‘’.......huh...’’ (sigh!).......” Annie.....stop!...” said Naina, “......stop, because its not worth it.....”. “I know Naina, but three years....three years I lived in an illusion and now it is difficult for me to decipher which of this is true....what I had in three years or what I have now”. “Annie seriously....I mean seriously you had no clue......”. “.....I think I did but I guess there was an overpowering sense of denial which was ruling my mind, even though my practical mind told me I was doomed....I was addicted to it.......and as you know (rolling eyes)......how it is for addicts (wink!)”. For a moment Naina saw the glimpse of her old Annie, her Annie who was so full of life, energy........ geeky, lost, smiling and sometimes happening........but practical Annie who made the right choices, the smart choices. “Anyway it was great catching up...you know with the job and stuff how it can get.......”, said Annie. “Anytime sweetheart.....and you know am always there for you...