Aloshi : Who?
Ram : Ayisha..
Aloshi : Oh come on, Ram It's not like that.
Abhijith : Yes, Aloshi we have seen many times, she is looking at you...but afraid to tell you....
Aloshi : Whatever..
Aloshi didn't mind what they had said, he focused only in studies, soon the first term exam came and Aloshi preformed well as he had promised. His parents were so happy. Aloshi's confidence increased. His love for Amritha remained same.But Aloshi find it difficult to look at Ayisha now. He don't know what has happened.He began to look at Ayisha with perception and find out that ,what his friends had told him is true. Soon he himself believed that Ayisha has some interest in him. Aloshi didn't know what to do.. He want to say to the whole class that he loves Amritha ,but now another girl came into the realm..
Aloshi explained the whole incidents to Anand as he always did.. Anand too now had a doubt..So he also wants to know if it is true.
Anand : Aloshi, true that you love a girl ,most sincerely and I knew it well.. but look at now.this is what life is all about. Please don't hurt her, Live for someone who needs us..
Aloshi : Did you see any TV serials yesterday...
Anand : No ,why...
Aloshi : Nothing, so what do you want me to do..
Anand : You must tell her that you love her...
Aloshi : But Anand ,how can I .... I love someone and now you are trying to make me love some other..
Anand : Just think of it Aloshi, If Ayisha loves you then you must not say no. Amritha is not going to workout.. You just ask Ayisha... So we can knew the truth.
Aloshi : Let me think.. I will talk to you tomorrow...
That night Aloshi can't sleep not because he had scored good ,but because of Ayisha. He wants to spend his time with Amritha,but the situation won't allow him.. Now he thinks that some one else loves him.. Aloshi remembered what his father had told ...and about the promise he had made...
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(About the promise : .... That very night on which Aloshi had failed his father talked to him left the room.... Sometimes later Aloshi went to his father....
Aloshi : (in low voice) Appa are you asleep..
Appa : No Aloshi, whats the matter...
Aloshi : What you have said is true.. A person influenced my life , I was in a fantasy..,but now the reality really hurts me.. Today I have made you beg infront of the teacher, Amma cried,,, all this happened because of her.. and Appa today I promise you that Aloshi won't be the same again. I will score good marks...
Aloshi rose and began to walk...
Appa : Aloshi , anyway I like that girl. She is very beautiful.. She made you bolder and stronger now... Isn't it... In a way she is helping you..m Don't let her go... Even Amma would be happy to have a daughter in law like her... Include this request too in your promise...
Aloshi : Appa you are awesome.. Requested accepted.... But how did you know her...?
Appa : Your father is awesome isn't it.....
Both of them laughed, hugged each other and went to bed)))
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Finally he had decided to talk to Ayisha..
Next day...
Aloshi : Anand , I will go and ask her if she loves me ... If the answer is yes then I will tell the matter of Amritha..
Anand : Do as your wish...
Later....
Aloshi : Hey ,Ram I want to talk to Ayisha , about the matter you guys told me .
Ram : (in mind: He is in the same track ,as Abhijith wants him to be) : Yes we can talk... Wait till evening...
That day Aloshi was tensed , He don't know what to speak .... As the time moves his heart beat increased... The class is arranged in such a way that two pupil can sit on bench. Aloshi is with Hashim, Ayisha is sitting along Vidhya.. Amritha was with Akshaya and at the front right corner of the class. Aloshi was at the second last beach, behind him was Ram and Abhijith. Finally the last hour is over.. The final hour ends at 4 pm ,then their is a leisure time till 4:30 at that time there will be no teachers in the class. It is a specialty of St Mary's School. They didn't want students to be tensed.. But Aloshi is ....
Abhijith from behind...
Abhijith : Aloshi, You go and wait outside the class, it's too noisy here... I will tell Ayisha that you are waiting outside to talk..
Aloshi : Abhijith, I am nervous ..
Every boy in the class knew the matter. News spread like Aloshi is going to propose Ayisha. Abhijith was the mastermind behind it.. Bt Aloshi didn't know it. He only told the matter to Anand and Hisham ,but even Hisham don't know the matter of Amritha.
Abhijith : It's okey Aloshi. Cool man..
Aloshi went outside the class as instructed.. He was very nervous.. He was waiting at the corridor... Then came Ayisha, she was cool and smiling.... She came swiftly that Aloshi did not get any time...
Ayisha : What is the matter Aloshi...
Aloshi.. : I want to.... (the sound didn't came)
Ayisha: What!
Aloshi was surprised with her attitude....
Aloshi : . I .. I ..... (Soon it came ) I love you..
