Adventures. Chapter 12

Neeraj and Riswan are always together. They turns to be good friends in no time. They are just like brothers now. They always speaks blunders and make others laugh. They are good in interacting with people. Both of them together can even melt a hard iron heart. They know how to deal with people. It's really good to see them together. People even envy them for their friendship. Me too like their bond, their chemistry.. They understands each other very well.
      I don't know why, but I felt like Neeraj and me have some gulf between us. (Or is it something out of my imagination?) Whenever I approach him to talk, I can find him with Riswan all the time. And when I get a gap inbetween and tries to talk to him Riswan will be calling out him for some urgent matters. And even if we talk something, he will always end up talking about Riswan which was highly irritating for me. Even I feels like to stab Riswan to death..
I was really upset because I felt like, all of a sudden I'm avoided by him. I felt awkward by his sudden change in behaviour. I don't know what made him to change like this. There was not even a single day that we never missed our fights and talks. I was angry with Neeraj and decided not to talk to him until he comes to me and say sorry. One whole week just passed like that. We together had no fun, less talks and no chats. Everything passed just like that. I was plunged into loneliness. Isha helped me out to be out of this loneliness. She is really funny. She is the one who always do some blunders and make others laugh. And I like that in her.
          Isha was a day scholar at first, later when the everyday journey was difficult for her to manage due to the lack of transport facilities she had shifted to hostel. That was a weekend. Taniya had gone to her home. Me and Isha planned an outing. Food in hostel was really worse so we planned to have the lunch from town, go for a movie, window shopping, to loiter in the park and beach and while back in the evening to get a parcel for the dinner. We just went out early in the morning. It was very difficult for me to get Isha out of the hostel. She takes a lot of time for her make ups. About half an hour was wasted like that. She applied thick layer of foundation on her face, eyeliner, mascara, eye-shadow, lipstick, lip gloss and wear heavy earrings, bangles, long necklace. She dressed up with a white churidar which looks great on her. She is very beauty conscious. I had seen her applying lot of creams after the bath and before she goes out from hostel. She had a vast collection of creams with her. I wonder for what all these creams and cosmetics are used for. They are like moisturising creams applied specially on body, face, sun screen lotion, shampoo, conditioner so and so.. I don't know all these. I always wonder how she remembers to apply all these in time. I even forget medicines to take in time. Last time when my mother get me a bottle of cream to maintain my beauty I just used it for 2 or 3 days and just forgot to use it further and finally thrown it out when it was expired.
              Well, I am not used to all these things. I don't usually go for make ups. I never applied creams on my face nor was not concerned about my beauty that much. I don't often use powder either, that too occasionally. My maximum is just an eyeliner and a bindi. I prefer to go out casually.
          Our first preference was a movie. A hit movie was going on in theatre and there was such a rush for the tickets. We reached bit earlier before the tickets are distributed. But there was such a big queue so that we were in back and was confused whether we get tickets. It was then I noticed 2 guys from our college was standing in the front of the queue. I asked Isha to stands in queue and planned to give a try so that I may ask them to get 2 extra tickets for us. They were familiar with me. I just introduced myself to them and asked them to get 2 more tickets. With god's grace, they agreed and got 2 tickets for us too. But they made a condition to get the tickets. And it was like we should watch the movie together with them. It was bit risk for us. But, for the sake of movie I agreed. And when we reached the balcony to watch the movie. They sat in between us. That was something intolerable. I had the habit of making comments and laughing harder when I watch comics. I even hit the one who sits near by out of its impact. Isha too laughs out louder when she watch comics. But this time it's gonna be really hard for us. Movie goes on, comics were played, and I happened to laugh out louder, even I hit the guys seated near by unconsciously and was stucked when they looked at me objectionably. And when I looked Isha, she was seated there just like a statute with no facial expressions or gestures. She was also having a hard time. It was then that first half was over and movie was paused for a short interval. I  got up from my seat telling them that I will be back after going to toilet. Hearing this Isha also came along with me. We went outside and was relieved from that idiots.
Isha yells,
Irine.. I can't take it anymore. They are such a fucking idiots with no feelings. They don't laugh nor don't allow others to laugh. I was iced there.. How could people watch movie like that?
Yeah, me too wanted to move from there. I can't even make comments. I was tight-lipped.
So are we going do next? Isha asked.
We will just scoot over..!!
But how?
Everything has its own time babe.. See, we are not going to that balcony again..
Then?
We will grab some other seats downstairs and will watch movie freely with no distractions. Is that okay?
Yeah.. 100%.
Then come, let's go..
Wow.. That's nice Irine.. I love you for this..
Irine just smiled at her.

They were just cool when they watched it out together.. Laughing out louder, making comments and even rinsing their eyes together while watching sentimental shots. They finished the movie and went to the restaurant and had a biriyani..! Their stomach were full. They were very tired. So they went to the beach near by. Beach and park were attached.
       We enjoyed the cool breeze and lashed down in the sand and waited for the waves to come and tickle us. We lured down there letting the wavelet to fall over the body and to chill us. We played in the water, we sprinkled each other and falls down oftenly. We get into the ocean, went forth and allowed the water to plunge into us.. plunge into each body parts. We were wet. People over there were looking at the curves and whirls of our body. After awhile, we went to the park and sat down in a bench tanning in the sun.

    We noticed a couple seated in the bench there at the other end of the park. They were kissing lurkingly. They exchanged passionate kisses and the hands of the boy was moving on to her. He was caressing all over her body. She was enhancing it. Goddamn.. how could a girl act like that in public? She might be the one with such a lose heart who lose one's shit in public. How could people act like street dogs? Is this what we call love? And is this love a 'License' to get involved physically? Or is it all what love is? I don't think so.

     For me, LOVE is something divine. It is not something to be showed up in public and it is not something that tame us like the outspoken buffoons. It is a great secret that should be kept within the hearts of lovers. It is something private, personal and not a public matter to be talked about. It is something that should be felt by them just like the wind. You may not see it, but you could feel it. Just like you sense the various forms of wind like gentle cool breeze, strong wind, storm, you will go through the various forms of love like possessiveness, passions, happiness, pain, hurty feelings. Love always infills other ones weakness, it is inbuilt with the ability to understand the other and stay aside as a great support. Love always encourages than disdaining. It is not something that deviates you from your aims, goals and dreams. True love will always help you to achieve it rather than being deceitful. It is not something that demands from you, but it is something that gives you abundantly. True love never needs words to express it. It could be always felt without words. True lovers never need to communicate everyday and do blah blah. True lovers limit their talks to what is essential and avoids what is unnecessary. Only such love without blah blah last because all those blathering will ends in lust. Moreover sincerity and trust has a major role in love. Love evades away along with sincerity and trust. So, if you really love someone and wishes to move in, you should 'stop blathering, have patience, be faithful and trustworthy.'
        
