This winter is too long. May be, if I had siblings, a lot of siblings it wouldn’t be that boring. My mom says I am lucky that I am alone. I get to have all her love. I have one classmate last year and he also said that you are lucky because his siblings always fight with him and most of the time they win. Which make him upset. My best friend moli said once you don’t have to divide any thing with anyone and you can get all the gifts you want.

Hey zeen what are you looking at. do you have crush on him too?

When did you came moly.

Oh while you were looking at that handsome guy. She pointed toward the other side of the park where some people were playing with there dogs.

Oh come on I was enjoying the warmth of the sun while sitting on this bench. I was just thinking how much fun it would be if I had at list one sibling, I wasn’t looking that handsome guy. Now that you said he is kind of attractive but I didn’t notice it before but you know I am already liking someone else even he is good looking he cannot have my attention.

Oh that’s good then I can try my luck. Look at his dog he is so cute.

Yeah his dog can have my attention. Said zeen.

Let’s try our luck on both of them. Let’s see who is more lucky.

Don’t be stupid moly.

Why do you want me to be single all my life I didn’t get my chance in school now I am a college student let me try my best.

Well it’s looks like he already have a girlfriend.

How do you know?

Look how happy he is.

Isn’t that proof that he is single. You know nothing and forget I will take any advice from you it’s more than one year you fell in love with Sean but you got zero progress.

Seriously moly I don’t believe this, you are saying that to me aren’t you the one who told me to never confess your feeling first.

Did I? even if I said it. it was one year ago look how much the world has changed girl. Wake up. I am not gonna miss my chance.

Oh he is coming this way. It’s our chance. She whispered in my ear.

Oh wao look at this cute baby what’s his name.

His name is panda. He like to be around people. Aron said while looking towards Zeen.

Oh she is my best friend her name is zeen she loves animals.

Oh really.

Yeah and animals love her too. By the way I am moly we live near by. I never saw you before are you new here.

Nope. My name is Aron I also live near by I was out of town for sometime for education purposes. By the way I already know you guys and I am surprised that you guys have already forgotten me.

Aron do we know you but I can’t remember. Zeen do you remember.what? why you look so embarrassed she whispered.

Seriously moly you don’t remember him aren’t you the one who bullied him in 1st grade. you called him cry baby all the time you pushed him from the desk and you also showered him with his water bottle after school. I whispered it in her ears.

Aron oh I remember now look at you. You have changed so much.

Yeah isn’t it good. Said Aaron.

Yes it is. Good for you. What are you doing now a day’s. Moly said.

Trying to get back at from I left. Yeah hoping to meet everyone find some old friends. Getting in college and so on. Aaron said.

Did you met Sean. Moly said.

Yeah and he was happy that I am back. We are seeing each other later. Do you guys want to join. Aaron said.

Moly looked at Zeen and said what do you say girl. She didn’t reply anything and moly said ok than let’s have some fun together.

Ok than we are meeting at my place around 6:00 pm. Do you guys remember where I live right. Aaron said.

Yeah we do remember. Don’t worry. We will find it easily. Moly replied.

Ok than see you at six o’clock. By

By Aaron.

What happened Zeen? Why are you so quiet.

Seriously you just set a meeting already. How you do that. What if it’s a trap and he bully us and take revenge for how you was so rude to him. Zeen said.

Oh come on Zeen you should be happy look at the bright side you are going to spend some time with Sean. What else you can wish for. You need those kind of meetings to convey those feelings of yours. It’s more better than to just loving him in your heart. Do you understand how lucky you are that you have me see how I find a perfect guy who can lead us to achieve our mission. We can even trust him. I will make him fall in love with me and than we can use him to set more and meetings like that so you can have you’re chances to Sean how great of person you are and much love he is missing in his life.

Just stop it Moly are you making fun of me Zeen said while smiling.

No way. You know how much I care about you. You are my best friend. Let’s not miss our chances here ok. Moly said.

Both girls were happy while making fun on each other they walk toward their house so later they can go to see Aaron and Sean.