(Aloshi didn't really meant to say that.. It came out of no-where. He loves a girl.. His dream girl ,his first love , the most beautiful women he had ever seen ,,,,, but look at him now , helplessly he told that 'most beautiful three words' to another girl , Then what is the meaning of love... Life is like that..... It won't go as our wish and if it goes ,...that is not life... It's just a fantasy.)
Ayisha : Oh , I didn't love you... C yaa..
She went into the class.. Aloshi stayed there for a while, as he entered the class many students were laughing at him.. He looked at Amritha she was busy writing something.. Aloshi soon realised what he had done.. He understood that majority of the students knew the matter,but how !..
Soon the final bell rang... All of them took their backpack and left the class.. Aloshi began blaming himself for his doings in the class. What will Ayisha think of him... Again he became clown in front of everyone..,but this time he is ready to accept it .. Thanks to Amritha for making him bold..
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Next day Aloshi found it difficult to sit in class..... Then a teacher came and told..those who are interested in English story writing can go to the English communication room..
No one raised hands but without hesitation Aloshi stood up.. Everyone looked at him, he didn't mind anyone . He went to the communication room... The room was full of students ,all came to write the same. It was an audition for the district level CBSE story writing examination. For the first time in his life he is participating in a competition. He wrote a story . The competition lasts till the last hour. Since Aloshi was senior, he was asked to coordinate everything along with three other 12 th standard students from other division A and B.. Aloshi utilised the situation... So he didn't want to face anyone....
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Aloshi is okey now. The boldness factor is acting again.. He is back to his old mood..
... All the students are standing in rows for the morning assembly. After the morning prayer , the principal was speaking.
Principal : Good morning!, dear students yesterday we had a competition. The top three students will qualify for the next level. Out of the 124 students who had written we had chosen three . Now I am announcing their names. First position : Anamika 11 b science group.(everyone clapped)
Principal : Second price , Aloshi 12 c ,scinece group.
Aloshi can't believe what's happening.. Anand looked at him in surprise. Everyone clapped for him.. Soon the principal announced the third one also.. He asked three them to come forward and collect the trophy. Aloshi's first Honor throughout his entire career.
After the National Anthem, the assembly was dispersed... Aloshi is the star of the day.., many congratulated him.. Aloshi belived that it was an impetus to forget Ayisha's issue.. But during the interval...
Aloshi was standing at the corridor, alone..
Ayisha : Congrats Aloshi, keep it up..
Aloshi : Thanks Ayisha (Aloshi found it difficult to talk to her) Actually I am sorry for that day. I didnt really meant to say that.. I was out of my mind , don't take it the other way..
Ayisha : I know Aloshi, I know that it was not really meant.
Aloshi : What do you mean...
Ayisha : I know you love her.
Aloshi : Who told you ?
Ayisha : Anand....
Aloshi : When...
Ayisha : The day you told him about me.. That I am always staring at you..
Aloshi : That was a misunderstanding ... Sorry Ayisha..
Ayisha : No Aloshi, it was not. I was looking at you..
Aloshi : Why... I mean...
Ayisha : Anand told me that Amritha is your first love, and you love her very much.. Likewise I too had a love ,my first love, and it is you Aloshi.. Yes I love you. You remember the day we first met. It was in 8 th standard ,for all these years you haven't spoke to me . I don't know what attracted me to you... During 10 th standard you was hurt during the football match, your leg was bleeding ,Anand gave you a handkerchief to wipe it, it was mine... I still have it... With your blood ... Sounds strange isn't it (she slightly laughs). When you scored 96 % in class 10 I was very happy... But that same Aloshi had failed that hurt me a lot... I like the way you walk ,like the way you smile ,, I like you as a whole... Your something special for me ,and you always will... I kept the love hidden for many years..... and I had decided to reveal it ,but I was bit late.. I approached Anand for help.. and told him everthing ,that's why he informed me about your plan.. I know he tried to change your mind, but I know you can't ..because real love is like that. All the best Aloshi ,she can't stay away from you ,, you are too nice a guy. Keep this between us .. Atleat let them believe that you are after me.. (A drop of tear came out of her eyes).. Aloshi my father had died few years back ,it took days for my recovery, that incident made be stubborn. I cried a lot during those days , and decided that won't cry for anyone.. and this is my last tear for someone and it's for you and you only.. Aloshi stay away from me....... Don't come ...because..... I trying to ... (She stopped)
Ayisha walked....Aloshi was speechless.... For the first time he had a feeling other than lust ,other than love for a girl..... It's RESPECT.
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Aloshi : Always a step ahead....
Anand : Oh, you met her.... Poor girl.. Are you human.... (Laughing)
Aloshi : Common ,Anand.... I owe you something...
Anand : Yes , Protta and beef ....
Aloshi : What for??
Anand : For making you and Ayisha realise reality.....
Aloshi: Yes, Ayisha .( He looked upwards), .... Common lets go ...
To be continued.......