Gul's POV:

Wait, was there someone listening to me? I walked towards the door. Yes, I was right. I saw a guy walking away from the door. He was dressed in a black t-shirt, blue jeans and wore a black cap. I couldn't see his face. I wanted to stop him and ask him that what was he doing outside the green-room, but I decided against it. Let it be. Focus. On. Your. Performance!

He had disappeared real quick!

I went up to the mirror once again. "Feeling better now? Ab bas {Now just} go and give your best!!" I gave my reflection a flying kiss and touched up my lip gloss and moved towards the wings...

I peeped through the wings to see the stage all set! It certainly gave me butterflies in the stomach!

I was on the stage being introduced by the host, breathing heavily. The performance started and all the background dancers entered the stage from both sides. I took a step forward, swirled on my toes and started my performance. It went smoothly. I didn't realise how the thirty minute act finished in a jiffy. No tripping, no forgetting of moves, appropriate expressions. I felt relieved at the end of the performance while I waited for all the crew to come up on stage for the final bow. 

The auditorium resonated with applauds. Tears of joy welled up in my eyes. We took the final bow and moved off the stage.

The show ended and all my peers, professors and guests gathered around me. A crowd gathered around me, shaking hands and patting my back. All I could see was hazy images of people congratulating me on the success of the fund raiser. The show was definitely a success! I just hope we would collect enough funds for the visually impaired children. I just hope I could help them...

 After a few minutes, I noticed someone shaking my hand, but I couldn't see his face. When, my eyes pierced the crowd to look at him, I again saw him turn away and leave. I suppose he was the same guy that I had found outside the green room... Who is he? Well, how do I care... Ho ga koi {Must be someone}...

The evening was a success, and I was more than happy. At night, all the five of us celebrated over a huge bar of chocolate. Indeed I had done all of them proud.

Rishika: "You nailed it today!!!" 

Shipra: "Seriously man! No one could have done better than Gul! You rocked!!😄"

Shreya: "I don't think there's a doubt about that! You looked so good, so pretty! Love you yaar!!😘😘" She gave me an affectionate side-hug.

Ananya: Haan aur kya { Yes, no doubt}! Gul, imagine if Sanam saw you today! Use toh tum instanly pasand aa jati!😉 {He would like you instantly}" She winked at me and I rolled my eyes, even though I couldn't help blushing at the thought.

Me: "As if that would EVER happen!" I blushed some more. "But honestly guys, I could have done nothing without your help! All of you were such a great support! You guys are the best!!" And all of them "awwwwed" in unison. We had a brief group hug and a few tears of joy on my part.

 It felt like the best day of my life... Wait, so soon?

That night I had a beautiful dream... I dreamt of Sanam. I saw him appreciating me for my performance on the stage. Oh I so wish! Well, it was like any other dream that ended in a pleasant morning. That morning when I stood in front of the mirror making my hair, I said to myself, "I wish all your dreams come true, dear!" , touching the arm of my reflection. Little did I know that my life is going to change forever!

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Author's Note:

Hey Guys! So finally Gul's performance was a success! But unfortunately she couldn't see Sanam's face... Well, I don't consider this a meeting, do you! I mean, there should be a more dhamakedaar first meeting, no? Tell me what do you think in the comments' box below!!

Okay, so I didn't update yesterday... Cause there was a very sad news for all #SANAMians...

This was posted day before yesterday... Cleo, we will miss you so much!😞😞

Guys, our idols might be so upset. So it is a request to pour in condolences for Cleo on all their social media accounts. I hope that would make them feel better...

Keep reading, voting and commenting...

Stay tuned and remember: Once a #SANAMian, always a #SANAMian!!!😘😘😘

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