MiragePart 2
Flashback...
Arvind and his wife Mridula led a happy life with their daughter Anju.
But destiny played a cruel game with them.Mridula died due to cancer and inorder to look after Anju, Arvind married Anushka.Though Anushka loved Anju,Anjuhated Anushka as she couldn't digest Anushka being in Mridula's place.
Once Anju threw the lunch box Anushka arranged for her to go to school.
Anju:I don't need the food you cooked.Dadi will cook food for me.
Anushka was very upset about Anju's behaviour.
She cupped her face in her hands sadly:Anju beta...why do you hate me so much?I really love you.
Anju pushed her rudely.
Anju:Don't try to be my mother.You are not my mother.You are a witch who tookovy mother's position.
Anushka was shattered.
Anushka gave birth to a baby boy;Arjun.Both Arvind and Anushka became busy withArjun.When Arjun became Devayani's pet also,Anju became jealous of Arjun.Thejealousy turned into hatred.Arjun always went after Anju calling her:Di...
But Anju always ignored him.
Arjun:Di...can I come with you to watch cartoon?
Anju:No.
Arjun:Please di.
Anju:I told you no.
Arjun became upset.
Anju was watching cartoon alone.Hearing the sunds Arjun got tempted and withouther permission he got inside the room.Anju got so angry and
pushed thelittle Arjun down.He got hurt.
Arvind.Anushka and Devayani became upset seeing Arjun crying out of pain whenstitches were put on his forehead.Anju got scared whether she will be exposedby Arjun.But Arjun who loved his sister never did that.
Anju went to Arjun.
Arjun:Di...
Anju:You thought just because you saved me from a punishment I will loveyou?Never.I will never love you.
Arjun cried.His tears didn't move her at all.
Shashi,Sarla and their daughter Keerthi were their neighbours and familyfriends.Keerthi had noticed Arjun;the shy lonely silent boy.Later they becameclassmates in high school.
Arjun was always isolated by the teachers and the classmtes as he was weak atstudies.
That really made him upset.
Once the teacher asked him to solve a problem in Maths on the board.He didblunders and he got scolded by the teacher.All the classmates laughed athim.But Keerthi looked at him with pity.
Arjun went upto Anju for help.
Arjun:Di....can you please teach me Maths?I can't understand anything.
Anju taunted him instead of helping him:You fool...you have no brain.That's whyyou can't excel in maths.So no use of teaching you.
Arjun:But di....please teach me the basics.I just want pass mark.
Anju:You duffer...can't you understand what I am saying?Just get out.
She pushed him out and slammed the door.
Anushka saw Arjun crying alone.
She sat near him:Arjun....
He hugged her and cried:Maa...why does di hate me so much.I love her verymuch.But why can'tshe see that?
She felt upset for him.
Anu:Di loves you Arjun.But she can't express it.Don't worry.One day she will shower all her love on you.
Arjun was teased by all the students.
Keerthi felt sad.
She went to Arjun's room in his house.Arjuncouldn't believe it as they were not friends.
Arjun:Why are you here?
KEERTHI:Why?I can't come here?
Arjun:Not that.I mean we are not friends.
KEERTHI:How can we be friends if you close your mouth forever?It's because ofyour shy silent nature that you are not able to have friends.You need to minglewith others.
Arjun:But no one likes me talking to them.Everyone hates me because I am a poorstudent.
KEERTHI:You are having inferiority complex.That's why you feel so.Anyways examsare coming up.Did you start studying?
Arjun:No.
KEERTHI:Why?
Arjun:I can't handle studies.Nothing is entering my head.Because I ambrainless.
KEERTHI:What rubbish!Who said you are brainless?
Arjun didn't say Anju's name.
KEERTHI:No one is brainless.Devi maiyya has given brain to everyone.You areintelligent.But you need to work more.You need proper guidance.I will teachyou.
Arjun was surprised:Really?
KEERTHI:Yes.But you have to be my friend.
He couldn't believe it:Are you sure that you want me to be your friend?
KEERTHI:Ya...why not?
Arjun:First time someone approached me for friendship.
She smiled extending her hand:Friends?
With a smile he held her hand.
Keerthi started teaching Arjun.They had combined study.Anushka was happy seeing it.
Anushka told Arvind who was watching it along with her:I am so happy to see Arjun smiling.Keerthi is his first friend.
Arvind smiled:This smile will remain forever.Keerthi is that nice.
They smiled.
Anju got irritated seeing that.
Exams got over.The result day came.
Arjun was nervous.
Arjun:Will I pass?I am scared.If I don't pass Keerthi's hard work will be a wasteand she will be upset.I can't see her upset because of me.
Anushka:Don't worry Arjun.This time you will pass as you have put your heartand soul into it.
Devayani:All the best Arjun.
Anju said in his mind:However you try Arjun...a fool like you will never pass.
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