Story of an Orphan Girl. ✔️

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Sandhya Pov

I woke up with the new set of goals in my life. From today onwards I am going to live my life fullest and enjoy each and every passing moments.

Yesterday's near death experience has shook my deepest core and made me understand the actual value of life.

I have understood one thing very clear nobody knows what future holds for them. So, drowning yourself in thinking about the possibilities of the future and not living in the present is the worst decision mostly made by us humans and I was also doing the same thing till now.

I am on the luckier side that Satvik and Akash reached on time and saved my life. What if they hadn't reached? What if I died? Then What's the use of my best academic performance? What's the use of all my certificates? All of them must be getting buried with my lifeless body.

Yesterday, I realised that while running in the race to build a perfect future for myself I entirely forget to live in my present. Not anymore. Future is uncertain whatever you have with you is your present nothing else.

I got ready for college. Today I made a little extra effort to get ready. I also applied some makeup which is very unusual for me. I visit nearby temple to thank God for giving me the second chance.

I entered inside the temple and hit the bell. I kneeled down infront of the idol and bend my head while joining my palms together.

"Thank you Kanha Ji.", I wishpered.

"My pleasure balike (Daughter).", Someone said.

I instantly turn my head to have a look on the intruder.

"Mahira!", I said shockingly.

"Thank God you still remember me.", She said surprisingly.

"Obviously I do idiot. How can I forget you?", I said excitedly.

"God Sandhya! It's been so long. How are you?", She enquired with equal excitement.

"You say how I look?", I said.

"Sexy.", She said teasingly while my eyes turned wide in shock.

"Idiot we are in temple. Control your mouth.", I warned her while she started giggling.

"So, how's life?", I enquired.

"Not so smooth but still going. Yours?", She replied.

"Same.", I answered.

Me and Mahira belongs to the same orphanage. No we are not best of friends just orphanage companions but we always behaved nicely with each other. Unlike me this girl is full of life and positivity.

"Where you staying now?", She enquired.

"Well I am adopted by Rahul uncle. You remember him. Right?", I said doubtfully.

"Oh yes yes, How can I forget him? He always used to bring chocolates and toys for us.", She said.

"Wow yaar! You are so lucky he adopted you I bet your room must be filled with lots and lots of chocolates and toys.", She said dreamily.

"You are such a kid.", I said while rolling my eyes.

"Dil tho bachha hai ji.", She said teasingly while I giggled.

"Heart is kid dear."

"Where are you staying?", I enquired.

"Right now, I am staying as paying guest but I am looking for an apartment. Whenever I will find one I will shift.", She informed.