I was in full mood of writing.So,Here with one OS.. Just a random shot felt like penning it down, So here I am...
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20 year old Ishita entered her college campus. She quickly parked her vehicle and ran to her class.
Her exams were going on. Today was exam of the subject she hated to core. But she had to or rather wanted to pass in it as she had done well in all other exams and she's didn't want this to be black mark in her report card.
She had read all she could. Yet she lacked both confidence and interest in it. As soon as Ishita entered her class, her bestie Mihika rushed to her. Mihika was continuously bantering on tough the subject was and how she managed to read it. But Ishita was busy in her own world. Her eyes were searching for someone.
That someone who used to welcome her daily to her class with a lovely smile. The one who always wished her 'all the best' before anyone would do. That someone who used to make puppy faces and request her to teach her few answers.That someone was none other than her friend - Raman Bhalla.
She was continuously looking for him. She hadn't met him anywhere on the way. He hadn't greeted her this morning. In fact she hadn't seen him at all.
She cut Mihika in between and asked "Miku, Where is Raman ?"
Mihika saw her with wide eyes and replied "I don't know. Even I haven't seen him"
Ishita asked in a worried tone "What might have happened ?"
"Arrey, Ishu. Leave him na. He might be somewhere here. You concentrate here. "
Ishita nodded a yes and looked into her book completely in thoughts of raman. She knew some or the other thing was wrong. Her heart told her that something was not right.She just prayed her murugan to just keep him safe
Mihika "Why are you so worried about him now ? "
"No...umm... I had some doubts. Chal chod"
Just then Raman entered the classroom. Dumped his bag on the floor, settled on his bench and bent his head on the bench. This only happened when he was upset or unwell. Ishita's concern grew more. She was about to ask him what happened but only to be interrupted by bell which was indicating their exam would start.
She took her place. She was finding reasons to turn back and have a view of Raman who was somewhere back. He was looking ill. No glow on his face. No happiness...nothing
She turned front disappointed. Their writing time began, Ishita kept or tried to keep all her thoughts aside and concentrate on her paper. Not even half an hour was over, she found Raman handing over his answer sheet to the invigilator and left the class hurriedly. This increased Ishita's tension.
He entered a empty classroom and slept there. That classroom was very clearly visible from where ishita was seated. She kept on staring at him. He looked back and signed What. She said nothing as though she didn't do anything at all. She was all embarrased as he had caught her staring him. She once again saw her for which he mouthed 'Look at your paper'
Ishita didn't wanted to get embarrassed once more, so she thought it was better to look into the paper. After their exams, everyone were discussing about how they wrote, their answers. Ishita somehow managed to stand a bit near to where Raman was. She heard a part of conversation where Mihir - Raman's best friend asked him "How much will you get ?"
only to get reply " It's great if I pass"
Upon hearing those words, Ishita was taken back to incident which happened
few days ago..
Flash Back
Frustrated Ishita closed her book saying 'So tough it is. If I ever meet who discovered this, It won't take two minutes for me to kill him"
Raman laughed out loud and asked "What happened ? Why so angry "
" arrey this chapter... Argh... So confusing"
"You're not serious. Do you really find it difficult. It's so damn easy"
"You gotta be kidding raman"
"No, I'm serious. It's very easy... Easier than handling you madrasis" He winked at her.
Ishita made a pout and asked "what do you mean ?"
"I just meant this time I'll score 100/100"
Ishita spilt water she was drinking and gave him are-you-serious look.
Before she could ask him anything , he replied "I'm very serious. I'm completely prepared. Now, nothing can stop me from doing it... Absolutely nothing. Not even you madrasan"
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Their Head of department had ordered all the students to stay in college compulsorily for making some announcement. Ishita chose the bench closest to Raman's and sat there along with Mihika.
Ishita did all small helps possible from her side like turning off the fan. She also gave him medicine
from the mini first-aid kit she carried everywhere.
Later, when they were left to go home. Raman didn't wait for anyone. He caught the bus and went. Ishita was worried whether he would have reached properly or not. In his thoughts, she reached home.
