ISHQ WALA LOVE CH.4
-------------------(At the school)-------------------
Madhu wore her new shrirt that day. She couldn't believe her father bought a expensive shirt like this for her. He always cared about her and fullfilled her wishes.
While Madhu was walking in the hallway to her school she heard someone call her name. "Madhu!" Madhu turned around and saw her best friends Shilpa and Avantika walking towards her.
M: Hi...
Avantika: Hey Madhu...is it true?
M: Umm...what?
A: That you have to tutor Rishabh. He is so dumb. Oh I feel so bad for you.
Shilpa: Excuse Me!!! He's not dumb!! He's got style...I think you are jealous of him, Avantika!
A: (rolls eyes) Why would I be jealous of him.
S: Because...-
Madhu cut shilpa off before they started fighting again.
M: Oh come on guys don't start again!
S: Did you do what I asked you to do?
M: What?
S: Did you ask Rishabh what he thought of me?
Madhu remembered what Rishabh said about Shilpa. She would be heartbroken. He called her fat, annoying, and wierd.
Shilpa snapped her finger in front of Madhu's face.
S: Hey...what are you thinking? Answer my question yaar!
M: Umm...he...he said he knows you...
S: That's it! Nothing else...?
M: Yeah...that's it...
S: OMG! That's good enough for me! I'm so happy!
Avantika rolled her eyes
--------------------(In a classroom)-----------------
Rishabh sat down at a table next to Bittu. He rubbed his hair and sighed.
Bittu: Everything alright Rishabh?
R: I don't know...
B: What's wrong? Something happened between you and Dipali again?
R: No it's not Dipali. It's Madhubala...
B: The actress...ya she's was a wonderful lady...Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi...
R: What? No! I'm not talking about Madhubala the actress!
B: What? Then who are you talking about?
R: I'm talking about Madhubala Malik.
B: Oh...ya...that girl who's tutoring you...why what's up with her?
R: She's Trishna's little sister...
B: Trishna...? What are you gonna do now...?
R: *sighs* I...I don't know...just don't tell Avinesh.
Avinesh, Bittu, and Rishabh have been friends since they were just little boys. There weren't any secrets between them. But in order not to hurt Avinesh they have to keep secrets from him.
Avinesh walked over to where his friends where sitting and sat down. He looked at Rishabh. He wasn't his usual self. Rishabh was usually always talking and playing pranks.
Avinesh: Hey dude, everything all right?
R: Yeah I'm fine...I just have a headache.
Rishabh looked over at the door and he saw an angel laughing and smiling. She walked in with her friends and sat at a table across from Rishabh's table. He started smiling.
They were in study hall class and the teacher walked in.
Teacher: You all know what to do. Please study quietly.
Madhu looked up and saw Rishabh. She smiled at him. He mouthed "hey" and winked. Madhu smiled and looked down shyly then suddenly she felt Shilpa elbow her.
Shilpa: *whispering* OMG did you see that...he winked at me...
Avantika: Will you shut up?
Everyone started working quietly. Madhu kept stealing a glance at Rishabh every five minutes.
Unexpectedly Rishabh started singing out loud "Achchi lagti ho by Udit Narayan"...
R: Mujhe Tum Chupke Chupke Jab Aise Dekhti Ho Achchi Lagti Ho Kabhi Zulfon Se Kabhi Aanchal Se Jab Khelti HoAchchi Lagti Ho...
Madhu's face went pink...she knew he was singing for her.
Everyone was very confused and just stared at Rishabh.
Teacher: Rishabh Kundra! Why are you singing?
R: Why not? Is it a sin to sing?
T: No but you are being a distraction to other students who are diligently working!
R: Oh...sorry Nerds! I was just sharing my singing talent. But...Bittu and Avinesh don't you think this is a good song?
Bittu and Avinesh were laughing hard. Maybe because of Rishabh's rebellious nature or his horrible singing voice.
Teacher: Rishabh! Go to the principal's office! Now!
Rishabh got up and smirked towards Madhu and started walking towards the door.
R: Adios friends!
And with that he left the classroom leaving everybody stunned but his friends were still laughing.
Shilpa: OMG he is so funny but why was he singing?
Avantika: Probably flirting with some girl again. I swear...he is such a kameena!
Madhu's face got hot and she gulped.
Then the bell rang. It was time for lunch. Madhu and her friends walked towards the cafeteria. They saw an empty table and sat there.
A slim boy came and sat at their table. He had big thick glasses and blue braces.
Madhu: Oh hi Mukund.
Shilpa groaned in anger. She hated Mukund . Mainly because he was a social outcast but Madhu accepted everyone.
Mukund: Hi Madhu...I...I was wondering...if...if you would like to go the library with me this weekend.
Shilpa: *sarcastically* Ooh sounds like a very romantic date! What do you think Madhu?
Avantika burst into laughter. But their fun was cut short when a tall bony girl in a skirt and high heels appeared in front of them.
Girl: Umm...excuse me but what do you think you are doing here?
Madhu got up and faced the girl.
M: Dipali...what do you think people do at a lunch table?
Avantika, Shilpa, and Mukund fell quiet. Nobody wanted to mess with the most popular and preppy girl of the school. Dipali would make it hard for someone to live a normal life at school if they dared to mess with her.
D: hey this is our table and we sit here everyday. It's not for losers like you.
M: We got here first so we get to sit here. Go sit somewhere else.
Dipali looked back at her friends who were just like her.
D: *asks friends* What's her name?
Random girl: I think it's Madhubala.
D: Hmm...Madhoobahluh *fakes accent* it's more like loserbala or poorbala...I mean look at her clothes.
Madhu kept her stare strong at Dipali. She saw Mukund get up and move to another table.
M: Dipali, if you think that by insulting me, we will leave this table...You are wrong!
D: *cackles* Insult? Are you challenging me? Do you have any idea who you are talking to? This is nothing. The fun will begin now...!
Dipali picked up a milk carton from her lunch tray and splashed it all over Madhu!
Madhu looked down at her shirt that her father gave her. It was ruined. She heard the loud sound of laughter. Everyone in the cafeteria was laughing at her. Dipali shot her nasty smirk across her face as she looked at Madhu. Madhu looked down at her shirt again. It was soaked and was beginning to see through. She crossed her arms across her chest and dashed out the cafeteria leaving behind the sound of laughter.
She walked into the bathroom and cleaned her shirt off. It was still ruined and soaked. She felt humiliated. She could still hear the piercing sound of the laughter. Shilpa and Avantika walked in to comfort Madhu but she walked out the bathroom.
She turned around the corner and slouched down against a locker. Tears flowed down her delicate face.
Shilpa & Avantika: Madhu...are you okay?
M: Guys...I know you are trying to comfort me but I need some time alone...please...
Shilpa: But Madhu...
Avantika stopped her and shook her head. They understood that she felt ashamed and humiliated. It would be best if they let her be alone for a while. They left.
Madhu sat against the locker in the empty hallway. She put her arms on her knees and her head on her arms. She sobbed and thought about what occurred in the cafeteria. Then she felt a warm and strong hand on her shoulder.
She looked up. It was the new boy she had just become friends with.
Rishabh sat by Madhu. His eyes were full of sympathy and worry.
R: Hey...are you okay...?
M: Rishabh, please just leave me alone!
Rishabh noticed she was clutching her knees to her chest. He had seen everything that happened in the cafeteria. He took off his jacket and handed it to Madhu.