Black forest and a cute girl.

“Hai Im Nevin ,Dr.Ria’s cousin.Can I meet you some time.” I looked at that FB message once again, clicked on his profile. I had never seen that boy before. What’s the matter Nevin?? I asked Its regarding a contest, If you could help me, could you please give me your contact no:.I got the reply soon. I gave Nevin my mobile number. Saturday 5 pm, as discussed over phone, Nevin was waiting for me in front of City Center. Hai Sir I’m Nevin,He introduced himself.hai Nevin, You can call me,Joe chettan (bhaiya) else call me Joe. Ok he smiled. Nevin was hardly 17,he was tall, broad shoulders, skinny body. His straight short spiked hairs would never need a comb; even a hurricane can’t change his hair style. His eyes reminded me of Aamir Khan in Qayamat se Qayamat tak. His specs didn’t give him a geek look. He was in his uniforms; His tie knot was loose and not properly tied. I remembered my school days and bicycle rides. Do you have classes on Saturday?? I asked. Special class. He replied. Did you have coffee, I asked. No he shrugged. K come. we moved to Wimbis coffee shop. He sat opposite to me. So tell me Nevin how can I help you? Chetta, There is an art festival in my school. I want to participate in English story writing and I need your help. Nevin who told you that I write?? I sipped my coffee and smiled . Ria aunty he replied. She told you write good stories and poems, she even showed me your blogs. So Dr.Ria is ??? I asked. My first cousin .he replied. Hmm and how old are you Nevin?? This Year I will be 17.he replied. Then how did you get a facebook profile. I asked. I gave a wrong DOB there. he said without any change in his facial expression. Hmm k,,so how can I help You in this story writing contest? The competition is after two weeks. So…so.. he stammer ed. So?? Tell me Nevin . So Could you please write one story for me. I will write it and I’m sure I will get the prize. He finished without looking at me. What?? I couldn’t believe what he told me. Are you serious? My voice became harsh. He started shivering. Look at me. Have you ever felt like writing anything. I asked. No!! he replied. Have you ever read any books other than your text books. Have you ever read any novels, short stories, poems?..look at me Nevin.Have you ever read anything. I became angry. No !!nhe looked at me and replied, he was scared. Then why do you want to be a story writer, to be a writer you should love books, you should have that motivation inside you. I told him Please, just give me one story, I need to participate in this. He replied. BOY I WAS 10 YEARS OLD WHEN YOU WERE BORN.DONT MESS WITH ME. My face turned red. You want a reward for some one elses work. Shame on you. You and your prize!!!. Just leave. Nevin’s eyes became wet, he was shivering like a rat in front of a cat.I don’t want the first prize. He started weeping. Then?? I asked. Nothing, I’m leaving. he took his bag.I asked him to sit down. He couldn’t control. He started crying. Nevin stop crying like a kid,tell me whats the issue.If you don’t want the prize then why do you want a story?? I sat next to him.He was still weeping. I just want to defeat some one. He replied. Who??and why?? I asked. There’s one girl, she always gets 1st prize for story writing and poetry, I just want to defeat her this time. Why?? I asked. Nothing,he wiped off his tears. Nevin ,don’t lie to me..Tell me why?? I don’t want the prize,I just want to impress her. I just want her attention. He replied. Look at me Nevin. He looked at my face,I smiled at him. You didn’t tell me “why” yet. He couldn’t believe that I was smiling. So you are not angry on me??he asked. Yes I am, I smiled, but you must tell me why you want her attention. I LIKE HER, He replied. Oh hmm. are you guys in the same class??I asked. Yes,since 9th std, but we never spoke. he replied Why??its like almost 2.5 years.I asked. Im scared, when she comes close, my heart beats fast, I cant breath, I don’t get words, I feel like my knees are shivering .he said. She doesn’t speak to guys?? I asked. Yea she speaks to every guy but me, she came to our school when I was in 9th, till then I hated all girls. But I don’t know, I started liking her. When all other guys went and talked to her, I was scared, but I talk to all other girls. Does she know that you like her ? I asked. Yes. I told this to one of my friends during the first week she came, and he published it. The news spread like wild fire, she doesn’t look at me after that. I feel like dying at times. I just like her. I can recollect all other girls’ face, but I cant recollect her face. I cant even look at her. Everybody makes fun out of me. I wanted to do computer science, but I took bio maths just cos she took bio maths.I don’t know what to do. She hates me. she is not even bothered about me. Nevin’s eyes became wet again. Whats your ambition Nevin??I asked.I want to be mechanical engineer. he replied.Hmm what was your tenth percentage?? 96% he replied. Good She doesn’t hate you Nevin,she has a special feeling for you, That’s why,she doesn’t talk to you. If she treats you like all other guys, she will talk to you. You are handsome, you got good marks. She likes you. I patted him. You sure??his eyes sparkled. Have you ever liked any girl like this, he asked. Ha ha many times boy…I replied K and about your story writing competition, in life never pretend to be some one else. Better be yourself. You never felt like writing anything,then how can you write?? Do you have any other talent, like do you act??No he replied. Dance, drawing, speech ,music?? Anything??i asked I have a guitar, I learned guitar when I was 4 and I sing in church choir, but im not the lead singer. I can’t sing. His voice was very gloomy. Boy, this world is a difficult place. People who lived by passion are the only ones who could do anything. So if you wanna impress her, impress her with your talent, not with some one else’s. Go home .you have 2 weeks to prepare, just think what you are good at, what can you do. and if you really want to impress her and you are not bothered about the prize, then break the rules ,do something for her in your way. And if you still think you need someone’s story to grab her attention, call me. And do watch some romantic movies too, I advised him. Ok,he replied, his mind was somewhere else. Please don’t tell all these to Ria aunty,he begged.I smiled, Don’t worry. He gave me shake hand and crossed the road. Took his bicycle and left. Today after 3 weeks, Nevin came to my bank at 5pm.Chetta could you please come out, he grinned. Two black forests, he told the bakery guy.hey man tell me what happened you didn’t call me, did you write story??I asked him. He just winked, the black forest came. Please have it, he said. I didn’t participate in story writing. Then??I asked. I practiced 2 weeks and I participated in light music, I went to the stage with my guitar ,I told this song is dedicated to a very special person in my life and I sang her favorite song “Pehala Nasha”..He winked again. Cool. You got prize?? I was curious.No I didn’t get,it was light music competiton, I had a guitar and I sang a movie song which was not permissible. But you only asked me to break the rules and impress her.he grinned. but I’m a famous singer in school now. Ok and its almost one week since this happened and now only you came to meet me.I asked. Tuesday she came and congratulated me, she told she never knew that I was such a good singer and guitarist. I talked to her for almost 15 minutes, that’s why I came to see you. If she hadn’t spoken, I wouldn’t have come to meet you. He smiled. Ha ha you smart ass. Nobody asked you who was that special person for whom the song was dedicated?? I asked. Yea many asked, even teachers.I told its my mom. He he… he laughed. I couldn’t stop laughing. But today I told her who that special person is . She smiled and walked away. And this black forest is my treat. I couldn’t control my happiness, I hugged him tight. I asked him, whats that cute girls name u bum?? Neetha ,,Neetha Theresa, he whispered in my ears.