Chapter 6-Rahul and Priya
Rahul was talking about the issues he is facing in clearing the 2 back papers. He was going emotional on how Aakash has destroyed his exams. He was emotional. Priya was feeling a little stifled on how to handle it. They were on the way back to college. As planned Rahul and Priya were together while Asha and Aakash had decided to travel separate.
" Rahul forget exams there are 2 more months to it. And it is not a big deal. Lab is a luck. Maybe you will get an easy one this time. Then drawing. Just ensure you don't screw up winding diagram and the mechanics part. Pass mark will come. Just concentrate on these two.
Rahul looked at Priya. When had she started talking Asha's language. Is she also with them now. Asha was the one who used to always tell him Rahul don't make the mechanical guys draw your drawing papers. Draw yourself. You will have problem in exams. If you do it
you will get pass marks. Asha always thought he will get only pass marks, while Aakash could top exams. Now Priya was telling get pass marks.
" Priya you only want me to get pass marks. You are also talking like Asha"
It was then Priya remembered. Asha had problems with drawing paper. But she was a practical girl. She just thought of clearing it and scored well in other papers so that her overall was quite fine. But for Rahul practicality seemed a far world
" Rahul I didn't mean anything like that. I just meant the 2 areas if done correctly can ensure you clear the paper and if you other parts well which of course you can you will get better marks "
" Rahul leave such things. Comon your birthday is coming. What are your plans "
" Birthday ya. Both of us go to the pastry shop and celebrate Priya" he told
" Rahul it is not good for the entire college to know the differences between you and Neha. Neha you consider your sister right. So how can your birthday be without her"
" But if I call her they two will also come. Aakash and Asha. I don't want anything to do with them"
" Rahul is it fair on Neha. If you truly consider her your sister then you also have to understand why she is friendly with Asha and loves Aakash. You need to know Asha is her childhood bestie. That is not a friendship of 1 or 2 years, they are friends for past 15 years."
" So what do you want me to do. Pretend I have no issue with Asha and Aakash, celebrate birthday combine with Asha"
" I am just asking you to call Neha and talk to her frankly on what she feels about you, what she feels about Asha and what she feels about Aakash. I just want you to listen to her. Then take a call whether you can do some give and take with Asha and Aakash for her sake "
" Will she tell the same thing to Aakash Priya to do some give and take for me " retorted Rahul
" Rahul how will you know unless you discuss with her. If you want to continue cold war with Aakash and Asha continue. But don't forget it is Neha who is getting affected "
Rahul mulled over Priya's suggestion. She had a point.
" Ok Priya I will talk to Neha. I will listen what she has to tell "
Priya thanked her stars. As soon as she reached hostel she will have to call and speak to Neha. Neha has to be clear on what she speaks to Rahul. One misstep everything gone.
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