REWINDING US

Chp 13: SHE REMEMBERS

It was my picture.

A very old picture from our childhood. I closed my eyes to reminiscence the day this was clicked.

We had some special day at school. Some sort of counselling happened. I tried to remember beyond that and surprisingly all my past memories started flowing.

Everything that happened that day and days before and after kept coming to me. Whatever I tried to think, I could remember. I had an acute pain in my head. I was terrified. I was frightened because I suddenly felt I was not ready to know the truth. My insides clenched. I felt nauseous. I saw everything crashing down right in front of me but I had to gather my self. I had to control myself for good. It was time.
I started reading the diary further.

(Excerpts from Manik's Diary)

2nd April, '08
I saw this lovely girl in our class.. she's a little healthy and short but her laughter takes my breath away.. I need to be her friend.. anyhow!
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10th April, '08
I finally managed to talk to her today. She's such an amazing person.. I have never met anyone as lively as her.. Whatever she talks, it makes sense. I would never get tired to listening to her..
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25th April, '08
Goshhh! This girl talks too much :p But she makes my day. I just can't get over her voice and her smile. She's just the best!
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19th May, '08
I asked for her number today. But she doesn't have her own cell phone. I was surprised to know.. but she anyway took mine. She said she would contact me during the holidays!
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6th June, '08
I swear I have never hated summer vacations to this extent as I'm hating it this year! She didn't even call me for once. She doesn't even come online much and somehow I myself couldn't gather courage to send her a message.
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30th June, '08
Finally Nandini, finally I would see you tomorrow. Can't wait.
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10th July, '08
I borrowed her scale today and by chance it broke into pieces. She hates when these little things break because she hates going to market again just to buy a scale or a pen.
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25th July, '08
I purposely broke her pen today. I just love the frowns she make when I damage her belongings..
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30th August, '08
We have our mid term exams beginning tomorrow. Her mood was totally off today. Apparently she had a pretty serious fight with her friends.. I hope she takes it well.
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20th September, '08
Exams over! Holidays again. WHY??
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16th October, '08
We had play fest today. I was a participant. She changed her seat and managed to sit in the first row during my performance.. My confidence went on to a whole new level when I saw her there. And may be that is the reason behind our win and me getting the best performer in my category.
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2nd Novemeber, '08
Our teacher shuffled our seats today and now I sit right behind her. What else could I have asked for?
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15th December, '08
I should thank my stars for whatever is happening. We are together, all the time. All the labs, workshops and classes. Her friends are my friends and my friends are hers.
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