My College Days 

It was my first day at college and I wished to create the best memories with my friends. I was already late, so I rushed to the class as fast as I can. It was August but not even single raindrop was seen. The weather was good but then I realized, it is going to be difficult now. My mind woke me up, bringing me back to the reality. The fact is I am an introvert and I chose to pursue the degree in Mass media and Communication. Being an introvert, my life gave me a reality check, as my anxiety reached at a level and stopped me to open the class’s door. “Why are you standing here out? Open the door,”  a random voice standing behind me. I did not even look at the person and got inside the classroom. All the faces were new to me which made me more uncomfortable but I did not let it show to anybody. Our professors and Head of the department visited us and introduced themselves to us. But there comes the worst part of my college days, to introduce yourself in front of the entire class. “My name is Shanaya Rai. I pursued Arts Stream for my Junior college and I completed my HSC from the same college. I love to dance, it is genetic.” Here, I messed it up and I knew it. As we were introducing ourselves, a voice from the last bench got my attention. “My name is Rehan Singh. For Junior college I had pursued Science and I completed my HSC from the same college. I love cooking and people find it delicious especially the Chicken Biryani which I usually cook during some special days.” I would not say that this boy was hyping about himself with his tall and dark personality, but people appreciated him as he made a great impression in front of everyone. I was stunned by his self – confidence, which I wished even I could have it. On the first day itself, I made three friends, it usually does not happen, but life seems interesting with them. Being an introvert girl and having a Convent school background, communication with boys is once in a blue moon. But I can say that college really changed me. It gave me some anxiety, some interesting moments, and some cute moments as well.  The cute moments were very special to my heart, the guy who got my attention on the very first day, did not fail to impress me. He made my college life more happening and beautiful. After thinking about Rehan for a day, I realized that his voice was like the person who spoke to me in the morning outside the classroom. I did not show him my face and even I was not able to see his face because of the mask he worn. But I decided to make him remove the mask he used to wear. I truly believe in destiny and stuff and even now, that day made me realize that why only him, why not somebody else. Did he really come in the same class as I am, to change me. To change me, from who I am? If that was the case then I should stay away from him because I did not want to change myself for someone else. This was a secret between me and myself.