Hey guys my name is Zeen. I am an introvert person. My favorite color is blue and white. I like rice with anything. I lost my father when I was 9 years old. It was a tragic incident for me. I lost him in an accident, a car hit him out of nowhere and the driver run away. From than on I live with my mom she a high school teacher and she love me more than anything in this world.

I have a best friend her name is Moly she live with her parents and two sisters. She is the youngest. She support me in any way possible. I am thankful to God that I have her. We are almost like sisters. We spend most of the time together while studying, watching movies, shopping and having fun together. The best part of our friendship is that we know everything about each othe we have no secrets.

And than there is Sean, I have crush on him since I was 13. he is also our friend we go to same school and same college he have different fields of study than us which is why it’s hard to see him every now and then. I also feel he try to avoid us sometimes. He is a brilliant student.

Sean and Aaron are good childhood friends. Aaron have to leave city A for some personal reasons. Now he is back. He also joind our college.

How today’s meeting will end up. Will Sean notice me? He wasn’t like that before I still remember how kind and generous he was back than. He would take notice of every single thing around him. Who ever needed help he always said yes. It was kind of cute too. One time I even made it up that I got hurt and he helped me and dropped me home. But now he feel so distant. Moly says it’s my illusion, he is still the same it’s just we are grownups now everyone changes a little. I am becoming curious day by day it’s me or something else. What is making him so silent and distant?

if I could say he has perfect life. A happy family, loving and caring parents. A kind and cute sister Sheri. It’s so easy to see how they love and care about each other. He is intelligent and top of his class student. I don’t know what makes him so sad and quite.

Oh it’s drive me crazy sometimes why I am so dumb. I can’t even figure out what troubles he have. Why I am so opposite of him in every single thing. What if he really hates me deep down in his heart and pretend to be normal in front of me for the sake of our childhood friendship. Actually that’s the reason that I never even try to confess my feelings to him. Because I kind of know that he will say no.

Oh I think Moly is here.

Hey Zeen are you ready.

We still have thirty minutes.

Oh look all these clothes. Are you having trouble choosing.

Yeah. I know he like light blue color. So I was thinking wearing this dress.

Hey girl we were kids when he said to her sister that he love light blue because he wanted her to be happy. It doesn’t mean his favorite color is light blue.

But Moly he also wear this color a lot.

Yeah because his sister like this color and she do gift him blue shirts a lot.

How do you know so much and I don’t.

Because his sister and I were together in games which you never joind because you are a scaredy-cat.

Well. I don’t know how you do it. How you just talk and become friends with anyone. I really praise this trait of your personality.

Hey stop being pitiful. I also admire how you can catch any guys eyes so easily. Like boys will do anything for your smile. You were so popular in school.

Was I? I don’t think so. Sean don’t even look at me. He even avoids me sometimes.

Well that’s the clue you should get. He can’t stand your beauty.

Haha very funny.

Did you look at Aaron how he was looking at you. I was so jealous he was talking with me but his eyes were fixed on you. You should use this charm of yours on Sean too and stop being so pitiful and shy in front of him. Ok

I don’t know what the hell is wrong with me when he is front of me I start freezing. It suddenly became so cold. I literally feel it’s snowing everywhere. Or it’s that he becomes so cold when I am around that’s why I get those cold vibes from him I said that sadly.

Oh Zeen let me hug you and give you some warmth. Dear you have to stop thinking that ok. How about look around you there is so much and so many people who are dying to talk to you. They shining like sun but you don’t look at them.

May be I don’t want sun. I want moon.

Ok stop thinking about moon. Tell me what you think of Aaron.

He is good looking. His personality matches yours. You two are perfect match.

Really but I am asking what you think. It looks like he is interested in you.

No way. Why would he. I am ready let’s go it’s getting late.

Did you tell aunty.

Yes she will be late. She said she will come back around 9 or 10. She wants me to come back before that.

Ok so what I was saying is that, well your beauty is to blame. I think I don’t have any chance. You should take him seriously. You know sometimes you need to give chance to other people.

I can’t do this Moly stop saying that. Let’s go. It’s just fifteen minutes away and it’s already six.

Well I am not saying forget Sean. I am just saying give him a chance and see may be you start to like him.

