So finally, I stepped into my college and my college life with my tiny teenage mind. Blended emotions were running in my heart. I was thrilled inside but was also afraid as there would be a heavy flow of knowledge and I may fail to lift it up.
“So what? Aadya, you're not the first creature to live the college life. That happens. ”I murmured to myself.
“Wait a minute. What do you mean by creature? Are you a beast? Never. Only a cute, gentle and sweet girl.”
“Oh God! I forgot to look into my mirror for the last time at home. Can I get a mirror in this huge college. Don't know, how am I looking today. Atleast not like a beast. ”I went on murmuring with myself.
I moved my head backwards searching for the mirror. And suddenly Papa called me.
“Hey, come back to this world. What are you thinking? Anyways, Come along with me and have a look inside your hostel room. ”
My father had already discussed with the hostel warden about my room. She was a bit serious person who always puts on an act about her problems in life.
As Papa knew it,he already instructed me to follow her instructions first and then do what you wish, while leaving from home.
So I simply nodded my head saying “Ya Papa”and followed her to the room.
It was sharp 7 A.M. I was wearing a daijon-yellow top with black slim-fit jeans that had white and red stripes on it. I did the French ponytail and had put kajal in my eyes. According to me I was looking the prettiest,but according to others I didn't new anything.

Our hostel was a three stair building behind the college.It looked so attractive for the visitors.Even our rooms were so attractive.The room wasn't so nasty. It was similar to hell for me. The room was actually a small one, fitted with a rusty almirah, one wooden study table and a quiet bed where the dust particles were sleeping since months like the giant Kumbhkarna.It even had a sweet balcony where I can enjoy the view seeing the Principal's office on one side and a old bicycle stand on the other.
“Even, I can't enjoy with my friends now? ”I shouted.
“Inside the room I would only see books, books and books everywhere. And outside the room, I would see the Principal walking here and there!! As if he is a very handsome guy to whom I'll wake up everyday and stand near the balcony to see him!!!” I again shouted.
“Calm Down. Don't think you have come here to splurge money on illegal things.Just be busy with your studies that's your duty. ”The Warden shouted at me in a very wiered way.
I stared at my father.
And he just showed his left thumb and smiled.
I nodded my head, “Okay Madam. ”
“Now go and be ready for your classes. It's sharply at eight. ”The Warden instructed me.
“Okay Madam. ”
“Wait.What was your name?I forgot.”
“You can't even remember a single short name also. Forgetful!! ”I murmured in my mind.
“Mam, myself Aadya Patelkar. ”
“Oh yes! Aadya.Now go and dress up yourself for the college. ”
“Okay Madam. ”
“Okay dear. Now I've to leave for home.You can consult about your uniform in the office,after few days. And....take care of yourself_____”
“Pa.. Paa.... Papa... ”
I tried my level best to make my face look emotional but the person standing in front of me was my father. So he knew about it.
“Don't make faces now. Take your food regularly. Have a good sleep everyday and remain happy all the time. ”
“Okay Papa, Okay Papa. ”
And then he came near me and whispered in my ears, “Enjoy your hostel life. ”
He also gave a clear assurance that he would visit hostel regularly in between 3-4 months.
With the most appropriate smile, he shook his hand saying goodbye and left the hostel.

To be continued...

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