Over-looked Love

CHAPTER-23

The next two weeks went in unpacking things and arranging our house . It took almost three weeks for us to completely settle down . Salwa had fallen sick due to the change of water and climate . Things had changed for me as I had to share rooms with Osaid and Ada . We had a triple bunker bed and finally we had WiFi set in our house . 

As I was sharing rooms with my 2 siblings , Osaid had seen me using my phone at night but did not utter a single word about it to any one . 

As I was chatting with Fatima , I received a message from Mustafa "Happy one year anniversary babes , I just can't believe that 1 year went so fast , and am so glad it did . You are so brave that you dealt with a guy like me for an year , I love you babes 😘💋 " it said . 

"One year ? " I thought as I looked at the calendar . Holy fuck ! It is 24th April , it had totally slipped out of my mind ."Am so sorry babes , I had remembered but couldn't wish you . Same to you and I love you more hon .  😘😍 " I replied . 

"You know what ! We are leaving for India on 29th of April . " he texted . 

"Wow , come soon am dying to see your ugly face .😉👀 " I texted back . 

"Am going to Hyderabad , so cant meet right after but dont you worry we will meet soon . "  

Then I kept my phone aside and did my work , i.e. sleep .

I woke up , took a bath and got into a pair of trousers with a shirt and went to have breakfast . As we were eating , dad said "Let's start looking for school's to admit you guys . It's your 10th grade Tuba so we need a good school for a good result . "

We went to Oxford Senior Secondary School . They asked Osaid and Ada to give the entrance test but they didn't accept me as I had chosen Arabic as my language in 9th but it wasn't available in Indian schools and the language had to be same throughout 9th and 10th . 

Osaid and Ada got selected and dad did all the formalities of the admission . 

Me and dad visited many schools for my admission but got rejected due to the same reason . 

"One of my friend's daughter studies in an Islamic school which has Arabic as its language . Why don't we try there ? " dad asked mom as we all sat to have lunch . 

"What is the name ? " mom asked to which dad replied "Wisdom International School . " 

"Oh that school , the education is amazing but infrastructure is average . " mom said . "I don't want to go to that school , Osaid and Ada get to go to good schools and I am made to go to this old place . " I complained . 

"You have two options Tuba - either repeat your 9th grade or agree to get admitted in this school . " dad said sternly . "Tuba has studied CBSE but this school has state syllabus which means it has Kannada as its 2nd language , but Tuba doesn't know a bit of it . " mom explained . 

"Don't worry , the school faculty will train her in a year . " dad said .

I discussed the matter with Muss , Amy and Esh and all of them suggested to join that school and not to waste one whole year . "It's just a matter of one year Tuba . Study hard and get good ranks and then you can go to your preferred college . " mom explained . 

Finally I agreed to go to that school and I had to write the entrance exam . The exam was really easy and I got selected . "You may start attending the classes from May 20th . " the receptionist said .

I had 10 more days left , till then I had to buy school essentials , wrap Osaid's and Ada's books and many other things . Mustafa had shifted to India and both of us were really busy so we rarely spoke . 

Dad introduced me to his friend's daughter - Salomi . She was a tall skinny figure with a very tiny face . Her black curly hair went really well with her peach skin tone . She wore big soda glasses which gave her a nerdy look . I was supposed to go to school by walk and she was supposed to tag along with me .

Finally the first day of school arrived . I woke up early , took a bath , wore blue jeans with a white long kurti and got into my butterfly abaya . Salomi was already at the door so I had to hurry up . It was a 15 minutes walk . The walk was so silent as neither of us had uttered a single word except for "hi ' and "hello " .

As we neared the school , Salomi spoke "Oh shit ! I have forgotten some of my note books at home . You go to the class , I will be back in 10 minutes . " she said and ran away . "Where is class 10th classroom ? " I asked the watchman as he directed me towards a room . It was a small , dark , dreary which gave me ghoulish vibes . The school looked more like a hospital . There was no playground , auditorium , cafeteria , canteen or even a little open space . 

I was feeling so suffocated and asphyxiate . There were only 12 desks in the room . As I was examining the room , a voice interrupted "Hi , you are the new girl right ? What is your name ? " the girl spoke . 

She was a diminutive , cute girl with big round eyes and a pointed nose . Her skin tone was light yellow and she had a credulous voice . "I am Tuba , what about you ? " I asked . 

"I am Hania , nice to meet you . " she said offering her hand which I shook reluctantly . All the other girls started flooding in and these girls were really different . They spoke pure Bangalorian language and they looked more like 8th graders as most of them were hit in heights . 

"Am so sorry I was late . " Salomi said as she introduced me to every one . I gave a disparage smile and took my seat . My day went in introduction and rules and regulations . The teachers instructed me about what kind of books should I purchase and all . I turned around to check how many girls were present . All the 11 seats were present except for one . 

"I wonder who sits over there . " I thought . I spent most of the time wondering what Esha and Amina were doing . Salomi and Hania were busy talking with each other . These girls were so weird . They laughed at silly and flimsy jokes . They spoke to each other with too much of respect and didn't utter a single curse . They were subservient and too legitimate for their age . I actually felt sorry for them . They were living a life which included only studies and lame jokes . 

As I was busy reconnoitering the new species of monkeys (LOL) , Salomi handed a bundle of notebooks and said "These are the notes of the bridge course , if you want then copy them . " and went away . "Uff ! " I gasped as I got something to pass my time . 

I started completing the notes . The bell rang and all the girls started gathering their stuffs . I checked my watch , it showed 3:15 pm . Me and Salomi started walking home , and again , the walk was silent .