There are various moments and experiences in life which just pass by at the blink of an eye, but they are special and are always cherished and never forgotten.

   It was the time when I was studying in a different school and I was returning home after attending the fresher’s welcome party organized for the new students. It was dark and cloudy when suddenly it started raining. I took out my umbrella and quickened my steps. Suddenly, I heard a shrill voice calling me from the dark. It was a new girl in our school who was asking me to share with her my umbrella. Her name was Norah, a very charming girl. I shared my umbrella with her and started walking down the street. We started talking to each other about ourselves and so fast did time pass that we didn’t even realize that we had already reached her house. She thanked me and I went on my way home.

   The next day the school began with the Maths period. I really hated maths and was dozing off, when suddenly our music teacher entered our class. He was collecting names for the choir and the play for our school concert. To escape from the boredom of doing maths I too gave my name for the play although I never ever acted in my life. The next day I went for the auditions. I saw Norah the girl I had met last night. She too had come for the auditions as she was a very good actress. She gave me some tips on acting and to my utter surprise I was selected to play the role of Romeo in the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare. Norah was given the role of Juliet and we began practicing almost everyday. We had started understanding each other and had become very good friends. Even our fellow mates used to tease us and call us ‘Romeo and Juliet’. I would smile while a girlish blush would bloom on Norah’s face. I too began to ask myself, “Am I really in love with Norah?” and this made me smile at myself.