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CHAPTER 5 - Admonition

Mehek walked towards the college canteen after her morning practice. She noticed that Shaurya had missed his practice today. She didn't know whether to be happy or disappointed by his absence. She was unable to comprehend her emotions and actions. 'Hormones. Humans get swayed by emotions. Nothing else', she reasoned herself. She sighed and walked out of sports arena. While she passed college canteen, a weird feeling crawled onto her. She felt as if students were watching and laughing at her. She brushed it off and entered her classroom. Shaurya was yet to come and she sat on her bench. "Well played, Mehek", Nikki taunted her. "Excuse me?", Mehek was clueless. "I guess she missed all the fun, Nikki. After all she doesn't even have a smart phone", Shruthi mocked Mehek's primitive handset. "Let me do the honors", Nikki placed her high end smartphone on Mehek's hand and played the video. Though irritated at first, Mehek was dumbfound when she saw the clip. The video had captured her private moment vividly. It played the passionate encounter she & Shaurya had shared, to the most minute detail. Mehek turned crimson with shame and anger. Her eyes shone with fresh tears. "She doesn't look being molested, does she?", Nikki humoured. "Of course not. Looks like she is sucking life out of our poor champ", Shruti joked and they hi-fied with their wicked laughter. The entire class joined them, few laughed, some pitied and others looked at her distastefully. Mehek felt so low and bitter. Her image was tarnished while Shauya was absconding. For a moment she suspected whether he had done it to take revenge on her but she brushed it aside. He may be a bipolar jerk but will never play with a woman's honour. She was about to flee grabbing her bag when peon entered to inform her being summoned to Principal's office. "You are done, Ms Mehek Singh Maan. Ma'am is going to expel you with immediate effects", Shruthi gave the verdict.

"May I come in, Ma'am?", she knocked and asked for permission. As she entered, she found Principal giving her a reproachful look. Mehek noticed her anger and tried to explain but was stalled. "Save it, Mehek. Shauraya had spent an entire hour in clarification", she pointed to Shaurya who was already seated before Principal. "Still I am unable to accept such vile acts in premises of my college", she showed the paused video to Mehek. She was on verge of tears when Shaurya pitched in, "Ma'am, we are extremely sorry. I promise it won't be happen ever again". "You better ensure it won't. Next time I won't spare a second to expel you both. Married or not married, rules are same for all. Keep your passionate escapades to your home. Don't forget that this is college campus not your bedroom", she barked at them. Mehek's eyes widened with shock as she mentioned about marriage. She glared at him but he kept look on Principal. "Sign it. This is official complaint from both of you to find the culprit who leaked your video to college group. Your husband has already signed it", Principal extended some papers to her. Mehek had to sign it. "Now take it", she held an envelope to Shaurya and Mehek. They both looked bewildered. "Don't be surprised. You both are suspended from college for 2 weeks. I don't care if you go to your home town or leave for honeymoon. Spent ample time with one another and come back clean & calm. I don't want anymore makeout sessions in my college. Did I make myself clear?", she scolded them but with a tint of mischief. "Crystal clear", Shaurya stood up and look his leave, pulling Mehek along with him.

Once they reached a safe distance, she broke away and punch him. He winced and pushed her away. "How dare you claim as my husband?", she roared. "Oh Hello, calm yourself. I had no interest to declare our marriage. It was out of necessity. Else we both would have been expelled today", he gave back with equal vigour, "besides it is best way to fight our culprits who defamed us". "I am not a kid or a fool. I am not gullible enough to trust you blindly and allow you to take advantage of me", she spit out furiously. "In your dreams, Mehek. You sound as if I am dying to be with you. I can have any girl, that too better one than you ", he rolled her eyes and walked away. Mehek kicked the ground in anger. Ofcourse he was right, Shaurya could any day can have better women than her. Girls like Shruti will be throwing themselves on him. As a man he was branded as stud where as she being degraded as a s**t. She could only wail at the unfairness of situation. It was bitter truth which she found hard to digest. She walked away, being lost in thoughts. Few meters ahead, a gang of boys were wasting their time. When they saw her coming , they howled, "You are Mehek, aren't you? From that video clip which had gone viral. Girl , you were so hot. You got the moves, Babe. Perhaps we can spent some time together". "Off limits, Boys", before Mehek could react, she heard Shaurya firm voice, "Sadly , she is already taken". "He is the one, the guy with her in the video", they mumbled and retreated. "So are you dating eachother? Let's see how long it will last", Nikki & Shruthi walked upto them. "Dating? Ofcourse not", Mehek said animatedly, side hugging him, "we are married. Aren't we, Hon?". Nikki and Shruthi gaped while Shaurya was suspicious at abrupt change of her mood. "Now would you please excuse us. Principal Ma'am had asked us to wisely spend our 2 week suspension to avoid any further incidents. How about a short honeymoon hubby?", she threw her bag at Shaurya, "Honey, would you be kind enough to bring my things from locker. I will meet you at the parking lot". She walked away confidently, leaving behind a confused Shaurya and flabbergasted ladies.

"what's cooking in your mind?", he asked her. She was sitting on his bike while he came carrying her stuffs. "Nothing much. I understood your point. It's better to show off than hide", she explained. They stood silent for few moments. "What plans for these 2 weeks?", he asked. "What else?. I guess I will do double shifts at restaurant. Atleast make most of this suspension by earning extra wages", she told truly. It annoyed him to think of Mehek serving at that shady restaurant. "Why don't you move in with me?", he proposed. Mehek raised her eyebrows. "Think about it. You will save lot of money on rent and food. Do the math. You may not have to work at all and focus on your studies & practice", he explained. She had to accept it was a good deal but she was skeptical so asked boldly, "What's in it for you?". "Not much but goodwill. It's already revealed that we are married so what's the point in living separately. Besides Principal and others will no more doubt us", he raised his hands. "Listen carefully, Mr Shaurya Singh Ahlawat. Don't get any ideas. I am already regretting what transpired between us last night. It was just a fluke and will never happen again", her voice waivered. "Likewise. I had to wash myself innumerable times to get off your stench from me", he spoke vehemently although he concealed real reasons for his cold showers. "Fine, Deal", she extended her hand. "Deal. But beware, we are not friends", he warned. "I know", she sighed, " You already etched it to my memory that we could never be friends again". "Roommates", he declared shaking hands. "Whatever", she rolled her eyes.

He was waiting for Mehek infront of her hostel when his phone rang. "Daddyji", he greeted his father. "How are you my son? How is college?", his father asked affectionately. "All good", he replied. "How is it going with Mehek? This time don't spare her. She doesn't deserve any kindness from you ",anger was brimming in his voice. Shaurya remained silent. "It's okay son. Take your time. Just remember never to fall for her charms", he told Shaurya. "I won't, Daddyji. I will break her so badly that she won't be able to pick up the pieces ever again", Shaurya assured him. "That's my boy", his father laughed and disconnected the call. He sat their silently toying with his handset when her voice broke his reverie . "Shall we go?", Mehek asked him. She was standing beside, carrying her luggage. He nodded and sat on his bike, gesturing her to join him.