She was a great friend from school days.And,she knew my family.The friendship grew into soft corner when my parents were took away by accident.I exercised this newfound freedom,taking the relation unknowingly into the next level...

She got medical entrance right at the first hit.I tried again so that I could join her.But,when I couldn't see her anymore as she moved to another city for pursuing education,..the interest faded...and I failed twice on successive entrance exams....

But that's when I discovered more of me,..idleness let out more of me..I started developing a like for reading,and literature.
I convinced my brother but he wasn't sure of the sphere as it was having least scope.

He consulted Jayashree teacher for advice.That's the day I was angry on her for the first and last time.
I roared at her.

"Let me be myself.I want to be me,inorder to win."

The work was over and the final draft was sent to boss for proof reading.

"Do try writing for magazines Vishnu,you have plenty of opportunities online these days."

The Writco notifications buzzed in my hand,reminding of the third like I got for a new post..

"Yes,Ma'am..opportunities.."

I never knew where I went wrong.I followed my heart.Read books,wrote everyday..The only perk was that I loved it.I was happy.but never crossed past 20 likes and 10 views.Thanks to decepticons,who could like something without even viewing it..

Sometimes,success is defined only by societal expectations.Happiness,defined only by us..

"Do come for wedding "

She waved hand as her car rolled away from me.

"I passed an agreeing smile,even when I knew I wouldn't attend the party."

I applied for leave on coming Monday,when the teacher promised to return and collect the cards.



N.B- Not the story of my life.Only fictional attempt.