CHAPTER 05- Love letter

Raisha.... thank god you came early today.... I have something to show you...said Sheekha in an excited voice, but in a whisper. Raisha still hanging her heavy bag in her shoulders, followed her bosom friend without a word, knowing that there is something important for Sheekha to tell. They walked along the classroom corridor and then climbed the stair case laid towards a narrow stony pathway. Finally they both found themselves under a May tree located near the school library. The May tree was full of red May blossoms, created an artistic atmosphere for the girls who leisurely lavished their playful youth.

Then immediately Sheekha took a a piece of paper out of her pocket and placed it on Raisha 's opened palm. Their eyes met with each other then. Raisha saw how impatient her friend's eyes are. So she immediately unfold the paper to go through the letters occupied the empty piece of paper which held the fragrance of pure English rose.

Dear Sheekha,

Since the day we met each other we talked about many things and we became so close in hearts. When the time passed by, you became my eternal best friend. But a few months ago when I go home, I felt a terrible loneliness and an emptiness is suffering me and burning my heart. This condition continued every single day until I meet you in the morning with your innocent smile on face. Then again when you got dropped near your school I felt the same until I meet you in the afternoon. This was a great disturbance for me, so thought to dive into my mind to seek the reason for this undefinable ache. It took me so long to realize "What has happened to ME " ?

Finally I understood that all happens because of YOU!!!!!

When you are not around me I miss you so much. I can't even describe the pain I undergo with.

My dearest... Please don't misunderstand me. But I'm totally and purely in LOVE with YOU!!!.....

I love your beautiful face and the way you talk, you walk, you stand, you sit, and most of all the way you look at me... I love the way you argue with me on things and the way smile back. I love everything of you.

I don't know whether you feel the same towards me or not. But I know I have a special place in your heart.... I'm really nervous and worrying of your response and please don't break my heart. I'm waiting for your answer dear Sheekha.....

Please don't keep me so long to hear your true reply for this. Please don't break my heart into pieces, otherwise you will have to consult a heart surgeon to cure it right.... Love you from the depths of my heart...

yours one and only SWEET HEART.

Then the two girls looked at each other to see each other's notion. In the next moment they found themselves chortling until tears burst out of their eyes.

Sheekha who the hell wrote this to you... asked Raisha in a cheerful voice.

Sheekha rolled her eyes and said, Who else darling ..... it's SUSAN hehe said Sheekha with a giggle.

Did say "Yes" Sheekha ? asked Raisha still unable to stop laughing.

No dear...I received it from him today itself in the morning replied Sheekha in a low voice with a serious notion.

Then understanding that Sheekha is no more teasing Raisha gave a straight look at Sheekha's countenance. Sheekha was wearing a smile with happiness and unexpectedness. Raisha tried to figure out Sheekha's reply by staring at her face. then finally she raised her voice....

So will it be a YES Sheekha..? asked Raisha in a low tone.

Oh!! I want some time to think about it dear... But to tell you the truth that I really like him a lot... I don't feel like breaking his sweet heart. He is that much innocent and a cute guy....replied Sheekha to give a clue of her untold answer for the letter.

Raisha said nothing about Sheekha's response but she was totally got puzzled hearing the words of her friend on this matter. Raisha has seen this type of a letter for the very first time of her life. She felt awkward of writing such letters to a girl by a boy for asking for love. Her mind was not matured enough to understand the attraction between a girl and a boy so early of age.

On the other hand Sheekha's menstruation had started at the age of eleven. Sheekha was well built and her feelings also were matured. But Raisha was still a small girl in her body and in feelings.

Sheekha talked on many things while they walk back to their classroom but Raisha's mind paid no attention on them. She was suffering from a terrible pain of loosing her only friend. "If Sheekha give her heart to Susan she will totally forget me and I will be all alone again" has terrified Raisha as a nightmare.

Holding their hands together the two friends entered the corridor of the building where their classroom was located. When they were reaching their classroom, they suddenly heard someone was calling their names loudly.

The two girls entered the classroom to see all the other girls sitting and staring at them with opening mouths. On the other end Mrs. Ashoka together with the principal madam were standing and scowling at them. Raisha still hanging the school bag in her shoulders and Sheekha hiding the letter in her uniform pocket, were horrified by the scene and unable to step forward, both remained standing helplessly.