To a new journey

The whole day of mine went in haze. Everybody congratulated me. The news spread pretty quickly than I expected. Only two students of our university got scholarship. Beside me a girl from Physics got it. She was going to an engineering university in Germany. As for me, I will be going to Oxford University to study medicine. I called at my home. My parents were so much happy to hear this news. They as usual cried. I told them that I was coming next week. My flight was in 25th April and I am supposed to show up at the hostel of Oxford University as soon as I reach England. I was really going there! I couldn't believe it. When the dreams become true it is hard to believe it. I went to my dorm room and started packing up. My best friend plus my roommate, Thiya suddenly burst through the door. The next thing I know is that she was hugging me and crying. Her reaction made me feel at last that I was really leaving her, my friends, my parents, this university. I also started crying. I usually don't cry specially in front of her. So she lifted her head to see my face.

"Anu, don't cry. I am happy for you. I bet you are secretly happy to finally get rid of me." She said. Tears in her eyes.

"True enough, Thi." I said while wiping my tears.

Thiya was always able to make me feel better as soon as she opened her mouth. She is the one who really gets me. Because of that I don't want to leave her.

" Well I heard that head prof gave you this big news." She teased.

"Yeah, so?" I said shrugging. I knew what was coming next. Typical Thi.

"Oh, don't play dumb Anu. You know why."

"Will you just keep blabbering or you will help me pack?" I said changing the subject.

" So.........you are really leaving, huh?" She said quietly.

I stood and hugged her.

"Bet I wouldn't be able to get rid of you even if I die. In comparison, England is a mere distance to annoy me, right?"

"Right you are. It is my hobby to make your life hell. Without me, your life would be so boooooooooring. Can't even imagine."

This was my Thiya. Crying one minute and cracking jokes the next.

After a while she asked, "When are you leaving the uni?" She was sounding like a little girl who was choking.

"Well.....the next Saturday, I guess."

"And ........... Bangladesh?"

"25 April."

"I will miss you." She admitted

"Me too." I said looking down.

We spent the rest of the day like this. Being emotional. Remembering our best and worst moments. I would miss her. Very much.

It was 1:30 in the morning when Thiya pinched me on my arm. I opened my eyes. When I looked at her I realized that she was crying. Her eyes were red.

"Thiya? What happened?" I asked urgently.

"Anu, would you mind if I sleep with you? I don't want to waste any second while you are here." She said still tears in her eyes. What will I do without her.

"Sure Thi. Come over."

"I know it's weird........" I stopped her in midsentence.

"No, it is not, silly." I said. Tears welling up in my eyes.

The days went by and it was time to leave my University. All the teachers, students, my friends and Thiya were standing in front of the gate. They all bade me goodbye. Thiya was crying continuously, so was I. After much difficulty I got on the cab. Heading home...... heading to a new journey.

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