Irine.. Look..!! Isha called.
What happened? I asked.
Look.. That old man over there is watching us. He is a mischief. It's too long that he is staring at us. It's not good to sit here for a long.
Hey, don't worry. He is a psychopath.
So what are we going to do now?
Ignore him and let's have some nice snaps together.
Hmm.. You are so irresistible. I had never met a care free girl like you Irine. You are impossible.
Array.. Stop all these shits. Come on girl, let's have a selfie together.
Hmm.. Here I am.
They took selfies together. The old man out there were still staring at them. In some of the photographs he too happened to be there. After loitering over there they went for window shopping. First, they went to a shoe shop. Isha went on gazing on girl's shoes while Irines eyes were stucked on the shoes of boys.

I have a craze for boy's shoes. I don't know why, but may be because of my father. It was in my childhood. I took admission in near by school. Uniform was very strict there. Me too had uniform. Shoes were compulsory. Since it was for the first time that my father send his daughter to school he might not be aware of the shoes and all. So, he got me a shoes and I wear it and went to school. After few weeks, students gave up their wide cries realising that there is no use of crying and crying will not help them to get out of schooling. I got many friends there. It's after being friends that my friends noticed my shoes. I was having boys shoes, not that of girls. It's then that I realised that boys and girls have separate shoes to wear. After that incident, I got girls shoe. But there starts my craze for shoes of boys. Wherever I go, I will notice the shoes of boys rather than that of girls.
        Since we don't have enough money, we didn't buy anything. We went out of the shop. And get into few more other shops, bag shops, fancy shops and so on. After that, we returned to hostel.
On the way back we passed the boys hostel. It was then that we saw a group of boys coming from the town. They were our classmates. Riswan was also there with them. They were having icecreams in their hands. I like icecreams a lot and I never missed a chance to get ice creams. When they were closer enough I told them that I too need an ice cream in a childish way. Everyone was eating their ice creams. Riswan too finished half of his ice cream. When he heard me telling that, he stopped eating ice cream and gave his ice cream to me. I never expected that he would give me that ice cream. I was happy that I got the ice cream. I just take it from him. I just winked him and told him thanks. I didn't mind whether it was licked by someone or not. With a small smile on my face and by glancing him I moved forward with that Ice cream. I just asked Isha whether she wants it or not. She was the one who was very conscious of health and cleanliness. So she told me that she don't want it. So I just ate it up. She was bit jealous either since she had a liking to Riswan.
That day ended just like that... with lot of fun and memories..

Adventures. Chapter 11

I was back to my college as usual. Exams were announced. We were busy studying. Things were getting into right track. Students started to worry about their studies. Principal had announced that mark list will be published on the notice board after the exams. Irine was one of the first 5 toppers in the class. Teachers were having great expectation on her since she had good marks for the class test. There were some who were not that studious in the class. So they requested Irine to help them in studies. Irine was happy to do that. She was really fond of lecturing and had planned to take it as a profession. She arranged an evening class for the backward students in the class.

   That was a Friday evening, exams are to start on Monday. She took her books and walked through the basket ball court. And sat down beneath the shady trees along with her friends. She started to take the class. While she was taking class, Tony switched on his mobile inorder to record her lectures so that he may listen to it later. He took the recording app. Irine explained everything pretty well. Everyone agrees that she is good in lecturing. She forwards many simple example so that each and everyone can easily understand it. Towards the end of the section an outcry was heard from Tony. When we enquired he replied desperately,
"O my gosh.. I had forgotten to click on the record button while you were lecturing. And now I missed them all. I thought I could study something listening to it. What will I do now? Could you please repeat it again Irine?" He asked.
Hearing this hilarious comment with an innocent face and cute expressions made us to laugh out louder. He was a cheeser in our class. We were not able to stop our laughter though we tried to.

