***Jhanavi pov****
I quickly ran away from him on watching some girl hugged him. It had been nearly four years I see him. He was totally changed into a professional business man. He looks more handsome than in our college days. My heart was beating fast remembering about him. My body started shivering and my forehead filled sweat beads.
I looked around, I find only a few people around me. I started my scooty. It was almost 11 pm when I reached home. I reached our flat within 1 hour as there was less traffic. My sister Poornima(poorni) was waiting for me.
She asked me, "how was the day?".
I just nodded as yes.
Again she asked whether I gave the project file to Vinay in time.
"Yes. I am tired and want to take rest" I replied to her.
I went to my room. I got fresh up and curled on bed. I just closed my eyes...
Unknowingly tears were rolling down from my eyes.....
****Abhiram pov****
I was busy talking over the phone. Someone bumped into me, my mobile dropped on the floor. I saw it was a girl wearing a red dress with loose hair. I didn't saw her face clearly. She didn't say sorry for her actions and hugged her friend.
I was shocked to see one girl hugging a man who was familiar to my best friend, Vinay. I can't see them as I got a call from one of my clients. I ignored them and again started a discussion with my clients for my new project.
Again the same girl called from behind, saying sorry for her act. I turned to see her face which was familiar to my Jhaanu’s voice. I held her arm when she was going to fall then I noiced it was Jhaanu. She was shocked to see me and immediately cut her words on seeing me.
I held her waist tightly but she pushed my hands and stood properly.
Mixed motion in my heart started after hearing her sweet voice.
No words between us for a few minutes. Suddenly, one girl hugged me from the back. I turned to see her.
It's Shravani..... Shravs, my cousin.
When I turned back to see Jhanu, she was not there. I ran like a manic in the search of Jhaanu as I missed her. I felt so disappointed,
“Are you searching for anyone?”Shravs asked me.
I just smiled at her. I seated in the car and leaned on the passenger seat. we started home in the car. My memories flashed before me as I closed my eyes. Still I am remembered her almond shaped eyes, her sweet voice and her soft lips…
Place: Vizag
Almost 8 years back
******Jhanavi pov*****
The alarm started ringing. It was morning at 5 am. Poornima was calling me to wake me early as it is my first of college.Poornima is my elder sister almost 2 years old. But she is always friendly with me.
Yesterday, I was tensed thinking about a college, coeducation, ragging.....
I heard from many people that in engineering college, ragging will be there. We should be careful...
As from childhood to 2, I studied in
Missionary school which was completely girl school...
So, I didn't get sleep last night.
Again my sis started calling Janu to wake up...
At last, I wake up and completed my morning chores. I went to dining to complete breakfast and took blessings of a nanny ( grandmother).
I lost my parents when was studying in 3rd grade. My nanny took care of us...
I love and respect her...
My cousin(Bava) paternal aunt son and bestie Vinay came to drop me at college as he was also studying in the same college.
He was studying in 3rd year (computer science) which means he is my super senior.
On the way to the college, he was supporting me as I was tense.
All of sudden, I told him to stop the bike. He turned quizzically what was wrong with me.
I said.” it was the first day of college and I forgot to go to Temple.”
" In college, we have a small Temple. You can go there". He said.
I nodded my head and went to college. I was surprised to see the college as it was big with different blocks.
He showed me the temple by directing with his finger. He told me to wait after coming out of the temple as he has to park the bike and it was far from the temple.
I came out of the temple and waiting for Vinay. Someone was calling from far with the name of the color.
Hey, yellow color dress girl comes here.
First I didn't understand what he was talking but again he repeated the same words...
Then I noticed my dress color. I was in a yellow color dress...
Slowly I walked towards them.
There are 3 boys and 2 girls. I thought they were a gang.
I stood there silently...
Among one boy asked me," Don't you have a manner ?".
I just glare towards him.
He was handsome but rude. I just kept quiet as I don't know what reply I have to give......
Then he again started to ask, “don't you wish elders?”.
Then I said, "I will".
Then why are you not wishing us...
I didn't give any reply.
We are senior to you and you have to wish us.
Then I said" Good morning...".
He asked my name and I replied to him
Jhanavi
He extended his hand and told his name...
Abhiram Varma.....
Meanwhile, Vinay came towards us and introduce me as his relative( Mama's daughter)...
I got relief on seeing Vinay.