'Say Something'

Chapter 5

    # 5- The conversation Begins

I walked up to my classroom and sat at my usual place. I was busy in my books when I saw Naira coming running to me .

She hands over a chit to me and sat on the first bench. She had this unusual blush on her face.

I opened it and read what was written:
' Hey ( Whatever your name is) ,

Your poem was too good and I really appreciate it. It feels wierd to write letters in this era of phones so I hope you won't mind giving me your phone number.

Looking forward to meet you but only when you like it. Also you can freely submit other poems if you wish as we would need it for different magazines.'

My face glowed with a winning smile reading this letter. He had also mentioned his number at the last of the paper.

I quickly saved it and texted him," Hey! This is me. I got your letter. Thanks for the appreciation."

I made end to this terrible idea of exchanging letters and that too with Naira as a postwoman.

The lectures began and I got busy in making notes and understanding concepts.

Time flew and our recess began.

I went out to the library as I wasn't hungry and I hated this noise all around so library seemed to be an ideal place for me.

I checked my phone to see a message.

' So you saved my number but still won't reveal your name, right? It's okay. I will find it myself. '

I smiled reading it. I literally also started giggling as I texted him back.

' By the way, don't try to trace me using the phone ID because it's Naira's phone '

I was feeling so glad doing these kind of stuff. The very next moment, reply came.

' Oh God! Can't understand why you are becoming so paranoid. Still, watch out , I will find you.'

My smile vanished away slowly thinking of the consequences if he finds me. I can't reveal anything to him even if I want to. I really didn't know how things were going to come up further.

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It was indeed a good nap I had after reaching the flat. Naira was becoming excited seeing Aarav's message. She read it aloud as I woke up:

' So I am close to finding you out. I got some names and I am sure you are one of them.
Deepti
Megha
Riya
Anaya
Ritika
Sonali
So who are you? Get ready, I am going to meet you tomorrow. '

Wait, what!! Noo!! It can't happen. How am I going to face him? What Will he ask me? What would I tell him? All questions were relaying in my mind.

Then I calmed myself thinking that it wasn't going to be so easy to find me out from those names. 

But still I was worried as the last time he came on front of me , all these butterflies were flying in my stomach and now I don't want that shocked state anymore.

Somehow I had to go into hiding tomorrow.

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