Sameer-Naina SS-Holding It Together
Part-1: Healing The Bruises
Sameer had been pacing around the Gandhi Conference Hall since past one hour. He had never awaited so much in life for anything. But today he was waiting ,waiting for the Head Girl Naina Aggarwal. Trepidations rose in his heart as the clock ticked away.The ugly altercation that had brewed between Naina's father and his mother had left both the families at sore ends.Naina had never thought that her love could resemble the very character she wanted to play in the drama i.e. Juliet.
Though Sameer had not proposed her yet but he had developed a soft corner for her,all thanks to the shows that her father and Taiji created infront of him.Naina being the docile one always found the shoulders of Preeti and Swati to let those tear drops trickle down thus wiping away her vexations and misery.Yeh un dinon ki baat hai ,when girls didn't rebel against parents and even had no freedom of say in the matters of their own life.Seeing Naina in this state left Sameer in a state of gloom too.
Sameer's wait ended as he saw Naina trotting towards the room.Dressed in a petals printed frock,she had an angelic aura around her.She had not worn any makeup but he didn't fail to mark the slight tint of pink blush rising from her neck to cheeks.He had never focused on her innocent beauty because he had been always busy about getting his challenges,wishes and works done and even successfully with the help of her.So he never even looked at her with such magnified focus.Looking at her today he realised that she is not only brains rather beauty with brains'.
"Sameer! Have you prepared the list of the students who want to be volunteers?'' Naina asked seeing Sameer lost like she gets lost in her reveries.Sameer's trance broke as he found her voice heavy almost choking .His eyes immediately darted to her eyes who held deeper emotions than what reflected on her face.The streaks of red lines in her eyes were enough indicator of the fact :She had cried and a hell lot.Though he had intended to look into her eyes only to find the truth,he never realised that they were having a loving eyelock which had already turned pink tints of blush on her cheeks to shades of scarlet red.
As the hall's open window slammed against the pane,they broke out of the loving moment.Naina turned away from him to avoid further embarrassment.He too took time to act normal and get back in the Head Boy' mode''.Yes,I have got the names.You can check them.By the way I have a suggestion ..I don't know if it's that good to be implemented..'' his line broke as she over excitedly shot back-"What's the idea?'' Sameer was taken aback the way she kicked into his lines.''Actually I wanted that we can hold the function infront of Savarkar block.The area is big enough for a stage and also students can use the classrooms for practice as well as for green room purposes.What say?If we conduct the function in grounds,there are chances that we have to spend much money for decoration and even rains can spoil the total seating arrangement.I have given it enough thought ,now it's your turn to think about it and suggest something.Whatever you think ,I shall have no qualms regarding the decision.'' He put forward his suggestion clearly.But Naina's mind was too clouded with myriad of emotions she had been juggling since morning that didn't let her think straight.
"I think before we take any decision we need to ask about it to Principal Sir.'' Naina said in voice which almost sounded like a whisper. ''I think we should prepare the invitation cards.I have got a stencil,just cut out the cardboard sheets accordingly. ''She said as she handed over the stencil to him.There was so much Sameer wanted to ask but felt that she might not like his intrusion in her personal affairs.Hence he just nodded to her instructions.''Sameer! That's not the way it's done.The shapes should be equal and colour them with even strokes.Don't just randomly scribble.'' Naina whined.Sameer was taken aback by her tone.Something was still not right.He could no longer hold back his questions.''Naina! What happened at home? Were you crying?'' Sameer prodded.The very consoling words from the beloved one broke all the dams of emotions she held so long.Tears rolled down her eyes as the flashbacks of morning flashed across her eyes.
Flashback
Naina was preparing for the upcoming annual function. Rummaging through the cupboard she was searching for pliers to do some craftwork. Her attention was divided. While her half attention was towards finding the pliers, her other mind was dwelling in thoughts of Sameer .She had asked Sameer to prepare the list of volunteers and reach the school at 1.00 pm. She didn't find the pliers but toppled down the vase made of cut glass.The vase was given as present to her Taya ji by a rich client. Tears pooled in her eyes imagining the bitter words that were awaiting to be hurled at her by her Taiji.Taiji created a ruckus over this in house. The result was that Rakesh slapped Naina for being reason of his insult in home.Taiji even accused Naina of being jealous of Tayaji's gift hence planned to break the vase.Yeh un dinon ki baat hai,when girls were not allowed to even defend their points.
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As she finished, Sameer felt an urge to hug and soothe her uneven hiccups. Something stopped him from doing so. Instinctively he cupped her face to which Naina looked at him in confusion.
(To be continued)
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