Love doesn’t work like that ok. I don’t have any control on my feelings. It’s not something that I decided to do. It just happened and now my heart is not mine it only beats for Sean.

Oh gosh girl. Sometimes you make me scared. You should not be that fixed on him. It’s life be a little flexible. I can’t see you in pain. Life is not what we want it to be. It’s what it makes us.

Moly please don’t. Let’s talk about something else. We are almost there. I still have my chance and I am gonna try my best. Wish me luck.

Good luck but please notice Aaron too ok and you are doing this for me so no no’s ok.

I am not gonna take your chance. What happened to you. You were so interested in him earlier.

Well the things I done to him when we were kids. I don’t think it’s a good idea.

Oh common Moly it’s looks like he has totally forgiven you or else why would he ask us to meet him in his house. We are childhood friends. He is joining us after such long time.

It’s probably because of you.

No it’s not. Ok we are here. Stop talking about it.

Ok ready I am going to ring the bell. Let’s do it. Today is our day.

Aaron opens the front door. Hey girls you finally made it. I thought you gonna fool me again Moly.

Oh common Aaron we were kids back than now I am all grown up sensible and beautiful.

Hey Zeen how are you doing. Common in.

Hi Aaron I am doing good how are you.

Well I am totally fine and happy to see you finally here. You guys are fifteen minutes late. I thought you guys not going to make it today. It almost break my heart.

Well if we knew you are waiting for us we would have left home early. We brought some snacks and drinks to just for the courtesy and than Moly whispered in Zeen’s ear “be confident”.

Hey everyone. Oh my gosh shery you are also here nice to see you again. Where were you all this time and they hugged each other.

I am doing good how are you it’s so nice to see you Moly. Hey Zeen how are you doing and they both hugged.

I am fine sherry how are you doing.

Good. Common in.

Hey guys you have never met my cousin Joan. He is in military he came over in holidays here. And it’s Sean as you guys already know him.

Hey Joan nice to meet you hey Sean. Look at you still working on your computer. Moly said.

Hey Joan hey Sean. Zeen said.

Hey girls. Joan said.

Sean looked up for a minute and said hi to both of them and he again start working on his computer.

Aaron looked at us and than toward Sean and he said, common man we are here to have fun after such long time all of us are together.

Not me. I see them every day. How about you go ahead and have some fun chatting. I need 20 more minutes to finish this assignment.

If I know I would made it 6:30 or 7 O’Clock man so you wouldn’t be that busy now.

Leave him Aaron. He is always like that his studies are more important than his friends. Moly said.

Joan looked at Moly and said so what you do.

Nothing important.

What nothing.

I mean we both are students. We don’t have any jobs like you do. We are just enjoying our winter break.

Well so you do something, being student is also no easy.

Yeah sure. This fall semester was so boring and hard we both take twelve units most of the time we were busy writing essays and working on presentations.

Yes it is really hard specially for average students like you. Sean replied.

We wish we were as smart as you are in studies we would be helpful to so many people around us. Moly replied.

You wish. I already helped you so many times look how ungrateful you are. Sean replied while putting his computer away.

You can do better than that we know. If you are not busy avoiding us all the time. Moly said.

Well unfortunately I am not that free as you two. I have a lot of responsibility and my studies. Sean replied.

Ok guys stop bickering we are here to have fun. Let’s talk about some old and new stuff. I was away for such a long time. I was only in touch with Sean so tell me all what you guys did what your plans are in future. Aaron said.

I have joined the arts school I am gonna learn a lot of new things gonna make new friends. It will be so fun. Sherry said.

And you Zeen what’s your plans.

Oh me yeah I am gonna just finish my bachelor’s degree and find a good job that’s it.

Hmm can’t you be a little ambiguous why not say you gonna do what ever Moly gonna do just going to follow her like a baby. Common grow up a litttle. Sean said.

That was rude. Molly said.

At this moment Zeen felt so embarrassed that everyone felt that in the room.

You are so decent to Sean. Say something rude to him tell him it’s none of your business. Aron said while he was trying to light the situation.

But Zeen said it’s ok. I don’t mind.

You should. He is a jerk we will make him to serve us some drinks. Ok . common Sean serve us some drinks.

