Chapter 2

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:23:27 +0000

Vidhi and the elders were already on breakfast table as Agastya made his way downstairs. Greeting them he took his seat and started eating when Vihaan and Vedant joined too."To konsi coaching join krne ka socha hai tum dono ne" asked Prem,Agastya's father looking at Vedant and Vihaan."Jo bhaiya Bata rhe the JEE ke liye vhi join krne ka socha hai papa" replied Vedant as he took some extra biscuits from Vidhi's plate while she slapped his hand in response."Chlo Acha hai aaj hi school ke baad jaake admission kra lena" Said Vipul to which Vihaan and Vedant nodded."Coaching mai paise kyu waste krne jab tumhari samajh kuch aane hi nhi wala " whispered Vidhi so that Vedant and Vihaan who were sitting on her left and right side could here."Jyada Bakwas Kari na to aap Jo puri raat aapke boss ke saath video call pe special meetings krte ho na uske baare mai sab ko Bata dunga" said Vihaan to Vidhi while Vedant chuckled at the duo.Vidhi glared at him but also stopped teasing them.-------------------------------------------------------------As Aashi and Niyati were in the corridor leading to their class Aashi could not help but gaze at the classroom in front of her which has now become her daily routine where Agastya was laughing at something Shrey said. Seeing him laugh her lips curved into smile too.Niyati slapped her forhead lightly and gestured her to move to the class.It has been a week since she had joined the school and Trishna and Vani had welcomed her with an open heart to their group.In this week she had also developed a good bond with Vedant .Aashi sat in her usual seat in between Vani and Vedant and started drinking water from her bottle when she noticed Agastya coming towards her bench and due to sudden shock she spilled the water on Vedant, who looked at her bewildered."Kya Kar rhi hai" Said Vedant clearly annoyed."Sorry Sorry vo galti se ho gaya" replied Aashi , her heart racing as she looked at Agastya who has now stopped in front of her bench."Whitener hai kya?"asked Agastya to Vedant who nodded in no."Tumhare paas hai whitener?" Asked Agastya Turning towards Aashi now who was seating near Vedant.Aashi could not form words. Her breath hitched as she struggled to form a sentence. As she registered his word she shaked her head with a smile to which Agastya nodded confused. Soon he got the whitener from some student and went back to his class.A girl with braided pony tails and a haughty smile on face entered while trying to laugh animatedly with her friends her bag hanging on her one shoulder. "Yai kon hai?" Asked Aashi to Vani."Kulvi, Preeta Ma'am ki beti"Answered Vani."Kulfi?"Said Aashi confused."Aye, Kulfi nhi Kulvi"replied Vedant laughing. Soon the bell rang making Aashi excited as the students started moving to assembly hall.As Aashi was standing in her class line her eyes roaming around finally stopping on the person who had made her restless since a week. Her eyes went wide as she realised him coming near her. His eyes fixed on her. He was trying to say something but she could not make sense of his actions.He finally stopped near her."Are tumhari height kam hai aage khadi ho jao"He spoke and she nodded."Mai itni Der se bula raha tha kaha dekh rhi thi ?""Aapko"replied Aashi. But as she realized her words her eyes went wide while Niyati who was standing behind her slapped her own forehead."Kya?"asked Agastya bewildered and shocked."Are mera matlab aapko dekha nahi maine" replied Aashi not meeting his eyes. He nodded turning to go ahead but a confused smile made way on his face.As he was out of sight Niyati slapped on Aashi's head from back and whispered "Itna bhi obvious nhi krna hota hai behan".Aashi looked at her with a horrified face to which Niyati giggled and said"Ab jaa aage".-------------------------------------------------------------It was the evening time and the girls gang with their new member was sitting on the bed in Aashi and Niyati's room "You really like him?"Asked Vani being excited to which Aashi blushed."Dekh to sharma ke muh laal tamatar hua pada hai" teased Trishna."Aaj assembly mai Agastya bhaiya ko aise ghoor rhi thi jaise iski favorite icecream ho." Said Niyati laughing with Trishna."Are ab bas kro mujhe pareshan krna. Vaise Trishna tu aaj prayer ke beech ek aankh khol ke kise taad rhi thi haan"A pink hue appeared on Trishna's cheeks hearing her words."Shrey Bhaiya, apne senior hai aur iske crush bhi, actually ab mamla crush se aage badh chuka hai, she likes him a lot."replied Niyati."Acha. To unhe Pata hai?""Unhe to shayad mera naam bhi nhi pata."replied Trishna with a sad smile as she felt ache in her heart. She arched for his attention too. She wanted to be noticed and liked by him but his indifference for her made her feel bitter and sad.But she was also disappointed with herself as even after his indifference she fell for him even more. Everytime she see Shrey, her feeling for him increases too without her permission. ------------------------------------------------------------Kashvi exited from the stationary shop dressed in a blue jeans and white tee , her eyes roaming around and finally stopping at a small fast food corner in the street. She walked towards it." Ek masala Dosa bhaiya" A voice spoke with her in unison. She looked at her right and found a boy dressed in black shirt and grey jeans."Ek hi ban paayega, ek ka hi batter bacha hai"said the vendor."Haa to bhaiya aap mujhe dedo" said the guy looking at Kashvi and then at Vendor."Aise kaise tumhe dede. Tum kuch aur order kar lo mujhe abhi yahi