"what....? you refused to go out with Edward"
Dorothy jumped on the bed with her eyes full of bewilderment.
"Yes...I thought of going out with him but my mouth stammered and instead of yes...I ended up saying no. What should I do? I have lost my golden Chance...."I leaned against her shoulder and shared my regrets with her.
That night...I had a sumptuous meal with Dorothy and my mother. My mother creates so much of joke,and Dorothy too. My brother was also a fun loving guy. He creates a humorous joke and make us to laugh even during our agitated times. It was a terminal night...that I was going to spend with my mom and Dorothy. Life seems so selfish sometimes. When it gives something to us ,it is no doubt of taking something from us in return. This time,God has given me chance to study with Edward but it turned out that my friend, Dorothy is taken away from me and my mom and my brother too. They will be no longer by my side now
"Anne...wake up. You will be late to school"my mother waked me up. I lazily imprint from my warm bed,Dorothy has already gone to help my mother in the kitchen.
"Go...take a shower"my mother instructed me. The sun has already crossed the eastern horizon,a few fluffy clouds had drifted lazily over the mountains,the tea kettles from my kitchen whistles,I could smell delicious aroma of curry from the kitchen.
"Sir Arthur, wanted to give us a lift"said my mom.
"Who is sir Arthur?"I've heard a familiar name often but I was not able to remember the person clearly.
"Edward's father.... his son was going to study at Stortford"she let out. My mind race with happiness, I was in the cloud nine, I jumped with excitement. Journey with the person whom I loved the most seemed to cover up so fast. I don't want to depart from my mom and my brother anymore. I don't want to leave my buddies too. Edward... didn't talked to me nor did I. We kept silent,where as my mother and his parent keeps talking about so many subjects.
"Your girl is so decent..."Aunt Selena, Edward's mother spurted out.
I was flattered.
"Till now..she haven't got in to any disciplinary issues,I cannot tell her that she will be decent girl afterwards but I am trusting her. Nowadays kids swings there mood so easily in the fraction of second. Edward is a nice boy too" my mother and his parents were talking about us.
"After completing their high schools and colleges, what about we arrange them a marriage?" Edward's father told my mom with a big smile on his face. Actually I've felt that Edward's father was a very humorous guy. Not like Edward anymore. His father makes friends,creates joke but he was just to opposite to his father. Edward actually was an introvert guy.
"Ah...we cannot decides the future for them,it's in our kids hand"my mother replied. My mom was a arrange marriage too. She understands the feelings,when it comes to this type of marriage. I Stared at Edward,he was still not smiling,nor agitating,he was busy reading story from the wattpad. Edward was really a book worm. He used to read books slot,during his kindergarten, primary and secondary days. I remembered of our pre-primary days. He cried like anything,when I splashed water on to his reader. His book was wet,I didn't got any idea,what to do next,how to comfort him,I cried equally with him. That seemed to be the most funniest thing,ever happened in my life. Me too,I didn't gave any heed to their conversations but inside I was happy. Who would not love to spent their life with the person they love? But that will be just in my wildest dreams ,I knew that we are incomparable,I don't deserve him,anyway. The new school gate swings opened with a warm welcome signboard, the school has got a friendly environment. Before entering to the school,i promised myself to behave well, and hardworking girl. I registered name in the school register and entered through the entrance with a brimming smile. There were four of us,three boys and me. Though I was bit uncomfortable with them, at least I managed to fell at ease when I saw their faces because all of them are my classmate starting from pre-primary.
"Anne...take care of yourself. Study hard, do not involve in to trouble. If things go wrong,just call me from matron"my mother told me. This was the first time,I have felt the sadness of departure from my mother and brother. Tears began to roll down from my eyes.
"Edward... study hard. Don't abuse drugs. I've told you last night itself anyway. I believe you
Take care of Anne, you are a year older than her. Nevertheless,we are like a family" Edward's father adviced him. I hugged my mother for the last time,I cried on her shoulder.
"Silly girl...why are you crying? I'll be fine"my mother whispered. A tinge of sadness and emptiness created a ringing silence,after they droved back to village. I could find my eyes still shedding tears.
"If anything goes wrong...you can tell me. I will help you. Go to hostel and arrange your things"Edward told me. After reaching to hostel,I arranged my stuff's and layed there after sometimes.
"Hii friend. How's your journey"a slim beautiful girl in my age inquired me with a wide smile on her face.
"Hello...it was quite well. Are you new here?"I've asked her.
"No...I am not"she answered me.
"I am Amelia studying in class 11 science"she introduced herself and asked about me too.
"I am Anne...I am also studying in grade 11 taking science stream"
"You can ask me...if you need any help"I felt the warmth of her kind heart that has dwelled in her soul. School is all about friends,I thought I would be lonely untill I was able to adapt in that new surrounding but that was all twisted. I was immensely glad that I have found a buddy from the first day itself....