     We get into our exam days.. We missed our leisure time, play hours, the time that we spend in canteen and all the blah blah. After the exam of mass media, I was just checking out the answers with Tina and was happy to find it right. Meanwhile, while turning the pages of question papers my pen slipped from my hands. It was one of the my costly pen that I values a lot, Parker rolled down and fall down on the roof tile of the second floor. I asked for the help. Many listened to but no one was ready to get it for me. All were busy with their own works and that was disgusting. Moreover, it was highly difficult to get it since the one who get over there have the likeliness to fall down from the second floor.It was then that Neeraj who came forward to help me out with 'I don't care' attitude. He just jumped down and reached the end of the roof and got me the pen. While he was jumping down many called out,
"Neeraj.. don't jump, exams will come and go. We could write the supplementary exams."
They were asking him not to commit suicide. Hearing this many laughed.
            I was really happy that he did it for me. He was my classmate. I had noticed him before but never felt greatness for him. But now, I was grateful to him and was not knowing how to thank him enough. With that incident, we  were closer enough and finally we were thick friends within no time. There was such a bond between us. We make silly fights for no reason, finish up chalks in the class by throwing it at each other, playing cricket with paper balls and books, making comments on others, will break up friendship almost everday and will make it out very soon before that day ends. We go to canteen.. eat hardly and sleep together in class during lectures. we get scolded by teachers and were send out of the class for fighting during the class hours. When that just happens we go to library and just play with books which may finally ends up with the yelling of librarian.
          Neeraj is such a naughty guy. He was such a silent guy. Even his presence in the class was unnoticed by teachers. No one in the class gave any attention to him since he was not the center of attraction. He was an introvert. He never interacted with people around him. He was simple, ordinary guy. He was not that handsome but was an OK type guy. He was very reserved and was not that studious too. I felt like changing him. I just wanted him to come out of his shell.
      One day, I happened to listen him humming a song. And that was really awesome. I felt like saying wow.. But I kept mum since I was sure that if I say 'wow' he will stop singing. I must say, he sang it astonishingly, with that classical touch in it. He was not trained, but he was great in singing the notes perfectly. And he happened to sing it unconsciously.
       I just enquired him and listed down his favorite songs and favourite singers. He said it. After that I just sang the half of his favorite song. And just stopped. He was listening to it. And when I paused singing it, he can't resist singing the rest of it since it was his favorite. So he did. He sang it very well that I felt like listening to it again and again. His voice was so sweet that one can sense the divinity in it.
      I had noticed different people singing. Everyone of us are like that. When our favorite songs are played and paused, we will continue singing the rest of song eventhough we were silent listeners till then. It doesn't matter whether you are a good or bad singer, but we will just sing it out. And that often happens unconsciously. I just made use of this technique here to get across and make him sing to know how good he sings. And I must say, he was stunning.
          I didn't asked him to sing a song directly because I was sure that he will be reluctant to sing it. He was bit shy type of guy and had no confidence in singing a song before others since he never did it before. After listening his songs number of times, (which he happened to sing unconsciously) I told him that his song was mind blowing. And just asked him to sing it again. But he was shy to sing a song when someone ask him to do so. He says that he like to sing when it comes voluntarily but not on a request. But he promised to sing a song for me.
         I wanted to let him know that he sings stunningly. And I was sure that he won't believe me since he was not confident in himself. I wanted to build up that confidence in him.I know that confidence can be brought up in a person only through appreciation. And what he all need was a platform or a terrain to be appreciated. So one day in class during the break, I just forced him to sing a song in the class. With bit hesitation he sang me a song since he value me. I know he will do it for me since he likes me. He was bit louder enough for others to listen. My classmates come joining me one by one. His song was that attractive that everyone paused their work and came near by us to listen him singing. Towards the end the whole class remained there listening his song. The funny thing was, he sang the song by closing his eyes to concentrate on it and therefore he didn't even bother about the loudness of his song. And when he opened his eyes, he was actually surprised to see the whole class listening to him. He was shy that he tried to scoot over. But, everyone kept telling him that he sings amazingly, "we want it once more". He looked me with bit hesitance. I smirked.
He sang it again. Everyone appreciated him and told that, " we never knew that you sing this awesome."
Me too.. He whispered looking at me. I smiled him back.
I asked him.. "So are you willing to believe that what I said was right?"
About what?
About your song. I told you no? You sing beautifully and you were reluctant to believe it. And could you believe it now since the whole class told it to you?
"Hey crack... I just love the way that you are in my life. You are so crazy that I can't resist myself hanging out with you. I am so happy to have you as my friend. You are so special and amazing that I never had a friend like you ever before..!!"
He said that with a spark in his eyes. I could sense how happy he was.. Me too was happy to listen to those words that came from the depth of his heart. And I realized that he got that confidence to believe in himself, to believe in his talent of singing, out of the appreciation of the whole class.
Really? I asked.
Yeah.. He replied.
So, if you wanna me to believe it you should promise me something.
Yeah, what is it ?
Promise me that you will do what ever I ask..
Well, I promise you that I will do anything that is possible by me for you to believe that you really means a lot to me.
'Okay..' I smirked and told him that.. " I wanted you to sing on the stage during the youth festival "
What?? He was stucked.
Sing?? On the stage?? No..
It's not possible.. I am not that good in singing.
Can you please stop this Neeraj. It is just now that everyone appreciated you for your song. And why do you hesitate to sing it on the stage. You are well talented. And what's wrong if you show it out! you worth a try..! Well, just wait up.. I will prove it. Let's ask to the class. Saying this, I stepped forward infront of the class.

Guys, I wanna ask you something.. Do you think Neeraj is good enough in singing and he will be amazing if he sing it on the stage for this youth festival?? Those who favours please raise your hands.

Everyone of them raised their hands calling out Neeraj's name. This is how I convinced him that he is talented. At first, he was having only me as a good friend. May be because I am a tomboy and easily gets along with boys that they consider me as one among them. There was no barrier of gender to get along with me. Ofcourse, other girls envy and grudge me for this reason. Because they were not able to get along with boys this easily. After this, friends circle of Neeraj started to grow, he got many new friends among boys as well as girls. He gotta some fans too. He was suddenly turned as the center of attraction. His introvert behavior get changed. He started to mingle with all. He became more interactive. He was active in class and even speak blunders in the class and make the class laugh during boring lectures when teachers ask him questions. Everyone started to like him. His absence made our class boring.

After many failed attempts, one day he promised me that he will sing a song on the stage. And I was really happy that he considered me..
That evening, I took up my dairy and scribbled..
"Neeraj is a very good friend that I can ever have. He is such a funny and crazy guy whom I like to hang around. Everyone is jealous of our friendship. There is such a great bond between us. Sometimes I even felt like our friendship is stronger than blood relations. Happy to have that idiot in my life. I wish I could've maintained this friendship till the end of my life. Friends for ever." After noting it down. I just drew a cartoon of Neeraj.. With big specs, long thin legs and spring hair that curls and falls over his face. And I just smiled looking at my naughty work. Because I knew he will kill me if he ever happen to see it.

Ädventures. Chapter 10

While having my breakfast, my phone beeped. I took it up and saw a message from Isha. "Have a great day sweety.. Will have fun together soon.. Love you.. Take care."

Reading that message I just went few weeks backs in our college.
I still remember her entry to the college after taking admission in our college. Entry of Isha to the college was well awaited by the boys. She was late by one week to join. She is beautiful indeed. She catches the attention of all without any gender discrimination. Well, I too noticed her on the very first day on the college. Within one week I was well familiar with the whole college. And since it was for the first time she was flayed. Moreover all seniors were after her. Some came to rag her, some came to collect details about her and even boys from our batch too were interested in her. They were in a rush, it's better to say 'in queue' to reach her.  Each time after being questioned by seniors she seems really frightened. I felt sorry for her. I told her not to be scared and we were all done with it. She nodded in acceptance. She was scared even to go out of the class room because of this so called 'ragging'.. even to pee either.

    When it was the time for the lunch break a group of seniors came and blocked her on the way to Canteen. I felt like to stay and rescue her from them since she was about to cry after all these raggings. No one dare even to go near by her fearing that they too will be ragged by seniors. But I did. I went near to them and called Isha louder and asked her to accompany me to canteen to have food. They were reluctant to leave her. But I went forth and hold her hand and took her to the canteen. (No boys ever dare to touch a girl without her consent, if they ever do, that turns to be a crime. And that benefited me as well. Sometimes it's good to be a girl for these particular reasons even laws favors them for no reason). I don't know.. at that moment I thought only to help her to get out from there. I didn't even think how it may affect me. I was the odd man out marked by them. Sometimes for them I may be bit over smart. But, I don't care.

     After the lunch they planned to scold me and Isha redhanded. Inorder to get her free and alone, they planned to hook me with a guy. And when we were back, a guy came about and blocked me on my way. He was handsome and bit fatty. But being fat was okay for him. He look cute.
           And I was snared either. I was in chaos to act. Soon that fatty handsome guy told me that he has something to tell me. I suggested him to give a try. He told me that it is something personal so that he had to tell me it in private and therefore he asked me to move aside from those swarm of boys that were around us. I agreed to what he said and moved a bit. Meanwhile they blocked Isha too.

