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Finally her worst day came when she had to go in college.As soon as she reached college she knew that it was mistake of her life.She had prepared herself best to bear but when she saw everyone was looking at her stick instead of her beautiful face.Her worst dream turned true.She wanted to go in her classroom as soon as possible.But she couldn't walk so fast.In attempt of walking fast she tripped.A boy stood near by hold her.But there was nothing romantic in it.It was most awkward situation for her.Everyone was laughing and cracking jokes.Then she tried to stand but that boy was too weak to hold her weight so instead of helping her.He fell on the ground.Everyone started laughing.After hearing those voices her professors came out."What happened?"Then he saw Nisha was standing in strange position trying to steady herself with wall and the boy fall on the ground."Oh my god!Call some one from gym to help her.This boy is useless.He can't able to bear her weight.She needs someone healthy to hold her."So she was fat.It was clear to her.Until now her Doctor told her.She was okay.That weight was proper for her height.But now she was convinced otherwise.She had to lose her weight and she was going on diet.But she was not happy that whole college would knew about it now.Everyone was watching her with such amusement as if she was a humpty dumpty who had a great fall.She was sure that they all were going to it discuss afterwards.Then someone finally came near her and gave her stick.All students were scared.She could see fear in their eyes.They all were thinking that they would harm her by touching.She wanted to scream on them and tell them that she was not made of glass so they could come and help her.But she didn't want to create a scene so she kept quiet.Finally with help of a stick she started standing.One girl"Don't stand you may hurt yourself?""Don't worry.If I continued standing like this,it will harm me more."Suddenly everyone convinced with her and they started to help her.She finally managed to stand and thanked everyone for their help.At that spot she suddenly understood.No one was laughing at her.They all were concerned about her.She was not alone.Everyone was there to help her.Even one girl took her bag from her hand and told her that she would take her in classroom.She had many friends here.But problem was none could able to sit with her because everyone had their own best friend.She felt sad again.She wished the girl who was carrying her bag would be in her class.But just wishing would not change the things.That girl was not in her class in fact she was her senior.But other girl who was helping her by telling crowd to move away was in her class.But sadly she already got partner on her bench and she was happy with her.Nisha just didn't understand.What did she suppose to do?She couldn't sit alone.She always thought that sitting alone mean having no friends in class.In other word a most unwanted girl and she didn't want to be it so she was too scared to go inside the class.But she had to go inside so she took deep breath and step inside.
When she went inside all seats were selected,accept one.She had no option except to sit in it.She sat there and looked around.Everyone was arranged in their work.No one was seemed to be interested in Nisha.She felt so alone and left out.After some time some of friends noticed her.They inquired about her.Nisha was thrilled so finally she had someone concerned.But they talked for sometime and then they all went back to their seat as if she never existed.She was sitting alone waiting for person who would sit beside her.While talking to her friends she made inquiries regarding girl who was sitting on that bench.They all saw her but knew nothing about her.She was just a quiet girl who never seemed to be interested in talking to anyone.They all said that she to be a good girl with no visible problems.But personally they didn't know even her name.They all called her "Roll No.99."That was her name in this class.But Nisha can't believe any girl could be that shy.She decided that they all might be exaggerating.But her sitting alone like this could be proof of her strange nature.Then she thought it might be just coincidence.Finally Nisha started waiting for that mysterious girl.Finally bell rang and on that moment a girl came inside.That girl was dressed in such a style that no body could guess what was her nature.Then she looked around.When she saw her bench and she was very upset to see Nisha there.Nisha was scared to see her response.She never thought anger would be first expression.She expected irritation.But anger too much.Nisha just started to search for another bench.But there was no bench available.Nisha looked at that girl as she once again hide her expression and sat on bench.Nisha"Sorry.I hope you don't mind if I sit here." That girl just looked at black board.Their teacher had entered in class.It was good excuse for that girl who should be called now as Roll no.99.Nisha was whole time nervous because of her.She never even bothered to smile.She looked just at black broad and she sat in that position.She didn't even changed position of her hands.She was sitting there all time like a statue.Nisha was confused but it was first day so she decided not to bother her.But then on second thought she knew that she had to bother her.She needed notes given by her teacher during her absence and girl who was sharing your bench mostly supposed to do that favour on you.Nisha had to bother her.Nisha"Hallo,I am Nisha."After that Nisha expected a nice name but she received just a silence.How did now Nisha should talk to Roll No.99?She was not responding to anything.She just didn't want to talk to Nisha.Nisha could had ignored her completely but Nisha needed those notes.Nisha"Actually I wanted some notes.I was sick so I could not..."Suddenly she threw her notebook in Nisha's direction.Nisha was shocked.Then she understood that Roll No.99 was giving her notes.It was strange way to help someone.But Roll No.99 really helped her.Then suddenly classroom bell rang for recess and before Nisha could say thanks.Roll No.99 vanished out of the class room.
