This cafeteria was whirlwind of activity during lunchtime clatter of trays and murmur of conversations created steady background but all that seemed to fade away conflict erupted between Ajay and school bully Ajay was defending u against unwanted attention,

resulting in some punches being thrown and bloody forehead and lip anger was palpable, but worry was etched on your face, seemed to soften his hard exterior He didn't refuse your help when you rushed back with the first-aid kit There was flicker of

amusement in his eyes as you cleaned his lip you faces were only few inches apart, and the heat of his breath on your skin sent a shiver down your spine were consumed by confusing mix of anger concern, and something else something felt strangely akin to protectiveness

Ajay's silent distant observation continued for days He'd follow you from afar, his presence like watchful shadow, until his relentless harassment became unbearable you was forced to transfer schools, and his hope for finding you began to dwindle

Ajay, consuming by frustration and burning need to find you searched relentlessly But each search turned out to be fruitless and school you transferred to remained elusive

Returning home one day his face pale and his shoulders slumped with defeat, he heard voices - laughter paused at his front door his hand on handle and saw you there you were with handsome boy wearing different school uniform, his arm draped around your shoulders as if you belonged together

Ajay felt bitter sting of disbelief and surge of jealousy that threatened to consume him blinked trying to process the scene before him as anger welled up inside him he forced himself to speak, his voice slow and cold “New friend after dumping me?”