Red Rose, Girl In White

by Paras Mehta
(Delhi, India)

I can never forget that day. It was farewell party at my school, St. Xavier, and it was the last day. Everyone was dressed nicely, even I was. I was in a black coat and the girl, my best friend, was in a white dress. She was looking gorgeous. I was planning to propose to her when no one was around her.

She was surrounded by friends and I was looking just for a chance, because I had made my mind to propose to the girl whom I loved (my best friend).

I was excited but also "scared" if she rejects my proposal. How I am going to live without her? Will she just leave me and not even want to be friends? I was really scared. But my heart won over my brain.

I was just selected as Mr.Xavier (name of my school) but then that minute, I was not really impressed about it. I was trying to propose.

At last, I got the chance to speak on the stage. I was speaking on the stage but Only She was in mind. So, I went by her side, got on my knees, gave her the red rose which I brought for her, and told her "I love you and I just can't live without you."

Everyone was stunned. One of my teachers did give me a puzzled look. Everyone was waiting.

Then she hugged me. And everyone (especially me) realized she said "Yes."