Sixty Two

"Everest, Hold on!" I exclaimed, as she paused while her back faced me.

I walked towards her to have a conversation with her but it seemed like she didn't want to talk to me. But even at that I was persistent and wasn't discouraged.

"Please wait! "I pleaded as I showed up at her face, giving her a sad look. What I realised was that she couldn't look me in the eyes. Her head was lowered.

I could feel my heart beat heavily, so also I could hear the sound of her heart beat. That implies that we both felt the same way for each other but she seems to challenge the feeling.

I sighed,"Everest, look up! Take a look at me!" I placed my hands on her jaw, raising her head. Without letting me lift up her head, she did it herself. But that wasn't enough to push me away.

Everest cleared her throat."Good day principal!" She saluted, as she bowed her head. The formality she showed me made me feel hurt. It was unlike her to behave in such a manner with me. I was used to the way she was so free with me