He was one of her 'school girl crush', which lasted for one year.
...
She was merely a classmate turned friend.
....
Two people, different in every aspect, walking their own path and fulfilling their respective dreams.
But when their paths entwined...
Applying pale pink lip balm on her lips, Divya got ready for school. Not as a student, but as a teacher. An English teacher to be precise.
Her shoulder length dark brown hair, neatly braided in a dutch braid, with a streak of highlighted navy lock drawing the attention of anyone watching.
Dressed in a white top, black blazer and black slacks, she moved forward to take her purse and lunch, ready to head out.
When she was near her apartment door, she felt a soft buzz from her purse, the muffled tune of Billie Eilish's ' Watch' falling on her ears. She stopped in her tracks, her brown orbs searching for the phone.
After retrieving the said device, she inspected who called her this early in the morning. But that curiosity was washed up by the excitement that filled her features,
"JHAAAAN❤❤❤" It read.
She eagerly backpaddled, throwing everything away and answered the video call.
" JHANVI! Is this really YOU! This early in the morning!!Color me impressed!!"
Jhanvi rolled her eyes from the other side of the call, listening to Divya rant about her waking time. Her long hair was bundled up in a messy bun, eyes still looking puffy, indicating she has just woken up and brushed.
" Yea Yea, I know it's a surprise to see me up this early, but c'mon! I'm not that same sixteen year old teenager." Jhanvi scoffed.
Divya giggled and plopped down in her bed.
Jhanvi, now noticing Divya's attire, exclaimed," Oh! Was it your school time?! I'm sorry if I distur-"
" Oh no no! I was heading out early. I woke up with the sun today, and was feeling more active than usual, so I thought why not do something productive! So I cleaned up a bit, packed half of my suitcase and even exercised!! I just had nothing better to do so I thought why not go early today?"
" Well that's great! I hope I can be up like that too..." Jhanvi said quietly.
" You KNOW I'm like you!! It is only today that I woke up early, otherwise I always sleep like a log. But not out like light... like someone I know." Divya squinted her eyes to emphasize her point.
" That's right... Anyways *sigh... jokes aside, I called you to confirm about the reunion. You're still up for it?"
" OF COURSE! Wouldn't miss it for the world! It's been so long...."
" Yeah.. 12th grade.... How long has it been? 7 years? Time sure flies.."
" It does.. More than half of the class isn't connected to us anymore. At least, this reunion will take care of that problem.."
" I know right? I am still surprised Prerna reached out to me, suddenly planning a reunion.."
" Yup, but it was Satya who texted me. She literally said," REUNION BITCHES!!!
D you are coming!!.. if NOT... then I'm coming for you..." hehe." she finished with a giggle.
Jhanvi just shook her head, with a ghost of a smile on her face," She is still a loudmouth as ever, right?"
"Yeah..." Divya said, remembering all the times they used to share when they were teenagers..
Both of them were quiet for some time , when Jhanvi broke the silence,
" Hey.." She whispered and yelled to draw Divya's attention, which was successful.
With a sweet smile on her lips, Divya hummed in reply.
" Are you going to tell them about THAT? " Jhanvi asked knowingly.
Divya froze, then sighed. With a small smile and warm eyes, her gaze moved to her left hand's ring finger, where a silver ring gleamed with attention. A little diamond blinked and shined, as if it was proudly displaying itself.
" We'll see about that.." Divya winked.
" Secrets huh? Well at least you told me."
" Of course I'll tell you! You are my best friend!" Divya exclaimed.
Jhanvi smiled, a spark of adoration twinkling in her eyes.
Divya returned her smile and then checked her watch, which ruined the moment, because she dropped the phone and fumbled over her belongings, trying to find the things she needed.
" OMG!! I'm gonna be late!! I have to catch a taxi!! Talk to you later!!"
Jhanvi just smiled and rolled her eyes at her antics," You are .... What do you say? Ah yes! incorgble." She said, stumbling a little.
Out of habit, she stopped and corrected Jhanvi," Oh you mean incorrigible?! I guess I am... " she said sheepishly.
" Yeah yeah... you and your insane vocabulary"
"Ok , now I should really go... It's 7:53, I have at least 7 minutes to reach the school. So I'll go!! BYEEEE!!
With that she ended the call, half running and half stumbling to the door, with thoughts of not getting late and a certain man in her mind.
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Here is my new book!
A sweet (but maybe a little bit dramatic) romance!!
How do you like it?
Oh yeah! Here are the character aesthetics:-
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