My Chirpy Friend

Well, it started like this... It was a holiday and the sessionals were to begin the next day. I was sitting in my room studying, or rather trying to make sense of the classnotes I had just got photostat. Suddenly, there was a sweet melodious chirp all around. And sure enough, there was a bird, which I suppose had accidently found its way into my room. It was soon exploring the place, pecking at the windows, the cupboard and even at the books around. And, chirping its throat out. The sound soon brought my brother into the room, who on seeing the bird, was determined to drive it out. But it was he who was driven out, as now I wanted to observe the little creature. 

It was grey, with a big greenish patch on its tummy. There was nothing more pronounced about its appearance. First it flew in one direction along the wall, and as soon as it approached the door, it turned back. This happened several times and was accompanied by such a loud screeching that I was convinced the neighbours would come in to ask if we had a new pet. After some time, I was convinced that the birdie probably couldn't find it's way out. I wanted to look at it some more, but I thought probably the bird was scared now. So, I decided to help it out. I took a bed sheet and tried to direct the bird towards the door or the windows. But as soon as I got it closer to the exit, it turned back. This happened several times. I was getting irritated. Here I was trying to help it out, and the idiot creature was not even cooperating. Enough was enough. I gave up and sat down to study.  It would probably find the way out on its own. 

The bird now seemed at home with its new surroundings. The noise it was making stopped. It continued flying here and there and after some time it flew out through the door I was trying to help it find out. I heaved a sigh of relief as it flew in the open air. I didn't think I would see it again.

But it was back in the evening, again a melodious chirp signalling its arrival. And was out too before long. It now seemed familiar with the way in and out. The next few days saw more frequent visits by my guest, who was now always welcome in my abode. I grew fond of it and liked looking at it. I even kept a bowl of water for it.

 Its been more than two weeks now and it still turns up daily and has even fixed its visiting hours now, turns up at 5 in the morning without fail and starts pecking at the window from outside and sets up such a racket that even  manages to wake me up. I then have to open the window to let it in.  And, it has even started getting twigs, pieces of branches with it. Probably it wants to set up its nest here or something. Just look at the guts! However, as far as I am concerned, it's more than welcome, but my family members sure are going to object. 

But will deal with that later when they find out.  :)