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All that you can't leave behind
I thanked Sanjana for her timely rescue. Later on we went to co-ordinate things which are kept undone. It was almost afternoon, I was standing in the corner checking some details when he came to me and said "Sorry for my behavior lately."
I was blank and wondering why he was sorry for his behavior when I heard that its his normal way of talking to others especially girls. He forwarded his hand and requested "Can we be friends." I thought for a while and agreed. We had a small chat about Symphony and our career. He was all polite and loving throughout the conversation totally different from the way I heard about him.
By the end of the evening the results were out for the first day, Arnav had made the first place, Sanjana managed a second. A wild cheer went up from our girls in the audience. The first day was finally over with little nervousness and lots of fun.
The second day of Symphony went off smoothly with no hitches and Arnav was more friendly with all of us. We even had our lunch together. Our college girls stood in the second place for overall championship by the end of the day with Mahaveer's taking the lead.
In the bus on the way home, Priya said "We all saw ASR hovering around you the whole say today, especially when you sat down. He just wouldn't leave your side and what about the lunch."
"Come on!" I said, "He chose to sit there just like that. Just to make small talk, Dhiren was also there. And the lunch thing was because you guys were busy and I didn't have a company so he accompanied me. And he looks at everyone like that."
"No. I know him ASR is not like the rest of the guys. Now Dhiren being like that would be natural. Do you know what Dhiren did last Valentine?" added Sanjana
"What?" I said curiously.
"He gave fourteen red roses and fourteen 'I Love You' cards."
"Wow, to you?" I asked
"Well, technically the answer is yes but apart from me, he also gave it to thirteen other girls." She laughed😆
We all ended up laughing with her
"And whom did ASR give it to?" I asked curiosity getting the better of me.
"No-one!" said Priya triumphantly
"Actually ASR doesn't believe in all these, yet the girls fall for him." said Sanjana
On the third day of Symphony, the tables turned in our favor. It was a close call, We managed to win the overall championship by just 10 points. We all were crying with joy and jumping. It was late in the evening by the time the prize distribution ceremony was over.
"Winner's treat. Join me for a cup of coffee?" asked Arnav after the entire event was over. I had been on my feet whole day, thanks for my high heels it was a bad choice to wear it. I was even very hungry and tired. The cup of coffee was tempting but I wasn't sure to go with Arnav. I looked for Suvi to bail me out, but she was nowhere.
"Go on, I know you badly want that coffee," said Priya. "I'd have joined you but I'm waiting for the girls."
"I had no other option but to say Yes.
"Oh my God! You have actually agreed? I cannot believe my luck! I must check my horoscope for today."
"Shut up Arnav," I said. "I do need that coffee."
We walked to the near by cafeteria. He ordered two coffee's and some cutlets. I was going to pull up an extra chair when he suddenly ran and pulled it out for me.
"Just tell me to get it. Ladies should never pull up chairs for themselves."
"Ladies shouldn't put up their feet either, but excuse me I'm going to do just that, Sorry." I said as I propped my feet on the extra chair he has just pulled up. We sat in silence, eating our cutlets and having that much needed coffee. I was completely immersed in my thoughts and in the events of the day. My reverie was suddenly broken when Arnav said "Hey, aren't those your college buses, heading back?"
I looked at the two buses making their way out and I jumped up. As the buses turned I could see the girls leaning out and yelling in chorus, "Have fun. Enjoy, See you at the college."
I looked back at Arnav and he smiled and shrugged. I was so angry with the girls. How could they be so callous, leaving me behind and how in the world could they presume that I wanted to spend time with Arnav. I was angry with Suvi, because I expected her to convince others. But the immediate problem in hand was to get back to college which is good 45 km away. It was already 7:30 pm. I don't know if i could get a public bus in this remote area. Most of them stayed back or used their own vehicles to leave. Nobody really used the state transport buses.
"Look," said Arnav, "I can drop you back."
"I can take a bus,"
"I'll wait with you in the bus stop then. But the bus might have already left. We'd just be wasting our time."
I still hesitated
"Hey I am not such a bad guy and we are friends remember. I know what you are thinking. Is it my problem if girls come behind me. I promise madam that you will be safe with me."
I gave a disgusted look "I was not talking about u I was talking about other girls."
I agreed as what he said was true and I didn't have much choice anyway.
"See I have a Bullet," he said as he wheeled out his motorbike proudly.
"The only Bullet that makes a impact on me is the one you put to your head." I said sternly
He laughed and started his bike.
"Don't try your 'stupid braking suddenly' trick with me," I warned him, as I sat behind him, suddenly feeling awkward ans shy. "And listen I am holding your shoulder but please don't get any ideas." I added, as i placed my right hand on his shoulder, to steady myself.
"Come on, Khushi. I am already in heaven. And I am not cheap person too, to try the brake trick. But may I ask you how you know about it?"
"I have a friend. He tells me stuff." I smiled as Arnav accelerated and the bike sped towards the city. But i forgot to notice the look on his face.
Precap: Ride on the motorcycle
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Edited by alicepuppy - 11 years ago
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