What a kind of man is he? So stubborn, so dominating, I don’t know why is he so interested in me? Look at me I am so dull, ugly why would anyone like me, I was still undergoing some self analysis, suddenly my phone buzzed. It was Riya, she called me to invite me for a dance workshop. I couldn’t resist, so I said yes to the invitation.
Next day
After college I met Riya and other girls outside the auditorium. I was dressed in simple leggings and comforting t- shirt, with my usual socks and shoes. I always liked to dance, so this was a cheat from my daily life, after a long time. I went inside the auditorium and stood in a que one beside the other. Think of the Satan and it appears. The queen Bee of our classroom with her pals. She saw me and started passing comments on me, which was slightly bearable, so ignored her.
Soon, the dance started on my fav song Swalla la , we all started following the choreographer, the hall was full of joy and amusement. The only sound echoing, apart from song was “1 2 3 ….. twerk…. 123 twerk, 123 jump …. 123 jump, 123 twist” . Everything was going fine and I was enjoying the bliss. Suddenly, I felt something on my butt while twerking and bang!!!! I fell on the ground, oouch it hurts. It was her, again , because of her act , everybody started laughing on me, calling me names, trying to piss me off, insult me on my features, they succeeded. I was tired of all this so I rushed outside the hall with my bag, I was again in tears.
I couldn’t control my tears, I was feeling aimless, I felt like jumping down from the window. I sat in the corner of the huge corridor, curled up. I was sobbing continuously. Then something came to my mind, I was hearing somebody’s voice in my head. ‘ Maya, be you , you can’t be a coward. Go Maya, my love you are never alone in this world. I am always there for you. You can’t be like this, you are powerful. Wait, you are the power.’
Suddenly, I felt a strength inside me, I was tired by the way they were treating me, I can’t let them treat me badly. I felt a sudden rage inside me. I got up, took my sack bag and moved right inside the auditorium . This time I stood in the row behind Liza. I did what I was known for, I returned her the favor. She felt hard on the ground this time, even worse than me.
I felt satisfied, everybody was left in awe. They were shocked. I was happy. Rest of the workshop went smoothly and full of chuckles. I met Riya and the girls outside the auditorium. Soon we left for our dorms. They were all appreciating me, because they were also seeing the same torture they did to me. Even they were rid of this daily dose of melodrama. Finally I did my part, now everybody in the classroom would see me differently.
After a long working day and an enjoyable workshop we all decided to rest at our own space and meet at dinner time. I went inside my room and directly felt on my bed. I was satisfied by my reaction today. Suddenly my phone buzzed. It was him! I picked up the phone and answered calmly.
Unknown: hello, how are you?
Me: yes, you say?
Unknown: oh my my , my lady is really in a good mood today. Okay, I don’t want to beat around the Bush. So…. I wanted to ask… uhmm.. you…
Me: yes, speak….
Unknown: will you like to see me.. uhm.. I don’t know how to ask you out but… still..
There was a silence on the line, neither he nor me, we were just absorbing each other’s breath. I was surprised by his reaction, I tried to control my anxiety, I don’t know how but suddenly a tear shed from my eye and fell on my hand. I was confused by own reaction, why was is it happening with me. After a long minute of silence, he prompted,
Unknown: I am sorry, I didn’t want to hurt you. If you don’t want then I can quit this, it is not wrong to like someone unconditionally. If you won’t accept me, no problem, it won’t reduce my possessive nature towards you. Sorry again.
He was about to hung up, it took a slight long to come out of my deep conclusions. I felt a sudden happiness, there were thousands of butterflies in my belly. Wait, wait, wait…. there was a whole damn zoo inside me rumbling
I decided to break the silence, immediately and stop this freako.
Me: wait.. where can I meet you?…. are you sure about what you just said?
Unknown: you can meet me at the theatre’s hall, after 6:00 pm.
Me: college hours end at 5: 00 pm, only library functions. Then how we will meet if the auditorium will be shut? What to do then?
Unknown: don’t worry, My lady… leave it on me… by the way you kicked her ass really badly.. I loved it.
Me: even I enjoyed it… it was different, I was feeling like a badass woman. Well, leave it.
Unknown: Be ready my lady… love you … I don’t want to say goodbye but it’s already 1:00 am, or else you will get late for your presentation. Good night my sexy lady. Gonna miss you
Me: good night…
Well, he knows me well, I know I am gonna be late for presentation, because after what heard will not let me sleep. Gosh! It was a different feeling. A sudden pleasure, I was already imagining him sitting beside me. I was thinking ridiculously about him, as he was a complete mystery, I was guessing his features, will he have abs? Or he will be obese? Will he be the president of nerd party which I govern for my class? Or he will be a super cool, extravagant, sexy , macho man….. Uhhhhhhhh….. it was harassing me, now.
I don’t know how and when I fell asleep. But I had only one thing, how does he look like? Do I know him or he just another prank plotter to tease the hell out of me.