“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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