A Mesmerizing Love Story Of Those Golden Days – Episode 14

The episode starts with the three girls chatting. Naina asks about what they could do to get out of the school. Swati replies, “Do you both know that every year we have a special inspection by a government official. The trustees arrive that day too. This year it will happen on Friday, which means day after tomorrow. Maybe then we could do something.” Naina and Preeti agree with a wide smile and Preeti says, “That will be the perfect day. Insulting the school in front of the official is the worst thing that could happen to the trustees.”

“Does the inspection take place in the form of a special ceremony? Do we have a school auditorium?” asks Naina and Swati tells, “It does happen as a special assembly. We don’t have an auditorium in our school. I have never seen an auditorium in my life. Do you know what it looks like?” Naina and Preeti are surprised but they realize that India is not as developed as London. Naina replies, “It’s basically a large covered hall where all the main ceremonies and functions take place.” “That is so cool. But here it’s just an adjustment under a tent and some table fans around because it is too hot outside.” says Swati.

“That’s even better. Making a tent fall down on the people and cutting off the fans’ wires shouldn’t be difficult, right?” says Naina. Preeti and Swati give her a cunning look and agree. The three start imagining their plan being successful.

“Great! We will manage to get scissors and knives from home. Also, this time we will do this in front of everyone so that they see we are the one behind this. And Swati, you will not be a part of this.” orders Naina but Swati asks for the reason to which Naina replies, “I don’t think you are planning to change your school, right? Why do you want to get into trouble?” “Fine. But I will be the first one to complain against you both at the inspection. At least that should be my right to help you first.” says Swati and Naina and Preeti agree laughing.

“Now that you both have come here, I will take you to the best Pani-Puri (Golgappe) place. It is just nearby.” says Swati and takes them along.

ON THE STREET

“Does Pani-Puri taste good? We have heard about it but never tasted.” asks Preeti shyly. Swati gets surprised hearing that but understands them and replies, “That’s ok. Pani-Puri is the best snack. It is really yummy.” As they reach the vendor, Naina whispers, “Is it hygienic? He is not even wearing gloves.” and Swati replies, “Don’t be so judgy. Just try it once, after that we will talk about hygiene.”

As they eat, they love it and keep on eating. “What about hygiene now?” asks Swati and Naina replies, “Who hygiene? I don’t know any hygiene. Let me eat Swati.” and the three laugh.

“Three plates bhaiya (brother), the spicy style.” a voice speaks and Naina turns behind to see Sameer followed by Munna and Pandit. They all are surprised to see each other. “Hi!!” exclaim Naina and Sameer at the same time and start laughing. Preeti holds Naina by her hand and takes her away whispering, “What is wrong with you? Why are you being so good to him?” and Naina replies, “It is just normal. He is a good boy and there is kind of a positive energy around him. So it’s fine. Don’t think too much. And anyways we will be leaving soon, so we should also have some good memories to take along.” and goes back. Preeti thinks, “This girl is unbelievable. Sometimes I feel she is more confusing than Maths.” and follows her.  “Hey I am sorry for just leaving like that. Do you live nearby?” asks Naina and Sameer replies, “Please don’t be sorry. Yes, I live near Swati’s house. I guess you both came to meet her.” “Yes we did.” says Naina and whispers in Swati’s ears, “Why didn’t you tell us that he lives near your house?” and Swati whispers back, “Because I thought you hated him. But now I think the case is different.”

“Do you want to have a competition of who can eat more Pani-Puri?” asks Naina and Sameer agrees happily. Munna and Pandit also challenge Swati and Preeti respectively who agree.

They start eating but after eating about 15 Pani-Puri, Naina starts feeling full and decides to give up but before she could, Sameer says, “I can’t eat more. Naina, you win.”

As the others continue, Swati and Preeti feel full too but decide not to lose. As Munna and Pandit notice them, they quickly give up. The girls feel proud by the victory. As the boys take out the money from their pockets to pay, Naina stops them by saying, “The girls won, so we will decide who will pay. We won’t let you pay.” Sameer tries many times to refuse but Naina stands stubborn. When Swati takes out money, Naina refuses her too. “Only I and Preeti will pay because Swati brought us to such an amazing place and the boys lost, so we don’t want to make them feel bad by paying too.”

Preeti and Swati give each other confusing looks and Naina and Preeti pay for all six of them. “Thanks a lot.” says Sameer.  “No issues. We’ll see you tomorrow.” replies Naina and they wish each other bye.

At Swati’s house, Preeti says, “I will call Chacha Ji. We should go back now.” Anand comes to pick them up and on the way back, Naina thinks how she noticed that Sameer gave up the Pani-Puri competition because of her and smiles thinking that he is a nice boy.

AT NAINA’S HOUSE

“Welcome back. We forgot to inform you both that day after tomorrow is a very important inspection in the school by a government official. The inspections decide the future of all the public schools in India. If everything goes good, the school gets better services from the government. And since it is your guys’ first time here, we would like you both to prepare a brief speech to thank the government for everything they have done for education.” tells Bela. “And in return, you can ask for anything.” says Naresh. “I hope you all stay on those words for doing anything for us. And I am in a good mood today, so I will not refuse. We will do it.” replies Naina and Preeti stares at her but Naina asks her to stay quiet for a while. “Perfect. Your speech will be at the end of the Inspection and Sameer will be welcoming the official with his speech at the beginning. I will inform him tomorrow.” says Anand. Naina smiles and both the girls go to their room.

IN NAINA’S ROOM

Naina shuts the door. “Can I say something now?” asks Preeti and Naina nods. “Why did you agree for that stupid speech?” says Preeti in an irritated tone and Naina replies cooling her down, “Firstly, our speech is at the end. Before that, we will be done with our plan. So I don’t think we’ll have to say anything. Secondly, even if we have to, we can speak whatever we want and that includes insulting the official too. On top of that, our so called family has promised to do anything for us which includes sending us back to London as well. So I don’t think it’s a bad deal at all.”

Preeti smiles as she says, “You are so witty and cunning.”  “Thank you.” replies Naina as she bows down in style.