THE JOURNEY OF US

Chapter 18

There was going to be a prom night at our school. I was excited for it. Every year some students make a list about who the partners are. This was fun. The names were announced. 

  I couldn't believe it. My partner was Josh. It was worse than last year when my partner didn't come to prom and I was left alone. Then I met Chris. I understand that it was Josh. 

  He came towards me from behind and said, “Look, we are partners. We are bound.” I said, “I know it's you. You did something. What did you do this time?” Josh said, “Just threatened someone to change partners.” I said slowly, “What!” 

He said, “Yes. You heard right. Now it can't be changed.” 

  I said, “You threatened a student. I guess Julia was right. You are a bad person.” Josh said firmly, “Think what you want. But you have only two options now. Come to prom and dance with me or don't attend it.” 

  Josh knew that I loved the prom night. That's why he pulled such a trick. I couldn’t afford to miss it. I told him that we will see that happens. 

   I was just attending class when a student entered the class said, “All have to come to the dance room for prom practice. 

  Everyone was shocked. It was the first time there was a prom practice. Everyone was happy. I knew that it was another trick of Josh. We all went to practice. 

   The music started. Everyone went to their partners and started dancing. Josh came towards me and said smiling, “May I take your hand?” I gave him my hand and we also started to dance.

   It was nice. Josh was really a good dancer. I was dancing with him. He was charming and my heart was beating too fast. He looked very attractive when we were dancing. I ran away from him as my heart was beating too fast. 

    I was confused. Was my heart giving me signals that I love Josh? Was it a good thing? I was confused again.