I was feeling so relieved, I never knew that I was so brave and wild enough to slap the greatest funk in the college.
It was a different feeling, I was feeling powerful and versatile. Taking stand for yourself isn’t bad always. I decided to change my clothes and wear something loose and comfy. I wore a loose extra size, full sleeved t- shirt, with short pants reaching my knees. I was looking extremely funny, three people like me will fit inside that t-shirt.
I felt a sudden loneliness after a while. I had nothing to do, I completed every assignments before time, I didn’t had any project work left. It was getting weirder. I had no one to talk to, all the other hostel mates were busy in their own world. They had their own schedules or you can say I am a bit anti- social types. I was busy in self analysis, suddenly my phone buzzed. I rushed to pick up, but to my bad luck it was someone else.
It was Riya, one of my classmate. You can also say another member of nerd party, yup she is, but comparatively very less nerdy from me. I picked up, I answered as calmly as possible.
Riya: hello, hii .
Me: hello, wassup.
I thought why not show some coolness. After few seconds she chuckled softly. I asked her the reason, she answered in a funny tone.
Riya: you did an awesome work, it may too hard for his cheek. Why not have some gossip, in my room. I stay in the same hostel as you, so.. if you are free then room no 18.
Me : uhmm, maybe hard,( I chuckled softly) I will be there within few seconds.
I was feeling happy , nobody came with their own to me. I decided not to waste time and go and get rid of this boredom.
I went as she said, she welcomed me to her room, we had some female talk. Funny enough to laugh my ass out. I was happy and convinced with the change in me. She introduced me to other pals in here vicinity. They all greeted me with a smile.
Suddenly, Riya exclaimed, ” Guys you know , she slapped Rony, I said that bully. The one who stole my assignments last week, she just burned everyone ‘s eyes in his group, she slapped him so hard that he fell on ground twice!!!”.
Everybody’s expression changed to a shocked old aunty.
Then Mira said, ” impressive, Maya love the way you slap, please teach me as well”. We had a gala time together. I never felt so overwhelmed, I was happy, i termed myself ‘hermit’ , it took almost a year to overcome it. They invited me to join for dinner as well.
As we poor kids, we have no option but go to mess, we gathered at the hostel mess, we chose a suitable place for four of us. After having our dinner and gossiping every college rumor, we bid each other good night and I returned to my dorm.
Suddenly my phone buzzed, I showed as much as laziness to pick up the phone, I knew that he won’t be there, even he might have got scared by seeing me that fierce. Finally , I looked at the screen it was him! I immediately swiped to answer. But I stayed silent.
Unkown: hey sexy, how you are feeling now??
Are you there or ignoring me still…
Okay then, sorry to disturb you.
I laughed out loudly and answered
Me: feeling better, I thought you got scared by my sudden reaction today..
Unkown: nope! I wish I could see that again, you did really well, were you that desperate to see me. Oh I am feeling nervous now
Me: Excuse me, I am not desperate at all, I did what I felt. Who are you by the way? Why are you so secretive? Why are you interested in stalking me? Why do you flirt indirectly with me? What pleasure do you get?
He answered in a bit irritated tone
Unkown: you asked to many questions at the same time and I am not going to answer any. Got it!!
After a long pause he said
Unkown : look, good you stood for yourself okay, you are beautiful but why this world can’t see that? Wait why can’t you see that I don’t know. You weren’t like this in your high school, you were so bubbly. What made you slog like this?
I was shocked, he said me beautiful, wait he is from my high school? I need to know whose this.
Me: uhmm, sorry but couldn’t control. I don’t why am I slogging , how do you know me? Well, uuh leave it. Thanks to you, it was not easy to slap him, thanks for all the boasting. Really thankyou.
I heard a soft chuckle and he answered.
Unkown: I didn’t did anything, it was the ‘ real’ which I saw in high school. Well, I know you, but you don’t know, cause we never really conversed in person. By the way you are sexy, look at yourself, don’t feel that shy.
I wondered how he knew every move, every expression of mine. I immediately ran towards the mirror and answered.
Me: you are completely wrong, I am featureless. I am blunt. How come we never met? You seem a sweet gestured human. Hey! You said you will show your face and face me! You are too coward, Mr. Cowardy…
Unkown: I didn’t said I will, I said maybe….. well I saw you got some friends. Enjoy them, now you don’t need me.. you said you were not desperate for my call.. so why to … you what I mean…
Me: it’s not like that… I… I…
Unkown: then how is it? My lady…
I couldn’t control myself , this time I cross questioned him and made him answer but, you know.
Me: look! I haven’t seen your face yet, how can I trust you? Plus you stalk me too. Don’t you think it’s scary, actually you are scary. Why can’t we be friends, like normal humans. Don’t you thing this can be messy and risky too. And what is this? I am not your lady okay! Get this thing inside your head.
Unkown: really, I don’t feel it’s bad, I would love you as my girlfriend and yes my lady it may be risky, but it’s different I won’t see you until you are not that high school girl again !! Get this thing inside your head.
Me: why why why ?? You are like this don’t call me. Stop stalking me I don’t like it the way we converse. I am done okay… show me your face or else.. never see me again…
I was about to hung up the phone, but suddenly I heard saying something,
Unkown: you look really, very tempting in those sweat t shirt. Really smitten by your dressing. Good night my lady ( a slow smooch ).
I was frustrated, see the nerve of this man, how can he be so shameless. I decided to ignore him. I left the cellphone aside and went to sleep, but hardly could . I was thinking, about the words he said, why is he behind me. I am not what he think. How he knows me, from such a great past. I don’t know when, but I fell asleep.