Then after bit struggle and confusions that handsome fatty guy told me,
"I am flattered.."
I felt something fishy. Albeit I could guess what he will be speaking next. I stayed cool and asked..
What happened?
It's.. It's better to be open.. I am grounded. He said.
Grounded in what sense..? I kept asking.
Irine, You know what I am saying.. I.. I.. I.. I LOVE YOU.
There he is.. Same as what I expected. I was sure that he didn't meant what he said. So I just decided to play back the game.
Isn't?? I asked.
Yeah.. I do..
So fast.. huh???
Yeah...
So tell me, what made you fall for me?
After a while he said,
Its your gutsiness. You were frank enough to face a group of boys alone and you were not at all bothered though they were seniors.
I was satisfied by his answer. And I continued my game.
So you were saying that was fine.. right? OK.. That sounds valid. You says that you love me right?
Yeah.. It's not just saying.. I do.
Ok.. Then, What is my name?
What? He asked in surprise. He never expected such a question from me.
I am asking you to tell me the name of the girl you love.. The boy who loves a girl should atleast know her name. Right?
That was a trap indeed. I was damn sure that he won't tell my name.
He started to defend.. And was muffled. He was not having even a single word to speak out. After a while he said.
What's there in a name? Name has no role here. What matters is I love you.
Enough brother.. Don't swindle again.. And stop beating around the bush.. We can be good friends. I am okay with friendship.

He was not having anything more to say. He agreed with what I said. It's better to say, I made him agree with me. Well, I was sure that he was impressed by me for I was not a girl who easily falls and be fooled..

The bell rang.. They went back to classes and we too. Isha was cool this time. They had a friendly chat. She was very happy that I defended her whenever she was needy. She was so childish that she thanked me a lot and kissed me on my cheek. And forwarded her hands and asked..
Friends??
Yeah.. Friends..!
This is how we become good friends. I too was happy to have her in my friends circle. She is such a sensitive stupid girl who do full of nonsense out of innocence and lack of experience. And I love that in her..

Thinking all these incidents in a while, with a smile on my face, I texted back to Isha.
"Love you to.. Have a great day full of blunders."

Adventures. Chapter 9

As usual, I wake up at 6Am hearing the bang sound of alarm. It was while switching off alarm that I remembered the about the late night text and my carelessness to turn off net.
'Oh Gosh..' I turned off net.
Message from Phelix was notified in the corner of the phone.
I just read it.
"It didn't took me a long to find out you. I had got you from the train itself. I guess there is no one other than you with the name Irine Jaek in your college. So it was easy for me."
Oh you are too fast.. Huh..??
How are you? I texted.
I am fine. And you?
Am good.
When are you returning Irine?
I think I will return on Monday. Am already tired. So guess that I may bunk the class on Monday.
Fine.. Sometimes breaking the rules are good. Well, I'll return today evening probably. Said Phelix.
Me just send a winking smily.
You are a type of talkative guy. You are good in initiating conversations and You always walk around doing something and you don't like to stay idle. And for your information, you have a good leadership quality.. I texted.
Continue Irine. A text popped up.
Well, you are not introvert, Extrovert indeed. You like to do help others when they are in need of. And you will share your problems who are okay for you and seek suggestions rather than finding a solution from others. Above all, you are easily approachable.
Wow.. That's really great. Short time, precised observations. And that's really true in my case..
Really?
Yeah.. You are..
So am I good in analyzing people?
Yup. Ofcourse you are. I am really impressed. I will give you 9 out of 10.
O... That's fine.. :) Thank you..! I texted back.You know what? I know bit psychology. Well, I am already out of time now.. Have to go to church. Get you later.. Bye.. Have a nice day.
Hmm.. Your psychology works anyhow. Same there Irine Jaek.. Bye.

Days passed. The curiosity, eagerness to text in the first day was no more for Irine. The day that she met Phelix now turns like a dream for her. A dream is effective while you see it. But, when you finish it off.. It just remain as a dream. There is nothing new and active in it. She lived in the moment indeed. But she didn't feel like to take it further..

Why is it so? Irine introspect herself.. May be it might not be love. Just an infatuation.  Or is it because, loving someone is not my cup of tea..?  Hmm.. Don't know..
If I was not been in touch with Phelix in Facebook, he might be holding a position of hero in my mind. But right now.. he seems like to be someone that is familiar to me just like a neighbor near by my house so that I don't feel like to love him since I am used to him. After all, he is just like any other guy.

People are like books with cover pages. Some looks good and attractive in cover, but when you get into the stuff there won't be nothing interesting. Some are like the books with not that attractive cover. But they might be beautiful in its content and when you get into it you may really love it. Some are like the books with cover, whether it's attractive or not, it takes a long for you get is content. Sometimes you have to reread, analyse and ponder on it to understand what exactly it is. Some are exactly like what they looks like in cover. Nothing there will be interesting but stay like what we think it to be.

Phelix may be one of those persons just like the book with an attractive cover and nothing interesting in it other than the cover. Or is it because I don't try even to read it up..? Hmm.. I don't know..! Sometimes, the beauty of a flower will fade away when it is plucked from its plant. Forbidden fruits are always enchanting until our hands reach it. But once we reach it, the whole beauty will disappear.

Irine just went back to the memories of her school days.. And just remembered a guy she met there. It was during the arts day she met him. The whole school were divided into four groups. Red, yellow, green and blue so that students may prepare for the competition accordingly. And she was in yellow group and so was that guy. And they happened to be there in a group song. He was very active and easily grabs everyone's attention. He was good in singing, interactive and ofcourse a flirting type of guy.

Irine also happened to notice him. But was not that interested in him when all girls were after him. He took the advances to speak to her, interact with her and to tease her.. He picks her song book in which lyrics was scribbled down and go through it. He was the one with no formalities and behave casually as if they were already known for years. Other than the lyrics, Irine had written about her likes, dislikes, birthday, favorites and even drawn some of beautiful pictures and jotted down some poems by her own. He goes through it like the hell. It was after a bit that she remembered there was something more in that book other than lyrics. She tried to grab it from him. But he didn't give it to her. And the idea of getting the book back was really in vain since he was taller than her and she was tired running around him.
Then he took one of her poems and started to tune it.
Allen.. Could you stop it please..!
I hate when someone recites my poem before me.. You are just like my mother. She used to do the same. She takes my poems from my desk without my acknowledgement and tease me by reciting it infront of me. And I hate it like the hell.
Oh... Is it your poem??
Damn it.. I might not have screamed out like that.!! Nope.. I tried to defend.
Stop beating around the bush. I know it's your work. You really writes well!
Could you please stop mocking at me? I know it's all a crap.

