Today is our first day together. I don't know how to describe it, but I want this feeling to last forever. I got ready and hopped on the bus and saw Manvi. However, today she felt different fromyesterday. Her face glows as she saw me. I sat near her and she started to talk. I didn't know she lovedtalking. I fell in love with her voice and eyes.
But now I love everything about her. Even when she is speaking, I am lost in her eyes. She talked about her family her friends and her favourite things on the way to college. Soon we arrived at the gate. This time I hoped for a moment that the bus could go on for a little longer, as I didn't want to interrupt her talking.
I want to know everything about her. We walked through the corridors hand in hand and decided to tell everyone about us. After a sec I got a call from Niya.
"Alen please come to the band room as soon as you get there, it's urgent."
"Sure I've reached just now. In just two minutes I'll be there."
I cut the call.
"What happened Alen? Why are you so tense? Who called you? Is there any problem?"
"I don't know but Niya told me to come to the band room as soon as I reach."
"Then hurry up."
"What about you and our plans to tell everyone about us?"
"It's okay we can tell them afterwards. Just go and maybe Niya will be waiting for you."
"It's time for our class. What will I do now?"
"It's okay I will tell our homeroom teacher about the emergency and soon I will also come."
She ran towards the class and I ran towards the band room.
As soon as I opened the door I heard pops bursting and everyone was clapping. I opened my eyes and saw a banner hanging at the end. As I walked towards it.
Lilly shouted
"Will you be my soulmate for the rest of my life?"
I was shocked. I didn't know Lilly had that kind of feeling towards me. I could not say anything. Everyone else was shouting to say yes. I want to tell them that I'm already in a relationship. But I couldn't. I don't know why but no words came out of my mouth.
The next instance I saw Manvi standing at the door before I could say anything Lilly started hugging me. I tried to retrieve her but she didn't and soon manvi ran outside the door crying. I don't know what to do. It was only the first day but there were too many problems and mistakes.
I ran outside the door looking for her. And saw her sitting in a corner of the class crying silently.
I walked towards her
"Manvi it's not what you are thinking"
"I'm not."
"I know you."
"It's not pleasant sight to see my boyfriend hugging someone and behind a banner that says will you be my soulmate? It's too much for a girl to handle on the first day of their relationship."
"I know I tried to back off but I was too shocked to see that all and I didn't know she had that kind of feeling towards me."
" I already said yesterday she likes you not like a friend, yet you defend her."
"I'm really sorry, what do you want them to know we are in a relationship now."
" No that was not what I meant. Can you leave me alone please? I want time to think."
" Okay I will be waiting in the band room for you please come fast and don't overthink anything okay?"
"Okay"
"Promise me."
"I promise now please."
I walked out of the class and headed back to the band room. Everyone was in a bad mood as I rushed out instead of answering her. I saw Lilly crying there. I don't know how to tell her but I need to. I don't want anyone else to cry in my name. So I walked towards Lilly
"Lilly I'm sorry that I rushed out instead of answering you and it's not that I don't like you but I already love someone else. I'm sorry for misleading you. I don't know how to console you but you need to understand my situation. You can't force someone to love you. And I don't have such feelings for you instead I can be your friend."
"I'm sorry Alen, it was my mistake to think you also like me since you spend most of the time with me. I know you like Manvi but......"
"Okay now the misunderstanding is cleared, shouted Niya.
After some time Lilly got back to normal. I was still waiting for Manvi to enter the room so I could announce our commitment.
"Hey Alen I don't know if it's appropriate to ask now. Can you tell me who you like?"
"About that, it's M..." before I could finish my sentence. Manvi entered the room and shouted.
"It's me. And today is our first day together. I don't want anyone else to feel confused."
Everyone looked at her. I loved her confidence and I guess this is one of the reason I fell for her..