Slowly all students of class room went away.Now Nisha knew that she didn't have one true friend.No one was interested in her.She sadly took out her tiffin and started eating it alone.After all she was already started feeling hungry.That was the first time when Nisha understood what was the meaning of loneliness and depression.In school there were always your teacher to support you.You didn't have to stand on your own.But in college you had to find your friend by yourself.Nisha was finding it hard to crop up with it.Especially after her sickness she was in mess.But even before that her life was not in flying colours.She never found a good friend so even now she was all alone.Even Roll No.99 was not ready to give her company.Nisha just didn't know why did everyone hate her company.Finally once again bell rang and Roll No.99 came inside.Nisha smiled at her.But she didn't gave any response.This time she was using her book as a cover so Nisha had to accept her attitude.Nisha slowly began to get used to Roll No.99's attitudes.She no longer accept an answer from her.She just carried on talking whenever she wished.Roll No.99 never answered her questions but at least didn't scream on her.Nisha thought that slowly she would change her attitude.But it never happened.Roll No.99 never changed.Then one day while studying Nisha suddenly remembered that she forgot to bring her text book.Her teacher was very strict.If she knew about Nisha's missing textbook.Nisha was sure she would be thrown out of the class so Nisha was very scared.But she was already sitting in classroom and teacher was standing before her.Teacher"Nisha take out your textbook and read chaper no.34 from page 256."Now Nisha stood up.It was her worst day.How did she suppose to explain to teacher about her textbook.Then suddenly a sweet voice came sweet but unknown voice.It was Roll No.99 who was first time talking in class.In fact before whole class.Everyone was shocked even teacher could not able to hide her shock."She don't have her textbook."Now teacher started looking angrily at Nisha.Nisha was sad because Roll No.99 betrayed her one sided friendship."Why are you answering for her?I thought you don't have voice.Now it seems that her voice is missing.""Mam I am saying this because it was my mistake that her book is ruined.She didn't want to blame me before the class.Actually yesterday by mistake I put my wet umbrella on her book so her book got spoiled.Can you please give her one chance?""That is no excuse.She should have bought a book yesterday only.Any way on your request I will give her one chance because I like to see that finally you started making friends.Great.Nisha you may sit down now.Bring that book tomorrow and always remember this is your last chance.""Okay Miss." Nisha was so shocked Roll No.99 had saved her and for that she had spoken before class which was one of the greatest wonder in eyes of whole class so finally Nisha got one friend.Her name was Roll No.99.Now Nisha didn't like it so she once again began to ask her about name.But once again she ignored her.It was strange way to keep friendship.Roll No.99 would help her in need but Nisha should not expect answers or talking from her.After all friend in need is friend indeed so Nisha excepted Roll No.99's condition.
