" For How many days Calla?" My best friend Emily asked tiredly.
" Em! we already discussed it. Don't bother to waste your energy on this." I told already eager to dismiss it before it has even started.
" But there has to be an end. A deadline, Right?" She asked with her left hand massaging her forehead while explaining with her right hand making her even more dramatic.
I sighed not ready to discuss this matter again.
" You already know my answer, Em" I answered in a straight tone which screamed end of discussion.
" 'Time will decide my timeline!' That is your answer. Right! Whatever! You and your stupid Philosophy." She rolled her eyes with a scoff.
" Em!" I called her in a rigid, hard tone.
" Ok! Ok! Your beautiful, Awesome Philosophy! Happy!" She said raising both her hands at her shoulder level showing her surrender. This girl! My mocker.
" Em! It's enough. Let's go to our class. It's about time." I raised from my seat making her raise too from her opposite seat. Currently, we are in our college canteen in our usual spot where we would sit opposite each other chatting while having lunch. It's a usual routine, nothing new.
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" So, students! Business is not for everyone. I hope you have already learned it in your previous years. So, Today I going to teach a complicated strategy which is................" Our lecturer started his job living up to his title 'Lecturer'
I frowned my eyebrows because this topic seems familiar. I already self-learned it in my usual library. So, I allowed myself to relax a bit. Usually, I am a bright student. So, I won't allow myself to divert during lessons. Since I knew about this topic, I turned towards the window at my side for a while to refresh myself.
But, What I considered refreshing seemed like a heart-hurting moment.
There, he, my Ame! My Beautiful love! NO! Unrequited love! With his amazing soul-mate love Amelia. They are holding their hands together publicly flaunting their love with a wholesome smile on each other faces. So, That's why he skipped the class.
My Ame's name is Samuel. Samuel Foster. Yes! I nick-named him, Ame.
There he is, shining like a rockstar in a concert even when there are many people around him.
Like an eagle flying high among other birds. Unique, Eye-catching.
Like a glittering moon rising among a storm of darkness. Welcomed by all.
Like a baby among adults. So cute. So Adorable. So Admired.
There she is, the gorgeous ginger head enchantress. Like most books, movies you have read, she is not a bitch or even a bad girl.
She is an angel fallen just for him. For my Ame. She is the kind of girl everyone asks for. Every boy asks to date, to marry, to grow old with. Every girl asks to befriend with, to be sister with. Every parent asks as a daughter for.
If he is an eagle, She is his formel.
If he is a moon, She is his sun.
If he is a baby, she is his milk.
They are a power couple. They are..........
"CALLA!" A voice boomed throughout the class breaking the silence of the class along with my thoughts. My eyes left the heart-wrenching sight to focus on my professor.
"Yes, Sir!" I answered him calmly knowing well that there is going to be a question session personally for me.
" What is the difference between centralization and decentralization?" He asked with a smug grin which clearly warns me to become ready for his punishment. He seemed to be sure that I won't know the answer. But it's a pity that I know the answer.
"Centralization is said to be a process where decision making is ........"
Without missing the beat, I answer his question with a smug grin resembling his. Soon that grin turned into a scowl.
The entire class looked at us with awe. Emily failingly attempted to disguise her laugh in a cough.
Professor was about to ask me another question to prove his point. But our college bell disliked it. So, It decides to spare me at this perfect time. Everyone left one by one, the professor being the first.
When I turned to look at the window again, they were not there. The power couple of the campus was not there.
When Emily called me and came towards me, I made my face smile. I refuse to let my move turn sour.
"You did it again! Cal! At least spare him one time." She smiled so widely that made me shake my head smiling.
"Em! Go get your boyfriend and go home. Don't bother waiting for me. I have some work to do." I smiled mischievously.
"Cal! Tell him my sympathies!" She left still laughing.
When she left, I picked up my bag and walked through the corridor searching for him. I found him walking casually along the corridor. I ran to stand in front of him.
" Sir, Was my answer correct?" I asked him wiggling my eyebrows.
" How dare you escape me this time too? You naughty brat." He asked while pulling my ears playfully.
"Ouch! Uncle! Ouch! Leave me!" I whisper-yelled while smiling. He finally left my ears after getting the satisfaction of making my ears red.
"And Uncle Thomas It's no escaping. It's called defeating you." I mockingly smiled.
" You Brat!" He again proceeded to twist my ear when I backed away turning from him, I hit a hard chest making my body hurt as a result. Is this person is a rock? How hard like a stone? Is he living in a gym?
" Ouch! I am so sorry. I don't see the w........" I lifted my head while apologizing then I am dumbstruck upon realizing who I have been collided with. Yeah, It's him.
Oh, God! I knew my Ame was beautiful. But this is gorgeous. No! I don't know. He looks so fucking beautiful from this close.
I moved my gaze towards his eyes, My God! Kill me! I just want to kiss each one of them. It looks like the gates to heaven.
Behind me, I heard a throat clearing making me snap out of my dream word.
But, before I moved away, I again looked all over his face especially noting a mole under his chin. It looks adorable.
Because who knows, if I can get an opportunity to look at his face this close again. So I imprinted his face in my mind.
I slowly moved away from him regretfully. I sighed thinking why can't the time stop right here.
" Mmmm,..... Sir, I will be going home then." I cleared my throat hoping to clear this awkward situation.
"No! Calla dear, stay here. I have to talk to you." He slightly smiled before turning towards his original son Samuel.
Yes, our professor is the uncle of Samuel.
I am just a friend to him. Because of the age difference, I call him uncle. But not in front of Samuel. Because It's just not right.
" Sam! My boy! How are you doing?" Uncle Thomas asked him lovingly?
" Fine, Uncle. What about you?" He asked with an adorable smile.
" What's the matter?" Uncle asked him.
" Mmmm,...That's...." He seems to hesitate. I took that as a clue to leave them alone.
" Calla!" Uncle called me in a stern voice.
I motioned him towards the railing of the corridor with my finger. He seemed to understand that because he continued talking to Samuel.
I leaned toward the wind that blew my hair like a wave. The breeze seemed fresh and refreshing. Involuntarily, a smile came on my face.
When I turned to look in their direction, he met my gaze. My Ame seemed to notice me. It's strange. But my heart jumped with joy overloading. I gently smiled at him but he only remained in his unusual expression which I can't seem to crack.
He then broke the eye contact to look at his uncle.
What uncle would talk about? Is it about Samuel? Yeah, he knows about my unrequited love and power couple's successful love.
Who won't know about it? Everyone knows about it.
Samuel was leaving the place without even taking one glance at me. It's expected as always. I watched his retracting back until he disappeared. I sighed and looked at uncle. He seemed to have an expression mixed with pity and sympathy.
I neared uncle to talk to him. I expected a smile on his face but a stern expression which says that this is very serious.