To be honest, I was not that interested in writing poems eventhough I like to read it. But, I just planned to write some when I saw my friends writing poems beautifully. And those poems I scribbled down were just a try.. So I was actually ashamed to show those to someone else. Finally, I succeeded in getting my book back from him. And in between he had gone through the pages where I jotted down my likes and dislikes, favourites.

After few days.. Practices of group song was really hard for me. I was not able to analyse and sing a note which was a key of the song. I was in despair. By realising that it was difficult for me to make it up, he told me that he will help me to get it. So he called for the practice in Saturday too only for me and another boy who was not that good in singing. I was sad that I miss a holiday. And before I go home, he asked me my phone number to get me so that he may contact me for the purpose of practice. Well, I gave him both my telephone number and mobile number.

He started to text me. He never forget to greet me good morning, good evening and good night. That was funny indeed. If someone wish thou good, will it be good? Will a bad day changes to be good for the sake that they wished? I don't know.. Sometimes with their inner power of mind or with the prayers they make, a day might turn better when they wishes us good deep from their heart.

I was happy that he came forward to help me before I request him. Moments like that are really awesome. Those who realise our problems even before we plan to tell them are really beautiful. Having those friends are blessing. He helped me out to get those notes, high and low pitch in the song and I was happy that I was able to sing it which I thought impossible. Well, with that incident, we became good friends, he started teasing me, irritate me and make me laugh until my stomach aches.. and even started to fight with me in a playful manner. I just loved to hang around him. We were very good friends within no time. Though we were good friends many supposed that we were lovers. Allen got few prizes for light music and karaoke and so on. Me too got first prize for short story, essay and urudu recitation. And what interesting was it was my first attempt in writing story. I never expected a first. And I was shocked when it was announced that I got A grade for my story. And it was funny that I hesitated to compete for story writing and it was because of Allen that I participated in it.

  Everything ended well. And Allen had promised me a chocolate if he won first prize in light music. And when he did, he gave me a chocolate. Many saw him giving me chocolate and many of my friends teased him for not giving them chocolate eventhough he knows them for years. And he tried to scoot up explaining that it was because of the bet that we made.
        One day, I saw him standing along with my junior girl who was beautiful indeed. She was also a flirting type and actually I don't like her character. I hate girls who flirts. And I hate girls who persuade boys to fall in love with them with their flirting gestures and luring talks. She was one of those. Anyway, I teased him for talking to her.. And I commented him.. "Mmm.. Something is fishy here.. let it be.. Go on boss.."
He is always like that, he will be hanging with girls every time whenever I notice him. Since it was usual, I didn't felt anything bad in that. And I had taken his behaviour for granted. So I just teased him calling out his name with my junior and walked away. He stopped conversation with her then and came after me and yelled at me.. Scolded me. It was the first time that I saw him damn serious and I was scared indeed. I did it for fun and he was kinda serious. He scolded me and told me that there is nothing between them. I clarified him that I was just kidding.

Why was he that serious? I don't know.. I did it just for a fun. Is it that dangerous sin? Sometimes character of boys may not be easily caught up. They do things with some hidden intention.
And later his friends started to tease me by calling his name along with me.. Which I hate most in my life. I don't like my name called along with a boy. And I never wanted others to speak bad about me. I just stared at them harshly and walked away. I was angry with them as well as Allen. I just felt like hitting them. I took up my phone to call him and scold him. But, I stopped.. Why should I? It's better not to talk him so that I can stop their suspicious comments.

For the next few days, I didn't text him nor talked to him at school. I just simply avoided him. One day during the interval, while I was completing my physics note he get in my class and asked me the reason for avoiding him nor texting him. Everyone was staring at him since he was the one from commerce. I felt bit awkward. But, I managed to tell him that I will explain it later. That day, I called him up and told him the reason and expressed my anger towards him. 
He told me sorry and promised me that he will scold his friend and they will no more tease me calling his name. Things were okay between us and we stayed as good friends.
       The very next day was my birthday and I haven't even told it to him. For me Birthday is just like any other day. And what makes it beautiful is the wishes from dear and near ones. My parents and relatives wished me early in the morning and when I took up my phone there was an unread message. "Happy birthday to you my cute friend." I was amazed to see that it was from him. I wondered how he got it. And I asked him about the source. With a small smile, he told me "I got it from your book. The book which you wrote your poems."

Wow.. It was too back and we were not at all friends then.
Well, I had noticed it and had jotted it down in my diary.
"Oh.." I smiled.
I had never been this intimate to boys in my life. I didn't had an elder brother. I always loved to have one. Allen was more than a friend to me. Sometimes he even act as if my elder brother, scolds me when I go wrong. He was just like a cousin brother for me. Friendly as well as brotherly.

In between our talks, he speaks about him. The girls whom he was after. And how he made them fall for him. Even he makes bet with his friends and then chase a girl and finally makes them to fall in love with him. That was really a new information for me. The making of bets for a girl. I wondered what's there in it? Is love a game? How could one play with the heart of a girl? I felt bad when I heard that. And I told him not to do so. And he agreed.

Rumours were spread in the school like Allen was trying me and I was the last one to know it. Well, I didn't reacted to this. I just acted as if I knew nothing. Well, board exams of +2 was approaching within weeks. And I was studying hard and kept myself busy. He kept texting me. Other than greetings, I noticed his texts turns to be poetic. Some were love messages. I just avoided them casually like forwarded messages. Farewell was conducted 1 week before exams. Students who were interested to do Duet songs and single songs were given the names. He too had given his names for both.
After giving his name for duet, he insisted me to sing for duet. I was really stucked.
Me?? To sing song?? Alone?? No way..
Not alone, I am there no??
But.. No other female is there no? I had never did it alone. So, I won't be doing this too.
No.. You have to. I had already given your name.
Without my concern??
Nope, I thought you will.
I won't Allen.. I won't. It will never gonna happen.
Then what should I do? Should I sing alone? I can't strike my name. Nor madam won't allow that.
So what should I do? Did you ever asked me? How could you give my name without my concern?
See, I am sorry.. But please sing this song.. Just for me...
Better you concern Asha. She is a good singer and she is experienced to.
But I need YOU on stage. Not her.
If you ever dare to get the howls from the audience, I may. My presence on stage will only help you to ruin it. It won't help you in anyway. So I am gonna strike out my name. I will see madam and strike it out.
See Irine, I trust you.. I TRUST YOU..! I know that you can do it. You can do better than Asha. You catch up things easily. I remember  how easily you studied those classical notes while practicing for that group song. It's not that easy to grasp for those who don't have any basics in classics. But you did. So please.. This is my request. Please do it for me.

