Riddhima's POV

Today, I am leaving this place. My heart is aching but I have to do this..this is for my career, for our career, for our dreams! Right now I am sitting in the train, remembering my life in this city..

My father had a touring job and we always had to roam around the state with him. From bikaner, udaipur, jodhpur and many more places of Rajasthan.. we had almost lived in all cities and towns of Rajasthan except my birthplace, my heart, where my grandparents live, Jaipur! We had a big family, a joint family but papa, me and mumma always had to stay away from our family because of papa's touring job. But then one day finally! Finally papa was transferred to Jaipur.. My happiness knew no bounds that day.. I was very excited to meet my grandparents, uncle, aunt and my cousins Ishani and Aaryan. We all used to create total havoc in the house.. And now I am returning to my home.. I was so happy but sad at the same time, since again I had to leave my school and friends.. I hate changing schools, I had changed n number of time and due to this I had faced many problems like making friends again, focusing on new chapters and all..

And finally we were settled in Jaipur. We had a big house where all of us live and eat together. I always dreamt of such house where grandpa and grandma would sit on the either chairs of the big dining table and the children would sit together doing loads of mischievous things. We siblings used to create a lot of trouble in the house, till I was enrolled in new school. I still remember it was my ninth standard. My first day to school was my birthday. But I didn't wore casuals, who wore casuals at the first day? I had no friends so whom will I share my happiness with? With these thoughts I got ready with my school uniform and made a pony of my hair. I reached the bus stop and was waiting for my bus. I was feeling weird. My heart was beating heavily. Actually it always happens with me whenever I was admitted to a new school, so I was well acquainted with this. I heard shrieks of brake and saw the school bus stop before me. I went inside and saw some new faces. There were seniors, juniors, my age ..all kinds of students wearing school uniform. I sat on an empty window seat, waiting for the bus to reach the destination. I looked around to see children gossiping after staring me.. It was not new for me.. it was casual..everyone used to talk about the newcomer like this, and I was well experienced one. So I was not at all pissed. I was looking out of the window, when I felt someone's presence. I turned around to found a cute boy of my age looking at me weirdly. I blinked my eyes. Why did he sat beside me?

"I used to sit here! This seat is mine!", he said those possessive words but to utter shock his tone was polite.

I just nodded and stood so as to move to new place, but he told me to sit there itself. I was puzzled but I do as he said.

"You are new?", He asked.

I just nodded and then saw his lips curved into a beautiful smile.

"Hello, I am Vansh!", he said.

"Hi, I am Riddhima!", I replied shaking hands with him.

And that was all! We kept quiet for the whole ride. When bus stopped near the school all children rushed down to go to their classes. Since I was new I didn't know where I was supposed to go. I asked a boy.

"Excuse me, can you tell me where is 9th A?", I asked.

"Yep.. follow me!", he replied with a smirk.

I was getting weird vibes from him, but I followed him. We reached the last floor of the school where the secondary classes were. But then he went inside a room and without noticing it I too entered it, to get badly humiliated and embarrassed! It was Boy's washroom!! This boy.. he had tricked me..Oh gosh I was so afraid, everyone was laughing at me.

Best gift to get on birthday indeed! I rushed out covering my face with my hands due to which I bumped into someone. I opened my eyes and saw Vansh standing in front of me while rubbing his head. Oh! I hit his head with mine.. I apologized, just then some boys came out of washroom and started laughing at me and teasing me of entering the washroom. And then I saw the same boy who was responsible for my this condition laughing madly.

"Kabir! I know..you were behind this no?", Vansh said angrily.

And suddenly that boy stopped laughing and came towards us.

"Yes! What's your problem..you bookworm! Just keep your focus in your stupid books and I will keep my focus on beautiful girls", he said glaring me.

What the hell? Is this boy insane? I was disgusted to ask for his help.

"Shut up!", Vansh said.

He took my hand and next I knew was walking in corridor with him.

"9th A, right?", he asked me.

I nodded and we both reached a room which was titled '9-A'. I entered the classroom with him and got to know that he also studies in this class. I was welcomed warmly by students and my class teacher introduced me to all of them. I was happy that my class was decent with some of the jokers who actually made us laugh. I made some friends.

The first day of my school was not as bad , as I found very nice friends. Gradually I made everyone fond of me. As I was simple and innocent everyone used to make fun of me but I also enjoyed it. And slowly I was knowing more about my classmates.. Kabir, who humiliated me on my birthday was not a bad guy. He was helpfull too.. but was full of mischief. And Vansh who helped me, was the most studious person of our class, who was always seen with books.

From the first day itself, I had a strange feeling towards Vansh. As of liking.. In my whole school life, I was against this crush stuff, but now, I was affected by Vansh's presence. When his name was announced, I blushed, unknowingly. Whenever he came to talk to me, obviously regarding books, I found my cheeks turn pink. I was then sure that I liked Vansh! And he was my first crush!

But he always talk to studious children, so as to impress him I started studying hard. Actually I had heard from my friends that they can't concentrate in their studies due to their relationships, but my one sided relationship made me topper of the class! Yes! I myself can't believe it.. the girl who used to get average marks topped 9th class. And I secured first position, even Vansh can't defeat me.. He came Second. I was very happy, as now as per my plan, Vansh would spend most of the time talking to me, so as to solve and discuss problems.

I still remember, it was the first day of our 10th Class. I was eagerly waiting for Vansh. When my teacher told me write today's date on blackboard. I stood up and marched towards the board. Our classroom had door just near the blackboard, so when I marched towards the board, I collided with a hard chest. It was Vansh. His touch made me shiver and blush at the same time. It was like a movie scene for me.. We both move right so as to give each other space to go ahead, then left together..and this happened for almost ten times. Then Vansh held my shoulder and turned around. Now I saw him retreating to his seat. I was smiling wryly. After that magical movie sequence I was asked by mam to sit near Vansh, which made my day.

We both chatted like mad children. Whole time gossiping about classes, teachers, students, homeworks, and world around us.. I was lost in his studious talks.. It was actually more than crush.. I know what was it.. Love! My first School Love!!

I always used to stare him, always use to get excuses to be around him, but never confessed. I was afraid of his reaction. What if he rejects? And what if it affects our friendship? No.. I could never let this happen..

And then it was the last day of 10th class.. he told me about his career and what he is going to opt in 11th. I was disheartened as he was going to chose engineering stream, while I wanted to pursue medical. Now, we had to separate..

"Vansh,did you ever thought of a girlfriend?", I asked suddenly.

Mu sudden question, made Vansh's eyes popped out, "What? No way,.. Riddhima, we need to focus on our studies. Our career is our priority, our parents, our family and our dreams matter the most. And I want you too, to focus on your studies.. these relationships could wait..and we are just kids still..", his reply was enough for my heart to break.

I smiled and hugged him. Bidding him goodbye I came to my house.

"Papa, I wanted to pursue medical. I want to study in Kota for my further studies, so I can focus on my career.", I told my father determinedly.

And hence I am here in this train, going to Kota for my further studies. I know I will never meet Vansh now.. probably our last hope could be social media.. but I will remember his words.. and he was right I know.. this is the time to focus on career..not on relationships..I hope one day I could find him...

Hello friends.. I am sorry if you find this boring..

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