First Encounter

 First Encounter

As the students settled into their seats, their teacher, Ms. Sonali, invited them to introduce themselves and share their interests and aspirations. The first student, Anil Singh, confidently shared his passion for reading and singing, and his dream of becoming a writer. The class applauded, and Anil smiled, feeling proud of himself.

As the introductions continued, Ved's turn approached. He stood up, feeling awkward and uncomfortable. At 6 feet tall, he often felt self-conscious about his height, and speaking in public only added to his anxiety. He took a deep breath and began, "Good morning, I am Samved. I love technology and want to develop something that can benefit society." He quickly sat down, trying to calm his racing heart.

As Ved gazed out the window, lost in thought, a sweet voice caught his attention. "Good morning, everyone. I am Inika Srivastava. I love to dance and write poems, and I believe in the supreme lord Krishna." Her smile lit up the room, and Ved's heart skipped a beat. For the first time in his life, he turned around to look at someone, and that someone turned out to be breathtakingly beautiful. Her beauty melted his heart, and he felt a sense of wonder he had never experienced before.

The bell rang, signaling the end of the orientation session. Ms. Sonali stood up and reminded the students to behave well and avoid getting into gangs or fights. As she left the room, another teacher, Mrs. Bharti, entered. She was their history and political science teacher, and Ms. Sonali introduced her with a warm smile.

Ved was still lost in thought, replaying the moment he saw Inika. He didn't even notice the interaction between the teachers until Mihir patted him on the back. "She's calling you," Mihir whispered, nudging him to look at Mrs. Bharti. Ved stood up, showing respect, and Mrs. Bharti asked him, "Who invented the printing press?" Ved was caught off guard, but he quickly composed himself and replied, "Johannes Gutenberg."

Mrs. Bharti looked at him with a hint of surprise and asked him to sit down. After the class ended, Ved approached her, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Ma'am, I'm sorry I was lost in thought earlier. I'll make sure to be more attentive in class." Mrs. Bharti smiled kindly and said, "I know, I saw your face. You're a good student, Ved. Just be mentally present in class when you're physically present." Her words were laced with a hint of sarcasm, but Ved appreciated her advice.

As Ved walked out of the classroom, he couldn't help but think about Inika. He had never felt this way about anyone before, and he wasn't sure how to process his emotions. He looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of her, but she was nowhere to be seen. He sighed, feeling a bit disappointed, but he knew he would see her again soon.

Little did Ved know, this day would change his life forever. He had taken the first step towards a new journey, one that would be filled with excitement, love.

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