TIME PASS: LITTLE TINY CRUSHES: CHAPTER 3

(..CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 2)

Slowly my hatred towards her decreased. But that doesn’t mean my love towards her increased.(:P) Final exams were nearing, I really need to concentrate on my studies. I knew that, my mind knew that, but, “yeh dil hai k manta nahi”. Whenever I used to open my books for study, her lovely face was diverting my mind. Whenever I would hear a romantic mp3 song, the mpg video would automatically start playing in mind. Final Exams came and gone. Results also came. I knew this time result would not been up to the mark. As expected I slept one rank below. This time third in the class. Two girls ahead of me. But I was happy, as toral stood first. First time I was not feeling jealous of her. No doubt I had to hear hearing from my parents and tutor, but ye dil sab kuch haste haste sahan kar gaya.

Now we have moved to 10^th std. Everyone reading this might have gone through this phase. An important phase of life, a turning point of career, after which you get a direction in your life. Plus pressure atmosphere created by our relatives and neighbors. Lots of expectations, specially from students who are good at studies. But these people hardly knew about another phase I was going through. My book was opened with some chemistry chapter but in mind another chemistry was going on. I was not mentally stable to study. Vacations passed by and I was eager to see my angel. Finally the day arrived, school reopened again. All were happy to see each other after a long time. But I was waiting for someone else. Finally she entered, our eyes met. She gave a smile, I was confused what to do. My heart started beating fast. I also gave some half smile. I thought “Hasi toh phasi”. I heard in some movie. This was the happiest moment. I wasn’t able to control my feelings. I was lost in her smile. Her smile was very enchanting. I was in her dreams suddenly some irritating noise disturbed my beautiful thoughts. It was the school bell. I saw at the bell very angrily and poured it with some blissful words. ;). Oh I forget to tell, this time our class strength was increased, as both the divisions were combined. So there were lots of new and less familiar faces around.

After few minutes our class teacher entered. Prayer begun. As soon as prayer finished, we all opened our books while on the other side attendance was being taken. Suddenly heavy rainfall started. And all our attention was diverted outside window. It was the first rain of the season. All were happy and started talking with each other expressing their excitement. Madam was lost for sometime in the rains. But she got control and told us to be silent by striking the duster very hard. All went silent. All of a sudden there was some voice at the entrance, a sweet voice, saying “Madam, may I come in”. My eyes sprung at the entrance. A girl, half wet, with cute face and sweet voice was asking permission from teacher to enter. Due to rain, her hair were also wet. Water dripping from her curls and touching the red cheeks made my heart to stop pump for seconds. Madam asked her the reason for being late. She said her cycle was punctured and then due to heavy rains, she was late. Madam believed her excuse and allowed to enter. My eyes were stuck to her till she went to her desk. I lost my concentration when madam was shouting my roll no. and my partner shaked me. I said “yes yes ..present”. I was frightened for a moment. But all was fine. My partner saved my attendance. I asked him about the girl. He told me that she is AISHWARYA, from the other division. He tried to tease me, but I showed that I am least interested in all these stuff.

After attendance, madam told all the students to get up and come with their bags in front. All were confused what was going on. All followed her orders. Then madam called one boy’s name and one girl’s name and told them to sit on first bench. I guess u got it. Yes, boy-girl partners each desk (my favourite). Suddenly a thought passed my mind. “how would it be if I get Toral as my partner?”. Another thought also passed my mind. “how would it be if I get AISHWARYA as partner?”. I was in confusion whom to pick. I was begging god from inside, “Please god, either aishwarya or toral”. Finally my number came, I was told to sit on the second desk. My partner’s place was still empty. My prayers were still on. Finally madam spoke. “Roll no. 21”. My eyes were on both the girls expecting one to step out.

Keep guessing guys. Who is roll no. 21? Will it be Toral or Aishwarya? Or some one else.? Wait for the next chapter. Happy monsoon J

(..to be continued..)