Meant To Be

Chapter 3 Is it really...?

"Okay students, that's it for today. We will continue the chapter tomorrow. Till then I want y'all to read the chapter, so that- " the bell rings, indicating the students and the teachers that it was recess time and that children and teachers can relax for the next 15 minutes. The students got up and wished the teacher 'thank you'.

As soon as the teacher stepped out of the classroom, the students started to close their books, some students opened their tiffin boxes to let the tasty aroma of their lunch come of the closed box and make others jealous, while others just walked out of the classroom to meet their friends.

Sam dreamily took her tiffin box from the bag and went over to Nish's place. Nish, Rohan (Ro), Sam and Dhruv were thick friends and always ate their tiffins together. Sam went and sat besides Nish and all of them started talking about their Science practicals and Sam's Geometry quiz. While Sam was still half in her dreams, she acted normal and kept talking in a normal way.

"Hey! I forgot to tell y'all." exclaimed Nish "yesterday I was watching that movie of Rishi Kapoor (Indian actor) which one... oh God! I forgot the name of the movie.." Nish closed her eyes tightly as if trying to concentrate on something. "Was it Bobby?" asked Rohan, his eyes lit up as if he'd guessed the right answer. "Yes yes, it was-" "Wha- where's Boby? Where is he?" asked Sam as she looked around and looked outside the classroom window. "What happened to you Sam? Are you alright? And who's Boby?" asked Dhruv, with a look of concern on his face. "I... nothing. Y"all can continue. It's just.... I guess I'm not feeling well." she murmured and quickly got up. As she took a step to go back to her bench, Nish caught her by the wrist and looked straight into her eyes. "You aren't going anywhere till the bell rings." she said in a serious tone. Rohan, Dhruv and everyone else in the class looked at Sam and Nish. Sam looked around embarrassed and slowly sat down as to not create a drama.

"What happened to you, Sam? Why do you look so lost today? Look.. we care for you and we are your best friends. Just tell the truth or else-" said Rohan in a polite tone, trying not to be harsh. "It's..it's about Boby." said Sam slowly, with her head down. "Isn't he the new police officer, who's posted in Khimsar?" asked Nish, raising her brow. Sam nodded in agreement. "What about him?" she asked. "Well.. it's just that, he's my new neighbour and from the time I first saw him, I can't.. I mean, he's got stuck in my head. I can't think of anything or anyone but him." Sam said as if she was going to cry.

"Is it all?" asked Nish "girl, you are the queen of relationship advice and you're only looking confused about it." Nish said with a smirk on her face "You're in love with Boby, Sam." At this, again the entire class looked at Sam, as if she had commited a crime. "Shhhh... can't you say it softly" said Sam in a low but harsh tone "and I'm NOT in love with Boby. First of all, he's 34 years old. That means he's 18 years elder to me. Secondly, he is married. Do you think he going to leave his wife and have an extra marital affair?" "Well is this what is troubling you? That he's married and is 18 years elder to you? And why are you even talking about extra marital affair when you're NOT in love with Boby?" asked Dhruv, raising his eyebrows and with a slight smile on his face. "I.. I.. it might've come out of my mouth, in the heat of the moment. I might be having an infatuation, okay? It is bound to happen at this age." said Sam, still unsure. "My dear Sam, it has never happened to you before, that is why you're excusing yourself with infatuation. But seriously, this is what happens when you're in love. You might not realize it now but, later you'll be damn sure about it." said Nish. "Are you sure?" asked Sam with a look of nervousness on her face. "Trust me. I've experienced this before and this happens to every other girl when they fall in love for the first time. You can't help but think about that boy. And it's really not wrong to fall in love with a guy whose 18 years elder to you." said Nish, in a convincing tone. "Maybe she's right. But.. she's also a modern girl with a modern thinking. What if the society doesn't accept this?" Sam was still lost in her thoughts when the bell rang once again, indicating that the recess was over. Nish squeezed her shoulder and said, "Don't worry. It will be alright." Sam nodded a bit. She went back to her bench, still a bit confused.

Sam is now a bit sure that it's not infatuation but love. Will she be entirely sure about it?

To be continued....

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