I didn't said anything. I didn't went to staffroom either to strike my name. I was just thinking over what he said. Will I be able to do? What if I did? And thus, I made up my mind to sing with him. And the very next day, I texted him that I am ready. And after practices, we did great on the stage. Everyone appreciated me for singing it well and they appreciated my voice too. Even those who were not familiar to me appreciated me. I was really dumbstruck.That was the day I realised my talent to sing.. And that too because of Allen. I was really happy to have him as a good friend in my life.

Final exams were going on. And one more day was to go for the last exam. Allen texted me to wait for him in the last day after the exams. And told me that he had something to tell. That day, father told me that he will be in the town when I finish my exams so that were can come together. Exams were over and soon after the exams I went to town so that I may come back with my dad. Moreover I never felt it like this is the last day in my school nor I won't be anymore in school.

When I reached home, I gotta message from Allen. Where the heck are you??
Goddamn.. I had forgotten..
I am sorry.. I forget. What was that you had to tell? Anything urgent?
No.. Nothing urgent. You didn't wait no? So you need not know..
I told you I am sorry.. And really I am.. Tell me, what was that?
Am bit busy. Get you later. Allen texted and didn't replied me till night.

And after a long, he accepted my apologies and texted as usual.
Suddenly he came up with a question.
What if I tell you that I love you.
What?? No way.. Don't act funny.. I texted back.
Hey I am serious, answer me.
Is it a joke? I am damn sure that you won't. Then why should I think over it? Haha.. Now stop playing..!
Irine.. I just need your answer..
Are you in nuts?? You don't.. Then why should you ask me this?? Whether you are playing or not, You are 1 year younger than me. And this love won't work.
Well, I W.. Now reply.
What's there in W? I don't get it..
Ok.. it is I LOVE YOU.. Now give your reply.
I don't know actually how I will respond to it. I am too young to think about love now.
Irine..I am serious.. I love you. I don't know how.. But.. But I love you. I had been after many girls. But never been in love with them. Meeting you was an incident. To be sincere, I too had made bet on you that I will make you fall. But, instead of you.. I had fallen for you. I love you for real. I am not telling you this because I made a bet. But, it comes from my heart. I thought I could get you easily.. But when I came to know you I realized that you are not the one who falls for someone easily. Your character, personality all made me fall for you. You are really amazing. I like you a lot.

I never expected this move from him. I was really dumbstruck. Many guys proposed me before. But I never had to think twice to reject them.. It was for the first time in my life that someone close to me porposes me. And I don't really know how to respond. Actually, I like him a lot. But never thought of loving him. And moreover loving someone was a great sin for me. I was confused what to tell. If it's a no I am sure that I will hurt him. If it's an yes, I can't really deal like that.

      I just kept silent for a few days and told him that "I like you a lot but never thought of loving you. This is not an Yes or No indeed. And I don't know what it should be like.."

After that I felt a great gap. A big hole between us. The casual talks, funny fights.. everything was taken away from us. I was more formal, more conscious and I even felt as if I speaks to a stranger. The one whom I was very free seems to be the one very formal. I don't know what was in my head those days. Number of my messages were reduced and I was not sure what was going on.. I am not a shy type like any other girls. I have the guts to speak alone to a group of boys. And I was bold enough to face any boy. But this incident made me someone else. I just wanted to be the one that I was. I tried to be like the good friends like we were earlier. But I was not able to. A sort of distance was already there. If I could erase that incident, that proposal from my life, we might be good friends forever. But, there was no option of playback button in our lives. And that's what makes it interesting. He loves me. And that was the beginning and end of it. I was relieved that I don't need to face him anymore since school days were over.
        Months passed, and I got admission in new college. I was Busy with new friends, new life styles and got easily adapted to the rules and regulations in hostel. Meanwhile, I changed my sim. I stopped calling him. But I never forgets to wish him on his birthdays. A break was a must for me and for him to move on..
        It was few weeks before that I removed him from the blocked list in Facebook. And still we remain as good friends.
Sometimes love is like that, it's beautiful until before when both knows that they like each other and struggles a lot to confess it. And when once it is confessed, the game changes.. the situations, personality, behaviour, thoughts, determination, attitude everything changes. It can be either positive or negative. But once when you are in love, the whole world around you changes.

Irine... Come here.. Called my mom. It's time for the breakfast. Where are you? She will never come in time.. I got angry hearing her usual complains.
Here.. I am coming..!! I got up from my bed to have my breakfast.

Adventures. Chapter 8

Everyone was happy that we bagged the first prize for group dance in the inter collegiate fest. Me too. But I was really grateful to Phelix for helping us to get the shoes for the dance. Eventhough he was one of our competitors I was moved by his generosity. But I was sorry that I was not able to talk to him properly. I plugged in my earphones and listened to some romantic songs since it takes a long for me since I am going home that day. After sometime, some of us got down in the respective stations. When train slowed down to stop in the coming station, I just got up from my seat so that I may wash my face and to get something to eat. After stepping few steps forward I felt as if someone familiar to me sitting on one of those seats. I just ignored it thinking it might be some illusion. When I was back, I heard someone calling me. I was dumbstruck when I turned around. It was him.. Phelix.
   Hey... You...?? How?? You have to go to to Thrissur no?? I asked.
Phelix: Well, I study there. But, my home is in Neelgiri. So I am going home now.
Me: Really?? Me too going home.
Phelix: So you are in hostel. Right?
Me: Yeah.
Phelix: Where is your home then?
Me: My native place is in Gurudwar. But, my grandmother lives in Neelgiri.
Phelix: Wow, that's nice. Hope we can meet from there when you come there.
Me: I won't go there very often but Rarely..
Phelix: Why? Don't you like your grandmother?
Me: No not because of that, it's too long for us to travel.
Phelix: hmm.. Ok understood. I was just kidding.
Me: That's fine.
Phelix: By the way, where are you studying?
Me: I am from DePaul arts and science college, Guruduar.
Phelix: By the way your full name please?
Me: Irine Jaek. And your is Phelix. right?
Phelix: Ohh.. It's good to know your name. By the way what are you doing now? I mean course.
Me:Well, Am doing my PG course First year. Journalism.
Phelix: Well, I am doing C.A. This z d final year.
Me: Wow, that's great. I guess you are a genius. Normally, no one dare to pick up that course since it is really tough.
Phelix: Not because of that.. I like this course. But it's not that easy as you think. It's really tough to study.
Me: I know yar. Many of my friends are doing this course. And then, still there are papers for them to pass. And what about you?
Phelix: With god's grace I was able to pass it all.
Me: Great, you are a genius then.
Phelix: Hey.. Nothing like that. Aay.. Irine Jaek, my station is approaching.. I have to get down there. Are you coming to home?
Me: Aaeyy,, no.. You are so funny. How could you invite a stranger to your home like that?
Phelix: I guess we are no more strangers. We are friends already.. I think so..
Me: Really?
Phelix: Isn't it so?
Me: Yeah..
Phelix arranged his bag and got ready to get down in the next stop.
Phelix: If God allows, we may meet from Neelgiri when you comes to meet your Grandmother.
Me: mm..
I just nodded my head as he said that.
Me: He stood up as train was approaching his station.
Phelix... I called.
Me: You are really a great dancer and it was really mind blowing..
Don't drop it.
Phelix: Nope, Never.. Because it's this craze to the dance that made us friends. And I really wish to get a good partner like you..(after a gap he said) I mean.. in dance. You really amazed me.
And I liked your guts too.. the way you asked the shoes to my friend..
Me: Oh.. Thanks.. you came to know about that too.. Hmm!
I said casually.I was really excited to hear that. But, I sat down without showing it out. This is what makes a girl different from a boy. Girls normally won't express it out where as boys will.
Phelix: Bye, Irine Jaek.. See you soon..
Me: Bye...
Me too said 'bye' by revising those words in my mind.

