FF: Last thing I expected - Mayur. Chapter28 Pg148

Chapter 1

"Sonali! Sonali get up now I said!" Nupur pleaded with her roommate. It was already 8.30 and it took a horribly long time to reach school from their apartment. Nupur knew this only too well, as everyday she and Sonali had to trek 3 miles to reach their dilapidated but beloved school. Their financial standing had reached an all time low where they couldn't even afford to pay their rent and other expenses for Little Tots Education Centre ' having sufficient funds to enjoy the luxuries of a car was number 254 on their priority list.

"Sonali if you don't get up right this instant, we will not reach by 9.30 and ALL I repeat ALLthe children will happily skip back to their homes, getting a free day, which means for US it's doomsday 'cause today is payday and IF the parents find out the TEACHERS itself are not there then not only will our reputation go down the drain but the school's as well! Are you hearing me woman?! The SCHOOL'S AS WELL! '.Fine, you don't want to get up'alright then, if we don't get to meet the parents, it means YOU won't get the opportunity to drool over Lakshya's single-and-ready-to-mingle dad." Nupur shrieked in one breath.

"WHAT?!!" Sonali yelled. "He's WHAT?!"

"That's right, you heard me, single-and-ready-to-mingle" Nupur smirked.

"Oh my goodness! When did you hear? When? WHEN? Who told you? Is he really looking for someone? This is surreal! Oh my God Nupur Bhushan, if you're telling the truth then I'll have you know that if he indeed is then I'm going to be the first one to grab that hunk and butter him up and '"

"Alright, alright, please, don't finish that sentence Sonali. I've heard enough dirty talk for a lifetime from you." Nupur laughed, swiftly interrupting her. "I was only kidding so that you'll get up and get ready! It's already 8.30 meri maa, and if you don't get your arse into the bathroom and freshen up this instant I'll -'"

"NUPUR! You were kidding?! How dare you play around with my feelings? You know how much I love that guy! I was so excited and you, like a party-pooper, just had to burst my bubble didn't you?" Sonali pouted, sulking.

Nupur gave an I'm-not-falling-for-that-again look to Sonali and put her arms around her best friend.

"Okay, I'm sorry. Now stop your little drama and hurry! Otherwise you won't get to see Mr Raina at all. It's payday remember! All the parents turn up. Well, newcomers should too but you know we haven't had newcomers since what, 122 years now. I've lost hope of ever seeing bright new faces entering our office again." Nupur pondered, dejected.

Sonali gave her an irritated glare. "Nupur, learn to be more optimistic! You can't keep having that melancholy attitude towards life! I know from Gunjan and Samrat that you were a bundle of joy back in college. You can't let that one stupid incident in your life dictate your whole future! Pull yourself together and get over that phase AND him! It's high time someone knocked some sense into you, and trust me I have tried tons of times but it's like you want to feel miserable and lead a plain Jane lifestyle. This isn't done Nupur! You have to forget, not dwell in the past.

The moment Sonali uttered those harsh words, she regretted it terribly. Nupur was gazing at the window, a far-away expression on her face. A solitary tear managed to break the barrier and roll down her cheek, feeling triumphant that it managed to break free from the enormous bank of tears it's owner had kept building inside her for five years.

"Oh no, I'm so sorry Nupur! I didn't, I mean, I really didn't mean to make you cry! It's just'just looking at you so depressed made me spit out those cruel words'I swear, I didn't mean it at all! Oh please don't cry Nupur. You know it breaks my heart. Please..", Sonali whispered while consoling Nupur.

Nupur immediately wiped her tear and smiled wistfully at Sonali. "Oh Sonali, what would I do without you? Now forget it, like you said, and I promise you, I'll try to forget the past. I can't guarantee it, but I'll definitely try. Abhi ye sab chodo, jaldi tayar ho jao. This must be the tenth time I've told you since 10 minutes ago. Now, go!"

Nupur grinned when Sonali jumped from the bed and ran to the bathroom, singing in her off-tune voice. She had to listen to someone at one point. Sonali was right. So was Gunjan, Samrat, Uday Bhaiyya, Dia, etc'But how was she going to do it? Could she forget the intensity of that young love, the embraces, the soft touches, the kisses'stop stop stop Nupur! Don't put yourself through that torture again! If there was love, there was hatred, if there were sweet whisperings, there were loud fights, if there was understanding, there was misunderstanding. There's no point in thinking about that, Nupur. No point and there is no hope left for anything more.

