Lost in You

Chapter 8 - CRT batches, can too make perfect matches! [Part 1]

8th July, 2019.

Finally, the day has come for which I have studied hard since the last two months, so that I can be in the final year of engineering. Meanwhile, a lot happened in my life, I got two-three internships and finally got my passion, in which I can also make my career. There is saying that "The day you get your passion, leave everything else and just run after your passion." I too took this quote into my life and put all my efforts and attention behind it, so that I could master in this passion. By the way my passion is writing. Another important thing happened in my life that I fell in love with someone for the first time. Till now I knew her name, mobile number and branch name. But could there be anything further with such kind of information? Honestly, I did not know. But I had to make friendship with her, but the question was how. Then I remembered one thing that a few days ago the Training and Placement Coordinator of our department had shared some message regarding CRT on our official WhatsApp group. I immediately opened my WhatsApp and read that message carefully. The message said that "All the students who did not have appeared for CRT program due to summer term have to sit in the re-CRT program starting from July 10. CRT will be conducted from Monday to Friday (weekly) for four weeks. Its timing will be from 3 to 6 o'clock in the evening. It is compulsory to have 90% attendance in the CRT program or else you can be detained in this program. The batches will be given soon." Just after reading that message, I got some hope. I was waiting for the list of CRT Batches.

At 10 o'clock we all reached the college and sat in the classroom. It was a strange feeling. Part of me was happy, because I had overcome all obstacles and then I was able to reach this class. While part of me was depressed, as I was with my friends in this college for only six months until my graduation. After some time HOD came and had some conversation with us. He gave some suggestions regarding placement and other matters.

At 12 noon, a messaged popped up on the official WhatsApp group. The message was regarding CRT batches list enclosed in a pdf file. With full excitement I opened the pdf file. First, I checked my name in the list and then hers. And I found both the names in the same batch i.e. Batch 2. At that particular moment I was very happy. Eventually, I got a fair chance to cultivate friendship with Rohini. After that I went to Anay. I told him everything. I also told him that we too are in the same batch. Hearing all my words, Anay was also very happy and started saying to me "Brother, I think this is probably the only chance for you, in which you can befriend Rohini. So don't let this opportunity go out of hands and I will also help you in this. Do not worry, we will win this battle. I was encouraged by listening to Anay's words. And now I was just waiting for the CRT classes to start.

10th July, 2019.

2:37 pm, Anay comes to me and says.

Anay: Hey, Rohan. All set to go for the CRT classes.

Rohan: Yeah! Bro, I am completely ready for it.

Anay: Do you have any idea that for how long this CRT program will go on?

Rohan: Yes, as mentioned on the WhatsApp group the CRT program will be of 4 weeks.

Anay: Ok! So is there any category of lectures in the CRT program?

Rohan: Yes, There are 4 categories. Quants, Reasoning, Verbal and Personality Development. I think each will be for one week.

Anay: Any plan for how to start conversation with Rohini?

Rohan: Frankly, speaking no plans. But, I will execute some runtime plans as and when needed.

Anay: Yeah! Bro, I know you surely will do this. All the best.

Rohan: Thanks bro, I think now we should go for the classes.

Anay: Sure. Let's go.

Week 1 [CRT Program]

[Day 1]

3.15 pm, the class commenced. One by one students were coming, because some of them had classes till 4 pm. After some time, Rohini came in the class along with her two friends. Today, they all sat on the first bench because no other bench was left to seat. I and Anay were sitting on the third bench of the left hand side row. Today the class was only till 5 pm, as it was the first day of the CRT program. The trainee faculty have taught us some concepts of quants and he said "Students, this week we will learn quants, and next week some other trainee faculty will come to teach you reasoning. Fine! Till then bye everyone. We will meet tomorrow at the same time." He took our attendance and left the classroom.

[Day 3]

Today, she was late again. Time was running fast, and my heart was beating fast to see her. I and Anay were sitting on the fifth bench and the fourth and sixth benches were empty. After some time Rohini and her friends came to class. One of her friend sat on the bench in front of our bench, while Rohini her other friend sat on the bench behind our bench. The girl sitting in front of us was repeatedly calling Rohini to sit forward, but Rohini was asking her to sit back. After few minutes of arguments, the girl in front of our bench got up from there and went back to sit with Rohini. Today, I got to know something very interesting that she is very talkative. I was continuously, listening to their talks, and it was really amazing to listen her voice. In between, I was turning back and looking at her. It seemed to me that Rohini was also listening to our talks. Overall, it was a good sign to enhance my friendship.

[Day 5]

Today again I was sitting at the place where I was sitting that day and today only the bench in front of me was empty in the entire class. After some time Rohini and her friends came and sat on the bench in front of mine one. As soon as she arrived, Rohini took out the box of glasses from the bag and put it on. Huh! What a cute look I just kept looking at her for a while. Then Anay tweaked me and said "Bro, stop it, I think she is getting doubt on you." I said, "Don't worry, that's all I want. Then only my courage will grow." Rohini was also stalking me secretly. Sometimes when someone answers a question, sometimes when I answer a question. And I loved it all. Many times I felt that I should talk to Rohini now, but I could not muster. Then the class got over.

Week 2 [CRT Program]

[Day 6]

She didn't come today.

[Day 7]

Surprisingly, again she did not came today.

[Day 8]

Did not get to see her again today. What must have happened to her maybe she is ill or maybe something is wrong with her? Why were such strange thoughts coming in my mind? Now there seems to be a long time seeing Rohini.

[Day 9]

Today I and Anay were a bit late for CRT classes. At 4:15, we entered the class. Oh, is that so! There he is. Finally after a long time, I saw him. Quickly, Anay and I sat down. Today Rohini came alone. At the end of the class, the CRT teacher gave us the attendance sheet, which we had to sign. Almost all students had signed on the sheet. Then my chance came and when I was signing on the sheet, at the same time Rohini asked me "Is this the attendance sheet of batch 2?" I said "Yes, wait, I will give you in a minute". "Yes, no hurry", she replied. I gave the attendance sheet to Rohini and in return she thanked me. Smiles exchanged. We both said bye together. Wow, what a great day I have had today.

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