Part 2
Shivaay and Anika sat in the car on their way to school. It was a Thursday; the first day back but neither of them looked at all bothered. They were both in silent thought about how they had passed the summer holidays and wished they were not over.
Shivaay: I don't even know why we start school on a Thursday...it's so pointless of coming here for two days...
Anika sat there unusually very quiet; she didn't answer to Shivaay or it was more like she hadn't heard him. Shivaay turned to face her and she wore a worried look; he stretched his hand over to touch hers.
Shivaay: Are you okay?... - concerned
Anika: - jumping out of her thoughts - Huh... - looking at him -...umm yeah I'm fine... -smiling at him
Shivaay: Sure?
Anika: Yes Shivaay...just feeling a bit low today...
Shivaay: Any reason?
Anika: Uh...huh... -thinking of what to say, in her mind she wanted to shout at him ..."can you not understand what a girl goes through when she's in this mood... but instead she was given a chance to change the subject as she saw Gauri and Bhavya walking up ahead -...Shivaay...it's the girls...give them a lift...
Unwillingly; as he wanted time alone with her; he stopped the car next to them and they turned with a smile and jumped in.
Anika: Hi girls... - smiling at them as they were life savers
Gauri: Hi Anika...hey Shivaay thanks...
Bhavya: Thanks Shivaay...
Shivaay: No prob... - he drove on to school
As they reached, the girls walked ahead leaving Shivaay behind; Anika knew if she stayed with him he would ask the question again and she really didn't want to explain the life and certain things which occurred in a girl's life with him; even though he should already know. They walked into the foyer towards the notice board to see where their class was; Gauri checked and they made their way to the English block where their new tutor room was; by now the other two boys had met up with them and the gang walked into the class settling down waiting for the other students and the tutor to turn up.
When the rest of the group had settled down their tutor walked in and welcomed them back asking how their holidays were.
Rudra: It was to good sir...wish they didn't end...
Some of the class agreed and others laughed; there were two new students in the class; a girl and a guy; Rudra had caught sight of the girl who was laughing at his joke and smiled at her but his thoughts were soon disrupted as the tutor spoke up.
Teach: Sorry to burst your bubble Rudra...but life is not a holiday...actually life is hard work... - looking around at the class; some started to moan as he carried on -...and talking of hard work...let me tell you this year is not going to be as easy as it was last year...this is your final year and to kick it off for the next week...starting next Monday to Saturday you will be on work experience...and some of you may have to work on Sunday as well depending on your placements...
Some of the class groaned and some looked excited; the chatter started up immediately but was quietened down suddenly as the tutor gave details out.
Teach: Looking at your exam and coursework results we have already found your places not wasting your time of going out and finding your own places...I hope that you will not find a problem and just go to your work places without any issues...
Omkara: What kinds of places are available?
Teach: I have a list of your places and will be giving you that in a minute after I take the register and hand out your new timetables...there's one more thing which will be happening this year...you will all need to fill in UCAS forms and think of your university choices...this will start when you return from your work experience placements...
He took the register then handed out their work experience sheets with the details of their placements along with their new timetables. Then he left the room telling them to get to their lessons; the gang had a free period and they made their way to the common room all in discussion about their places.
Rudra: WHAT?? How is this even possible??
Everyone sat down but Rudra who stayed standing wondering how they had even thought of giving him such a placement.
Omkara: What? What's wrong? - leaning back in the comfy chair and putting his arm around Gauri
Rudra: PRIMARY SCHOOL?????????
Everyone burst out with laughter as he fumed; they were the noisiest in the room; there were a few other students who looked over at the group; the new students watched as Rudra made a scene.
Anika: C'mon Rudra...it won't be that bad... - still giggling
Rudra: You can say that...how the hell am I suppose to deal with KIDS??
Bhavya: Look on the bright side duffer...at least you'll be there Monday to Friday and not the weekend... - laughing at him
Rudra: Haha you're funny... - sarcastically
Shivaay: I feel it for you dude...I think I have the best placement...
Gauri: What's your placement? - curious
Shivaay: Khushi Events... - smiling widely
Anika: No Way! Are you serious... - pulling the sheet from his hand - ...OMG!
Bhavya: That's not work...that's relaxation for you...
Shivaay: You're right Bhavya... - smiling even wider - ...after all it's my sasur's place...then mine... - quickly adding - ...shaadi ke baad...
Anika smacked him on the arm and everyone laughed.
Omkara: You're really lucky Shivaay...I'm working in some smelly office building... - pulling a face
Bhavya: Poor you...at least I'll be working around scents... - smiling - ...The Mall...Perfume Shop...
Rudra: I wish I could swap with any of you guys...really...I can't do kids...I can do paper work, perfume even relaxing in my dad's place but KIDS...please swap...what have you two got... - to Gauri and Anika
Gauri: Photography workshop somewhere in the city...what about you Anika...you're very quiet...
Anika: - sitting silently with a massive grin, then slowly - TFI...
Gauri/Bhavya: What?...WOW...that's brilliant...OMG that's great!
The guys looked on curiously and Bhavya explained.