This make the situation lighter. At this moment suddenly Moly asked Joan what do you like Mr. Joan do you have a girlfriend.

Not yet but I like confident and sensible people. Joan replied.

Oh I mean. Before she finished her sentence Joan said yes I am single. I have been busy finishing my civil engineering degree. I have one more year left than I will get promotion and hope a good life partner too. With this answer Moly got embarrassed she try to explain her self well I was just trying to make a conversation while everyone was smiling while looking at her she got a little angry. Joan without hesitating continued the conversation and said, how about you. Do you have a boyfriend.

Haha. Moly laughed and said no I am also busy in my studies you know. I don’t have time for those things.

Good to know. Joan said.

Shery whispered in Moly’s ear I think he is interested in you. He usually don’t talk like that.

Who cares. Moly looked at Joan and give a mean smile and she start talking with shery about old days.

I was left alone I didn’t know what to do. So I peek toward where Sean and Aaron was preparing drinks. To my embarrassment they both looked at me at the same time. Sean was seriouse but Aaron gave a gentle smile. I also smiled a little but next thing I saw Sean was looking at Aaron while he was smiling toward me. I got so puzzled and flushed. What the hell is going on I don’t understand the situation I looked at Moly she was so happy and busy talking with shery. Wao she totally forgot she came with me at least sometimes look at me what I am going through. I looked at Joan he was looking at Moly interestingly and than he looked at me and asked are you ok.

Yeah I am fine. Zeen said.

You don’t look comfortable. Joan said

Oh she is still the same she was when we were kids shy and sweet all the time. Aaron said while handling the drinks to shery and Moly.

Well she didn’t grew up can’t you see she is still a kid. Sean said while handing the drinks to Joan and me. When he was handing the drinks to me he looked directly in my eyes. I felt so cold to my bones and my heart suddenly beating fast. I tried to take the glass from him and try to avoid looking in his eyes my hand touched his hand and drink fell down from my hand.

Hey Sean stop making fun of her. Moly shouted.

I said I am sorry. Sean said it’s ok and he sit down to pick the drink he was so close to me. He was sitting in a position like he is proposing to me but he was mad and he said well it’s not me she dropped the drink and I am not making fun of her. Be careful ok

I said sorry again and left for the restroom. I start crying I was so embarrassed. I don’t know what the hell is wrong with me. We know each other from childhood but we are so distant. I even can’t talk with him. Why I feel like that. Is it me or it’s him who makes the situation so complicated. It must be me. Everything is wrong with me I deserve to be treated like that. I don’t know how much he hates me because of this. I don’t know what’s happening outside everybody must be blaming him for making me nervous and he would be feeling more frustrated.

Zeen hey Zeen are you alright. Moly knocked at the bathroom door.

Yeah I am fine. Everything is fine I just needed to use the bathroom. I am almost done. I will be out in a minute.

I am waiting for you than ok

Ok. Just breath Zeen it was almost three weeks I didn’t see him. May be I was too much missing him even though it doesn’t make any sense may be I was hoping he will be happy when he sees us but I only see him sad and mad for no reason and he was extra mean today. I don’t know what I did wrong or he is trouble over something. I don’t know why is he so serious about his studies otherwise who takes class in winter break. It’s hardly 21 days to take the time out so we can start fresh for spring semester. I wish I could ask him all those questions. Hmmm. I should be more relaxed or it least act like one I don’t want to destroy the evening. Breath Zeen breath. I think Now I am ready to go out.

Hey how are you feeling now. Aaron asked.

Oh I am okay it’s nothing I just needed to use the restroom.

Oh ok than I thought it’s because of Sean you know sometimes he becomes so mean but doesn’t meant it.

I know thank you for asking. Here is your drink and we ordered some pizza too. Aron handed over the drink to me and said we made him to make another one for you thank goodness it fell on floor not on your clothes.

Yeah.

Moly held my hands in her hands she looked at me with curiosity and I smiled so she know I am doing fine. We all talked with each other eat some pizza and everyone made a plan to meet at Sean’s father’s beach house on weekend because everyone wanted to have some more fun before winter break ends. They plan to make some barbecue and stuff like that. Everyone seemed happy but Sean wasn’t. He was just listening and answering yes or no only.

