Udaipur Chronicles: SS :)updated page 24 - Page 5

Part 1 Scene 4

'hum aa gaye' said Shiv as they reached the gates of USSW.

Anandi got her bag and clicked open the car door. As she was about to step out she turned back and faced Shiv.

'Thank you shiv' she said smiling.

'You are welcome. Main shaam ko aapko pick karunga' said Shiv

Anandi left the vehicle and headed towards the campus. With the very first look at the building, Anandi's heart started to inflate with happiness. She could not imagine that one day, she, Anandi-a simple village girl, would get an opportunity to come and study in a place like this.

At the entrance she noticed a security guard standing. She went straight ahead. Once she reached the main building, she looked around to find someone who could help her.

'Excuse me, kya aap mujhe bata sakthay hain ki yahan per Administration office kahan per hain?

Anandi asked a man who had just walked past her.

The man turned around.

Anandi immediately noticed his hazel eyes. It was the first time she had ever seen someone with such eye color.

'walk to the end of the corridor, then turn right' he said

'Thank you' replied Anandi and then made her way towards the office.

As soon as she turned right she noticed an open door. There were people lined up in one corner and in the center she found few students sitting and scribbling profusely.

Anandi looked around and saw the sign for 'information desk'. She headed towards it.

' Excuse me can you please help me. I want to know h.how to get my schedule for classes' she said meekly

'Please go to the window and get a number. Once your number is called you will be addressed' said the man at the desk. He then handed her a number '23'.

Anandi took the slip and looked around. In the back end of the room she found an empty chair. She headed straight towards it and sat down. To her right she found a girl scribbling on a pad. Her face was obscured by her thick black hair.

'Oh God!... ye pen bhi na' Said the girl shaking the pen violently

'Number 20' boomed the voice of the announcer

'Oh shit ..oh shit..., seriana talavali da (sahih demag kharab hai)' mumbled the girl

'ye lijiye' said Anandi, handing out her pen to the girl

'oh, thank you, thank you .' said the girl as she snatched the pen from Anandi's hand and started writing again.

Anandi could not catch the glimpse of the girl but saw her back as she ran towards the counter.

After few minutes Anandi saw the girl come back. She noticed that the girl had very big eyes and thick eyelashes . She also had a white powder like material on her face.

'Thank you for helping me earlier' she said sweetly to Anandi

'welcome'

'aa-p yagan sey hain?'said the girl with a very thick accent.

'ji' nodded Anandi

'I am saritha' she said holding out her hand with a big smile

' Mera naam Anandi hai' she said taking her hand and shaking it.

'sorry my hindi is weak' said Saritha in an apologetic tone

' I am from Chennai'

Anandi smiled looking at her

Number 23' boomed the voice again

Ji mera turn aa.. I me-an its my turn now' said Anandi

'Ok ok ...I will wait for you. Not to worry' said Saritha as she held her bag towards her chest

'You know what let me come with you. These people give headache you know' she said following her

Anandi was feeling happy to have found someone who was willing to give her the time.

After few minutes Anandi came out of the office with Saritha.

'lets go to the canteen' said Saritha beaming with excitement

Anandi was immediately reminded of Phooli. How they used to jump with glee with the excitement of going out.

'Tekh hai--I mean ok' said Anandi

'Its ok mujhe tho-da tho-da atha hai. Its just that I am not fluent in it. Main hindi movies kafi dekhthi hun so I know some' laughed saritha

'Let me look at your class schedule' said saritha as they sat down at a table with four chairs.

'Oh wow , you have almost all the classes as me. This will be fun' she said

' Oh wait before I forget, this is my number...amm you don't mind right' she asked as an after thought

'nahi' replied Anandi smiling gently

'Hey! thum yahan per kya ker rahi ho' came a man's voice from behind.

'HI HARSH! shouted Saritha

'Join us! she said pointing at the table

Anandi looked up and found that it was the same man she had met earlier.

'are aap' he said plesantly

'I just met her down the corridor' he declared to an astonished saritha

'So... miss.---started Harsh

'Anandi-cut Saritha

Anandi wanted to cut in and say Mrs. but could not interrupt the flow of Saritha-Harsh chitter chatter.

Ok yaar chalo abhi orientation bhi shuru honay wala hai' urged Harsh as he pulled saritha out of the chair

'Ouch path da ( dekher bey-in tamil) shouted Saritha

'ye thum na baar baar tamil main jo bakthi ho na ' mujhe kuch samajh nahi atha' laughed Harsh

'Isiliye tho I say it Mr. Agar gali bhi dungi ' you will not know' laughed Saritha winking at Anandi

Anandi who was completely amused by their behavior decided to remain silent.

They headed towards the main hall where bunch of students were gathered evidently waiting for the orientation to start.