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Parts

Chapter 1 - Page 1

Chapter 2 - Page 1

Chapter 3 - Page 2

Chapter 4 - Page 5

Chapter 5 - Page 8

Chapter 6 - Page 12

Chapter 7 - Page 15

Chapter 8 - Page 19

Chapter 9 - Page 25

Chapter 10 - Page 30

Chapter 11 - Page 35

Chapter 12 - Page 42

Chapter 13 - Page 46

Chapter 14 - Page 52

Chapter 15 - Page 56

Chapter 16 - Page 59

Chapter 17 - Page 68

Chapter 18 - Page 74

Chapter 19 - Page 80

Chapter 20 - Page 87

Chapter 21 - Page 96

Chapter 22 - Page 103

Chapter 23 - Page 112

Chapter 24 Part 1 - Page 122

Chapter 24 Part 2 - Page 128

Chapter 26 - Page 138

Chapter 27 - Page 143

Chapter 28 - Page 148 (JUST UPDATED)

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Chapter 2

Finally, the ordeal was over! After practically dragging Sonali out of the bathroom, who was by the way busy adorning herself for her darling Mr Raina, Nupur heaved a sigh of relief. They had reached school, safe and sound, without experiencing any mishaps along the way. With, Sonali around, you never know, while walking straight along a pathway, you might end up in a trashcan.

Quickly, they entered their small, dinghy and uncomfortable office, getting out the necessary documents to record the transactions. Papers were lying askew, files strewn across the parquet flooring. No wonder this place is going to the dogs, Nupur mused. Spring cleaning time has to arrive soon.

"Nupur, where's the appendix for Mr Sinha's contract? I had kept it right beside this basket yesterday. It isn't there anymore. Did you happen to take it?"

"Sonali, have you seen this place lately? Is it even remotely possible to find a pencil here to note something down, let alone an appendix to a contract?" Nupur huffed furiously.

Sonali shot a bemused expression at her. "Fine! Don't understand why're you're getting so hyper, and thanks for the help but anyway, but I'll find it on my own"

"I'm sorry Sonu. This damn place is giving me the heeby-jeebies. You know I cannot stand unkemptness. If there's one thing I learnt from Gunjan, it's a blessing to be organized. Only then can you fully concentrate on your work, if you're working in a conducive environment. Pray tell, why are you laughing so heartily?" Nupur questioned with a slightly annoyed air.

"'Cause, hahaha, 'cause, hahahaha…it's been ages since I heard you say 'heeby-jeebies'. Hahahahha….my god Nupur. Only you can come up with such weird phrases" cracked Sonali, clutching her stomach.

"Ha-ha. Very funny." Nupur said dryly. Instantly, a feeling of dj vu crossed her. As if hearing echoes made on a mountain range, she could her the familiar, laughing voice say, "You're the one person I know who can come up with such weird phrases…hahaha…oh I love you to bits, Nupur"

No! Don't think about that voice! Don't! Focus on your work, Nupur. It's payday today. Payday. Think of something fun. Something fun and exciting – like how about taking Sonali out for a treat, it's her birthday after all in 2 days. Plus, you're long overdue for earning brownie points from her. You've depressed such a lively personality cribbing about our horrid financial circumstances for the past 3 weeks now. How about taking her to a play? You heard Samrat say that new play they were showing in Motilal Theatre was fantastic. Great! Sonali loves plays. You'll take her to that play. Yes…finally decided what to do for her birthday. Wait….play? Play? The play in which we confessed….? Oh my God, Nupur here we go again!

"Calling Nupur, 1 2 3! Please come back down to Earth from whichever godforsaken planet you're on Nupur. Have to discuss important school matters with you. School! Remember!" Sonali was nearly bellowing now.

"Huh? Yes, yes, school. Right. What were you saying again?" stammered a flustered Nupur rising from her unpleasant thoughts.

"I was saying that someone is on the line wanting to know more about how to get here! We might have a new entrant into this falling-apart institution and you're lost in your stupid thoughts! Tell me what's the name of the street near the sweet shop and how far is it from, uh, hang on – sorry sir, could you repeat where you stay again? Worli, right thanks hang on a sec – Worli, Nupur? Quick! This guy sounds immensely strict and I don't want to bear his wrath!" Sonali exclaimed.

"It's about 5 minutes by car from Worli. The street's name is Francis Downing Street. When is he coming? Now? How old is the child? Is it a boy or a girl? Did you tell him our fees? Forget that, did you tell him how reputed how education centre is?" Nupur asked excitedly, now jumping up and down her chair.

Sonali rolled her eyes and ignored her child-like behaviour. "Sir, it's five minutes by car. Yes sir. Definitely, sir. May I know sir, what's his name? Neev? Lovely name, sir. Yes, looking forward to seeing you sir. Goodbye."

Both of them stared at each other for a full ten seconds. Surprisingly, it was Nupur who reacted first. She pounced on Sonali and they hugged for 2 minutes, running around in circles throughout the room. Sonali even broke into a jig and started singing "Woh Sikander hi, doston". Nupur beamed at her. This day was going to be the best day of her life. She just knew it. If only, she knew how ironically wrong she would be. Well, she was soon going to find out in another 8 minutes.

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