Blinded by love

Chapter 12-Long awaited words

One week passed in a swift.On the first of June,I stood staring at myself at the bathroom mirror after a cool shower.I felt life taking a turn towards my side.I said a hearty thanks to God for bringing me among such a fraternity.I know that I've suffered a huge blow even as a kid.God had no pity over me and he left me no other choice but to take up the challenge.But he never left me alone.He made sure I was strong enough to get through it.Not just that,I developed many respectful personalities at those times.I learnt how to be alone,how to talk at different circumstances and how to take the right decision at crucial times.Today,I admit,if Lord had not left me to face that trauma then,I wouldn't be spoken so highly of today among my friends.I feel truly blessed.

I composed myself soon and went out to get dressed.I found a paper lying on the bed next to Meghna,who was sound asleep.I walked to the bed and picked up the paper,scanning it.And lo and behold,it was an application form for joining psychology in correspondence.All the particulars were filled on my behalf and it was just left for me to sign.

I was so excited about the whole issue.Just as I was trying to digest it,a question struck me.What will I do for the fees?I have just about forty five thousand with me from which I need to have atleast ten thousand in hand for emergency.I then wondered who might have bought this application.

"Must be Virat",I thought.

I quickly dressed up as per my dress code,put on a little eyeliner and lipstick and went out looking for Virat.He wasn't there in his room so I thought he must be in the balcony.

"Virat,you got this application?",I asked,walking to the balcony where he stood sipping his coffee.

He smiled."Saw it,eh?Sign it then,I need to submit it today."

"Are you mad?How will I pay the fees.I have just forty five thousand with me."

"Don't worry.I got the seat for you at twenty five thousand per year.",he said,keeping the cup on the wall.

"What?How is that?"

"Through my father.I asked him to arrange for it.And he did."

Without a second thought,I hugged him tightly.I knew he wouldn't do anything with his father's renown.But for me,he has changed his mind.I can't believe that.I looked up at him and said,"Thank you,Virat.You have no idea how much it means to me.Thank you so much."

"Come on.Its not just because of my father's recommendation,they were impressed by your marks.I went and spoke to the principal personally and told her about your condition.She felt dazed to hear that people who are so passionate about studying exist.So,she accepted the request after talking with the management."

"I can't believe you did so much for me.Thank you so so sooooo much!"

"Ok,now sign it."

I signed the application and Virat offered to walk with me to the stop.My bus arrived in about ten minutes and I left happily,waving to him.

The staffs in the bus kept giving constant glances at me which made me a little uncomfortable.Once we reached the hotel,Jennifer welcomed me.

"Welcome...Ms...",she said,trying to recollect my name.

"Aarthi."

"Ya.Welcome,Ms.Aarthi."

I smiled and said,"Thanks,Jennifer."

"Its Jenny.I don't like to be called like that."

"Ok.Its Jenny then."

She smiled and glanced at me sideways.

"What?",I asked.

"We have ten more minutes for our duty time.Lets visit the restroom before that.",she said,dragging me towards the restroom.

She pulled out a small make-up kit from her jean pocket and began to apply more lipstick and eye shadow on my lips and eyes.She took about five minutes,applying different products on my face.

"What do you think you just did?",I asked.

"Just look at yourself in the mirror now."

I did and I just couldn't help but be in awe.I never thought an additional layer of lipstick and eye shadow would make me look so stunning.

"Jenny!I can't believe this!"

"Ha!Wait till the whole hotel turns to give you a second glance.You'll be the talk of the day."

She applied some make up on herself and we got to work.She told me the type of rooms that were available in the hotel and its respective costs.She taught me how to check the room availability in the computer and told me the directions for different parts of the hotel.

At first,Jenny helped me with a few customers but later I began to face them mostly on my own.It was exciting to work as a receptionist.But it can also make you annoyed.I cant believe that that happened to me on the first day.A man in his mid-twenties and his mate had come to return their keys.They walked to me and gave me the keys,

"No.I'll give you a kiss,if you can give that back,that'll be even nicer."

"I'm sorry,Sir.I don't kiss my brothers."

I could say he was startled by my reply.He blinked at me and held out his card,payed his bill and walked off with his mate.Once they left,we both burst out laughing.

"That was such a nose cut.",Jenny said.

After a few seconds,we got back to work.There were a few glances at my side every now and then but nothing more than that.

When I was back home,I was flooded with numerous questions by everyone.I told everyone how my day was and what I did.

"How many proposals?",Abishek asked.

"For Lord's sake,I went for a job,not for a date."

Almost a week passed by and all the formalities for doing psychology under correspondence got over.One day,when I was back from work,no one was home.Then it struck me.They might have gone to the hospital for Meghna's regular check up.I went to the bedroom to change into my casuals only when,I saw a rose lying on the bed.Along with the rose lay a letter.

My lovely angel,

My arms are waiting to hug you,

My lips are waiting to kiss you

My legs are waiting to walk beside you

My eyes are longing to admire you

My ears are waiting to hear your beautiful voice

And my heart is beating to live with you.....

Not just today,tomorrow or the day after...But forever and ever till the day I die.

Aarthi...I love you.From the day I set eyes on you....

Virat