Remember, every great achievement begins with the decision to tr-
Arbaz suddenly got struck in his speech. He noticed Kifayat entering the hall late, trying to find a seat. For a moment, he forgot his words but quickly composed himself. He continued, "Every achievement begins with the decision to try. In life, you will face many setbacks, whether in your studies, personal life, or even while chasing your girlfriend." Arbaz said teasingly.
A student from the audience asked if Arbaz had ever faced these setbacks and how he overcame them. Arbaz jokingly replied, "Right now, I'm facing the biggest setback of my life. I'll tell you if I can overcame it or how I overcame it if I get the chance to come back again.
But jokes apart keep in mind that your potential is limitless and your future is bright. So take that step, embrace the challenges, and let your journey to excellence begin today." His speech ended wonderfully, and he came down from the stage.
Kifayat looked at the person on the stage felt a little familiar. "Isn't that the person who asked for directions a few days ago. Looks like even a top student can get lost sometimes." Thinking this Kifayat laughed. Lia who was sitting right beside her, asked her, "What's so funny?" Kifayat was about to reply but suddenly thought with her ability to make up things, she will definitely make a mountain out of a mole if I told her the truth. So Kifayat just shook her head. "It's nothing. I just remembered the joke senior told."
"Didn't I tell you the joke a few minutes ago? You are laughing after so long. Are you a tube light?" Saba and Cyra also laughed along hearing their talk.
Throughout the program, Arbaz paid attention to Kifayat, who was dressed beautifully and looked very eye-catching today. He guessed she would perform on stage and decided to talk to her afterward. When her performance ended, she went backstage and Arbaz followed. He rehearsed what to say in his mind, summoning his courage to finally approach her.
Before he could, another boy went up to her with a bouquet of flowers, confessing his feelings. Kifayat politely declined, saying she wanted to focus on her studies and didn't intend to fall in love now. Then the boy said, "If you don't want to fall in love now, we can be together after our graduation."
Kifayat replied, "No need. You don't have to wait for me." The boy still insisted the same thing, "We could be together after graduation, I can wait for you."
Kifayat became a little annoyed hearing the boys endless babbling. Kifayat then said coldly, "Actually, sorry I said the wrong thing before. It's not that I don't have the intention of falling in love, I just don't have the intention to fall in love with you because I don't like you. Do you get it? Now get out of my way." Saying this she left. The boy was dumbfounded because he didn't expect her to be so ruthless while rejecting him. Arbaz, who witnessed this, lost his confidence and turned back.
"Cracked!! I could still hear the sound of my heart shattering." Samir said pretending to be heartbroken. After the incident at the backstage, Arbaz didn't even dare to say a word to Kifayat not to mention confessing. Arbaz felt rejected even before expressing his feelings. Seeing Samir was still teasing him about it, Arbaz immediately ran after him wanting to beat him up. "You stop right there!.."
Samir congratulated Arbaz sarcastically, saying, "Be glad, the junior blocked the gun for you. Otherwise, it would have been you who were rejected."
"Then you don't have to rub salt on my wound again and again." Arbaz finally catched up to Samir and grabbed him by his neck. "Dare to say that again?"
"No, brother I don't dare." Arbaz stopped his actions after hearing his pleading.
Then Samir asked solemnly, "But brother, What is you plan now?
"No plan."
"Do you want to give up?"
"Give up? How can I give up when I didn't even start?" Arbaz smiled. As the afternoon waned, the sun began its descent, casting a warm, golden glow that seemed to set the world ablaze with a quiet fire.
The light fell upon Arbaz's face, illuminating his features with a soft radiance that highlighted the sharp contours of his jaw and the gentle curve of his lips. His eyes, alight with an unwavering confidence, sparkled like jewels against the backdrop of the fading day. He stood there, a picture of serene beauty, as if he were a part of the sunset itself. Samir remembered the first day he met Arbaz, he was still the same as before--bold, resolute, and breathtaking.
Back in the present, Arbaz opened the letter with care. As he read her words, a smile spread across his face. Every step he had taken to get closer to her, every moment of doubt and perseverance, had all led to this. It was all worth it.