Back in the present, I still couldn't get the right time to interact with him. He was popular with all the guys and girls in our class and he was ever so busy. Everytime I get one step nearer to him, something or the other would bar my away and then he's gone. Poof!
The worse of them was when Miss Helen changed our seating arrangement in the class. Everyone was shuffled out of their seats to be with their friends or enemies and soon, I was at the back bench while Henry was at the front bench along with his friends.
One week went in vain and I couldn't get a chance to talk with him. But then, LUCK favoured me since years-
It was time for our Gym class. We made our way to the gym. I always loved going to the gym because when the door of this one room was opened, you get the smell of fresh leather shoes and things. Besides, the Gym is my favourite room because it was here that I would throw a lot of my anger away. When you are doing pushups and punching sandbags, anger goes away from you and this is what I felt. I started my punching session.
(PUNCH) This is for my irresponsibilty which caused my brother's death.
(PUNCH) This is for God who took my brother away.
(PUNCH) This for breaking my family life.
(PUNCH) This for breaking my parents' relationship apart.
(PUNCH) This is for making my school life a living hell.
(PUNCH) This is for breaking my life.
My anger was gone....the flames in me were doused out but I still kept on punching till I gave it a large punch which resulted it in rebounding back to me, hitting me in the face. I fell down to the floor with a mild thud. My eyes became red and a tear escaped my eye. A mild pinch of salty blood came to my mouth.
I remained on the floor. Nobody noticed me.
Why? Why? What had my family and I had done to suffer this. I was a happy going lad with an equally happy going brother, having a Dad and Mom who never fought and always looked and made plans to give us a bright future. Where did we go wrong? Is this some law of God that every happy family who never did any wrong has to suffer? It just wasn't fair.
''Hey man! What are you doing on the floor? You are not doing Yoga, are you?''
I looked up. It was Henry who was smiling down on me, a bit amused. He lend out his hand and grasping it, I got up.
''Thank you.'' I said and smiled.
He smiled back and asked ''Why were you crying?''
My smile went down a bit. ''Nothing. The sand bag hit me accidently and water just went to my eyes......thats all.''
''You know thats not true. I would like to hear the truth.'' said Henry, smiled at me in a amused way.
I folded my hands and said sharply ''I said the truth and I don't want to talk more about this.''
''Wo-wo-wo! Cool down, buddy...I just asked.'' said Henry, giving out a small laugh.
Was he making fun of me?
But then, he said ''I just wanted to talk to you and know more about you. Some of the guys here said that you are mad and stuff but I think they were just blabbering nonsense. You are a nice fellow.''
I was pleasantly surprised; this was the first time, since years after my brother's death, someone had said somethimg good about me.
When I didn't reply, Henry pointed to the corner where we were supposed to lift weights and said ''Lets lift some weights. Don't you want some muscles to show others that you are not a noodle-stick? What say?''
I agreed, reluctantly and went with him. I started picking up with some small weights. Before, I could lift large weights but ever since my brother's death, I lost my muscles and energy and became a weakling. Some of the girls giggled while some other boys bickered and pointed at me but I did not mind them as per Henry's 'advice'.
''Don't mind them. They are just simply jerks and being jealous of you, they don't want you to get your muscles up again because that would mean, for them, stealing the show all for yourselves. Hahaha!!'' I laughed on hearing what Henry said. It felt good to be happy.
I had mistaken Henry. He did not want to TEASE me but wanted to HELP me.
Soon, the period came to an end. As we started lining up to go back to class, I neared up to Henry and said ''Henry, I am so sorry for being rude to you. I thought you were out to bicker and tease me like the other guys but I guess I was mistaken.''
Henry looked at me and smiled. ''No apologies needed, buddy. I wanted to talk to you and befriend you. I didn't want to you to remain friendless.''
The rest of the day passed away smoothly. Henry kept talking to me, often asking me some questions in a way that they didn't hurt me and told jokes to make me laugh and smile.
Soon, the day was over and I was soon in bed. It was a full moon night and I curled in the direction of the window on my bed and smiled at the moon. It was a really happy day for me, today.
''No apologies needed, buddy. I wanted to talk to you and befriend you. I didn't want you to remain friendless.''
He wanted to befriend me? Oh yes he can! I will be glad to befriend him. I closed my eyes and tried to catch some sleep.
After all, he was my only friend in the world
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Hey guys!!
How was this chapter? I bet it must have really touched you. I wanted to make this chapter really very special and touching. What do you think will happen next? Will Johnny get back to his old, happy life????
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Henry....My Only Friend in the World (The 1st Book in the Henry series)
Paranormal(COMPLETED) John Feroz, a 14-year old boy who is completely let down and depressed after the tragic death of his younger brother, wishes that he had a friend and to get back to his normal life. Fights at home between his mother and father and his fr...