When he climbed down I checked whether he looks at me. He didn't.. So I kept myself busy by removing those food particles and paper pieces. And finally, when the train started to move. I simply looked back. He was gazing at me already and winged his hands to bid goodbye. Me too winged back.

After a bit, I got an idea of getting him in Facebook. So I started to search for him. But what makes it difficult was I was not knowing his full name. So I just searched him with his name and college. I got many others. But not him. Then I searched with his name and his native place too. That too didn't worked. I was embarrassed. Heck..!! The urge to find him out in the Facebook was very strong. But all my attempts were in vain.. Eventually, I liked a page of his college.
       Then I just dropped that idea of searching him in Fb. And I thought, if he too feels the same, he too will also be trying to reach me in Facebook. And if he doesn't he may not. So, consciously or unconsciously I awaited for his friendship request since my attempts were futile. And just checked out Fb for his request in every half an hour. But didn't see one.It was then that I remembered about my profile picture. It was the one with my long hair which was taken 1 year back. So I just updated it with one of my latest picture, with my shortened hair so that it will help him to send me a friendship request.

            So I let it go like that. And when I reached home, I was taken away from his thoughts. And so I got engaged with many other things and had forgotten about him. And when I was about to take a nap in the night. I just simply switched on the internet to check the latest mail and to my surprise I saw a notification. Phelix Philip sends you a friendship request in Facebook. By seeing that, all my sleep was gone. I sign in the Fb and was amazed to see that it was him. I confirmed it and Checked his profile pictures and other albums. I was amazed to see that he was the volenteer of NSS unit. And photos of his speech and various other programs. I checked him in online. But it was notified that he was active one hour ago. I texted him.
"Hey crazy.. Never thought that you would send me a friendship request in Fb. You might had struggled a bit to get me. Hope you reached home safely. Sleep tight, take care, gunnyt."
Texting this, I fall asleep..

Adventures. Chapter 7

We reached at St. Joseph college, Nishaghat where fest was held.. Everything was arranged in pomp and show. We were taken away by their hospitality. College campus was really mind blowing. I just loved it. Every nook and corner looks awesome. Garden, buildings, canteen.. Students there were tally vibrant. Specially the volenteers who volenteer different programs. They were really attentive to each students that came there. They well take care of us too. We were really taken awry by their behaviour.
   It was 2 days program. I felt as if I am in a wonderland, a place where my dream come true. The students who came to participate the programs were smart too. Many competitions were there. My name was registered for 3 competitions and one group dance. I was there for soliloquy, speech and monoact. It was hard for me to manage all those at a time.
When program chart came, both monoact and soliloquy was scheduled at a time. And that was difficult for me to manage. Riswan helped me out to arrange my soliloquy to the last in the list so that I may be able to compete both. I was happy that I did my best. Bagging prizes doesn't bother me. What matters me was  whether I was able to do justice to myself.
Oh gosh, I forget to mention.. after my performance, I noticed a guy who performed well for mimicry and monoact. I was really impressed by the way he presented it. He is smart too. Well, speaking about him, he is vibrant, handsome with kinda naughtiness in his smile, funny.. Even his every movement captures attention of others. It was highly elegant. Most importantly, what attracted me at first was his spectacular shoes. It was superb with white strikes. Though the announcements was going on I was able to catch up his name and it was Phelix. But, I didn't get much time to watch out his performance since I too had prepare for the group dance. Thus, first day was over.

It was in the second day that I had to lead the group dance which was my choreography. It was scheduled in the afternoon. Many among us went to home since their program was over. Teena and those who were there in the dance group was left. Teena had to perform in a light music. So she stayed back. After several round of practice, we were back on the seat of audience to watch out other programs that were going on. It was then I noticed Phelix. He was also sitting near by us. He was encouraging the participants, making funny comments and teasing his friends. He was very funny guy. I don't know why, but my eyes were stucked on him. Inbetween his talks he was glancing at me. Or was it just my imagination? Oh, no.. I don't know. It was for the first time ever in my life that I just take this much keen interest in a guy. After the programs, it was announced that group dance will be held at sharp 2pm and participants were requested to report. We got up from our seats and went to green room. Riswan was back after reporting. We all were ready with our costumes and properties. And as it was insisted, we didn't wear our shoes at that moment and planned to wear it before our program since it may get muddy.It was then I noticed, shoes of Riswan was torn. It was not in a condition to use further.. It was really tough for us to manage a shoe at that moment. Then I suggested: wait guys, I guess we can borrow it from someone.
But, it would not be that easy, since we are having a competition I guess no one will offer their shoes even if it is for some time. And boys normally don't give shoes to another boy. If it is a girl, they may.. Said Riswan.
Wait up dude, I will manage to arrange it. You just come along with me, I said. And we started to mess around in search of shoes looking to everyone's legs. It was not that easy as I thought. First of all, we had to find a tall guy like Riswan so that size of shoes will be the same. Secondly, the shoes should be fancy type and should also fit in.
       We noticed many guys moving around with formal shoes and those with fancy type shoes were short enough. So we were about to drop the idea of getting prize in competition since dress code plays a major role in dance. We were embarrassed.. And while walking back, I noticed a shoes of a tall boy which was fancy who was standing beside the reception. To our excitement, it was the same shoes that we were having. Since it was for a boy, we were not sure whether he will give those shoes or not. So I took the initiative to get the shoes as if it is for me. And finally, I reached near by him. And casually, I hit him and pretended as if it happened without my acknowledgement. Since there was a good crowd what I said seems to be true.
We kick off our conversation for few minutes. And after a while I mentioned him that his shoes are spectacular. He was happy to hear that and thanked me for the compliments. I just smiled. After talking a while I realised that he too was there to participate in the dance competition. So I was confused how to ask for his shoes.. From his behaviour and way of talking I understood that he is a good person and was impressed by me and has a likeliness towards me. He enquired my complete details within a short time. I was not having any other way to skip. So I just tell it off since I was sure that we will never gonna meet again.
              And finally, after a bit hesitation I asked, Could you please do me a favour?
Yes ofcourse. What should I do? Justine asked politely.
Then I described him that I was in need of shoes for the dance program and requested him to give me his shoes for 5 minutes. Without any hesitation, he agreed.
Justine: Yep. Why not.. I can give it to you after my dance program. It's first in the list.
I was happy to hear that..
Just then, he said.. Look I guess, this shoes won't fit you. Its big in size than yours..
Hey, it's not for me, but for my friend. Just wait, I will call. After telling that I called Riswan.. Riswan came near by..
Justine never expected a twist.. And was surprised to see Riswan.
But he managed not to show it out. Since he had agreed to give me the shoes he was trapped to give it without any hesitation.
So, Riswan tried the shoes and it was right fit. And we thanked him and had taken his phone number along with us.

