. Their friendship did not turn sour :-)
DeleteFriendship in the times of this cut throat competition....
ReplyDeletegreat thought
Thanks, Ma'm.
DeleteThat's the sportsman spirit...hope it becomes a reality in today's world...lovely thought!
ReplyDeleteThat was a nice sweet-sad story!
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