Love with fate part-1

Chapter 1: Is This Love?

Date: 23.05.2021

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China, TikTok was banned in India. Galian harbored aspirations of becoming a renowned star, but such dreams were fleeting amidst the chaos.

One afternoon, Galian was engrossed in watching Naruto when his grandfather called out to him abruptly. Startled, Galian inquired about the reason for his grandfather's agitation.

"Hey, Galian," his grandfather exclaimed, "you have to go to school today."

"Why are you shouting, Grandpa?" Galian responded, puzzled.

"I informed your mother yesterday, but it seems she forgot," his grandfather explained.

Perplexed, Galian questioned the necessity of attending school when online classes were available.

"No, you must go for the vaccination camp," his grandfather clarified.

Realizing the urgency, Galian rushed to prepare, fretting over the limited time.

Upon arriving at the school for vaccination, Galian noticed a girl with long, radiant hair at the gate, her face partly obscured by a mask. Intrigued, he couldn't shake the feeling of familiarity, despite not recalling seeing her before.

As he queued for vaccination, he spotted the same girl once more. Puzzled by his inexplicable interest, he brushed it off and returned home, fatigued but unable to shake thoughts of her from his mind.

Several months passed, and Galian resumed his routine, anticipating the reopening of schools despite his aversion to them. His school experiences had been marred by bullying, and his academic performance had been mediocre at best.

On the first day back, Galian mused about the prospect of a fresh start, hoping to leave past grievances behind. Reconnecting with old friends, he navigated the corridors with a mix of apprehension and determination.

In class, Galian reminisced about past conflicts with a former friend, Girish, and attempted to reconnect. Amidst the chatter, he noticed something unexpected—a familiar face from the vaccination camp.

Struggling to contain his emotions, Galian grappled with newfound feelings of intrigue and anxiety. Despite his best efforts to focus on the present, thoughts of her consumed his mind.

During lunch, Galian seized the opportunity to glimpse her face without a mask, only to discover a change in school lunch timings. Disheartened by his misfortune, he resigned himself to the day's events.

On his way home, Galian contemplated the day's events, lamenting his inability to erase a humiliating classroom blunder. Wrestling with self-doubt, he confided in his friend Naman, who offered words of encouragement amidst his own struggles.

The following day, Galian embarked on a mission to discover her name, only to face further embarrassment in class. Despite his setbacks, a chance encounter in the music room provided a glimmer of hope, signaling a potential turning point in his journey.

As Galian grappled with newfound emotions, uncertainty loomed over his path forward. Yet, amidst the chaos, a spark of optimism ignited—a flicker of hope that perhaps, amidst the trials of adolescence, love awaited.

As the chapter drew to a close, Galian reflected on the tumultuous events that had unfolded, finding solace in the rhythm of his own thoughts. With each passing day, the enigma of love beckoned, weaving its tendrils into the fabric of his existence, promising both joy and sorrow in equal measure.