Almost 2 years later (mid-semester)
The canteen was filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee; the laughter, the talks, and the secret whispers that everyone shared added a more lively nature to the canteen.

On one of the seats sat Aayan and Reyansh, sipping their coffee and having their daily conversations.

"Umm, Reyansh, actually, I wanted to share something with you since few days" Aayan said, and Reyansh shifted his seat a little forward to listen to him.

"Oh yes, say na, is there any problem?" he asked.

Aayan fidgeted his fingers and said, "Actually, I have a crush on someone. No, no no not a crush. I love her, and I want to confess to her, but I am just nervous. You know, she is my really good friend, and I am afraid. If things take a wrong turn after my confession" he said, looking everywhere to ensure that no one heard him.

"Oh, that's really great, you love someone, haa, she must be lucky" Reyansh teased him. "And don't worry, confess your true feelings, but take your time; don't confess her under pressure or nervousness" Reyansh advised Aayan, and Aayan smiled upon hearing Reyansh's words, which added a little confidence to his decision.

"So tell me who's she; is she from our department or another?" Reyansh asked, "No, she is not from our department; she is from the IT department, and her name is... Oh, just a second, can I pick up this call? Aayan said before telling him the name.

Reyansh nodded and told him to pick up the call. Aayan gestured with his actions that the one who is talking on the call is the 'girl' he is talking about.

He then stood from his seat and whispered in Reyansh's ear, "I'll get going; she is waiting for me" he left from there.

Reyansh smiled at aayans excited self, and after drinking the remaining coffee, he also left the canteen.

Reyansh's POV:
2 years have passed, but till date I never got a chance to talk to Amaira. I just know she studies in the IT department, but I have no contact with anyone from that department, and I can't even go directly to her. It will be so creepy.

I have seen her many times around the cafeteria with the same girl she always hangs out with; I have seen her at some common fests; I have seen her near the college gate; I have seen her everywhere possible, but I haven't yet gotten her attention yet.

Two years have passed, but I am still not over her. It's her from the start; it's her till today.

I have realized my love for her is not just an attraction; it's a love from which I don't have expectations about anything.

I can just admire her for the rest of my life, but I want one chance—at least one chance to talk to her, at least one chance to make her smile, I want one chance to show my love to her and I pray to God for that one chance every day.

I know it is said, "agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho to puri kainaat usse tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai." Amaira has become my vo shiddhat vali mohobbat, and I know there will be someday when God will give me a chance to meet Amaira.
('When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it')

She is my first crush. It might sound like a teenage boy in love, but yes, I am. I am in love with her. I can be a green carpet for her, but God, please give me a chance.

She has become more beautiful with each passing day. I was smiling, thinking about these days where I never missed a chance to glance at her at least once a day. I was lost in my thoughts, waiting to get a glance at her.

I was roaming near the IT department. I might sound crazy, but this craziness is all secret, even Aayan doesn't know about it.

As I was about to leave, I saw two similar figures at the exit gate of the department. I proceeded to walk forward, the scene infront of me cleared more as i approached them at a distant.

I felt my heart breaking into pieces seeing the scene infront of me that broke me completely, I saw aayan and amaira laughing together and then the next moment I saw him hugging her.

I couldn't believe my eyes, my legs got no strength to walk forward, my heart started thumping with higher rate, but I walked forward to get the clear view and when I reached the maximum distance I felt myself losing everything I have.

I left from there the next second I saw them , "so is she the girl he was talking about earlier", "is she the girl he loves so much", "is she the girl he is planning to propose" ,"so aayan knew her from the start yet he never mentioned her", "did he already proposed her?", "are they dating now?", "Does that mean God is not willing to give my love a chance?" These thoughts were running through my mind as I walked out of the college as everything seemed too blurred.

I wasn't in a state to go home, and I don't want to let anyone know about this either. I cannot forget her in just seconds; this is too much to bear.

I couldn't control the thoughts that were taking control over my mind and body, and for the first time in my life, my legs took a turn towards the wine shop......

To be continued...

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