I'm not giving face to anybody right now. I am simply studying. Though I should be more humble, I'm yet to receive my exam roll number. But at this point I couldn't care less. We have one week to go for exams to begin and my HOD summons me to his office. I know his is upto no good and wants me to do the fashion show but I have to go there on his call.
'Meet Nakul, he's the head of the event committee.' he said as soon as I entered. My HOD is super busy yet he has time to call me to meet committee members in person! I'm frustrated at the level of seriousness now.
Nakul and I exchanged glances and greeted one another.
'Kayra, I'm told you are going to help with the budget and the quality control of the event. I hope you guys can work in sync with each other and provide aid in each other's work.' he said.
Now I'm even more frustrated. Isn't anybody serious about the semester exams at all? Am I the only one taking exams this semester?
I started with a weak smile before rejecting the order but before I could utter a word, 'You both may leave now.' was very loud and clear. The firmness in the voice of HOD!
I'll just say that I didn't have the heart to deny him. Sour grapes for me!
'Here is my card, I expect you to report to me on the last exam day' said Nakul right after coming out of HOD's room. 'See you then.'
I am stunned. Nakul seemed more busy than the HOD himself. At least I'm at peace for the exam days. So, today I can finally relax and enjoy myself a little.
All my friends from school were meeting tomorrow evening for a birthday. I can hopefully join them.
Also, tomorrow is our first preparatory holiday for exam.
I've been working very hard and trying to catch up on the syllabus all this while. I didn't got any sort of break these past few weeks. Tonight I'm all in for the party!
I get ready around 5 in the evening and head out to buy a gift for the birthday boy. Our party is located near to a local market.
I was done shopping and just when I arrive at the party venue, I realise I'm late for the party. Everybody else is already there. There are new faces in the crowd. There is this particular face in the crowd which made me laugh instantly. 'What is this weird guy doing here?' I thought to myself.
Turns out they are friends because of a common ex girlfriend. I'm in loss. Girls can never be friends because of this reason ever. They just turn into mean devil version of themselves in front of their ex's girlfriend or ex girlfriend. It's so complicated. All the planning and plotting, demeaning each other sounds like more of a girls play thing. I like how guys have simplicity in sorting issues and are mostly straightforward.
The more I know about this guy, more he piques my interest. Turns out he's in my college. I never saw him because he's in Fashion Department. No wonder he's such a manic.
Isn't it how these artists present themselves? Just can't understand the concept of wearing sunglasses in the evening.
Anyway, I just enjoy the party and ask about everyone else and their ordeal these days. Got various stories their internship whereas many skipped this time. I had so much on my mind because my internship is still sending chills down my spine. Whenever I think about the duo, I think of Kush and I get really worried for him.
Although he shifted he place but he works at the same office. Those cunning people might try to harm him again.
Whenever I put forward my concern Kush says he has registered a case with the police which protects him against the duo. If anything where to happen to Kush, the Duo will be the first one up for questioning in Police's list.
I wonder what would the Police do over spilled milk!
After the party, we all head to our home. I prefer to walk and since my place is not even that far, I'll just get some fresh air before I start studying.
For some reason, this weird guy from Fashion Department is also walking behind me. After about midway to my place, I mustered up some courage to ask him his address and just then he vanished. He has been walking right behind me and I sure of it because I saw reflection and carefully looked at his image.
'Probably he lives around here somewhere.' I start walking after this thought.
[Extra Scene]
It was fun going around the market after a long time. It almost felt like a decade. I see new shops around here.
Just when I was browsing for gifts I came across a guy who was also there to buy a gift for a guy. He was looking for all sorts of weird things to buy. Is he on a vengeance trip or what? His notorious smile makes him look more crooked. Such a mess of a mind.