Joan was unusually interested in Moly and Moly was trying her best to ignore him.

Moly was right Aaron’s most focuse was on me all that time he was asking me questions here and there to Make a conversation but my focus was on Sean. It was almost 9 o’clock Moly said. We think we should be Leaving now.

Well we will be leaving early so be ready on Saturday at 6 am ok. Aron said.

That’s too early shery said can we leave at nine.

Well if we were staying overnight than it would be ok but we only going for one day. We have to come back before night so we should be early. Aron said.

But it’s too cold in the morning. Moly said.

Sean is the one who is not agreeing to staying overnight. If we can go there for one night and two days we can have a lot of fun and you girls can do some shopping. Aaron said.

Well I can quit going and you can have all the fun you want. Sean said.

Stop saying that dude we have only this winter break. We talked about it in the phone too remember to have all this fun with everyone and Joan is also here he is leaving next week there is no other time. I don’t know when we will see him again. And think about shery she is also leaving for her art school. Aaron said

Yeah this winter was unusually boring we deserve this break. Zeen was also so board right Zeen. Moly said.

Yeah you guys are lucky. I am alone at home most of the time last week even moly was out with her family for Christmas. My mom is so busy too busy season so I didn’t get any chance this year. Zeen said

Ok let’s see what I can do. Sean said.

Oh yeah Sean we gonna make this vacation the best.

Guys we are getting late. Zeen said.

While we were leaving Sean gets up and said let me drop you guys it’s dark outside now. Oh thank you it get scary a little around this time better to be safe than sorry. I am coming too Aaron said.

In the way Aaron keep talking with me about my studies and planning for next week. He was all out like we gonna do this and that Moly and Sean were quietly walking behind us. That was an unusual silence. May be it’s me or something happened that I am not aware of first they dropped me and they we’re going drop Moly next. By guys have goodnight.

Bye good night. I will see you tomorrow. Moly said.

Mom was home I told her about our meeting she was happy that I was having fun. I go to bed thinking about what happened all day. It was a very long day and May be a good one.

Finally it’s the day when we are leaving for vacation it’s snowing heavily. But inside the van it’s warm. Everyone is chatting and laughing. Joan is teasing Moly again. I looked at Sean he was looking at me. Such a warm look, like he want to say a lot of things to me. My heart felt it. I wanted go near him but I can’t and suddenly there was a boom. A big crash. I opened my eyes with a big sigh. I was in trans for a moment what kind of dream was this. It felt real. I looked at the time it’s six in the morning. I left the bed I looked my self in the mirror and an an accident. Why I have this dream. Even in my dream my beautiful moment got ruined. What that supposed to mean. It was scary. I heard some sounds in the kitchen I think mom is getting ready for work.

Good morning mom.

Hey good morning. You wake up early today. I was preparing my lunch. Do you want something.

No mom I will eat my breakfast later.

Do you have any plans for today honey.

May be moly come to our house and we can plan for our vacation. We will be leaving on Saturday there are big chances we stay overnight there so May be we go to shopping.

Hmm. Good for you than you didn’t get any fun this year and your winter break is also almost done.

Yeah I am hoping for a good time. We always had get togethers in high school but since we started college everyone is so busy with there studies. Actually Aaron planed it he is here after ten years. You know Moly even didn’t recognized him she was planning to hit on him. It was so funny.

How about you?

What about me.

Are you seeing someone or do you have crush.

Common mom why are we suddenly talking about me.

Well I am always busy. We don’t get chances to talk about those things. I don’t want my daughter to hide anything from me. You know right we are like best friends.

But I want you to to be my mom only. I have best friend mom.

Ok how about boyfriend. I am waiting for this news. I am curious.

I will let you know when I have boyfriend. Don’t worry. You are almost late.

Oh no I have to go honey. Don’t spend all day watching TV ok do some cleaning up and cook something for you. Bye

Ok. Bye mom.

It’s too early should I go back to sleep or should I check if Moly is awake or not. Should I call her or send a message. Well if she was awake I would already had received a message. It’s so cold. I choose to go to my bed. Ahh it’s still warm. It was almost one hour that I slept that my phone start ringing. It must be Moly.

