Cupid's Arrow

Chapter One

The curtains add an orange glow to the morning light. The sunlight shone through the oval window, lying on the tiled floor like sweet honey.

The rambunctious blaring of the small alarm clock jarred me out of my peaceful sleep. It rotated between about six different annoying noises of varying pitch and volume. It's assaulting my ears. smashing the snooze button as I get inside my duvet again.

Because I know I had my own alarm to woke me up without being late.

My Mother Saranya

she was my heaven, my superhero.

My mother was one for surprises, each day a multitude of tiny things. how they made me smile from toe to lips.

Just the moment I heard her melodies voice. The gentleness in her voice holds love and care always.

"Wake up sweetheart! If you have any idea to be late for your first day college then ready to face the consequence " she said in a threatening tone with her hand on her hips.

"Just 2 more minutes! " sometimes when sleep and mother come together, I choose to sleep without hesitation. being a lazy head I can't help.

" No more excuses!  It's already late Adithi! " she tugs the duvet off my face and twists my ears.   

" ouch ouch! okay okay, I will be ready in 10 minutes. Please let go of my ears! It hurts "I cried in pain even though it's doesn't hurt at all.

" Stop being a drama queen. Get ready to go! You stink like hell! " she pushed me inside the bathroom before closing the door.

I sighed and peeked at my bathroom. The bathroom always had an earthy feel. The walls were large format tiles. The scent was fresh and refreshing.

I brush my teeth. Then I took my phone and I turn my phone on for music. I place it outside before I stepped into the shower, toes flinching as they touched the chilled ceramic floor. The shower turns on at the press of a button, the perfect pressure and temperature. I sing along as if I'm on a stage.

After my musical Concert end, I step out of the shower covering myself in my pink towel. I step out of my bathroom and rush into my closet. I shrouded my body in one of the casual black T-shirt with ' I'm sweet, but you don't want to mess with me ' font print on it. I wore skinny jeans.

I am not a big fan of makeup. I love to look natural. So I just apply very light makeup. I let my wavy hair lay on my shoulders both side. I look at myself in the mirror and satisfied with my look.

I took my back bag which I literally carry everywhere with me. I wore my sneakers as I am not a big fan of heels or sandals. Basically I am quite tall for a girl so I won't prefer those.

I went downstairs. The sweet, savoury aroma wafted through the air. My stomach clenched with hunger. I went inside the kitchen to found my goddess cooking something. I wrapped my arms around her neck from behind while resting my chin on her right shoulder.

" Baby! What's for breakfast. The aroma makes my mouth watering "I kiss her cheeks as she patted my head affectionately.

" go and have a sit. The breakfast will be ready in two minutes "

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" don't mess with anyone okay? " that's not new advice.  Almost every day wherever I go she used to give me the same advice like an old tape-record. I am used to it.

" 330"

" what? " she asked.

" you are saying this again and again mom! First of all, I am not a kid. Secondly, I know how to take care of myself. I am as strong as a mountain. " I said as I try to show my muscle which does not actually exist.

" that's all I am worried about. You won't stay calm if something happens! Don't forget you are not a Superheroine or anything. Make sure you ignore everything and focus on studies " she said give me an expression which can melt my heart easily. She knows my weakness

" darling you don't have to worry about me. You gave birth to a lioness! I know when to react when to stay silent. You don't worry I will not involve in any problem by myself. But somethings are sensitive for me. If they dare to mess with me then I can't help. Basically, if I don't do anything wrong but I force to get into some trouble then don't expect me to stay calm! That's all your honour. I will be late if I keep explaining to you. Byeeee" I rush out of the house.

" careful baby" I heard her shouting from inside.

" yeah yeah sure " my mom always worried about me.

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 My eyes greet the day shine, my heart and lungs expand. He rubbed the remainders of sleep from his eyes.  I am an early riser. Just then something strikes my mind. today is my first day of college. I don't know why people seem to be so excited about it. For me, it's just another day. I sit up, drag my feet off the bed, and rub my knuckles into my eyes once again. I stretch my arms above my head and yawn. I watch my legs dangle above the off-white polyester carpet. I took my steps toward my workout room. my day will be incomplete without workouts. Usually more than 1 hour but as I need to go to college to I need to do my workout session just in half an hour.

When my hair lies like a second skin over my cheeks and I look as if I were just caught in a sudden storm, I let myself step off the exercise machine. My legs are empty and there is a rising feeling of nausea from my stomach. It never ceases to amaze me that the muscles that were working so hard only seconds ago now struggle to hold my weight. I stagger to the mirror to gawk at my sweaty form, my achievement. I look at the wall clock as I make my way into my room. I went inside my bathroom and turn on the shower.  

I quickly went for a shower. The water dripped down my hair softly. after a quick shower, get ready in my grey hoodie and black jeans. I climb down the stairs and settled myself at one of the chairs at the dining table. I found my dad already present there.

As usually, the maid prepared breakfast for me and my dad.

" Arun " I heard my dad's voice and turn toward him. 

" It's your first day to college right? " he asked before took a bit from his bread toast. 

" yes, dad," I said.

" Take care, my son. study well. I am so happy. When I ask you to study for the business management you didn't hesitate. After your graduation, you have taken hold of our business. I know you choose this for me but are you happy? " he asked as I stop eating look at him.

" Yes, dad I am so happy " I lied. I actually want to be a guitarist. But my dad never asked me anything in his life. he did a lot of sacrificing for me. he didn't get married to any other women even after my mother passed away.

he is my everything. I don't have a mother. She passed away when I was young. I never have seen her in my life. Not even pictures which are quite weird. My father works so hard to achieve such a Big name in the business field. He is one of a well-known businessman. He try his level best to spend time with me which be impossible for him most of the time. He is such a great father.

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" Come I will drop you at college," he asked carrying his briefcase. I know he has some urgent works. I saw him working all night.

" No, dad! Siva will be waiting for me! I will go with him" I said as I don't want to burden him. I can go by myself but I hate driving.

Siva is my best friend. From childhood. We always hang out together wherever we go. Having a loyal friend is what everyone desires for and I am so happy I am one of the luckiest among them.

" are you sure son? " he asked once again make sure I really don't have a problem in it.

" Yeah dad" he nodded before left to his office.

A new phrase of my life is waiting for me. I am not so excited but a little curious about what's the future hold for me.

To be continued...