Bhavya: Guys this is Anika's dream...The Fashion Institute...TFI... - turning to Anika - ...I think you are the luckiest...and I know you will make the most of this...I'm so happy for you... - giving her a hug
Anika: Thanks Bhavya...thanks guys...
They sat there for another hour until break; it was now crowded as the gang moved to the counter to grab something to eat. Later they went to their lessons; girls to Textiles and guys to Economics. They met up for lunch and assembly later; after assembly they went to The Mall to chill before going home while Rudra moaned throughout the day.
*
One week later; the gang had not met up at all during the week as they were too busy with their work placements; some of them really enjoyed it and some wished they were back in school; anything would have been better than their assigned jobs. Anika got ready early on Monday morning with a bright smile and made her way downstairs to kitchen to meet her parents.
Anika: Good morning mama...morning papa... - hugging both then sat down to drink her already made tea
Ram: Good Morning my princess...you look very happy this morning...
Anika: Haan papa...even though I wish work experience wasn't over...I really enjoyed it there and I learnt so much... - sipping her tea
Saakshi: Why don't you sign up for next year...what do you think Ji? - turning to Ram
Ram: Of course...that's a great idea...kyun Anika...after school you can do a fashion course for a year or two...
Anika: - sneakily smiling - Papa...mama...when I was there I picked up an application form...I was hoping you would say yes...and... - smiling she got up and went to Saakshi - ...I love you mama...thank you so much...I was thinking how I will tell you this...
Ram: Well that's good news... - as Anika hugged him again - ...when do you have to apply?
Anika: Not till April...deadline is in July...
Before she could say anything else the door bell rang; they all knew who it was and Anika grabbed her stuff; once again hugging and thanking her parents as she left. On the way to school she spoke to Shivaay about her week not giving him a chance to say a word but he loved to see her all excited; he smiled as she spoke about everything in detail and how much she had learnt. They entered the school gates and Shivaay found a parking spot; he turned off the car and sat there; Anika was about to get out but he stopped her by holding her hand; she turned to him with a curious look.
Anika: Kya huwa Shivaay?
Shivaay: I love you... - suddenly
Anika: Kya? - taken by surprise - Umm I mean...I love you too Shivaay...but why suddenly like this...you okay?
Shivaay: I've missed you so much...
Anika: - smiling sweetly - I've missed you too Shivaay...really...not seeing each other at all for one whole week was weird...but now we're together again... - she leaned forward and kissed him on his cheek
This was the very first time Anika made the first move and this made Shivaay extremely happy to see her like this. She became shy and got out of the car; Shivaay followed and held her hand all the way to class. As they entered there were only a few people there; Omkara, Gauri, Bhavya and the two new students. Shivaay and Anika settled down with the gang near the window while the new students sat in the middle of the room. Students were coming in late and the chatter started up as they waited for their tutor.
Gauri: I've missed you guys yaar...
Bhavya: I know...can you believe we actually spent one whole week apart...not even speaking or seeing each other...that's like a record for us... - they all laughed
Omkara: But you know what I actually liked it...even though I was just filing papers...but it was a good experience...you know like preparation for the future...
Gauri: Yeah and I even learnt quiet a lot in the workshop...working with professionals and all...it was fun...not like I was expecting it...
Anika: Yeah even I thought so...before going I was thinking that they would treat me as a student and just ask me to do stupid stuff like photocopying or filling or worst making coffee... - they laughed - ...but it was not like that...I actually got to design an outfit with one of the professionals...it was great!
Bhavya: You're so lucky...my job was good...a bit boring at times...and being around so much perfume I use to go home with a head ache every day but still I kinda enjoyed it...better than being here anyway...
They all agreed but one person stayed quiet.
Shivaay: I wonder where Rudra is...
Omkara: Haha...I bet the kids tired him out soo much that he slept through the whole of Saturday and Sunday...
Everyone laughed but suddenly shut up as Rudra walked in the room looking very fresh and happy; he walked into the room and towards the middle where the new student sat and hugged her.
Rudra: Hey sweety...
She hugged him back with a smile and the gang was left in shock. Rudra held her hand making her stand up and walked her towards the gang whose mouths were all hanging open; one person had felt as if she was stabbed in the heart.
Rudra: Hey guys...meet Romi...my girlfriend...
Everyone was dumbfounded; but caught themselves with their mouths hanging open and quickly closed them but no one said a word; all were still in shock until Rudra clicked his fingers three times to wake them up.
Rudra: Wake up guys...this is my girlfriend Romi...
Anika: Hi... - meekly with a smile
Gauri: Hey... - shaking her hand but still in shock
Romi: Hi...I'm Romi Malhotra, Romi... - with a smile
Rudra: So guys...how was your work experience...Shivaay...I bet you had a blast...
Omkara: And it looks as if you didn't even turn up to yours...
Rudra: That's where you're wrong Omkara...if I didn't go I would never have found Romi...
Everyone looked around curiously at him as he settled on a table and Romi stood next to him.
Rudra: I did go...and you know what...it was awesome...I had such a good time...Romi was working in the same school...so we were together all week...it was really cool...
