Highschool Long Lost Crush

*Flashback* Diju POV: My last day of highschool and I am still not able to find those sparkling ocean blue eyes. Everyone received their degrees but even when his name was recalled, he did not appear on the stage. I was so engrossed in getting a single glimpse of him that didn't realize my brother just made the heart wrenching announcement of getting accepted in the university abroad. Not any university but a one situated in another continent like seriously!!! I sighed and gave him annoying look. 'What is with this face?', Ali groaned 'I told you even before I started applying and it was never my decision so no arguements' 'Even after eternity I wont be able to accept this brutal truth brother', I replied. I always knew that he will have other priorities some day but he is my only brother, my keeper. How can my father thought I could let him go so easily? Even though he doesn't know about Zayn but reads me like open book and respect my privacy. I thought I will tell him today about Zayn and with my brother by my side will find the courage to talk to Zayn too for very first time. Between Zayn where are you? Throughout this last year of highschool I planned on telling him this very day of graduation about my growing crush on him but seems like that we are always going to stay strangers. After scanning through the whole school crowd that he might appear out of somewhere, I finally with a heavy heart exited the highschool gates with my overly excited brother. *Flashback Ends* *After Six Months* 'Diju! If I missed my flight only I will not make you pay for my next ticket but dad will also be very angry', Ali said Just then Diju fell from the last two stairs with a loud thud. 'Seriously Diju? You have to get yourself hurt today too.' Ali exclaimed. 'Stop being overdramatic brother! Mom Dad are waiting for us in the car', Diju replied dusting her clothes while leaving the house. 'Yeah, right! Between with your attire it seems as if you are leaving us behind for four years and not me. Why so formal?' Ali said sitting in the car. 'Why do you have to keep reminding me that you will not be my side for next six months brother?' Diju groaned while adjusting herself in the backseat of Bentley 'and please tell me one more time why do you need these many suitcases?' Ali sighed. Diju knew this long journey from the house to airport is going to be a never-ending one. She knew her brother decision to pursue law degree not only made him happy but also his parents especially his dad as this will open gates for his law fir to enter in international market. This excitement was quite visible even through naked eyes as last six months were full of surprises and parties whether planned by extended family members, his friends or his parents. But in between all of this her brother was always on clouds especially on his farewell party two days ago and that day also brought a pleasant surprise to Diju's eyes that she is still confused about. *Farewell Party Day* Diju was sitting in her room looking out of the window when her brother started shouting from the other side of the door, 'Seriously Diju! Mom and Dad want you to be downstairs in five minutes. People are already arriving.' 'Just say it Ali! you want to make sure that others leave early so that you can have party with your friends' Diju yelled out. Ali once again thumped the door with his hand and left murmuring. Still Diju comprehended his words as he was really excited for this day not only to start but also end according to his wish. She closed the window and locked it as living beside the forest came with the cost of birds and mosquitoes becoming uninvited guests. She checked herself again on the long length mirror and even with this stunning sky blue gown stitched with heart shaped mirror neckline and pearls decorated all over the seelves she felt incomplete and dull. She always wanted to avoid this colour but now with her mother constant demand she was wearing it. She was aware of this empty feeling that was haunting her from past six month not only because of his brother departure but also due to sudden disappearance of Zayn. Halfheartedly, she left her room to join everyone in the ballroom of their ravishing house. Just as she entered, most of her extended family came forward to hug her while congratulating about her brother's success. Mrs Sudin was right there like always by Diju mother side admiring her jewellery so that she can borrow it later from her with some lame excuse. She never understood how come her mother was both business oriented and empathetic at the same time but still that's what made her love even more. 