Part 2
Mr. Kumar: Get into your assigned seats everyone! Class is shortened today and we don't have much time left. Now is the time to discuss and set up dates to take care of the baby, and remember, each member must have an equal number of days with it. Due date is on February 28.
I looked up at Vidya once more, to get some reassurance perhaps, but mainly to make sure that she was OK working with me and sitting next to me. She looked into my eyes, seeming distressed. I made my way to the seat next to her and watched as she sat, almost like a statue, without budging.
I held my breath for a few seconds before starting any conversation. After all, it did take courage to talk to your ex, especially if it had been 2 weeks of avoiding and ignoring.
Sagar: Do you mind if I sit here?
Vidya: (hesitantly) Sure…
Sagar: About this project and stuff, I think we should keep the baby for, lets say, one week each at a stretch…?
Vidya: Anything is fine.
Why was she being so irrational? I wasn't even talking to her about her personal life; just a project that was compulsory for us to do together. Did she realize that all she was doing was adding to my sorrow and pain? Should I continue or wait for her to start a conversation? No, that won't ever happen. I knew I'd be the only one doing the talking.
Sagar: So, maybe, for the first week, since today is Thursday, you can have the baby and then next Thursday you can give it to me and I'll return it after 1 week on the following Thursday.
Vidya: That won't work 'cuz tomorrow I'm going to... be busy… with… some friends. You can have it the first week and I'll have it the next.
I knew that those 'some friends" was only Apoorva but I chose to ignore it.
Sagar: That's fine too. As long as it works for you.
Vidya: Ok so next Thursday after school you can give it to me and I'll bring it by the… (glances at the board)… 28th.
Sagar: Do you stay after school?
Vidya: Oh no that's right. (Seems puzzled) Call me and if I'm home you can drop it off.
Sagar: Sure. That's perfect!
Vidya (Suspiciously): Don't you need my number?
Sagar: No I have it on my mobile.
Vidya (somehow surprised): Oh… Can I have yours; I think I deleted it accidentally.
A feeling of anger and pain swept through me. Sure! I bet it was an accident! Whatever. I guess I didn't even have an ounce of importance that she could keep my number!
Sagar (annoyed): You should have it…
I know that I was unnecessarily picking fights but I couldn't take it any longer. I wanted to scream and yell; throw a tantrum. It wasn't fair.
Vidya (whining): I already told you Sagar! I accidentally deleted it.
Sagar (trying to farther annoy her): Hmm…
Vidya: I know you think that I did it purposely but that's up to you not to believe me. Can I just have your number?!?!
Sagar (mimicking): "I already told you" Vidya. You should have it.
Vidya (stands up and looks at him directly in the eye with a nasty look on her face): Why are you acting so irrational Sagar? You're acting like a jerk!
Sagar: I'm acting irrational?!?!? Well I'm so-rry for being 'so irrational' and starting conversations after 2 weeks and trying to be nice and making things more convenient for the both of us and trying my best and helping out and making things a bit less tense and trying to forget whatever happened between us and putting aside all my problems to try to make you feel happy and….. (starts crying with pain and anger)
The class was quiet and not a word was heard. Mr. Kumar acted as if nothing happened and the students all stared beaming at me and Vidya as if to tell us to stop.
Vidya (coming closer to me with some sympathy): I'm sorry Sagar.
I could hear the quiver in her voice and see her body uncomfortably shaking as she approached me.
Vidya: I'm really sorry Sagar. I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry…
Sagar (breaking down with tears): There are so many things that have hurt me. It's not fair. I'm being punished for loving you and not being able to move on. My heart aches to talk to someone and share some of my pain. I feel I'm alone in the world with no one to fall on and just cry with. Everyday is a struggle for me. I can't sit and concentrate on my work because I have so much pain in my heavy heart. I'm sorry Vidya for whatever I have done wrong. I'm sorry for believing that we would always be together. I'm sorry for feeling bad that you broke up with me because of a small fight and then loving Apoorva. I don't deserve anything in this world to go right. I don't have anyone who loves me and cares for me. You were my support and backbone who I could share all my secrets with. My parents only care about my sisters; I'm like the odd one out. But you Vidya, you loved me and we had something that no one else has. I'm sorry for everything I have gotten because I'm really not worthy. (Addressing the class) You all can go and tell everyone that I cried in public because Oh no! a guy NEVER cries right? Just leave me alone please. Just leave me alone….
Vidya (who is crying hugs Sagar and cries on his shoulder): Don't say that. Please stop crying. Please.
The door opens and……
That's it! I'm REALLY sorry for not updating earlier. I have a lot of family responsibilities and I'm really busy.
Who's at the door? What's going to happen? Will this lead to a new beginning?
Will update sooner this time.
Please leave comments/suggestions/advice about my FF. I hope you like it so far!
Lots of Love,
Priyanka.
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