Finally one day Nisha's birthday came.She invited many friends from class.But since Roll No.99 was turned out to be her best friend her attendance was required.Nisha"Will you come to my birthday party tomorrow.Please come.I will give you my address..."Before Nisha could say something.Roll No.99 spoke"Sorry.I never go to social functions."After that Nisha asked her many questions.But all seemed to be crashing to wall.Nisha was very hurt after all Roll No.99 had to come.During that whole birthday Nisha missed Roll No.99 on every spot.Next day she brought some pieces of cakes and return gift for her.But she was shocked when She saw Roll No.99 had brought a beautiful imported pink lipstick for her as birthday gift.Nisha was so happy.But Roll No.99 gave that gift without as smile and with just coldness.As if she was forced to give it.But until now Nisha knew very well that no one could force Roll No.99 in doing anything.It was gift of their friendship.After that Nisha started to inquire about her birthday.But Roll No.99 told her coldly that she never celebrate her birthday.Then suddenly one day Roll No.99 stopped coming.Her absence started hurting Nisha.After all she was her friend.But she didn't where to inquire about her.She asked in whole class and all claimed that they didn't even knew that Roll No.99 existed.In a way it was true.She never talked with any one so a girl sitting quietly on last bench in corner was not a girl worth noticing.Finally after seven days when Roll No.99 didn't come,Nisha decide to ask teacher about her.It took a lot of courage to ask a teacher.But Nisha gathered it.Nisha "Miss can you please tell me why Roll No.99 is not coming?""What did you call her?Roll No.99!!I thought that you are her best friend.""I am.But she never told me her name.""That is most silly statement I ever heard.You are sitting with her whole time in college still you didn't got a time to ask her name?""No Miss I asked.But she didn't tell.""Now that is enough.You shall have to learn how to make friend with other students.Any way go to clerk tell him I send you and he will give you her address.Of course only if you interested in visiting and inquiring about your friend..."Before that teacher could start blaming Nisha more.Another teacher interfered"Come on .Now don't be so old fashioned.Don't you know now a days these young girls called each other with strange names.It is all just to show affection."Nisha knew it was not truth.But she didn't want to say anything.That teacher started smiling"These young students and their trends!Come on hurry.Today you can take half day.Go to your friend Roll No.99 and when you return tell me what's wrong with her."Nisha nodded.Then she took address and she began to search for friends who would give her company.But no one was interested in meeting Roll No.99.Finally she had to go alone so she asked her Mom to come with her.She wanted correct address and her Mom knew it.When they reached there.Her Mom told her to rang the bell.A middle age woman opened the door.Now it was time to say Roll No.99's real name.But due to fear Nisha asked"Is this Roll No.99's home?"That woman looked at her in strange way.Then before she could say anything.She saw Roll No.99 was sleeping on bed.Nisha"What happened to her?""Pneumonia.She got wet while going to school.Who are you?"Nisha's mother"She is her classmates.Since she was absent for so many days,we thought may be we should come and meet her.I hope you don't mind."That woman smiled happily"Why shall I?I am so glad that my daughter manage to make at least one friend."Nisha and her Mom was shocked.As soon as they entered the room Roll No.99 immediately went out without even saying hello.Nisha's Mom didn't like it.Roll No.99's Mom"I am sorry.But she is like that from her childhood.At first I thought she would improve but she got worse and worse.She doesn't show any feeling.She always remain cool and detached.You know.She didn't cried on her grandfather's death.She is never ever want to talk to anyone.Finally I took her to psychiatrist.But he told me that she is suffering from Schizoid Personality Disorder.She never made any friend.You are her first friend.""My god what did doctor said she can be cured?""They are trying.""But why did this happened to her?""I just don't know.Doctor said I might be too aloof to her.I just don't know.I am a single parent.I tried my level best."Nish's Mom patted on that woman's shoulder."You know madness is may be in heredity of my husband.He is mad .Schizophrenic.We have to put him in mental hospital.He just kept standing in same position for years.I hope that will not happen to my daughter.""Don't be silly.She will be just fine and my daughter will always remain on her side."From that day Nisha became a best friend of Roll No.99 for life time.She continued talking to her without caring if Roll No.99 liked it or not.But every year Roll No.99 came first and always reserved best bench for her and her friend Nisha.
The End
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