TWO WEEKS LATER.
I can't remember the last time I was this nervous.
My fingers clicked on the mouse, and I had to remind myself that I have to breathe too. yes, it were my board results day!!
I'd already typed in my roll number, and now, I was waiting for this stupid-ass website to finish it's never-ending buffering. I was so so nervous that after years it made me bit my nails, my heart beat hundred times faster, and I couldn't stop my legs from shaking. if this took any longer- I'll explode. For sure.
My mom stood behind me, constantly running her hand through my back, trying to calm me down. And my dad video called me from his office. Everyone was relieved about my results other than me.
"Why is this shit not loading??" I scream, not caring about my tone or language.
"Tia," dad said "stop getting so nervous. you are going to score very well and I know my daughter will make us proud. And anyway, these marks are of no use. so stop worrying."
His words fall on deaf ears. I can't really stop panicking.
"Come on... come on..." I whispered, and joined my hands. shit, my voice was trembling. It felt like the universe was playing some stupid joke, making me long for this. Every second felt like an hour.
Finally, after what seemed like forever, the page loaded.
I held my breath as I scanned the screen, with my eyes nearly glued to it.
the numbers beside the subjects read: 94... 93... 96... 95...98...
"Oh my God!" I shouted, jumping up from my chair so fast that my mom almost lost her balance, "yessss!!!!!"
"what is it??" she asked.
"mummmaaaaaaa!!!!" i hugged her, "above 93 in every subjectttt!!!!!!!" i said and started clapping like a maniac. I got over 93 in every subject. WOWWW!!!
"Will someone tell me what is it?" dad asked.
"papa! above 93 in every subject!" I said as I took the phone in my hands.
"Ohh woww!! i knew it!! congratulations, Tia!" he said as his smile expanded like it had no boundaries.
I turned back and again hugged my mom. and the next moment, i am dancing, in the room. just twirling around and jumping. it makes my mom laugh.
but then my next thought hits. SAM.
I pause myself and quickly pick up my phone from the bed and dial his number. I wanted to share these news with him, amidst my joy. But just as I was about to hit call, my phone buzzed in my hand. Sam's name flashed on the screen, and my heart did a little flip.
Shit. what a telepathy.
I answered so quickly I almost dropped the phone on the ground.
"Sam!" I said and jumped.
"Tia!" he said
"You won't believe it—I got over 93 in all my subjects!" i scream
"Tiaaaaaaa!!!!! that's superb! Congrats!! well done, topper tee!" his voice was filled with genuine excitement, doubling my own.
"thankss!! you tell me, what's yours?" i ask. I knew how hard he'd worked, and I couldn't wait to hear his result.
"umm...come on, take three guesses." he teased, and I could hear that playful grin of his, on the other end of the call.
"Hmm... okay, let's see... 70?" I started.
"nope." he said.
"No, wait, 75? or between 70 to 75?" i ask.
"nope!!"
"okay last. maybe 80? or between 75 to 80?" I ask.
"umm....no." he says and laughs.
"okay then, reveal it." I say.
"ready?" he asks.
"yes." I say.
"it's 86%!" he says.
"WHATTTTT???" I jump in excitement!! fuck- Sam? 86%? Wowwwwwww!!
"yesssss!!!" he laughs out in excitement at the other end of the call.
"reallyy? 86%?" i ask again.
"Yeah, I was kinda surprised myself. I mean, who knew all those late-night study sessions, where you spent half of the time scolding me would actually pay off?" he joked
"oh shut up!" I said, still buzzing with excitement. "I thought I'll have to tutor you for boards again."
"Oh please," he said "You just want excuses to boss me around, okay? and i didn't give you any!"
"Maybe," I teased, "But seriously, Sam, I'm so happy for you. 86%! That's so amazing."
"Thanks, Tia. And congrats to you too. I mean, I deserve only 6% of these technically. 80% of the hardwork was yours to wake me up on time, to teach me chapters last minute on video calls, to simplify the subject in your own ways, to ask me questions....thanksss. and also, over 93 in everything? You're officially a genius now."
that was my duty, wasn't it?
I laughed, "You know, I now realize that I am a very good teacher. so even in next years, you can come to me and study with me in advance to avoid these last minute things."
"Study in 11th and 12th? together? I'm in!" Sam said, playing along.
"but what next? which field are you choosing?" I ask him.
"Oh no, you're not putting me on the spot like that so sudden!" he says "I just got my results; let me enjoy this moment of victory."
"Fine, I'll let you off for a while. But only because you scored 86%," I teased. we both were so happy. and I can't wait to see what laid ahead.
"Thanks for helping me pass, Miss Genius," Sam said, and I could hear the smile in his voice.
stop making me blush.
"But seriously, we should celebrate soon. I mean, these results? They're worth celebrating, right?" he asked
"Absolutely," I agreed, my excitement bubbling up again. "We and especially you totally deserve it."
"yep! meet me soon!" he said, "listen, I'll call you back in the evening. Mumma is calling me."
"okay. bye." I say and hang up. I lay on the bed and think. Sam's voice, his laughter, the way he teased me—it all made my cheeks turn pink. I knew this moment would stay with me forever. he scored 86, which is so great. Today, we were both on top of the world, and nothing else mattered to me other than him.
This feeling- in my heart, in my stomach, it was so unique. when did I love him so much? I just hope that when i propose to him, he says yes. so that I could give him the world, while he's already mine. Come on Tia, prepare your fancy-ass proposal, call him, and propose. FAST.
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