"Hurry up Fari, it's your first day in the college and I don't want you to get late for today. Everything thing is ready, just have your breakfast and get ready for college."
I was hearing these words for the last ten minutes but still, I wanted to have some more rest. She sprinkled a few drops of water on my face. I sprang up on my bed and looked around. There was my mom with a glass of water. Her forehead was sweating and she was wearing an Appren.
"Fari! Are you not excited for your first day in college? "
"Yes, Mom! I am happy, but I don't know why I am too sleepy today."
"Darling! Don't be lazy! People who are lazy pay a high price in the end and don't forget that you have so much to do in your life."
Hearing this I immediately woke up and ran into the bathroom to get a shower. After having my breakfast, I put on my new uniform and picked up my bag. But when I was about to leave my door, I heard a voice,
"Fari! Don't forget your lunch box!" It was my mom who was behind me with the lunch box.
"O Mama! Please! I am grown up now. It doesn't need it."
I was not ready to bring my lunch box along, but she forced me until I agreed. The college van was already at my door so I ran and sat in the second row. Finally, I was at the college gate in 10 minutes as it was not so far from my house. I was happy for a new beginning. I entered college with new hopes and dreams. It was a tall building with a beautiful interior.
It was my first day, so I was a bit nervous. I decided to seek help from a group of girls who were standing in the gallery.
" Hey! Can you help me, please? I am a student in my first year."
Hearing this, they all gave me a strange look. But before I could speak, they started to laugh at me. I felt nervous, but still, I tried to control myself and again asked for help.
"Mam! You have your lunch first."
They replied to me with these mocking words and started to laugh at me. I realised, that they were mocking me, so I left the place hurriedly. But they started chasing to have some more fun as they were enjoying the situation. But still, I was ignoring their absurd behavior. Anyhow, with great difficulty, I managed to find my classroom. I sat there in a corner on an empty bench.
But these girls were still chasing me, so they reached there too. They were seniors and were well aware of my nervousness. So I was the easiest target. But this time they did too much, as they brought some more girls along and they all started to make fun of me. The classroom was roared with their laughs. This was too much and I was already fed up. My tears were about to fall when someone held my hand tightly. I looked beside with intense fear and it was a tall girl with a stern face. Her eyes were broad and she was wearing a cap. I was about to scream when she uttered some words.
"Dear! Don't worry, I am with you." Hearing this I felt a little relief.
"Why are you so scared?" She asked.
But before I spoke, she understood that I had run the gauntlet. She wiped my tears and consoled me with some words.
"Stay calm my dear and control your emotions. These girls are just demotivating you, so don't allow them to degrade you. Instead, muster up your courage and respond to them harshly. You are not less than anyone, just realize your potential."
Hearing this, I was confident. I decided to fight their absurd behavior back. I walked towards them with a fierce look and spoke some words,
"Why don't you mind your own business? Are you mad?"
Hearing this they run out from the place. I felt relief and thanked the girl who supported me through the time when everyone else was making fun of me. Later I visited the whole college at her company. She also showed me the college canteen and library which was beautifully arranged. After that she becomes my best friend and we are still together.
The End.
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