Your Loving Intern
Accepting her friends’ request, Naina chooses to write ten incidents that have affected her life the most. To begin with, she writes about travelling to a new city where she encounters her love.
She makes a decision in haste which she later regrets. Hurt by reality while being driven by her fantasies, Naina understands the need for a change. Hope for a prosperous future makes her take a resolute decision which acts as a catalyst to achieve her ambition. As a prize for her determination, Naina meets two important guys in her life again. Soon she faces her greatest fear before uncovering the truth. Concluding with an adorable memory, Naina presents a glimpse of her present.
On a sunny morning, Meera, Rithika and I sat on my lawn to have tea. Every weekend after we completed our walk, we would reach our homes to have tea.
This week, it was my place and the climate was pleasant and both the kids left to play along with him in the indoor stadium.
Chapter I
As the sun woke up, I picked up my luggage before saying, “Goodbye mom.”
She held my hand affectionately before reminding me, “Eat healthy food and make sure you eat on time.”
Assuring her that I would, I sat on the back seat of Rithika’s scooter. On our journey to the bus stop, Rithika said, “It seems to me that I will be missing a lot of fun.”
Chapter II
Dejected on being rejected, all four of us exited the room. Thinking about what we could do, Neel came up with an idea.
Looking at the rest of us, he said, “Hey girls, I have a plan. It might help us attend the internship after all.”
Curious to know his idea, Meera asked, “Alright Neel. What is your plan?” As the rest of us paid attention, Neel stated, “We can ask one of our friends to meet our principal and seek the attested letter through him.”
Chapter III
On my way back home, I was lost in my thoughts. I kept asking myself, “Why does he seem so attractive? Is it because he possesses everything I ever hoped for? Or is it because no one I have ever seen is at least half charming as he is?”
Even after reaching home, nothing seemed to bother me. Neither the neighbour’s barking Pomeranian nor the whistle of the pressure cooker. Putting my bag aside, I took a shower.
Chapter IV
That afternoon we read manuals again since Pratap sir was busy guiding his subordinates. Utilising the free time, I told Meera how Neel hit the weirdo and as usual Alokya didn’t pay much attention. When we reached home, I rested in the rocking chair and started writing in my diary. Opening a new page, I wrote:
Chapter V
During my return journey, I dearly missed my diary. It was because I wanted to scribble in it until I could convince myself that I was no weirdo. On the other hand, my thoughts about not expressing my love to Nihal in person made my night even worse. I tried to sleep but couldn’t. The only thought that kept me awake as if I would ever meet Nihal again.
The next morning, when I reached the bus stop in my hometown, Rithika was waiting for me. Picking up one of my bags, she asked, “How was your internship Naina?”
Chapter VI
One of the few philosophies I stood by in my life was that desire is unquenchable. In my opinion, the more you seek it, the more it enhances. For almost two years my strongest desire was to secure a job in Ratan Industries and this kept me occupied.
In my first attempt, I failed to clear the written exam. However in my second attempt a year later, I cleared the written exam and interview before getting appointed as an Assistant Engineer.
Chapter VII
My mother’s arrival at Jamelpur saved me from the canteen food for a while. Honestly, nothing can be tastier than the mother’s food. Especially after you start working in a different city.
So taking advantage of the opportunity, I asked my mother to cook me something special every day and on our lunch break, I shared my food with Nihal and Vivek.
Chapter VIII
After coming back to my cabin, I took my diary from the small bookshelf located beside my desk. Opening a new page, I wrote,
Dear Diary,
What is more painful than death?
Maybe it is to be forgotten by the ones you loved.
So what is more painful than getting rejected by your loved one?
Watching them share their affection to others right before you.
Chapter IX
After a long and tiresome day, I agreed to join Vivek for dinner. Bidding my mother goodbye, I took a cab to the restaurant. As of now, all I wanted was a few moments of peace. During my journey, my internal voice kept on saying, “You have to stop thinking about him!”
While I was dwelling on my thoughts, I got interrupted because of a phone call. Taking my phone from my purse, I could see Vivek’s name on it.
Chapter X
While returning to my home from the restaurant in a cab, I thought about what happened. I couldn’t help but regret my decision of making Neel hit Vivek. I felt I could have simply said, “I have no interest in having a relationship with you.”
However, I chose to create a scene which wasn’t necessary. On reaching home, I had no more strength left in me and fell asleep quickly. The next day was the first day of the weekend. Possessing a lot of free time, I killed my time watching Korean shows.
As we sat facing each other in our bedroom, placing the manuscript I gave him aside, Shiva asked, “You must understand that it pains me to be mentioned only twice in your story. Especially after everything that has happened between us.”
I couldn’t help but smile. Meanwhile, he continued, “Honestly, I did nothing in your story but somehow Vivek gets to evolve so much?”
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