Parth returned to the table from the restroom. " What happened to your eyes? It's little bit reddish." Lily said.
" Actually, something like dirt got inside my eyes. That's why. " Parth replied.
" Let's finish the food and return home. Your grandma will be waiting for us out there at home." mom said.
Parth looked at Ryan. He was looking much happier and relaxed now, feeding ice-cream to his girlfriend.
They finished their food and came back home. Parth was feeling broken , he came into his room. He was laying in his head. " I really want to hold him close and don't let anyone to come closer to him but nothing can be done. He told me very clearly that he is a straight guy. He will never fall for a guy."he thought.He put his hand on his heart and muttered to himself, " Billions of people are there in the world, and you stupid beating fast for a straight guy like him who already has girlfriend."
Next day, Parth reached school. Everyone was busy in completing one's assignment, notes and other pending works. Next week, final examination was going to start.
" Hey! Parth, let's celebrate our victory and have a small get-together.only we will be there." Darsh said, " Eva, Isla , you and me."
" He is right. After school, who knows where will we go. We might go in different colleges and then we may not meet. Everyone will get busy in one's life." Eva supported him.
" Exactly, a moment like this is so rare to happen. Let's nurture few time together and hang out." Isla added and winked at Darsh. He smiled.
" Nothing much, we'll just watch a movie together and then head out for a meal." Eva suggested. It was a crucial time for everyone. They didn't want to waste in parties and all. So, they all agreed for a movie and a meal.
"So, day after tomorrow. Let's have our get-together." Darsh said and looked at Parth for his confirmation.a
He thought for a moment then shook his head.
" Yeah... " They all shouted out excitedly.
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Ryan was in his college. He was going to library from his classroom.
" Hey! Ryan." Someone called him from behind.
He turned and saw, one of his classmates, named Kevin was coming to him.
" Hi! " he greeted him back.
Kevin reached near him and smiled at him. Ryan was looking at him puzzled. He said, " What? "
"I heard something about you."
" What did you hear? "
" You bullied a boy. You insulted him for being a middle-class."
" What the hell you're talking?Who told you? "
" I know your behaviour. You are a rich father's spoiled child. Your are arrogant and rude."
" Don't blame me. I didn't do anything."
" The boy whom you insulted is the best friend of my younger brother. He told me everything."
Ryan raised his hand to slap him but Rose came running to him and stopped him.
" Ryan, don't mind such people. You know him. He envies you." Rose said and dragged him from there.
Kevin was Darsh' elder brother. He also belonged to an elite family but he was modest and humble by nature. He doesn't like his behaviour. When he heard that he insulted Party, he got angry.
It was break time, Eva and Isla were sitting on the bench in the playground. They were watching Drash and Parth playing basketball with other boys.
" Isla." Eva said.
" Yes." she said.
" I want to ask you something personal."
" Sure, go ahead."
" Do you like Parth? " She asked suddenly. Isla did expect this question from her so sudden. She looked at her face and said, " Why are you asking this suddenly?"
" Just like that, i'm asking you." Eva said just looking around, trying to avoid eye-contact.
Isla smiled at her and kept quiet for a moment then said, " No."
Eva heaved a sigh of relief and tried to control her smile.
" I mean not now." Isla said.
" What do you mean? "
" I met her before a couple of months but you know him since long time and most importantly, you love him. Then how can i love him." Isla replied.
Eva jumped out of surprise and said, " How did you know? "
"Anyone can guess it easily. You care for him like his lover. The way you stare at him. Whenever he talks to me, you get jealous."
Eva 's face turned red as if she was caught red-handed.She stammered, " It.. It's not like that. I don't get jealous of you."
"You're such a lier. You can accept it at least in front of me. I can easily feel your feelings for him."
"But he doesn't see my feelings for him. Our school life is going to be finished now but he is still unaware of my feelings for him." Eva complained coupled with sadness.
"If he can't see it then why don't you confess your love for him and get to know what's there in his heart for you. May be he also love you but doesn't have the courage to confess. You should propose him now otherwise you're gonna regret for the rest of your life." Isla said.
Eva thought for a moment and then said, " I think you're right. I should confess him because after school, nobody knows we will get admission in the same college or not."
"In fact, it's an awesome chance to propose him when we will have get-together. I mean day after tomorrow." Isla said.
Eva said nervously, " No, no. It's so near. I don't have courage."
Isla took her hand and held it in her hands and said, " If you don't want to regret then, you propose him now."
"How do i propose him? I mean suggest me some idea. I want to make it very especial." Eva said excitedly.
Isla sulked and said, " Actually, no one ever proposed me. So, i don't have any idea, how to make it especial? "
Isla was thinking some ideas to help her. Eva looked at her and frowned., " Miss, are you listening? Will you suggest me some ideas? "
Isla came out of her dazed thought and said, " Yeah, i'm thinking that only. You give me one day. I'll bring out some fantastic idea, you don't worry."
Eva said, "okay,. If you get any idea. Just give me a ring on my phone. I will also think something or ask any suggestion from someone."
" Sure. " Isla said., " Let's move to the class now."
They walked towards the classroom. Eva's mind was racing for some better plan to propose him. The thought of proposing him was itself giving her goosebumps.
************
Ryan was sitting in the library with Rose. He was very angry at Kevin. He said, " Why did you stop me. I should had punch him hard. How can he say me like this."
"Oh! Come on Ryan,just chill." Rose tried to make him understand., " If you would had fought with him, he could spread this news in the college and he might be knowing about the condition that he put before you."
"It would be shameful then that a boy challenged you to kiss him.It would be more disgusting then. So, let's end this here only." Rose said further.
"I think, he knows about it too. That's why he was talking like that." Ryan said.
"That boy is a gay, i think so. How bad for his parents that they have a child like him! " Rose said with nasty expression.
Ryan looked at her and thought, " What would happen if everyone know that he loves me? I should keep distance from him. Thank god i already clarified everything to him."
Ryan got chilled now.