Her, my love

A surprise

"Have you heard? That Casanova involved in an accident!"

"What? Which Casanova?"

"Who else? The Prince of the campus."

"Really? What happened?"

"I heard he lost his legs and paralysed."

"Seriously?"

"Yup. I saw him. On a wheelchair."

I thought all that was just rumours made by some uncivilised rumours-mongers in the campus. All the whispers were scattered all over the campus. If it was true, I think he serves it. But still, I told myself not to hold any grudge and not to pray bad things to people even they are your foe.

A month passed and since the case Wani died committing suicide, I never saw Ameer near the campus anymore. Maybe he heard about the news and felt guilty then he left the campus to apply for other university. But, how can such process would be easy based on such illogical reason? So, I ignored the rumours which I didn't want to know anything about him whether he got a new girlfriend which I called his new victim or anything else he did, catching people's attention. I just loathed him. I didn't hold any grudge but I just couldn't see his face near me. It reminded me of every hurtful things that happened to me.

I was strolling my way to the library. Out of the blue, a familiar voice called me. I turned around and saw a recognizable guy sitting on a wheelchair, plastering a bitter smile towards me. It was Ameer. I gaped at the view of him. I was speechless. He moved towards me and greeted me warmly. I sensed the awkwardness in his voice. I couldn't help staring at him, unbelievable. The rumours weren't just rumours. It's a true story. The proof was in front of me.

"Why? Shocked?" His voice broke the awkward silent between us.

"..."

"You were right. I realised my mistake. I did too much mistakes that I could never forget."

I was still staring in disbelief. The guy who was once really famous of his looks and his physical appearance, was one of the disabled person after an accident that changed his life.

"What do you mean?"

"You told me that we will never always be at the top. And here I am, plunging towards the bottom immediately. I should have heard you. I'm sorry for everything that happened towards your friend, Wani. I'm so sorry." I sensed the regretful tone in his voice. However, I was not ready yet to accept his sudden change. I didn't believe him. He was a great sweet talker. And it was not impossible that he would try to lie to me this time.

"It's too late. She's gone. I forgave you and I'm not going to hold any grudge. However, I would not believe you. It isn't easy to forget." I said grimly and walked away.

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I was on my way to the office when I saw Ameer was being teased by a group of boys for being a disabled person. Contrast to how he was before this, he looked so timid and weak in front of my eyes. As if he was a completely new person. I never knew him like this before. Before this, he was an outspoken person in an annoying way. The new Ameer I saw right now was really humble and quiet. Certainly, physical appearance really influenced some people to gain confidence. Now with his condition like that, I understand how he felt even though I never experienced such things before.

Due to my feelings of responsibility in helping those who need my help, I went to them and said something to the boys,

"Leave him alone. Mind your own business. Maybe he wronged you much, maybe all of you can just forgave him seeing that he had received his punishment. Who are we to punish him? It's His job, Allah."

I succeeded. They went away. Of course, I saw unsatisfied looks carved on their faces. Although I despise Ameer so much, I still have the feelings of hospitality and responsibility. I wouldn't want people to do the same bad things to me if I was in Ameer's shoes. We never know what would happen in the future.

I was about to go when Ameer thanked me. Again, I said nothing and just nodded slightly as a sign of 'Welcome'.

Several steps walking and I hesitated when he called me again.

"Meesya!"

I didn't turn to face him but I stopped. I don't know why. Maybe because I felt pity towards him.

"Please forgive me. Don't do this. I have no friends. No one wants to befriend me. You're the only person in this campus wants to help me even when I had done such terrible things to you."

"Apologise to my friend. It's Wani. Not me."

"I apologised from the bottom of my heart. Please, I need help." He begged. Surely, it was the first time he begged to me and ever beg to a person. He was an egoistic guy. Sympathy of him, upon hearing the sincerity of his word of apology, I decided to help him from that day.

We turned to be great friends. Allah substituted my best friend, Wani with a new friend, Ameer. He was my enemy yet now turned into one of my best friend. People taunting him was common. And I was the one who always defended him. Sometimes, I shed tears whenever I looked at his condition. Everything was hard for him. I prayed everything would be fine for him. I also prayed that one day, he would marry a suitable and kind woman who is willing to take care of him.

We got closer each day. Slowly, I started to forget about what happened to Wani. I know it would be irresponsible for me to blame him fully on the incident. A day without him was empty. He was the one who made me happy each day. He was the one who cheered me up whenever I was sad. He was the one who kept motivating me about life and study as he was one of the Dean's list students. He was great in his study. He always helped me whenever I needed him. So did I. in exchange, I helped to defend him. It's funny of the idea that a woman protect a guy. It was supposed to be the opposite of it.