Today
Zarek have to leave from his parent’s home. I came downstairs, all excited for
the first day of my university and got to see Mrs. Ludwig, little low as she
always hate the feeling of Zarek leaving. It is not only because he never calls
her on time but also he always finds excuses for not visiting his parents
regularly. We all had our breakfast together and then Mr. Ludwig asked Zarek if
he could accompany me to my university and also guides me with the way to and
fro. He agreed and after giving our greeting for a nice day to his
parents, we moved towards the bus stand to catch the route to university. Zarek’s
university and also his place of work was near to mine, as told by him. During
our way, he was careful to tell me everything about the place, the route, the
area near by etc. etc. ……
When
we were about to reach, he asked me my contact details, to which I told
him that I don’t have any mobile number as of now. After hearing that he gave
me his number and told me that if in case I need to call him, I should not
hesitate. And with a promise to see me soon, he left for his destination. The
day at the college went super nice. All the students were friendly and so were
the teachers. Everyone was excited to see me as I was the only Indian among all
of us. The curiousness among all of them to know about the culture, religions,
traditions and most importantly to know more about Taj Mahal in India was extremely
evident. Day ended faster than expected and I was about to head back to home
when I noticed Zarek waiting for me at the place where he had left me in the
morning. I was surprised to see him as we had no such plans and I was supposed
to leave on my own.
He came
closer, held my hand, kissed on my cheek and asked, “How was the day?” I got a
shiver in my body but still I could manage to reply that it was wonderful and I
enjoyed being here. And then I asked him about the reason for his presence
here. He told me that he is not working today so he dropped in and will be
going home with me. We again traveled together. I knew that it was never the
case with him earlier, coz whenever he was not working, he always kept himself
busy with the preparation. But unlike those days, today he decided to accompany
me to back home. I knew, he was worried and wanted to take care of me, at least
for the first day. We finally reached home and his parents were equally shocked
to see him with me. They were happy and so was I. We had our dinner together
and moved on to our rooms.
Next
day Zarek and I again went together but in the evening after classes got over, I
came back alone. Weeks passed by like this. Zarek use to come home now for
weekends only and it use to be the best time. I don’t know when and how, but I have
started liking him somehow.
The
month was about to get over, and it is the time when I have to move to my
hostel. Mrs. Ludwig, like a mom, wanted me to stay with them only but against
all her wishes, I had to move to my hostel. And now, I have started missing my
family more than before and also I have started missing my uncle
and aunty too. Mrs. Ludwig use to call me often at my hostel’s landline but
there was no way now, I could talk with Zarek or meet him except when we are at
home at the common times and days.
This
is the first weekend when I was visiting Mrs. And Mr. Ludwig, but there was no
sign of Zarek coming in. I felt incomplete as if something was missing. I did
not enjoyed my stay. But then Mrs. Ludwig informed me that his exam is scheduled
for Monday and because of that he is not visiting this weekend. I had no option
but to stay alone at home, without him. Actually, the house was just a building
of concrete without him. He is the life of this house and when he is not here,
the life is missing.
On Sunday
evening, we all talked with him over a phone call to wish him luck for his
exam. He sounded little worried but still he is the humorous and lively Zarek. And
then the next week, I could not talk with him the entire week. I was even
unable to find out about his exam. Also since my tests were approaching, I decided
to stay back at hostel to give some extra time for my preparations, so this was
the longest duration we did not see each other.
Now I
am missing him like anything. But I was not sure if he also feels the same or
not. The weekend, after my exams, was almost there and I have a plan to visit
Zarek’s parents this time. I truly wished for his presence too. And finally on
Friday evening when I was about to leave for home, I saw Zarek waiting for me. Immediately
when he saw me, he came running towards me and hugged me tightly. While hugging,
he expressed his feeling by saying, he missed me so much. And first kissed me
on my cheeks and asked, how have I been? Without waiting for my reply, he moved
his lips on to mine and placed a tender kiss on those. I never wanted him to
stop but…. I pulled myself little away from me and with a sparkling eyes I asked
him to let’s get going towards home.
He
held my hand tightly with his one hand and placed his another hand around my
waist. We were moving towards the bus
stop. And this time he was full of questions.
Zarek:
So how have you been the entire month?
Me:
The month was OK and so was I! I had exams, so I could not visit home.
Z:
you never even called?
Me:
I missed your number.
Z:
you could have asked for the same from mom!
Me:
Hmmmm….. (I kept quite)
Z: I
missed you so much. Did you miss me too?
Me:
Yes!
Z:
Do you like me?
Me:
I again opted to remain quite….
Z: I
did not get your answer sweets!
Me:
Do you like me? (Instead I asked him a question)
Z:
Yes! A lot….. Rather I think I have feelings for you more than just
liking you. I think I am falling in love with you.
Me:
Bus is here… let’s go…..
Z:
why are you avoiding my question?
Me:
Zarek, let’s get in first, because I don’t want to miss it.
Z:
Answer me first, otherwise I am not moving anywhere.
Me:
Yes I like you! And I think I also feel the same for you like you feel for me.
After
hearing that, he seemed like on the seventh cloud and he hugged me again before
we stepped into the bus. We reached home and his parents were more than happy
to see both of us together. The weekend just passed by in a blink of an eye.
It is
Monday morning again, we both left for our universities together. Immediately after
stepping out of the home and getting away from the sight of his parents, he
dragged me to a tree and by placing my back on it, he
kissed passionately on my lips. This time I kissed him back. He said, “I was
starving for this. I love you Aarshi. Say you love me too.” I just moved my
head in agreement.
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