When I'm With You

Chapter 11

"No one can be a supernova without trying," I said, not giving Chris time to ask another question.

"Those who come through fame don't know the joy of achievement. The real Hero is the one who works hard, gets rejected and gets the attention of the people by playing the small role he gets."

He is staring at me and thinks of something deep. He may thinking of a question that I can't answer.

God... Did I said the dialogue in any movie!

If there is such a thing, he must haven't seen that movie ! ! !

What's he thinking now?

Before he change his mind, stop him Rishma...

"Just try," I said in a soft tone.

Ayyyyaaaayyooooo...... what more can I say?

Remember a dialogue.....

I don't remember anything at this time.

I looked somewhere because of the tension inside me. That’s when the board of a bakery caught my eye.
I looked at the board and told Chris,
" Bake The World A Better Place "

I looked at Chris' face. He is helpless.
Sorry Chris, I know I can do nothing but talk and change your mind. I understand your plight, but don't be so scared in the beginning.
Try what you can.

He closed his eyes and let out a sigh.

Please don't go.....

When he opened his eyes, that beautiful smile spread across his face again.

Thank God....... Thanks a lot.....

I'm relieved now.

He said, taking my face in his hands, "I'm sorry I hurt you the first day. Sorry Tiny."

His warm breath caressed my forehead.
I enjoyed his warm breath in his rough hand.

"We're late" I blushed.

We stood a little apart thinking of the surroundings.
"Shall we go?" He asked.
"Yeah" I smiled as I suppressed my inner joy.

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College was much bigger than I expected. In the books I have seen buildings built by the British in India. It's more beautiful than that.

We had to come through the south entrance of the college as we came the other way. Actually it is not an entrance but an exit! Everything has been upside down since we came here.

It became clear when we saw the way that no one would come this way. Can see two or three couples talking somewhere.

The Silver Star Drama Academy is far from my department. We split in two ways.

It is completely different from Indian college. I like it!

I could not get to know anyone much because I was not lucky in friendship.

Saliya. She never spoke to anyone, I thought she was just like me. Always have a book in hand. Although a bookworm, but it is a funny type.

I don't want a friend, but I do. The same goes for her too.

When it was last hour I looked at the wristwatch and saw that it was 03:02 p.m. I did not forget to remember Chris. I thought I could send a message that I would be there in few minutes. Stupid to say, we haven't shared mobile number yet.

I only went to the back exit when everyone was going through the main entrance after class. Their exit, my entrance.

Chris was sitting on the road separating the Social Department and the Silver Star Drama Academy. Not in the exact middle of the road, but on the side.

I could not stop laughing when I saw him. There was a tired smile on his face too.
Poor kid, instead of going home after class,  sitting in the middle of the road because of me.

"Sorry" I said putting my hand on my stomach. I laughed too much and my stomach started to ache.

"It's not necessary. Everything is happening in reverse", he said with a tired sigh.

When he got up, I sat down on the road. My stomach hurts a lot. I can't stop laughing though.

" C'mon ," he said, holding out his hand to get me up. "Sorry dear" I apologized.

I really liked the town. We saved the mobile number and looked at each of the shops. I saw a woman coming out from a shop.

"Is that Mrs. Masson?"

I asked him.

He looked carefully. "I do not think so," he said uncertainly.

"I think so" I said as I hurriedly followed the woman.

"Stay Rishma"
Chris stopped me. I ignored it and moved on. I approached the woman and happily said hi.

My voice was heard louder because there were not many people around. She turned around.

Oh.. oh..

She is Not Mrs. Masson.

Awestruck !

"What?" She asked in a sweet tone.

"That ..." I stammered.

I stared at them with a frown, unable to say anything.

"Do you know me?" She asked anxiously.

"Uhhmm ... I ..." I can't say anything.

She looked at me with suspicion.

By then, Chris was slowly approaching me.

"Catherine?" I asked.

I know you're neither Catherine nor Mrs. Masson. So it will be easy for me to escape. To my surprise,

She said, "Yes."

Oh God !

Chris hid his laughter in front of her as he understood my plan.
I can hear his giggles.

Rishma dear, drama collapsed, curtain down.

"No, you're not Catherine."

Quickly we walked forward.

The woman became confused.

He made fun of me when we came a long way from her.

"Was there anything to stop and confuse those who went silent along the way?"

He laughed out loud.

I cleared my part.
"Just a possibility. Do I know she's Catherine?"

"Strange Possibility" teased me again.

"Okay, fine. I agree."

"Okay, tell me the name of the person standing there, let's see" He pointed away and burst out laughing.

"No" I looked straight ahead and walked away.

"Okay then, let's test with Animals"

"No"

"Tell me the name of that puppy," he asked, pointing to a woman's doggy walking in front of the shop on the opposite side.

"No"

"Okay, name the crow that flies overhead."

Chris teased me by asking me to name the people, animals and birds passing by us until we arrived at quarters gate.

He looked up to see if any birds were flying overhead, "You have amazing power Tiny "