The Guy I never Knew..
“You are late” Mr. Bose said, as I tried to peep into the class. He seems to be in his mid 5o’s and quite strict with his voice.
“I am new to this college, It took time for me to figure out the class room in such a huge campus” I was interrupted and signalled to sit. Seems no one is interested in me and my mundane story. Anyways I tried to occupy the empty seat and tried to gain my composure.
Looking around, I see students focused and listening to the professor, more sincere students taking notes. I was busy scanning the class to see whom I can be friends with. Lectures here seem to be interactive, I don’t remember the question since i was not paying attention, but could see other students raising their hands.
“You, the new girl, you tell me... ” asked Mr. Bose.
I had to ask him to repeat the question but I felt stupid for being ignorant.
With a displeasing look, he asked,“What motivates you to be an Engineer”.
“Because my parents wanted me to.. ” this made the whole class laugh ,I wanted to rectify my answer but was signalled to sit.
“Computer is my passion and this degree helps me pursue my passion” answered a boy. I turn around to see a guy as smart as an actor in a movie, with good physique and an infectious smile. I fell for him immediately, maybe love at first sight. The lecture continued for another half an hour, but all I could think of was about the guy. I wanted to see him again, know him, talk to him but it’s too early and sounds quite desperate to take the first step.
“I am Naina, Nice to meet you Tia and Isha” . I made a few friends in the class who took me to the canteen.
My heart skipped to see the guy again in the canteen with butterflies in my stomach. Wanted to go straight to him and talk to him about my feelings... “SLOWLY’ my inner voice said.
I don’t remember my conversation with Tia and Isha, since I was busy trying to peek at him. He looked damn hot in his white shirt and blue denims. I could hear his voice from afar which was music to my ears. He took his bag and walked across my table. I can feel the racing of my heart beat, I love his smell, I love the way he walks, I love everything about him. He was driving me crazy within a few hours of our meeting. Is this Infatuation or Love, I don’t know .. All I know is He makes my spirit high.
Arranging my stuff in the hostel room kept me occupied for the evening but I still couldn’t get his thoughts out of my mind.
The next day I put extra effort into getting ready with an intention to get noticed by him. All I could know about him is his name, Karan Mehra.
Days went smoothly, but I still did not have courage to talk to him. Simply to glance at him makes my day and maybe I am happy with this new routine. There comes a day when I really feel like hiding him from all the girls or trying to hold his hands to make them all jealous and tell them on face, he is MINE. But it’s all in my dreams. a long way to go. Days pass by but my love for him continues to grow. I became his secret admirer.
One day while returning from the market I got late, it started to get dark. I still had to walk miles to reach my hostel with no public transport available. After walking for a while I could sense some footsteps following me. I turned around to see a man in mid 30′s, maybe he lived nearby and was heading to his home. He walked fast and now he was walking close to me, it made me worried.
The man said,″ Should I help you, it’s late, come to my place”. I nodded and tried to walk away. He hopped in front of me and tried to hold my hands. I was scared and screamed for help, but he seems to be in no mood to leave me.
I was relieved by a pat on my back, turned around to see my guy, my love, my first crush standing behind me.
“Excuse me” he said and punched the man hard on his face and held my hands and we both ran as fast as we could. The man did follow us but reaching our campus gate he stopped and ran away. We took a sigh of relief.
I hugged him so tightly knowing this is our first hug and thinking this could be our last one. He kept silent and hugged me back. His warmth made me feel like heaven.
“Naina, I love you” He said.
No this can’t be true, I am day dreaming, i pinched myself.
“Ounch” was my reply to him.
He said he has been following me since the time he first saw me in the class, he was madly and deeply in love with me. He always wanted to talk to me but was afraid of denial.
“I love you too Karan” we continued to hug each other.
The guy I never knew,
who loved me to the moon and back.
The guy I never knew,
who was my secret lover.
The guy I never knew,
who protected me when needed.
The guy I never knew,
who will be by my side when I feel lonely.
The guy I never knew,
who would complete me in all senses.
