My Destiny

Chapter 21

Isha's POV    

I barely was able to sleep for couple of hours. It was five in morning when I checked my phone a few minutes back. My eyes were looking up at the ceiling. I thought of going out for a run, which would freshen up my mind and reduce the ache in my head. I got up form my bed, wore my sports shoes and went out. It wasn't chilly, it was pleasant. My head was still aching, I should have had some lemon water or probably a head ache medicine. I reached a point where I could clearly see the sun rise.

I reached home after a long run, tires sweaty, head still hurting. I made lemon juice for myself and headed to get a shower. I was completely dressed and left for school. The hand over was still there. The ache reduced by little. When I entered, half the crowd was looking dizzy and still drunk or didn't sleep the entire night. I didn't want to think about it either.

'Hey', someone called me from behind.

'Umm.... oh hi David'

'Are you okay now?', he looks concern. 

'Yeah... yeah am totally fine. It's just that my head is hurting a little from yeste...'

'Yesterday's party. I can understand. I have had many. A simple trick to reduce the head ache, next day skip school', we both ended laughing.

'But I see you here, completely fresh'

'That's because I didn't drink yesterday. Remember I offered you to drop, but you rejected it, admitting I wasn't drunk for a reason.', It made sense. I need a car.

'Well, I didn't purposely turn your offer down, as you see I was there with my friend. I couldn't leave her'

'Yeah definitely. I didn't mean it that way', he hesitated.

'Can I ask you something?', his eyes lite up. He was curious to know what I wanted to ask.

'I... There is a huge event coming up in the school. I have given my name for dance, basically Mrs. Stellon did. She wanted me to perform. It would really add up to my bio for Howard. I was looking for a partner but few people are certainly engaged in other stuff. So..'

'I'll do it', he agreed.

'You will?', surprise in my voice.

'Yeah, I'll be your partner'

'Hope that's ok with you, I don't want to force you or drag into my shit'

'Hey, this isn't shit. If this is giving you what you want, lets do it.' I couldn't be more than happy. I hugged him so tight. Without realizing there were people around. It was awkward for a second, but we both managed it well.

'See you at noon in the hall'

'Yeah, I'll be there', he says.

I was walking up to my literature class. I noticed David beside me while we were entering the class.

'Oh man', we both laughed. I glanced the room to look for my seat. And there it was. I headed towards my seat. I felt someone holding my hand, I turned around. Ryan was seated beside me. The day just started and now I have to deal with too much. I forced my hand out, he didn't react as if he was expecting that. 

'I need to talk to you', he whispered. Our literature teacher had just entered the class.

'No way am speaking to you. Now let me focus', I opened my book. I could see through my side eye, his eyes were pinned on me. I adjusted uncomfortably on my seat.

'I really need to talk to you', he bend towards my side.

'I told you, I don't want to speak to you', I whispered, this time out of anger.

'Just let me once', he pleased.

'No', I almost yelled. The teacher turned back and looked at me and then at Ryan.

'Is something wrong Isha?', he pointed his eyes towards Ryan. I wanted to run out of the class but I chose to stay than giving people, a topic of discussion.

'No, everything is fine', he nodded in agreement and turned back.

'Isha', he whispered again. I ignored him.

'Suit your self', I could hear him cuss under his breath. 

After I was done with my three classes, I headed towards the hall. David arrived on time. We both sat down and discussed the song. It was much easier to talk to him. He was understanding, agreed on my decision, not all but few of them. He was suggesting songs from his playlist. We went through you tube videos to get some steps in mind. We both ended laughing on few steps which were looking very difficult and only professionals could do. After an hours discussion we decided to start practicing from tomorrow, which means only five days will be left till the event. Which is more than enough, because excess practice can lead to injuries. It was lunch time and we decided to get lunch together.

I invited Anaya and Shrey to join us, David didn't have any problem with me inviting them. I saw Shrey coming with a girl, his hands were wrapped around her waist.

'Hey guys', he looked at me and then at David. Anaya joined us shortly. We got our lunch, the girl with Shrey was sitting on his lap, which reminded me of a similar scene yesterday. I chose to ignore what I was thinking.

'So, you two are together?', I choked on my food and so did David. We both looked at that girl.

'No baby they are just friends and now dance partner, right?', Shrey looked at me.

'Yeah.... yeah we are. By the way your name again', It was weird for me to ask.

'Emma', I nodded.

'That's a nice name', I replied while taking a bite of sandwich, she smiled.

'How many more classes do you have?', Anaya asked me.

'Still two more'

'How much will you study', she didn't like to spend time in school. Neither she failed any test.

'We got a class together', I remind Anaya, she nods. I pick my bag up and head towards my class. It was computers, all the memories got back into my head as I entered the class. The spot where me and Ryan were making out, it wasn't getting out of  my head. I preferred to sit in the second row, Anaya beside me.

'Finally your here', a familiar voice. Pair of hands wrapped around my back. When I turned back, it was Steff. I sighed after seeing her.

'Steff'