rule.
The next time bottle stopped at Riya.I gave her truth. Now it was her turn to confess. I was waiting for her to say something that could take our relation to next level.
“I don’t have anything to confess. Still let me tell you something. I am originally from Borivli.Western Mumbai.I did my schooling there. I shifted here due to my dad’s business in Navi Mumbai. It was difficult for me to settle here in Aerol.It was a different life there. I had to change my way of dressing here. I also have a younger brother named Ameya. I call him bachh a, he is my life. My parents tell me that I have to look after his education later on. Moreover, I am very possessive about Shah Rukh Khan. I love him a lot. If any one says anything about him it makes me crazy.”
She looked at us. We applauded her. I really started respecting her more. Not because she loved Shah Rukh Khan but because she loved her brother so much. She was perfect. She was my wife. I said to myself.
This time the bottle stopped at me.Swapnil gave me truth. I had decided what I would do. I just put my earphones on. I had 2300 nokia mobile. I switched on the radio. Searched for all channels for a nice song. And I got the song, which could be dedicated to her.
“I am dedicating a song to Riya.Specially for Riya...”
Everyone started with ooo’s and aaa’s and Riya blushed. I started singing the song…
Lagta hai yeh kyu mujhe….sadiyo se chahu tujhe….
Lagta hai yeh kyu mujhe….sadiyo se chahu tujhe….
mere sapno me aake…..mujko apna banake….
Mujpe tu kar ehsaan….jiya dhadak dhadak …jiya dhadak dhadak jaaye…
Wow. She had the best smile ever. And everyone clapped loudly…
“So sweet. You are my best friend. Thanks a lot.”Riya was very happy.
I wanted her to realise how much I loved her. I needed a shoulder to lean on, for listening patiently to my personal problems. I wanted her to realise she was the only girl who excited and thrilled me. When I was with her, I felt like I was out of control! When I was with her, I felt no fear, not even one. I admit that I have fallen for her.
“Are you in love with her?” Swapnil asked me when we went to order a sandwich
“Yes, I am in love with her. I am crazy about her,” I replied.
“Then go and tell her. I think she loves you too. I was observing her reaction when you were singing a song.”
“Maybe she loves me. However, I am not sure. Lets see.”
We had snacks.Riya was blushing all the time. This was the first time I saw her blush so much. If I could have just one wish, I would wish to wake up everyday, with the warmth of her lips on my cheeks, the touch of her fingers on my skin, and the feel of her heart beating with mine...I was deeply in love. This feeling never came with anyone. And I was sure it wouldn’t come with anyone in future also. I wanted to say to her that “ I love you Riya”…
10 th November. The prelim exams started. The first paper was Applied chemistry. I was blank. I was unaware of syllabus also.Riya's roll no was 33 and mine was 36. She got a seat in front of me. There were four students in each row. I didn’t know a single word. The proffesor started distributing papers. I requested Riya to show me whatever she was writing. I just wanted to write something on the answer paper. I was looking at the question paper. There were five questions of 10 marks each. I was seeing the questions for the first time. I was not surprised. I had never studied earlier.Riya started writing. I was constantly whispering in her ears to show me. After writing one page, she passed on the paper to me. I started copying whatever she had written. She had answered two questions. I gave her paper back after sometime. The proffessor never noticed these things. I just checked whatever I had written. I did not understand anything. I just left. Everyone started smiling as I was leaving in about 20 to 25
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