Chapter 27

Taani and Shreya are in the class with the gang present, taking notes when VP sir walks in making the Prof to stop the lecture, "Sorry for disturbing you Professor, I just wanted to let everyone in the class know that there will be a basic self defense class held in the basketball court today at 2 pm, although its not mandatory, I think you students should attend" making some of the students nod. 

VP sir leaves, "Yeh achanak se self defense class kyun?" Bharath whispers amongst the gang, "its a good thing, we are all going" Sharon says with a sharp look towards the gang. Making them nod.

"Why do I think your Di has some hand in this?" Taani whispers to Shreya, "I feel so too but who knows" she whispers back. 

Taani doesn't really see Maya much as she doesn't have her class today, she mostly just ignored some of the weird looks the gang sent her way, she had told the truth to Maya, she didn't really care about their opinion anymore. 

2PM

Quite a few students are around the basketball ball court, Taani and Shreya get there as well as the gang following Sharon. Swayam and Rey walk over to where Taani is standing making the gang go and stand with them too. 

Aman walks in, Shreya sees him and calls him over, "What are you doing here?" She asks, "Hello sweetheart, good to see you too" he says with a sarcastic smile making Shreya smack his arm, "Ouch, tumhari behen se maar khane aaya hoon, she wanted me to be the guinea pig for y'all" he says making the gang look at him in surprise, "I told you its was your Di's doing" Taani says looking at Shreya. 

"Here she comes, imma go, wish me luck so that I don't come out with too many bruises" Aman says before walking towards Maya, making everyone turn towards Maya who walks in wearing black leggings and a tank top, her biceps visible, "Dude she has some muscles" Nil says making Taani glare at him for checking her gf out but thn she realizes that a lot of guys are doing the same, even a few girls. 

Rey and Swayam are also looking at her muscles in surprise, they knew she must have been fit with the way she had beat the guy to pulp yesterday but this fit?! 

Aman and Maya walk to the middle with the students kind of surrounding them in circle. "Okay students, this is just basic self defense moves that we will be demonstrating for you guys today, "This is Aman Sharma, he is a cop and he has volunteered to help you guys learn a few things" making Aman snort at the volunteer part as Maya had all but ordered him to come.

"First things that you should do is focus, focus on your attacker’s vulnerable places: eyes, nose, throat, and groin." she says strongly making some nod in understanding, she looks at Taani now and thn making sure she is listening. 

She turns Aman towards her, "If someone is coming at you from the front, bend your knee and swiftly lift it and kick, it can be in his groin or his stomach." she says demonstrating it by kicking Aman in the stomach making him let out a uff. 

"But ma'am what if they come from behind and grab us?" A student asks, "For cases where the attacker is coming from behind, bend forward from the waist. This shifts your weight forward, making it more difficult for your attacker to pick you up. It also gives you a better angle to throw elbows from side to side to the attacker’s face, this should give you space to turn fully, using another move to injure the face or strike the groin. With the space these moves have created, you may be able to escape and run away." Maya says motioning for Aman to attack her from behind and showing the move.

The demonstration lasts for over an hour, seeing Maya effortlessly move, makes Taani feel flustered. The gang is surprised as well to see how strong Maya is. 

"Thats it for today, we will have another session next week, VP sir will let you know the timings" Maya says dismissing the crowd. Aman is huffing, "Dushmani kya he teri mere sath haan?" He asks looking at Maya, Taani and Shreya hang around whereas the gang had left with the other students.

"Nataunki mat kar, you are fine" Maya says rolling her eyes, "Yeh achanak self defense class kyun?" Shreya asks giving Maya a knowing look, "Because its important, a person, especially a woman needs to know the basic self defense tactics" Maya says making Aman nod. "Thank you" Taani says looking at her, Maya walks over to her, "There's no need for that, are you okay? I didn't really get anytime to talk with you earlier" Maya says.

Aman and Shreya walk away, giving them some privacy, "I am fine" Taani says looking down, biting her lower lip, Maya lifts her chin and makes her look at her, "Its okay if you are not fine yk? I am here" Listening to Maya talk so gently with her makes Taani hug her, Maya hugs her back.

"I will be fine, I have a very good bodyguard you know?" Taani says in a teasing voice, "Achcha?" Maya teases back, tightening her hold around Taani, reluctantly they break apart after a few minutes, "Want to come home with me? Aman and Shreya are gonna be there for dinner at my place, I will drop you off after" Maya asks making Taani nod. 

They walk out of the of the college together, Aman and Shreya are waiting near Maya's car, "Gaya nai tu?" She asks looking at Aman, "ek toh muje zabardasti bulaya, uske baad ek thanks tak nai bola he" he replies, "Toh kya mere thanks ka wait kar rha he yaha?" Maya asks, "Taani ne sahi naam rakhkha he tera, khadoos kahiki" Aman says making Taani and Shreya giggle while Maya glares at him.

"Ho gaya tera? Tu aur Shreya ghar pe milo, me miss gs ko leke aati hoon" Maya says pushing Aman off her car from where he was leaning on it, making him stumble which causes the girls to let out another giggle. 

"Text your brother that you are coming with me" Maya tells Taani knowing Swayam might worry after yesterday's incident. 

Taani texts Swayam as she gets in car with Maya after waving bye to Shreya and Aman. "Kya khane ka man he? Pizza mangwaun ya Chinese?" Maya asks while driving, "Gharpe kuch banado na, mene aapke hath ka khana nai khaya he" Taani replies making Maya snort, "Me aur khana? Jaan tumhe food poisoning ki wajah se agar hospital admit karna pada na toh tumhara bhai maar dalega muje", Taani's eyes widen at the use of 'Jaan' and she blushes but quickly recovers.

"Toh Roz kya khate ho? Do you have a maid?" Taani asks curious, "Nai, I don't have a maid, Aman ko thoda bahot aata he, though we use it as a last option, zyadatar bahar se manga lete he" Maya replies making Taani at her in distaste, "Aap roz bahar ka khana khate ho?! How can you both not know how to cook when you live on your own!!" Taani asks feeling bewildered whereas Maya looks a bit sheepish. 

"I am sure aapke gharpe kuch grocery bhi nai hogi to cook, raste me kisi store pe rokna", "umm kyun?" Maya asks, "Kyun kya? Dinner me bana rhi, paneer pasand he aapko?", "Taani you don't have to cook for me-", "Mene aapse pucha ki me dinner bana sakti hoon ya nai? Nai na, joh pucha uska jawab dein" hearing Taani be bossy makes Maya smile, "I like paneer" she replies making Taani 'hmm' with a smile of her own.