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Originally posted by: sg_rai2003

just a beauty. 😊

got news of sids exit. but u will continue to write even if such a thing happens.

loved the write up

bv will spoil our life. again a new shiv if they had to do so why did they highlight sid in holi bash and take all polls

Originally posted by: Suchi-Virmanian

sweetems thats just an April fool's joke ;)

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ANandi sat besides Saritha and Harsh. They were all sitting in a circle on the green grass.

Soon they saw a man approach towards them. He had specs on his nose and dyed-brown hair.

His skin was golden and he was wearing the traditional men's shalwar kameez.

'Good morning everyone'

"Good morning sir' repeated all the students in unison

"I am extremely delighted to have all of you with me today'

"My name is Joseph Gardner and I will be your instructor. In the next two years you will find yourselves learning about various aspects of Social Service. But before we get to those details lets start by getting to know each other'

Joseph sat towards the right of Harsh on the green grass.

One by one the students introduced themselves.

What made you choose Social Service as part of your career choice-repeated Joseph after each students introduction.

'For me, I think the best way to improve our condition as a country is to focus on many issues that we have in our community and solving them' came a reply

Ok Harsh why did you want to join? asked Joseph on Harsh's turn

'well I did not want to get into my father's business. And I thought this would be the best way out of it' he said smiling at which Sir. Joseph chuckled

And you Saritha ' asked Joseph

'well..I have lived a very comfortable life but I have always wanted to do something that could be meaningful to me and I have always loved interacting with people so I chose this'

Joseph smiled once again at her answer.

'And you Anandi' asked Joseph turning to Anandi

'To discover my strengths and weakness' replied Anandi

Anandi saw Sir. Joseph's eyebrows crease for a moment and then he moved on to the next student.

After 30 more minutes the class dispersed

Ms. Anandi Shekar could you please wait a minute ' came a voice.

Anandi turned around to see sir joseph coming towards her.

Saritha and Harsh also stayed back.

'Your answer was quite unique. I would like you to tell me more about what you discover along the way. Perhaps I can help you with certain things and perhaps learn as well. He said smiling.

'By the way, is your full name Anandi shiv raj shekar ? asked Joseph

'Yes'

A smile came upon his face. Oh.

'No wonder I thought I had seen you somewhere. Its going to be a pleasure having you with us Anandi' said Joseph smiling pleasantly and then he waked away.

'are vah Anandi. Aapnay tho pehlay hi din main sir ko impress bhi ker diya' said Harsh surprised.

'Oh please don't be jealous Harsh. Not everyone comes here to run away from responsibilities' mocked Saritha.

'excuse me thum chup hi karo tho sahih rahega' responded Harsh back

'chi po da (get lost)' replied Saritha

'baap re .. aap log aise hi jhagadthay rehthay ho kya' interrupted Anandi

'Its not me Anandi, its him' replied Saritha irritated.

'acha acha ok, sorry. Chalo kahin bahar chalthay hain. Abhi tho classes kal sey hi shuru hongay na, so we have full day with us' said Harsh eagerly

'nahi mujhe ghar jana hai. Ek min mujhe call kerni hai' said Anandi as she excused herself

'aap lagtha hai farigh ho gayi hain.' said Shiv

'Ji. sirf orientation tha. Aap mujeh lenay aa sakthay hain?' asked Anandi

'Han, lekin Anandi mujhe ek zaroori meeting main jana hai. Maine socha ki shayad aap ko thodi aur dair... ok teekh hai main ghar sey ghadi bijhwata hun' said Shiv

'Its ok Shiv. Main wait karungi aapka. Mujhe aapkay saath hi ghar jana hai' she said shyly

Shiv smiled at those words

'Ok teekh hai aap college main wait kijiye main aapko 1-2 ghantay main pick kerunga. Lekin Anandi aap bore ho jayengi. Ithni dair kaise wait karengi? asked Shiv with concern in his voice

'Nahi shiv meray saath 2 aur dost bhi hai. Aap aayengay tho main milaungi unko' she said

'Ye bohot achi baat hai ki aapko aaj ke hi din do dost bhi mil gaye. chaliye tho main jald aaunga' said Shiv fondly

'Main aapka intezar karungi' replied Anandi.

'Anandi, tho chal rahi ho humaray saath?' asked saritha

'Han lekin movie nahi. Meray paas sirf 1-2 ghantay ka waqt hai tho hum yahin baitthay hain' said Anandi

'hmm Ok lets go to pic-n-move its an very nice ice cream parlor just 5 min away from here. Chalthay hain ok' said Harsh

'Kaise chalker?'asked Saritha

'No meri gadi main'

'Ok then its ok' replied saritha

Anandi looked uncomfortable but then she agreed to go with them.