Monday, August 31, 2015

NAAZHIGAI Part 1


“Stop crying now and tell me, where did he go? Prathi asked.

“Nowhere to be found”, I repeated again.

Prathi: Did you call Maya? Ask her if she knows, or call his parents they will know where he is off to.

I went to my room. My eyes were filled with tears

The memories of the last seven years appeared before me. I picked up my diary to travel through the last 7 years of bliss 

September 1 2008
“It’s already late, wake up, else you are just going to be early for your last hour in college on your first day", shouted my sister, as she was packing her bag for school

Yes it’s my first day at college, I had made all the preps, right from what dress to wear to which bag to carry and for a girl you exactly have no idea on the things that go into her bag

So thought I would get some comfy and cozy time in bed a little longer until my mom said, ”We are all ready kanna. See if dad’s shirt looks fine”

I woke up in haste” What! Mom this is college and I have my bus from here, it’s not school anymore”
Yes! My dad dropped me in school for about 12 years and I was so happy for it. But not now. The spirit of entering into college already thrilled me and I was floating in my dreams since I got admission into college.

“I would be more than happy to see my kid in college when I dint have a chance to go to college” said mom kissing me in happiness. I said okay, as I got flawlessly ready for “THE DAY”

Though my answer to all my friends and relatives was “to become a doc” when they asked me what I wanted to become, I was happy on staying with my parents as I dint get a medical college in my hometown.

Hi I’m Subhu, Subathra Balakrishnan, hailed from the same city. I wish to pursue engineering and I’m here to chase my dreams. Hope we all have fun time learning and exploring together.
I practiced along the way when I was in the car.

“Vignesh joined the same college isn’t it? “, dad asked. Mom said “Yes he is coming by bus; I asked if he wished to join but then he wanted to take the bus”

Vicks, that’s how I call him, is my closest friend ever and he is my cousin. We used to play all genera of games, cricket; when I always used to field, badminton though we both were pro in it, and all sorts of indoor games as well. He is the one guy whom I think I could easily approach to at any times.

We reached college. “Dad stop, I’ll walk from the gate” He said that’s okay Subhu. The secretary is a friend of mine I’ll meet him to invite him for a cup of coffee. I said okay and I left.

I met Prathi; Prathiksha, who was my schoolmate and quite popular too. She looked cute but we dint have a chance to get close. I said “Hai Prathi, do you remember me?”

“Heyyy Subhu, wow you joined the same college; happy go lucky I found you” Come lets join the orientation meet and see what these guys have to say.

The orientation was over and we were divided into different sections based on the alphabetical order, the sections would be intact for a year after which we would then be amalgamated based on the streams we opted for.

Prathi and I glanced the names in the sheet that was pasted in the door who would be potential friends for our lifetime. We shared certain common things but she was little more to know who the guys in class were. She did her schooling in a co-ed school till 10th and joined in our school at 11th grade. We glanced from the bottom; Vignesh was not in my class. Shiv, Subhu, Sindhya………. Rithika……..Prathi………Hey Nithin is here Prathi exclaimed.

And who is he Prathi? Your friend from school?

Yeah, Nithin, fondly called Nithi, believes that fairy tales are actually made from small and sweet happenings between people in earth and nothing related to fantasy. He enjoys each moment of his life, pious in religious life, smart in academic profile, loving in relationships and popular in school. There he is.

Okay now! I just forgot to submit my certificates in the office, give me a minute before classes start, deliberately to avoid an unanticipated scene with “THE NITHI”. Yes he was smart and cool but I was quite introverted to meet new people particularly guys, particularly good-looking guys

We went to library as we were taken around the college to take a look at the facilities there.

I loved the library. It was hushed and peaceful. I took a look at all the big sized books and breathed a moment thinking those were all the subject matter volumes that I would need to master in.

Excuse me Mam, are you Subhu? The librarian shouted. And everyone turned back though I was the only Subhu there.

Nithi was standing there, I was like Oh! What now! It’s definitely destiny playing its game. I intentionally avoided a scene with him as I felt he had something that could change the rate of my heart beat.

“This guy assumes that you are Subhu and that you have lost your ID” the librarian said. Nithi was almost perplexed and tensed as I walked towards them! "Oh no! she doesn’t know me, no no no" he said to the librarian. I then realized I missed it in office. Oh yeah Nithi, thanks much. I’m Subhu :)  as we shook hands.

To be continued………..


This is the first time I’m writing a story. Please bear with me. Will ensure that you live the storyJ

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