As I opened my eyes to see a clear yellow light streaming through my window.I hurried to the window .Clouds ringed the horizon, but a large patch of blue was visible in the middle. I don't know what it is but the beauty,the gloriousness and everything in-between of sunrise and sunset seriously makes me feel so happy.I lingered by the window as long as I could to enjoy this beautiful view.

"Today,Its my turn"I said as I opened the driver door of our car.

"No, I'll drive"Misha protested.

"You did yesterday.Today I'll drive."I argued

"Whoever wants to drive,just drive.We're getting late"Khusbu snapped as she opened the door of back seat.

"Misha,thats cheating.It was decided that we'll drive one by one."I glared at her,folded my arms around my chest.

We got our driving license one month ago.Abbas Uncle permitted us to drive one of his car which he bought 7 years ago.To avoid argument,we decided to drive one by one.Though Khusbu showed no interest in driving.

"Okay."Misha mumbled as she walked past me to open the passenger door.

When we got to the car,I turned the key and the engine roared to life.We headed to the college.

In the parking lot as I pulled up the car "Again,its stuck" I groaned while struggling to open the seat belt.Well,that old car was bound to have some flaws.

"Wait.Don't pull it.Let me help"Misha said as she helped me to open the belt .

"I have to tell dad to fix this ."Misha said annoyingly as we got out of the car.

"Back seat window also need to fix.Sometimes it gets stiff."Khusbu said to Misha as she walked by my side.

Misha nodded in response.

Then we got inside to our own colleges .When we walked onto the campass,I had noticed ,the campass was decorated full of white and pink balloons. I could hear people shouting excitedly to each other.Lovey dovey couples were everywhere.I bet most of couples who were celebrating Valentine's day, they were together just for time pass.Most of them had no knowledge about sincerity and loyality in a relationship.Most of them was unaware about the real meaning of love.All this fake love,fake couples made me frustrated.I took a few deep breaths and headed to my class.

I entered into the classroom and walked towards Jazz who was busy in gossips.

"Hey,Jazz.Good morning " I greeted as I sat next to her.

"Morning ,Zara"she said from the seat next to me, grinning widely.

"This is for you."She handed me a bouquet of red roses.

"Bouquet!!"I was confused.

"Someone keep this bouquet on desk for you.I"Jazz giggled

"For me? That's strange!!"I mumbled while staring at the bouquet.

I found a card sticking with bouquet and took it to read.

'With this rose , I'm not only give you merely a rose.But I give you my heart and soul.I send to you all the love I have to give and anything else that would give me the chance to touch your heart.......Your admirer.'

"Who sent this?"she asked eagerly.

"I don't know.There's no name written here."I shrugged

"I think it's Arhaan."Jazz chuckled.

"Why would he do this?"I frowned.

"Because he likes you or can say he loves you"

"What made you think like this?"my frown deepened.

"Can't you see,the way he cares for you,the way he looks at you....he even changed his habits for you.Its clearly show that he likes you."

"There's nothing like that,okay?I consider him as a friend.So even he. He can't become more than friend "I cleared myself.

"Why?He is handsome, intelligent and understands you well.What more do you need?"She questioned.

"I agree that we have a good equation.And I like him.But I don't love him."I admitted honestly.

"But he really loves you.I am damn sure about this.If you don't realize this , you're not going to understand what you're missing."Jazz stated.

"Missing!.This is the word 'missing' ."I emphasize the last word.

I looked up at her face"Jazz,If I say something , promise me you won't laugh."

"I promise.Now,tell me."she said,seemed curious.

Whatever I was going to say,I guess if she feel like making a joke out of that, she was entitled.

"Is it possible that.." I paused " That we miss someone whom we don't even know...whom we have neither met or seen"

I tried to find the right words to explain !!I took a deep breath, menyally prepared myself and then spoke slowly, choosing my words .

"I mean is it possible that we're waiting for someone...about whose existence we're unaware of.And we don't even know how that person looks. "The way I said,words sounded stiff, like badly delivered lines.

I glanced briefly at Jazz. She was looking at me oddly.

I might be sounding crazy to her.I couldn't blame her.Anyone would think me crazy after hearing my words.

"I know I'm sounding crazy.But it's something like that.I mean there's a boy whom I don't know,I have never seen him."

I continued"I always see him in my dreams.Just like a faint shadow.I never saw him clearly.I don't even know how he looks.I don't know he even exist on earth or not.But still I feel he is somewhere.And I want to meet him or..I miss him....I just don't know why..."I sighed and dropped my head, letting my hair fall to conceal my face.

"Can I say something,Zara?"she asked ,seemed a little mollified.

I raised my head and nodded as yes.

"All these talks sound good only in romantic novels or movies.In real life ,you can't see a face in the moon,nor your wishes would be granted if you see a shooting star.I hope you understand what I mean."Jazz said and whatever she said made sense to me.

"Ouch!"I winced when a thorn stuck in my finger.

"What's wrong?"Jazz asked.

"I accidentally got a thorn in my finger."I said while plucking the thorn from my finger.A drop of blood came out instantly.I sucked my finger to stop it bleeding.

"You okay?"she asked.

"Yeah,fine."I nodded.

Professor entered into the class just then and I immediately kept the bouquet under the desk.

" Think about what I said." Jazz whispered and smiled at me with tentative friendliness .My answering smile was just a little late. And then we concentrated on the lecture.

Throughout the morning, everyone chattered excitedly about Valentine's day .No one had interest to concenttrate on lectures.I also couldn't concentrate on lecture.I wasn't sure but guessing that Shohel could sent me the bouquet.I was also considering whatever Jazz said to me about Arhaan.I couldn't deny completely whatever she said.She was probably right.