The program begins at 2pm. It was then I noticed Phelix standing along with Justine whom we asked for the shoes. And I just scanned them and noticed that both are from same college, GEC, Thrissur. And later I realised that they were good friends. I was surprised to Phelix in dancing costumes and I never thought that he will dance too. First number was called on to the stage. I just watched out their program eagerly. To be blunt, I didn't plucked my eyes from Phelix.. Wow, his performance was astonishing and he really stunned the audience. Enthough his Mates lacked timing, he was simply superb. It was really mind blowing performance for me. No doubt.. I was really moved by his dance.
I never felt it before, not sure whether I will feel the same.. I don't know how to describe it. But I love this feeling.. Am I in love with him? I am confused.. How could a person fall in love like that without knowing a person? Without not even talking to him atleast once..? Don't know.., May be because I have not fallen for anyone before and may be because it's the first time that a person makes me feel like this.. Gross..! I thought I will never be in love and I was a type of girl who criticised love as useless and believed that love is all about lust. But, for me, this is something more than that I thought of love.
     This feel is something magical that makes u feel the snow in your heart and keeps you chill.. Makes you to think about that person, keep gazing on that person stupidly. Is it this feel that makes you feel likeyou are in a snow line? Is this what we call love? Hmm.. Don't know..

It was then Riswan called me to get the shoes from Justine. I accompanied him. Phelix was there with Justine. I just stood silent beside Riswan when he asked the shoes to Justine. This was the first time I felt like my lips closed before a boy. For the first time ever in my life I experienced a shyness to stand before a boy, to look on to the face of a boy and talk to a boy. I considered myself as a bold girl and everyone says the same. In short, I was a typical tomboy.. But I don't know what's happening.. For the first time in my life I feels like I am a girl. I just tried to hide behind Riswan. Phelix was glancing at me, at times he gazed too..
       I felt like to escape from there.. And when Riswan got his shoes, I was in a hurry to go. May be because of my shyness. Before moving from there I told Phelix that his performance was outstanding. And he just smiled and said thanks to me. We just moved from there.
After one more performance, it was ours. We get on to the stage and rocked the stage. We turned up the audience. There was a large support from the side of audience. We were sure of the prize after our performance. We were not sure of the first or second. But we confirmed that we will not miss third position atleast. And I was really happy that we were able to perform well. Moreover it was a chance for me to impress phelix and I didn't missed it. Whether I love him or not, I wanted to impress him.

              And later, when I went to green room, results were announced. Teena came running to me. You know what? We bagged first for dance..
What?? Really?? I was stucked hearing that..
Teena: I have got something to surprise you..
What's that? I asked.
Teena: You know what? I overheard Phelix telling something to Justine about you.
I was dumbstruck to hear that.
Tell me Teena, what's it? Is it something good or is it something bad?
Teena: but, before telling that you should promise me that you will give me a treat for letting you know this.
Okay, I will.. Tell me now.. What's it?
Teena: Array, I will tell you. You need not to be this curious. It's good anyway.
Oh.. Heck...! Go girl.. You should not keep the suspense like this. It's gross.
Teena: Ok.. This is it.. It is Phelix that helped you to get the shoes..
What?? But how come?? I asked.
That's it. He had already noticed you walking around and asking for shoes to many others. And thus, he made his friend to stand with his fancy shoes in reception so that you may get it.
But why?? He don't even know me and moreover I was competing against his group. I said innocently.
Teena: Aaahh.. This is what we call love at first sight..
What?? Yack.. I don't think so. I never felt it that way. And I don't believe in love at first sight. I said eventhough I was not sure what I was telling.
Teena: Actually, when the result was announced I just happened to hear Justine blaming phelix for insisting him to stand with shoes infront of the reception. And he was also saying that if he has not given you the shoes they might be the first.
Oooh... Anyways I have to thank them. I will be back now. This time I got the shoes from Riswan and asked him to call Justine so that we may hand over the shoes to him. He did so. This time, I acted to be bold, keeping my shyness aside and waited for them to give it to them. Justine came along with Phelix. Seeing him, all my boldness melted like a snow. I searched for words. I managed to say thanks to Justine and congratulated them for bagging second.
Phelix took initiative to congratulate me. He told me that my performance was great and those steps that I took was awesome that no girls will ever dare to do it. I felt happy when I hear it from him. It was just like I had climbed whole Mount Everest within seconds. I never felt this excited before.. I managed to say thanks to him by glancing at him. After the programs we packed our belongings and went statutorily railway station. Before we step out from the campus, my eyes once again kept searching for him. But, didn't find him. Within a short time, I realised I was missing something in my heart. A sort of missed feeling.. I just tried to let it go thinking it as infactuation.
We reached the platform at the sharp time. We somehow got the tickets for the train. By then, it was announced that the train will arrive soon in platform number 3. We took our luggage and ran to platform number three. As soon as we reached there, train came and we got into the train. Only 4 second class coaches were there in train. But somehow we got seats. We just stayed relaxed.