Kya Tum Ho Wohi? [Are You The One?] #MissionDesi

Chapter 4: Your lap or mine?

Ayesha's P.O.V:

My mind is like a spring, constantly bouncing from one thought to another, it's very rare for it to stop on one thought.

Last night was a similar affair with one exception, my mind had finally settled on a question. A question I was struggling to answer.

Why had I lied? Why didn't I give miss that stupid note? These questions had bothered me all night until I had drifted into a dreamless sleep. Now that I'm awake, the questions have returned to bother me again.

I groaned as I took the duvet covers off and rolled out of bed. My teeth chattered together and I rubbed my arms to soothe the small goosebumps that had been formed all over.

I strolled over to my dressing table and gently began tugging at the tangled mess on top of my head which some like to call hair.

After several strokes the brush started moving through my hair effortlessly. I gathered my loose hair and tied it into a ponytail at the top of my head.

Then I went into the bathroom and stood before the cabinet mirror as I began brushing my teeth.

My pace slowed as my mind drifted into space and the question was back, why did I lie? It was as if my mind had refused to function until I answered this question so I decided to give it a little thought.

I remember a similar situation when we used to have a different seating plan. I used to sit in a row filled with girls and they used to pass notes along the line.

One day Mrs Spragg caught them passing notes and she was fuming, literally. It wouldn't have been as impactful if she wasn't a teacher who's usually so nice.

So, I guess I lied because I didn't want to recreate that moment for myself, not because I have some crush on Rohan. I finished brushing my teeth and went outside to dress into my uniform.

After I was ready I stood in front of the mirror and for a few seconds I just stared at myself. I thought, everyday is a new day so don't hold yesterday's grudges and begin your day with a smile so bright it washes away the negatives.

I smiled at myself as I begun my day with this philosophy and grabbed my bag before rushing out the door, it was nearly time for my bus.

I ran downstairs to collect my lunch from the kitchen and quickly hugged my mum before I left for school.

***

It's quarter to four, usually I'd be catching the bus to go home right now but I have to stay at school and do maths equations with Mrs Spragg, all thanks to my lie yesterday. Seriously, what was I thinking? Now I wish I had put Rohan in the spotlight for his note.

"No use wishing now Ayesha," my mind retorted and I tried to solve the equations quicker so I could go home sooner.

After half an hour miss spoke, she said, "Since you've tried so hard and I can see you understand how to work out the equations I'm letting you leave fifteen minutes early."

I packed my stuff before she could change her mind and within five minutes I was in the turning circle waiting for the Arriva bus to arrive. Thankfully the next bus is due in ten minutes.

***

I've been waiting for over an hour now and one after the other, three Carousel buses have passed the turning circle but there was still no sign of an Arriva bus.

The worst part was yet to come, it's starting to get dark and I'm standing all alone, surrounded by strange looking people. Nearly all of them have piercings covering every inch of their face and a cigarette in hand, who knows, soon they'll start smoking weed too.