......

Jazz talked of nothing but the dance on the way to Valentine's party, continuing as if without an interruption when 3rd class finally ended, five minutes late, and we were on our way to lunch. I was far too lost in my own frenzy of anticipation to notice much of what she was saying.

Arhaan caught up to us as we walked in the cafetaria door. He was talking about annual sports competition which was on next month.As we got in line to buy food,I glanced towards a table in the corner .There were three girls at the table.I could recongnize their name-Sam,Tina and Sina.
They gave me a dirty look as I was passing their table along with Arhaan and Jazz.

"...don't know why everytime Zara!What is in her?" - Sam sneered my name .

I'd noticed there was an unpleasant, nasal voice she had, and I was surprised by the malice in it. I really didn't know her well at all, certainly not well enough for her to dislike me - or so I'd thought. I couldn't figure out what wrong I had done to her .

"Nowadays boys have bad taste" I heard Sia muttering to Sam .

Sam shook out her long hair and eyed me scornfully.

I looked down; my ears were hot. I had no reason to feel self-conscious, I reminded myself. I hadn't done anything wrong.

Agitated and flushed I walked away quickly.

We were late enough that almost everyone of our group was already at our table. I avoided the empty chair next to Kabeer . I vaguely noticed that Kabeer held the chair out politely for Misha when she arrived, and that her face lit up in response.It was pretty clear that Kabeer loves her.So even she,maybe .But he never said to her . And Misha was stupid enough to understand.

"You're looking kind of pissed off " Arhaan fished as he sat next to me.

"Did I?" I kept my expression blank.

"Yes"he nodded.

"You're wrong."I smiled at him ,trying to suppress my agitation.

Umang interrupted us then - he was planning to go watch a movie after college and wanted us to join.No one from our group was going to the party at the evening.So everyone agreed on this plan enthusiastically .

I noticed from the corner of my eyes that Umang and Simi ,both at the same time stretched their hand for the last slice of pizza .Immediately they took their hand back when their fingers touched while picking up the slice .There was a awkward silence between them.Well, Simi and Umang was a couple once.But they broke up last summer.

"Sophia asked me to be her Valentine."Arhaan started suddenly."What do you think, Should I go with her?"he asked .I frowned at the girl name.

' Sophia!!Uggh!! I don't like her at all.Didn't he find any other girl ! 'I thought

"I don't like her." I answered truthfully. "And she isn't right for you."

"Why?" He asked ,staring at me curiously.

"Don't you know that!!She change her boyfriends like dresses.Last month she was dating someone else.Now,she is after you"I said.He looked fascinated by what I said, for some reason I couldn't imagine.

"Should I say her 'No' ,then?"

"I said what I felt.Now its completely your choice."I said.

"Okay,then.I won't go with her."he smiled, flashing a set of his teeth. I smiled back at him .I was happy that he listened to my advice.I didn't want him to be with wrong girl.

We joined into the group conversation,setting our private conversation aside.When we all were busy in gossips all of a sudden,my attention drifted. I was surprised to find that Arhaan put his arm around my shoulders.

"Arhaan!!"I glared at him,leaning away.

He dropped his arm, not looking bothered at all by the minor rejection and joined into conversation again.I also threw myself back into the conversation with more animation than before.

It would be so wrong to encourage Arhaan when I wasn't sure about him. I always had tried to make my position clear.If he felt any hope at all that this could turn into something other than friendship, then I hadn't been clear enough.
......

"Do you have any idea,who can be your secret admirer?"Simi asked, while we were walking swiftly out to the parking lot as our college hour was finally done.

"I am not sure but I think it can be Sohel ."I murmured.

"We should wait here for boys till they arrive "Misha suggested and we stopped walking.

"Okay."the rest of us said simultaneously and we waited at one side .

I was trying to involve Khusbu in our gossips while we were waiting for boys.She wasn't showing any interest in conversation as we had a fight last night ,she wasn't talking to me since then.And I was trying to melt her anger as usual .Well,whenever we got into a fight I was the one who took the first step to end the fight as she had a ego issue.

I started nudging her playfully with my elbow to irritate her.Khusbu glared at me and I gave her my puppy look .

"Stop irritating me "Khusbu groaned and looked away arrogantly which made me feel irritate .I filled my mouth with air and blew it out noisily.

Then she opened the cap of her water bottle and started taking sip .I don't know why but without a thinking I took the water bottle from her hand.

"What the hell!!"Khusbu's eyes flashed back to me, confused for a moment then anger took place.

"Cmo'n,Stop showing attitude.Why aren't you talking to me?"I snapped.

"Give it back to me"Khusbu stretched her hand to took the bottle back.I waved the water bottle in air,trying to keep it away from her reach.

Misha and Simi was laughing at us.

"Zara! I'm already angry enough.Don't make me angrier . Give it back "Khusbu said ,sound irritated.

"I won't ."I said , grinning widely and took a few steps backwards.

Then I started running.So even she,trying to catch me.

"Zara,Give it back to me"Khusbu yelled at me from behind.

I slowed my run,turned back at her and smiled widely, flashing my teeth.

"Zara , You're gone now."Khusbu threatened while slowing down her steps.
Well,I love to irritate her more when she is angry with me.

"Oh,really?Lets see."I laughed while continuing taking backward steps.I grinned at her and turned .

And as soon as I turned around, I bumped into something or someone and started to slip one side ,losing my balance.I closed my eyes in fear .Just before I could fall and hit the ground , someone caught me by my wrist. A low oath made me aware that someone was with me,grabbing my hand .

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