'Diju, come here my love. I want you to meet this young handsome boy of Mr Arham, Ronell', her mother stated side hugging the boy sitting by her left side. Diju murmured, 'and here comes my mother matchmaking side' and took carefully small steps towards her mother because she knew with her six inch heels she cannot compromise with her dignity that might disperse if she fell infront of these so called judgemental business class gathering. She stood by her mother chair and gave a nod to a smiling boy after kissing her mother on her left side of the head. Just then Mrs Sudin intervenes, 'Look at you Diju, turning into model figure day by day. Every boy in this room has eyes for you girl but I would suggest just join modelling company rather than fashion designing university, you know with that you can also promote your own mother new Pret Dress lining launch my girl'. 'Sudin let my girl decide on her on. Don't feed on what she should pursue.Beside, my baby here got accepted in the mose respected and well-known university of all times' her mother exclaimed giving Diju a genuine smile which she returned back 'how about you give Ronell a tour, he is also pursuing the same degree and do help him in making new friends.' 'Yeah sure.' Diju collected her emotions that were all over the place as the boy astounding eyes never left her face even for a second. After wishing everyone sitting on the table to have good time at the party, Diju started searching for his brother in this expressive crowd who can save him from this matchmaking session. Just when she found him, Ronell spoke, 'So you are also pursuing Fashion Designing I heard! I am also applying for it but it seems as if I am quite late to apply in Sayour Art Complex. I am jealous that you got accepted it is very rare to see people getting accepted there.' That voice caught Diju's attention and she voiced her words before she could even stop herself, 'Have we ever met before? I mean sorry to not answer your question..but like' 'Wow! it's just I came to know about that from your mother. I was not aware that it was such a sensitive topic for you.' Ronell stated backing off. Diju spoke swiftly, 'No, I didn't mean it like that. I really felt as if I have heard that voice before.' 'Oh! No I do not think so.' Ronell said roaming his fingers in his dark chocolate brown hair and murmured more like to himself, 'I don't think so because surely I can never forget a beautiful smile like yours well'. Diju realized that this part was not for her to hear so she was just going to ask him about his university preferences when Ali came out of nowhere and bombarded her with questions. 'Where have you been for so long love?' 'Do you have any idea it's time for us to have some private time?' 'Come with me I want you to meet my friends?' and with ravishing smile said to Ronell, 'Sorry for stealing her from you man but she is all mine for the day.' and then winked at Diju. Diju's felt her mouth to be falling on the floor and before she could say anything after coming to present world to Ronell, Ali was dragging her and she was already halfway far from him. She gave annoyed looked to her brother when Ali stated, 'Be thankful I was here to save you from the girls who were looking at you as if they will eat you alive for stealing their man' Just that instance, Diju looked around and found girls to be literally swooning over that boy and now gathering around him as he was a model. Next thing she knew was that Ronell was still staring at her. But only thing that left Diju in shock was the beautiful smile that was no more on Ronell's face and next astonishing part was his eyes they were no longer forest green but sparkling ocean blue. It reminded her of Zayn. *Flashback Ends* Diju concluded that incident to be a mirage as Ronell was in so many ways different from Zayn. Diju was still on memory lane when car came to halt; alot of passengers were visible with their families and a huge amount of luggage. Just then Diju stated sarcastically, 'I still can't find anyone with same amount of luggage as yours brother.' Ali shoved her just when her mother pointed out that Mrs Sudin have also arrived with her son. Ali got out of the car and started helping his father getting the suitcase out of the trunk. Just then Saim came forward and did bro hug with Ali, 'Brother Thank you for packing my luggage too with yours' and just at that point Diju gave Ali a flat look but Ali ignored him knowingly. 'Anytime for you man.' instead Ali replied. While Mrs Sudin and Diju mother were in intense emotional state, their husbands were comforting them- Diju found herself to be alone in her own state of mind. After hugging his parents, Ali came to her and gave her a series envelopes. 'What is this for now?' Diju asked looking at the dates written on each of them. He held Diju's hand and said sadly smiling, 'They are my experiences and advices that I wanted to share with you but now as I might not be here for you all the time I want you to read these as per the date mentioned.' Diju was on the verge of tears as she stated, 'But why these dates last for like 4 years?' Ali kissed him on the forehead and said, 'Even though I will be here for summer break but I will be away for four years starting from now so these will always guide you.' Diju let him go after hugging him properly and thought how these next four years can make or break her as not only his brother but she also has to start university next week.