Anika: You had fun...with KIDS? - shocked
Rudra: Not exactly with the kids...Romi was with the kids and I was working on the school's computer system... - laughing - ...there I was thinking I had to be with kids all week but because my marks in IT was so high they gave me a job working on the basics of the computer system...I actually learnt a lot...
Their tutor came in and took the register; Rudra was being cosy with Romi while the gang looked on in shock of how did this happen they whispered to each other.
Gauri: What is this all about?
Shivaay: I don't believe this...
Anika: Guys...c'mon I know this has come as a shock but Rudra likes her...I think we should all give her a chance...what say?
Omkara: You're right Anika but...
The gang went out into the courtyard when their tutor had dismissed them as they had a free period and the weather was still quite nice. They sat on the grass area in pairs apart from Bhavya who seemed extremely upset and stayed quiet. The gang had decided to act normal with Rudra and Romi until Rudra was alone and they could get the whole story.
Rudra: So Shivaay...tell us...how was your work experience...or shall I say your relaxing experience... - they laughed
Anika: Yeah Shivaay...you haven't told us about your work experience...
Shivaay: It was okay...you lot's placement sounds really cool...I think Bhavya must've had a great time in the mall...
Bhavya forced a smile as she heard her name.
Omkara: Shivaay...are you trying to change the subject?
Shivaay: C'mon Omkara why would I ev...
He was cut off by Gauri, they all realised something was up.
Gauri: Come On Shivaay...just tell us now...
Shivaay: - giving up - It was HORRIBLE...alright...that's what you lot want to hear right?
Rudra: What? But you were in Khushi Events right?
Shivaay: Yeah I was...but I think they should rename it to Ghum Events...seriously it was horrible...
They all laughed and started to tease him.
Anika: Shivaay...I bet it was not that bad...you're just exaggerating...
Shivaay: Exaggerating...you know what I had to do?
Omkara: What...sit back and order... - laughing
Shivaay: I was the peon!
They all laughed louder and teased him till he shouted out loud.
Shivaay: Bhai and Dad made me work so hard...Shivaay file this...Shivaay photocopy that...Shivaay take this file to that desk...Shivaay two coffees...it was a nightmare...you don't know how much I wished I was back in school...
Anika: Shivaay... - laughing - ...I bet you have not even worked that much at home for them...
Gauri: Poor you...but the funny thing is how much you was looking forward to it and Rudra was dreading it...
Omkara: And now look...Shivaay wanted to be back in school and Rudra wished he was still at placement...
They all turned to Rudra and Romi who were lost in each other. Sometime later the gang separated and went to their lessons; Shivaay and Anika to English; Gauri and Bhavya to Photography and Rudra and Omkara had a free period as they had dropped Business. Romi said bye and went to her History lesson.
Shivaay and Anika sat at the back of their English class; Shivaay was bored five minutes into the lesson and started to doodle on his papers while Anika paid full attention as they were starting a new topic and she made sure she wouldn't miss anything. Shivaay thought that the lesson was dragging and he kept looking at the clock every five minutes hoping for the end of the lesson. Finally it was the end and Shivaay dragged Anika out of the room not letting her pack her things away properly.
Anika: Shivaay...what are you doing...one second... - dropping her book into her bag and running out after Shivaay
Shivaay: That lesson was soo long...I don't even want to stay in that room for one more second...I need to breath...let's go...
Anika: Shivaay... - annoyed at him as he pulled her into the lift; she bumped into his chest
They looked at each other as the lift doors closed; but were soon brought back to earth as they heard a group of people being immature. Shivaay and Anika looked up to see Daksh and two friends messing around with the lift doors; Anika moved closer to Shivaay as Daksh looked at her. Suddenly there was a sharp jerk as the lift stopped; the two boys had tried to open the door while the lift was moving and the lift had jammed; they were now stuck between the second and third floor; Anika let out a scream and held onto Shivaay tightly.
Shivaay: What the hell... - angrily
Daksh stepped closer to them; he pushed Shivaay roughly onto the side of the lift.
Anika: Daksh stop this nonsense and press the bell...
Daksh's friend: You scared... - teasing
Shivaay: Shut up and get us out of here...
Daksh: You showed a lot of strength the other day...what happen now...huh... - lifting his fist to punch Shivaay but he blocked it
Shivaay: Don't even think about it... - seriously with anger
Shivaay stretched his other hand over and pressed the bell still holding onto Daksh's fist; he threw it down and looked at him angrily.
Shivaay: I've warned you before...don't make me warn you again...
Daksh: What warning you gonna give me...your luck is up for now but it won't always be...wait till my time comes around...I ain't gonna spare you...
Shivaay moved forward to hit him but Anika held onto him.
Anika: Shivaay please...get us out of here...I don't like this...
Shivaay rang the bell again and they could feel the lift jerk again then it moved upwards; Daksh and his friends got out first as the doors opened. Shivaay and Anika walked out pushing past Daksh they went into the common room; Shivaay got Anika some water which calmed her down until the rest of the gang had arrived. The rest of the day went smoothly and they ended the day by chilling in the park before going home.
That's all for Part 2!
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Edited by -Anilaa- - 7 years ago
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