She couldn't concentrate on anything but him. She wasn't even able to read for her exam.
She wanted to call Raman and ask him how he was but she was afraid to do so.
At same time Mihika calls Ishita.
"Hello Ishu"
"Haan"
"Why are you upset? "
"Where am I upset? "
"stop lying Ishu. You answer to me like this only when you're extremely upset. "
"nothing like that. Tell. "
"yeah, Mihir had called. He told me that Raman was hospitalized. "
It took few seconds for Ishita to register what she just heard. Ishita's worst fear came true. Her Raman in Hospital. Yes, HER Raman. She loved Raman whole heartedly but hadn't made the courage to tell the same thing to him as she was afraid of losing his friendship too.
Mihika knew that her friend was loving Raman but wasn't ready to accept it. She also knew that Raman also had the same feelings and same fears of losing her forever. So, both of them left it unexpressed.
Mihika being known of the fact that her best friend would be worried about Raman. She found it appropriate to keep her informed. While the other side Ishita became extremely tensed.
She just wanted to run and hug Raman telling him to get well soon. She made up her mind and picked her car keys. She drove carelessly on busy streets of Delhi and reached the hospital as soon as possible.
She found Doctor talking to Raman's mother that Raman has strained himself a lot and that is the reason for his sudden illness. Ishita remembered how Raman used to play football whenever he could may it be sunny or rainy. Her temper rose and she banged into his ward.
He was there on bed reading magazine. He had been put drips. It pricked
in ishita's heart as soon as she saw it as she knew how much Raman was scared on injections. Yet, she didn't melt. She snatched the book from his hand and shouted
"What do you think of yourself? "
"hey... Ishita. You here"
"yeah, Me. Why shouldn't I come"
"You definitely can but why are you blasting me? "
"ha... Why. Can't you take care of yourself? "
"I'm fine Ishita"
"No, you aren't. Look how thin you have become. Its all because you were continuosly playing."
"playing??. From where did it come "
"Raman, if you had taken care of yourself, this wouldn't have happened"
"What has happened to me? "
"By god's grace, you're fine. It isn't much serious but something more would have happened, mera kya hota Raman" she lashed out.
"one minute... Did I just hear mera kya hota"
Ishita bit her tongue and tried to cover up " I meant Bhalla uncle and Aunty"
"Liar" he winked at her "Tell me the truth"
It is true that no truth can be hidden for longer time. Ishita caught hold of Raman's hand, she closed her eyes and spoke in a go "I love you Raman. I love you more than I love myself"
Raman was happily surprised on hearing thus proposal. He too had the same feelings. He felt like dancing upon hearing it. But he asked her "What !! "
She again took a deep breath and gasped "I mean it. I really Love you."
Raman hugged her telling Love you too madrasan. Then they sat there discussing how and when they fell in love, with their fingers entwining each other and their sides of heads touching each other.
He asked her "Madrasan, tell me how was your favourite paper "
"Like you" she replied
"Itna accha tha ?"
"you...acche? I Meant, bad like you"
"you mean I'm soo bad"
He looked other side
"Raman, I was just joking. Why are taking it so seriously"
Raman wanted to know what ishita can do to manofy him. So, he didn't look at her.
She called out "Raman... Raman...Raman. Why so angry... Raman...don't behave kiddish"
even after her repeated pleas, he kept quiet. He was enjoying that game between them.
She finally gave up "I'm sorry. Kitni baar bolu. Bye, I'm going"
He turned to her "Ishita, listen it's okay. Don't go please"
she halted and turned back.he held his ears and asked "sorry. I was acting"
she pouted "haww... Mr. Nautanki Bhalla"
"You're no less. You're also Nautanki Iyer"
He again told
"Mr.Nautanki Bhalla and Miss.Nautanki Iyer. Jodi acchi hai"
"Na... Mr. And Mrs. Nautanki Bhalla "
Raman face took a wide grin. He hugged her and told " sounds perfect"
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