khana hai." Said Kashvi looking at the guy in no nonsense tone."Are please mujhe khaane do boht craving ho rhi hai tum kuch aur khaalo""Kyu aap pregnant hai?"Asked Kashvi sassily."Kya bol rahi ho tum, pagal ho gayi ho kya?"replied the boy shocked."Aree Aap log ek hi share Kar lo nahi to aapke jhagde mai ye last Dosa bhi chala jaayega." Said the Vendor seeing the fight."Aise kaise ye Dosa to mai hi khaaungi-"Kashvi could not even finish her sentence when the voice of a lady interrupted "Bhaiya ek masala Dosa karna."Hearing her Kashvi and the boy looked at each other in shock and then said in unison"bhaiya hum share Kar lenge aap ek Dosa Bana do"Kashvi and the boy sat together on the roadside stall table sharing the Dosa while Kashvi still had an annoyed expression on her face."By the way I am Arsh Mehra" the guy introduced himself trying to start a conversation."To mai kya karu? Puch kya maine tumse?" Replied Kashvi slightly irritated and clearly not wanting to share her Dosa with anyone else."Tum sidhe muh baat nahi kar sakti kya?"asked Arsh frustrated as he was just trying to introduce himself but she was not even replying properly."Nahi"said Kashvi sticking out her tongue.Arsh paid the bill and Kashvi took a 50 rupee note from her purse and slided it to him."It's okay"Arsh said denying to take the note."Take it please. I do not like it when anyone pay for me." Said Kashvi and Arsh finally took it defeated.------------------------------------------------------------Vani arrived at her JEE coaching institute and directly went to her usual spot to seat. As she was taking out her notes and stationaries, someone asked from behind"Excuse me, Can we seat here ? ""Sure" She replied closing her back shut."Tum yaha kya kar rahe ho?"she asked after she turned and noticed Vedant and Vihaan sitting near her."Samose tal raha hun,Khaogi?"replied Vedant mockingly."Ha Ha Ha very funny. Ho gaya""Nahi abhi baaki hai""Shut u-"Vani tried to retaliate but the coaching teacher entered in the class and she shut her mouth but not before throwing a glare in his direction.-------------------------------------------------------------It is the morning time and Class 11th classroom is filled with noises, some students talking among themselves, some completing their pending work while others trying to study something before the classes starts.Soon the teacher entered the class and students sang in unison "Gooood morniiing Ma'aam""Good morning students.I have an announcement to make." All the students looked at her as she continued."So you all have to make a group project on the topic Gender inequalities and pro and cons of being of a particular gender. It is going to be a project of six students and as I told you the topic, you should know that involvement of the student of both the genders is necessary. Atleast 2 students of a particular gender should be there.Now you all can talk and make groups. After you are done please provide me your names"After hearing the announcement Kulvi with her friend came towards Aashi's bench and told Vedant" Vedant, You and Vihaan can participate with us, as we are only four girls""Vo actuall-y Kulvi we would have definitely participated with you but we are already participating with them" said Vedant pointing towards Aashi and group.Replying with a annoyed OK Kulvi with her friends went to her spot."Tumne jhut kyu bola"asked Vani annoyed and confused at the same time about the lie he told her."Haa batao to" persuaded Aashi."Aree iska pata hai mujhe abhi project ka bahana leke ghar aayegi aur bhaiya pe dore daalegi isliye maine kaha aisa. Vaise bhi tum to 4 hi ho ham saath mai hi project kar lete hai" explained Vedant worried about his brother."Vo Jo bhi ho mai tumhare saath project nahi karne Wali tum kisi aur ke saath participate kar lo."declare Vani with finality not wanting to work together with her long time enemy."Acha thik hai fir us kulvi ke saath hi participate karna padega" replied Vedant with an irritated expression clearly not wanting to team up with Kulvi and her friends."Vani samajh na vo Kulfi Agastya pe dore daalegi faltu mai, kar lete hai na inke saath hi team up. Mere liye please." Whispered Aashi to Vani clearly displeased with the idea of someone else flirting with the guy she has an special place in her heart for."Thik hai par bas tere liye. Nahi to is ullu ke saath mai sapne mai bhi team up na kru"Vani whispered back."Are tum hamare saath hi participate kar lo" replied Aashi enthusiastically."Thik hai fir aaj shaam hamare ghar hi aajana tum log" said Vihaan."Okay" replied Aashi with more enthusiasm than ever before while Vani , Trisha and Niyati exchanged looks seeing her overexcited behaviour.-------------------------------------------------------------Vidhi was sitting in her room biting her nails while talking on phone."I am very nervous Abhinav. Kaise bataye Ghar walo ko. Agar vo nahi maane to" said Vidhi"Are to nahi batate" replied Abhinav casually."Kya matlab tum mujhe bhaga ke shaadi karoge"asked Vidhi angrily"Nahi Nahi"replied Abhinav defending himself."Matlab tumhe mujhse shaadi nahi Karni. Tum mere saath time paas kar rahe ho" asked Vidhi raising her voice but a hint of mock expression on her face."Pagal ho gayi ho Kya bol rahi ho. Tum bolo to Kal hi shaadi hi kar lete hai" Said Abhinav scared."Pehle jaakar family se baat Karo. Mai bhi karti hu. Bye." Said Vidhi now smiling."Bye. Love you. Aur haan jyada tension mat lena. If they do not agree hum sabko mana lenge but tum rona mat" replied Abhinav."Bye" said with  a smile playing on her lips due to the affectionate words told by him.