HAPPY LOHRI Guys….may this festival bring lot of happiness in your lives.
Next day,Tuesday.
Riddhima had reached the college.When she entered the class,she noticed that Vansh had not come yet.She wondered that why Vansh had not reached yet.Otherwise,he would always come before her and reserve the seat.
She waited for him,but when the bell rang,she lost the hope of his coming.She picked her bag and went to sit with Sufia.Professor came and started teaching.Even during the lecture she was thinking about Vansh.
Riddhima(thinking): Why had he not come today?What if he is struck in some problem?He didn’t even inform me that he’ll not be coming today?…But wait..why am I thinking so much about him?Concentrate Riddhima..concentrate.
After the lecture was over,the duo went to library and started studying.
Riddhima(to herself): Why the hell didn’t he come today?What does he think that …Aane do usse kal,acha sabak sikhaaungi mein usse.(let him come tomorrow,I’ll teach him a lesson.)
Sufia(whispered to Riddhima): Riddhu,so what,if he didn’t come today…he will come tomorrow….Riddhu,Par tum itni betaab kyun ho rhi ho(but why are you so eager)
Riddhima: It’s nothing like you are thinking…but wait..has Angre come today?
Sufia: No…but why?
Riddhima: Then they must’ve gone to meet Angre’s parents…they were talking about them on friday..
Sufia: Riddhima..what are you saying?…Angre’s parents are in London from last one year.
Riddhima: What!!…but Angre was saying that he had gone to meet his parents….maybe they had come back.
Sufia: No Riddhima..his house is next to ours and as Angre lives in hostel,it’s locked…..They had not come….something is fishy.
Riddhima: It means they again lied to me….Let him come he’s gonna see the worst side of me.
Sufia: Calm down…maybe we are overthinking.
Riddhima nodded.She waited for next day,so that she could confront him.
Next day,Riddhima reached earlier and waited for him.Coincidentally Vansh and Angre also came early.They were going towards the staff room,when Riddhima called them.
Riddhima: Vansh…Angre…,wait!
They both turned to see.Riddhima came near them.
Riddhima(panting): Good morning Vansh..good morning Angre.
The boys wished her morning.
Riddhima: Vansh,where were you yesterday?..Had you gone to meet Angre’s parents?
Vansh and Angre looked at each other.Vansh said “yes” and Angre said “no” at the same time…Riddhima doubted…Then Vansh said “no” and Angre said “yes” at the same time.
Riddhima(unamused): Can you both decide and tell.
Vansh and Angre(in unison): Yes!
Riddhima: Ohh…where?…at his house?
Vansh and Angre looked at each other and then nodded.
Vansh: Riddhima,we had gone to meet his parents at his house as his father is unwell.
Riddhima: Ohh…Angre,…where is your house?I’ll also go and ask his well being.
Angre(tensed): Riddhima..he’s fine…you don’t need to go.
Riddhima(firmly): Where?
Vansh(suddenly): At XYZ locality,lane 3,house no.3XX
Riddhima held Vansh from his wrist and took him to basketball court.
Riddhima: Vansh…this is the place,where you promised me that you’ll never hide anything from me…you remember?
Vansh(trying to be normal): Offcourse Riddhima,I remember.
Riddhima: Then tell me…where were you yesterday?..because Sufu told me that Angre’s parents are out of country and the address you told is also same that she told.
Vansh was silent.But when Riddhima again asked him,he spoke,
Vansh: Riddhima,I…I..
Riddhima: I what Vansh?
Vansh: I actually went to meet our first clients…(moving towards other direction)…Riddhima you remember..I told you that I have two secrets…out of those two…first secret is known by my di,myself and Angre…Actually,me and Angre…we are doing dual courses…My family wanted me to study business management…but I was interested in IT…so my sister helped me.She is the ex-student of this college and was a top student.She requested our principal to allow me to do dual courses….So now I am an IT as well as BM student..same is with Angre…none of our family members know about it…We have started our own company..AV Company…and from so long,we were working on our first project,that we could present in front of our clients…and that day,Angre was talking about them only….Earlier they were supposed to come on monday,but due to certain issues,they couldn’t come….so it was yesterday,that we went for the meeting.
Riddhima: And on saturday?…And also about Angre’s parents.
Vansh: Actually..Umm..you were sitting with me on that day…so he had to lie…And for saturdays…I had started a NGO in the memory of my grandfather.And every saturday,we campaign to create awareness among people..so..
But before he could complete,Riddhima hugged him.Vansh was totally shocked at her sudden move.He was unable to understand that what he should do.He then felt as if Riddhima was crying.
He immediately spoke,
Vansh: Riddhima,I’m really sorry…please don’t cry…yaar…I’m sorry for hiding this from you…please keep quiet…otherwise..
Riddhima kept her finger on his lips,to make him quiet.
Riddhima(controlling her tears): Vansh I’m not angry with you…I’m actually so so proud of you…I am blessed to have a friend like you…(wiping her tears)Vansh,you know,I’ve always thought that how can someone be so good and perfect…there is no one in this world who is so selfless…but you proved me wrong.you are the purest soul I’ve ever met..after my bhai and mum…Vansh I…I..am not getting words to..
Vansh: SShhh!!Riddhima no need for it.I’m very satisfied with the fact that you are happy..And not only me,but there is one more person who needs to be praised…Angre….if he wasn’t with me,this would have not been possible….He always stood by me,whatever be the situation…..I can’t imagine any success or achievement without him.
Riddhima: You are absolutely right Vansh.Angre deserves all the appreciation….and also your di,who helped you to fulfill your dream.
Vansh: Yes,you are right…but di doesn’t know anything about NGO…only bhai knows about it.
Riddhima: You are really smart Vansh.One secret is known by your brother and another by your sister…
Vansh: Only Angre and you know about my secrets…but still Angre knows one secret more..that you don’t know.(winks)
Riddhima: I’m not interested also.(proudly)
Vansh: ohh…by the way,I was very very happy when you told me that you were also the part of our campaign.
Riddhima: It was my pleasure as well as my duty.(smiles)…but really Vansh,you and Angre are a blessing for those children and elders.
Vansh: We’ll try our best to provide them with all facilities…umm Riddhima,me and Angre are going to meet the elders on thursday,after college…would you like to come?
Riddhima: Vansh,I’d love to come….and meet all of them.
Then Vansh and Riddhima heard the bell ringing and they ran towards their classroom.
So guys,this is it for today.
If you have any doubt,you can ask in the comment section.
Lastly,stay happy,healthy and safe.