today was a college fest i was excited. After missing out last year, i had dressed up in my favourite black kurti, styled my hair, wore minimal makeup. It felt perfect.
Just as I picked up my bag and stepped towards the door, I heard the voice that always froze me in my tracks.
"Tisha kaha ja Rahi hai?" ("Tisha where are you going?')
It was my mom. Her tone was already sharp. I turned slowly.
"Maa apko bataya tha na.... College fest hai." ("Maa i told you already it's my college fest")
Her experience just killing me
"Kahi nahi jana hai. Mujhe ye sab bilkul pasand nhi hai. padhai pe dhyan de." ("You're not going anywhere. I don't like this kind of stuff at all. Focus on your studies.")
I didn't say anything back. What could i even say? My heart was already sinking. Without arguing, i returned to my room, shut the door quietly. My eyes wet, tears welled up on their own.
I slowly changed out of my beautiful black kurti and into my dull night suit. Another day another moment taken away from me. I sat on the bed quietly wiping my tears when suddenly the door bell rang. It was diya my best friend she has come to pick me up.
She entered the house with her usual energy. "Aunty tisha kaha hai?" ("Aunty where's Tisha?")
Mom replied coldly. "In her room."
Diya didn't Wait a second. She come rushing in, saw my outfit and stopped with confusion written all over her face.
"Oye jana nhi hai kya?" ("Hey aren't you going?")
I shook my head. "Nahi mujhe nhi jana.... Maa ne Mana kar diya." ("No.... I'm not going. Mom said no.")
She sat beside me holding my hand. "Please chal na yaar.... Tu first year ke fest me bhi nhi gayi thi." ("Come on please.... You didn't even attend last year fest.")
I looked at her helplessly. "Thik hai maa se puch le." ("Okay go ask mom.")
Diya goes to my mom room like a warrior going to war. I don't know what she said, but after few minutes she comes back.
"Chal! She said yes."
I blinked in disbelief. "Seriously?"
"Ha bhai! Hurry up and get ready we're already late."
Within minutes, i was back in my black kurti
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