Hey Zeen are you still sleeping. Did I wake you up.

Hey Moly. Yeah I was sleeping. Is everything ok. When are you coming here.

Yeah everything is fine you know shery just called me. They are all going for shopping to buy all the necessary stuff for the beach house. It Would be cold there so they are planning for fire and barbecue. Some dessert fresh fruits and veggies too. You know it’s two and half hour away and also it’s away from town so they won’t be able to buy anything from there. Do you want to come. I would say let’s go together they are planning meeting on lunch, after that we finish our shopping.

Ok actually that’s a good idea I was also thinking going for shopping with you. Who else is coming?

I think almost everyone is coming. Don’t worry Sean will be there too.

Ok than let’s do shopping together. Where are we meeting.

We are meeting at the granny’s pizza. Don’t worry Aaron will pick us up. Let me tell shery that you are also coming. Ok

Ok. Be ready around 12:30. Bye

Bye. Well I get to see you again Sean. I don’t know how long I am going to bear that coldness of you. This time I want to shock you with my beauty. I should wear something realy sexy or May be something more revealing. I don’t know what I am thinking. I hope he won’t end up hating me more. I still have sometime I should do a little cleaning and then get ready.

When we met last time it was summer break there were other friends too I didn’t get to sit with him or have any one on one talk. But this time I will make sure I get to talk with him on weather May be or his studies or May be why he is so cold to me. Yeah I should talk about this. Everything is done I am also ready. Still ten more minutes to go. I decided to wear my dark purple shirt it’s a little revealing but it’s ok I am gonna wear my jacket on top with my white jeans. I think ponytail will look perfect with this style. I think they are here.

Hey how are you doing Aaron said.

Fine. How are you Aaron.

I am good. Look at you you look great.

Thank you. Hey moly. Where is everyone I whispered in her ear. They are already there Sean had a group meeting with his classmate they need to submit a project on Sunday so he is trying to finish his part early on so he can join with us without any worries.

Ok. Zean said.

Moly said were you upset that you are going to miss your Prince Charming. Look at you looking so pretty. I hope it not only Aaron who is going to charmed by it.

Stop Moly he will listen.

What are you talking about girls. Aaron said

Not much just some personal stuff. Actually we are very excited for the trip. Thanks to you we get to have this chance.

No worries actually thanks to you guys for joining. You will see how much we are going to enjoy even though it’s a small trip but we will plan a big one for summer.

Yeah sure.

Now that I am here it will be more fun. What do you say Zean.

Yeah I am sure it will be fun I am also looking forward to it. Why are you smiling Moly.

Nothing I am just having fun.

Girls we are here.

Moly my heart is beating fast.

It should be don’t worry just concentrate impressing him don’t worry about others I will handle it. Just don’t lose your chances ok.

Hmm ok. But it turns out to be disappointed when I saw Sean happily talking with another girl. They were discussing and smiling and the girl she was beautiful and well dressed with unique style.

Moly whispered in my ear she look impressive all your hard work is gone to nothing in front of her. She is wearing white dress and her hair and jewelry is complimenting her beauty.

Look at Sean how excited he looks while talking with her she said that while we sat on another table where Joan and shery were waiting for us.

Hey guys we both said.

Oh finally you are here I am so hungry and excited for our shopping.

Yeah we are excited too. Sean look very busy today. Are they on a date.

No no she didn’t have other time available you know so she agree to meet him today they needed to make a final comment on their project.

They could have done that on zoom. Moly said

Are you jealous. Joan said.

Why would I be jealous of him if he is sitting with a beauty I also have beauty here sitting with me.

You are so right Aaron said. Everyone laughed. We ordered pizza. Everyone was laughing and eating while I was only thinking of one thing. Is he interested in her? What if they like each other? I was trying my best to not look at them because it hurts. I don’t want anyone to see that on my face.

Why are you so quite you didn’t like pizza should I order something else.

No I like it. I was just listening to everyone’s plan.

Ok so what you say what do you like to eat. Aaron said.

I like white meat but I am also ok with red meat too.

Zean said.

