Arnit just walked away from me out the street. I was confused what happened.
Did he get mad at me because I was talking with Vinish? No, it can't be. I have many guys as my friends, and he must be knowing it. What happened? Is something the matter between him and Vinish?
I took out my mobile from my pocket and called Vinaya.
"Hello? Yes Ariya?"
"Hey, Vi. I just wanted to know something. About Arnit."
"Go on."
"I-I may be wrong but, Arnit and..uh..Vinish, they know eachother right? Is something the matter between them?"
"Why you asking that all of a sudden?"
"I, actually, Vinish came to drop me home and Arnit saw this. He just walked away saying nothing."
"I dont think there is any issue between those two. Atleast, you haven't told me anything related to those two getting in a quarrel or anything."
"Hm. Okay, I'll call you later. Bye." And I hung up the call.
If Vinaya doesn't know, I dont think something wrong happened. After all, Vinaya is my bestie and I share almost everything with her. So then, what is the real matter?
I went inside my house. Mom was there in the living room talking with someone on the telephone.
I walked up the stairs and in my room. Continuously wondering if I did anything wrong. When my phone rang. It showed Vinish's name.
I picked up the call. "Yeah?"
"Ariya, hey, we gotta talk." He had a serious tone.
"Is something the matter?"
"Yes. May I know why you didnt count it important telling me about your memory loss?"
"Wh-who told you?"
"Shaun. Answer me. Why didnt you tell me?"
"Its not just you, I haven't spoke about this to any of my friends except Vinaya. And, its not something great to tell everyone, Vinish."
"So...how much did you forget?"
"As if I even remember that! Thats a silly question."
"I-I did think you were acting strange and weird. Asking weird questions, I mean."
"Its not the first time I've received this reaction. Unknowingly, I do ask questions that seem weird to other people. Make that a habit."
"So, h-how much about m-me did you forget..? I know its a silly question, but I do need to know."
"What?"
"I was just wondering if you forgot that...I..."
"Huh? You what?"
He sighed. "You didnt reply so it doesn't count, I suppose. I'll ask you again then. We'll go to prom together?"
My heart skipped a beat. He just asked me for a date!?
"S-s-sorry..?"
"I know, I know its embarrassing. I myself find it embarrassing. But I just dont...um...how do I put it, I dont wanna go to prom with any other girl. I cant picture myself dancing with any other girl. I mean, dont misunderstand me, I am not comfortable."
"I...I dont understand..." My heart was now pounding.
"Well, I am just asking you for no reason. I'll probably not go to the prom. I just thought you'd like to...um...dance with me for that evening? If no, I dont mind it. No! Its your wish really."
"Yo-you're saying...hold on, so basically what you're telling me is that, you are not at all interested in prom and dancing..you're just asking me...like just frankly asking me if I'd go to prom with you?"
"Exactly."
"O...kay..."
"Is this the 'yes' type 'okay' or just 'okay' type 'okay'?"
Blushing, blushing...
"Its uh... 'yes' type 'okay'."
"Okay, thats great. The prom is still a week later. I dont suppose you made any preparations regarding your gown or all that makeup you girls wear?"
"I dont think so. I do remember the prom thing and that weird theme."
"That sure is a really weird theme. 'Chocolate.' I mean, what are we supposed to do? Stick chocolates on our outfits?"
"Hehehe... anyways, I'll be coming to the school starting tomorrow. I can handle myself."
"Okay. See ya later."
"Sure. Byee."
And we hung up the call.
Blushing blushinggg... going to the prom with..with Vinish..? Aww..
"You kidding me!? Going to the prom with Vinish?!" Vinaya shouted when I told her all that the next day at school.
"Dont shout. There are people in here." I said looking at other students in the classroom. The teacher wasn't here yet so all were busy gossiping, luckily. No one did hear Vinaya.
"You kidding me, aren't you?" Vinaya asked this time in a low voice.
"Nah. He did ask me for that."
"Ariya, what did you do..." Vinaya said putting her head down on the bench.
"What?"
Vinaya looked at me. "Aren't you supposed to go to the prom with Arnit?"
"Wha-? Okay, first, answering your question." I said and looked at the black board. "No. Talking about the past, maybe I was supposed to go to the prom with Arnit. Talking about the present? No. Its not mandatory that I must go to the prom with Arnit. Alright,Vi?"
"Ari, do you even understand how bad will Arnit feel if you'll go dancing with another guy?"
I sigh. "Look, its not like I am totally unaware that I...I had a b-boyfriend in the past. I mean, before my accident. I do know that Arnit will feel bad about it. But, Vi, I am a new person now. I mean, I sure am without several memories, and thats whats new about me."
"Ari, but Arni-"
"Vinaya! Stop reciting his name already! See, you do understand my point of view right? I dont even know anything about this guy whom you're saying is my lover! Okay, let me make this as simple as I can. I am free to go to the prom with any guy I want to. Am I wrong?"
Vinaya nodded. Keeping the unhappy look on her face.
"As far as I can recall, Vinish is the only guy who asked me to go to the prom with. Am I wrong?"
"No. You're...correct." Vinaya said, sighing.
"So thats it then. Arnit never asked me to go to the prom with him. So, I'm going with Vinish. Simple and sweet." I said and patted my lap.
"Okay, Ari. Do what you like. I can understand what you're trying to tell me and I'll not object it. But, as your best friend, I'd advice you to say the same to... you know who I'm talking about."
"Yeah..." I said agreeing with Vinaya.
He sure will feel bad...
~To be continued~
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