NYSA
Its D-Day. Its finally my result day and I can't be more nervous than I already am.
I have been dreaming of becoming a fashion designer since I was like 13 years old and now that my destiny is going to be decided today, I feel like I am stuck in a time loop and I am not getting out anytime soon. I don't know if I'll get in or not but one thing that I've learnt from my amazing friends is to never lose hope but who will tell them about my parents, ugh.
I just woke up today and the first thing I heard my mother saying was about my result, no good morning or anything. I got ready hastily and called Anaysha, Vanya and Raina, they were equally worried about my result but more optimistic and supportive than my parents. Anyway, who cares.
I wore simple black cargos with a black sweatshirt on and tied my hair up in a ponytail, I walked to the mirror and started applying the limited skincare I have because apparently my parents think that too much creams and serums only ruin your skin, yk old school.
As soon as I walked downstairs, I was asked about the same thing for the tenth time since morning and now this was my whole family asking me.
Thank god, my sister went to school and is not here to irritate me more.
I answered them truthfully and in the nicest tone possible and they all nodded their heads saying "you're a genius, don't you worry about the result, as always its gonna be 98 or 99". This was affirming but I was not able to swallow it down my throat. I nodded smilingly.
I started my daily routine by visiting mandir and doing the usual mantras, I did my breakfast, helped a little in serving food to my father and grandfather and I went ahead to my room.
It was still 2 hours to the result declaration and let me tell you, the most dreadful two hours of my life. I don't know where my life is going to turn to. I don't know what's the next chapter in line nor I am aware to the slightest of the events that are going to take place once I am in college but but but, I'll have my girls and as long as they are with me, I am fine and there's nothing to worry about.
I called and asked them to come to my house and save me from the anxiety and listening to my overdramatic ass, they rushed and just came in 30 minutes, all of them.
First entered Vanya, let me introduce you to her. She's the most intelligent girl I've ever seen in my life, I met her in high school and we instantly clicked, we instantly shared telepathy and there was nothing that can stop us from talking for an hour or two daily. She's 5'5, fair enough with curly hair and some great intriguing thoughts though she don't tell anyone else. She is this hidden creative who make stories up in her mind and dude, why not she read books and has her own fictional boyfriends, Christian Harper on the top and she listens to Taylor Swift so that makes her everything but she hides everything. She came up to me and instantly we were talking about the latest fashion trends going on that made me forget my nervousness for a while.
Then entered Anaysha, she used to be my bestfriend but something happened. It did end well though but it is not like it used to be. Guess what? We just can't live without each other nagging about boys and clothes and being judgy. She's a beautiful and cheerful 5'4 with short wavy hairs and let me tell you, she loves colouring her hair and getting piercing on her ears. She currently has pink streaks on her hair and 6 piercing, 3 on each ear. She's the happy soul in our group who flows like the blue water and makes everything smooth. She doesn't have the care in the world and she do what her heart tells her to. She sat behind beside me and hugged me, she's a hugger, I am definitely not.
Last came Raina, she lives a little far from my house. She's the shortest in our group and we DEFINITELY make fun of her for that. She's 5'2 with amazing hair because her mother took care of them with all the homemade stuff and ig it really worked. She has good face because one time we were on omegle, every other boy who came asked for her Instagram and her grumpy ass denied everyone. She is the funny one in the group and everything she does, she manages to get a laugh out of us. She hides her life too from everybody except me. I know her flaws, her parents, her insecurities and everything a friend of 7 years know. She hugged Anaysha because she knows me and Vanya are not huggers. We instantly cringed but went back to our normal faces before they notice.
2 hours passed with our continuous banters and jokes and a notification charmed itself on the top of my laptop and there it was, MY RESULT.
Raina instantly clicked and I buried my face in the pillow, I didn't wanna see their disappointed faces if I didn't get in. 5 minutes passed and I saw their sad faces, I knew by now that I didn't get in so I asked "what happened?"
"Nothing" said Raina.
"Dumbo, I asked about my result, you saw it, now tell me." I said sternly but with a half melted face.
"You passed and YOU'RE GOING TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, woohoooo" said Anaysha and Vanya together and I can clearly see their proud and happy faces.
My parents entered and they didn't need answers, they already know, they nodded and left. I expected better reactions but its okay, they'll come around eventually. My friends noticed my reaction and Anaysha threw Raina down the bed which made me laugh. Raina stood up with a dangerous reaction enough to kill her and she started beating her, it made me laugh but I still can remember those conversations.
"Okay okay, let me go and call Aditya to tell this news." said Anaysha. We hummed.
FLASHBACK- (Author's POV)
"Mummy mummy, I am done with my board exams" Nysa said and came to sit on the couch.
"How was it?" asked her mother who smiled.
"Very good, I'll probably get more than 97 today" said Nysa cheerfully.
"Oh, amazing but now you have to focus on CUET and get into your favourite college" said her mother not knowing that Nysa's face colour changed.
"I am not going to give cuet" murmured Nysa looking down.
"What did you say?" her mother asked unclear of what she listened.