Yeah I know Moly just told us and now we talking about fruit and dessert. Aron said.

Before I gave any answer I listen the voice of Sean from behind. She likes grapes, strawberries and chocolate cake.

He said that and sat on the empty chair beside me. While there was an other empty chair beside Aaron he chooses to sit with me. My heart start beating fast again and I totally forget about the girl he was sitting with.

Oh that’s so. Aaron said.

Yes I said.

You know her well. Aaron said.

Yes because she always make the same choice, right Zean.

Yeah I like grapes and strawberries. It’s not that I don’t like other fruits it’s just I like these two the most.

Well you are having great time earlier you didn’t even introduce us. Aaron said to Sean.

Well she was in hurry. Sean said.

Doesn’t looked like that to us. Moly said.

Oh realy than what it could be. Sean said.

How do we know. May be she is your girlfriend or going to be. Moly said and shery also took her side and everyone start making fun of him.

I was quite and looking down I just wanted to look at his expressions so I looked at his face and he looked at me. We made an eye contact. He was so near. I didn’t bear look longer. So I Do start focusing on eating my pizza and he replied she is just a classmate. It was a group assignment one of our group member was sick so we have to finish it together nothing else. He whispered in my ear I think you are eating my pizza. What?sorry I didn’t mean it. You didn’t eat your breakfast today do you? Sean said. I looked at him how do you know. Just a guess he said.

Should I order more. Aaron said.

No I am done. I was embarrassed why would I eat his pizza. I just took one bite and put it back I didn’t realize it that it was his piece.

I thought you have eaten enough with your girlfriend.

Stop saying that Aaron she is not my girlfriend. What’s wrong with it she is beautiful and charming and she looked interested in you. Aaron said.

Why I feel like you are forcing me to accept it Aaron.

Common man accept it. Joan said

You too. seriously what’s wrong with you guys. I am not interested in her. Sean said

What do you think Zeen you also saw how were they talking to each other if she says yes than you are. What do you think. Aaron said

Everyone was looking at me I looked at Sean and he said you know me Zeen tell them I am not.

If he says he is not than he is not. He smilies at me and said see I told you. The boss is always right.

Oh common Zeen you ruined the fun. I am gonna accept what ever you say. Aaron said to me. But I am so confused it’s not like him why would he call me boss. I hold Moly’s hand very tightly. I think she was also thinking what I was thinking that’s why she whispered in my ear I think it’s working. Purple is your lucky color from now on. I looked at her and she smiled at me. Did You noticed Aaron he look a little upset. Why I said. Because Sean ate the pizza you left. Moly said. Did he? Don’t lie to me. I said. You didn’t see. Moly said.

No. I said

I am so happy today. He don’t look upset that’s good. Everyone was done so we left for shopping.

You look so happy today. You are shining like a moon. Be careful girl there are other people around you too. Moly said while we were selecting the fruits. Everyone decided that boys will shop for meat and other stuff and the girls will shop fruits and veggies and desserts.

It was almost evening now everyone was tired.

Joan said hey let’s go home and have good rest we have to leave early and do some packing.

Don’t forget to take warm clothes because it will be cold he sad that while looking at me. Because I was almost shivering.

Well that’s style she look so pretty. Isn’t she moly said.

I don’t want anybody to get sick wind is very strong there at this season. She is the one who will get effected first and shery you too. Sean said

I looked at him while he was talking and felt he is avoiding me again. Did I do something wrong.

Aaron dropped Moly and me first. We all said good night to each other and promised to be ready at six in the morning.

It was a long day but it was better than all our meetings. I feel like he was looking at me all the time. There was something different today he felt more warm and close today. He sit beside me he whispered in my ear and he eat my leftover pizza. It’s like a big change. I don’t know what’s going on in his mind. I wish I could message him and ask him about something. Mom is home we ate dinner together she was happy to see me busy. I packed some warm clothes some snakes and a book to read if I got the time.

It’s time to go to sleep but my mind is wondering all around. I just want to think about him. I want to smell him, hug him tightly and than kiss him. He was so nice to me today. Or it’s all my imagination but I am happy because he also accepted that he don’t have any girlfriend.