"I don't want to become someone who won't be me anymore, just parts of me. I want to do something that interests me and I can see my life happy and content with it. I want to live my life on my own terms." Nysa said all of it in one breath of what she's holding back for a few months.
"I don't get it, what happened suddenly? Is it your nonchalant friends or what who fed all that in your head?" Asked her mother standing up.
"Don't come to my friends, they surely supported me in my decision but it was me who realised all of that on my own and I just can't ruin my life because of what you want." Nysa sounded rude, she knew but she had to say it.
"Do whatever you want to do, I just can't with you. Tell you father all that on your own" her mother went downstairs not taking her behaviour anymore and being completely done with it.
Nysa didn't care, she was used to it. She knew her papa would understand and surely support her.
The sole reason her papa was her favourite among all because he never stopped her from doing anything, he surely was protective like any other father but never controlling.
Nysa explained him the plans she made for herself and he supported her wholeheartedly. Although, her mother continuously tried to detach that thought from her mind but she being firm in her decision, nothing could have stopped her now.
FLASHBACK ENDS
My father organised an appreciation party if that's what you call it and ofcourse, I was the main character.
I invited all of my friends Anaysha, Vanya, Raina, Aditya, Rohan and Ritik and they all were so happy for me. I got ready with my girls and we all wore pretty dresses of our favourite colours.
I wore a lavender dress, Anaysha wore a blue dress, Vanya wore a peach dress and Raina wore a white dress. These were perfect for today's party bash and we were so excited for our planned trip.
Yes, you heard it right, we were going to Manali and Shimla as who knows when we all are gonna meet again. Although we girls are going to the same University but the boys are not gonna come with us that saddens me but I am relaxed that atleast I won't be alone.
We met the boys downstairs and they acted like they got a heart attack which flattered Raina and Anaysha but not me and Vanya because we knew it was straight up sarcasm.
We enjoyed and bid good byes to our parents for the night and decided to go for a long drive because why not? Our destination was clear and we just needed a break from everything to buckle up ourselves for the new chapter of our life.
We screamed in the car, danced on the empty streets of Jodhpur and did everything to enjoy the last pages of this chapter which we never wanted to end but that's life and we need to open new chapters to move on with it.
I came home at 12 and went straight to my room. I changed into my pyjamas and dozed off. It was still 5 days to the trip so I didn't worry much about packing my luggage. I have Anaysha anyway.
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5 days passed and it was finally the day where we all were ready to enjoy our 7 days trip to one of the most beautiful city in India- Manali.
We chose the option of train because what's more fun than playing games and laughing our stomachs out together for 15 hours straight.
It was morning when we reached the Manali station and Raina was nearly able to open her eyes. She laid her head on Rohan and dozed off. It was early and chilly and me being the most cold intolerant person took out two buffer jackets and wore them.
Everyone laughed at how bulky and buffy I looked but who cares.
Someone suggested to get coffee and I mentally kissed that person for such an amazing suggestion.
We came first to a cafe and gave our orders. We all were wearing earplugs and you can't imagine how aesthetic we all were looking in only three tones of black and brown straight out of pinterest. We took autos for our way to our resort and everyone was feeling drowsy.
We had two rooms, one was a master bedroom with two beds for the four of us and the other was for the boys. We really measured all the alternatives while planning, commerce really does have the effect on us and this was the cheapest we could get.
Everyone slept as soon as they entered the room and Vanya was the first who woke up after 2 hours. She was surprised to see the view outside and literally jumped for us to see that. Anaysha was really annoyed because who dared to disturb the sleepyhead of the group but as soon as she saw what was there, she rushed with her phone and started clicking pictures.
Raina literally dragged all of us out our rooms and took us outside to enjoy the snow. The weather was chilly but it didn't matter when we all were smiling ear to ear on the first snow of our trip.
These are the moments where I feel immensely grateful for the life I have and mentally praise all my friends for always just being there for me. If not for them, I don't know what would have-- no, don't go there, enjoy the moment while it lasts.
Anaysha started vlogging and I too joined her. We four girls love vlogging while the boys were looking at us laughing because we looked no less than the Olaf.
"Shutup Aditya, look at yourself, you look like one of the reindeers of Santa Claus and Ritik, you toh always look like buffalo but see see, you just morphed into an oax." Said Vanya.
All of us laughed. Atleast we were the cooler versions of snow characters unlike the nasty boys.
We moved into our rooms and got ready for the day. We girls coordinated our outfits so we were looking like the ultimate girl group.
We got out and saw the boys who looked pretty good, let me tell you they are handsome but we just can't never see them in any other way than friends. They are literally like our brothers who would do anything for us and this is mutual.
"You guys look meh" I said. They gave me their famous offended looks. Rohan being overdramatic laid on the floor and begged for a little appreciation.
You can understand how easy and amazing it is to just be with them and enjoy life.
We wandered through the streets, ate manali food, Vanya took us shopping and we all bought something for ourselves and our family.
We definitely clicked photos and I instantly posted them on Instagram. It was night so we went back to the resort and ate. Boys decided to go out but us girls decided to watch Gilmore Girls because again, why not?
We ordered pizza, cokes and snuggled close to each other to watch the series.