So, you are Anand? Am I right?. He questioned me.
I was a bit puzzled by seeing him. however, I said yes.
(He was none other than Mrs. Andrea's husband.)
Why are you coming here, asked me in a serious tone!
I understood that she told everything to him.
I... I... I'm sorry
Mrs. Andrea interrupts, stop it, James!. He is my student. Don't try to frighten him!
James started laughing.
Sorry dude, I was just messing up with you.
By the way, I'm James, and I guess you already know that I'm her husband, don't you?
I said, yes. I know. I have seen your photo.
Oh, that's great then, he said.
(I initiated a handshake. But he pulled me towards him and hugged me, a tighter one.)
We three went inside. Today, I didn't go directly into the kitchen.
How could I even imagine doing that!
Though Mrs. Andrea spoke, she didn't look into me. She didn't give me eye contact yet. Those signs were hurting me.
How did your day go in school? James Asked me.
I said everything went well. Only Mrs.Andrea couldn't take the class today.
(I purposely said this. I wanted to know why didn't she come to school today!)
Oh, well. I only insisted on her, not to go to work today. If she would go, what would I do all alone here!. I landed here yesterday night itself.
Your teacher requested me a lot to come here. so, I couldn't refuse. So, I took a flight and landed here.
I said, oh. And gave a half-smile.
Mrs. Andrea came out of the kitchen, with a cup of coffee in her hand. She gave it to him.
Anand, open your books and start studying, she told. That's when for the first time she talked to me after yesterday's incident.
I quietly opened my books and started studying.
James drank the coffee and said,
'Baby, the coffee is lovely', just like you.
She blushed, at that compliment.
I don't know why! Anger started building up inside me. I got hurt. When he told the word baby. I know that she is his wife and he has every right to call. But, why did he even said in front of me? That's so wrong, you can't do like this. You are making the other person envious by saying in front of him. Although many things were running in my mind, I couldn't act upon them.
I went back to my studies and started studying. I was studying chemistry. there is a law called Dalton's law. I don't why, but I completely changed the law. I changed the law into, "love can neither be created nor be destroyed but transfer from one form to another form". I started smiling at my creativity. I felt I could be a good writer in the future.
I was about to leave the place, as firstly I couldn't listen to their romantic talks and secondly I've completed my targets. So, I have no reason to stay there and adore them. I started packing my books and was about to leave.
Wait, Anand said James.
He placed his hand on my shoulder and said, 'shall we go for a walk'?.
I was tensed when he said that.
Well, my father would scold me if I reach home late. I tried to escape.
Just, a five minutes walk, he told.
I couldn't say no. I said ok and smiled.
I looked at her so that she would stop us. But she didn't. I gave a stern look. She saw me and put her head down. I understood the whole scenario. I started imagining, James beating me while walking on the streets, taking me to the police station, and put me behind the bars.
I was sweating out, my heart was beating too fast. I was not knowing what would he ask me.
What should I say when he asks me how was the experience?
What should I say when he asked me about the kiss?
How should I explain all this!
I was so nervous.
We started walking on the streets. The weather was cool also a bit drizzling.
It's too cool here, isn't it? He asked me.
I said, yeah, looking into the sky.
He asked me, " do you like your teacher"?
Yes, of course. Everyone in our class likes her. She teaches so well. Everyone listens to her carefully.
He was expecting something else. But I didn't open up yet.
he questioned me, "did anyone proposed to your teacher"?
I took a pause.
No, if anyone tries to do such things, the school will terminate them.
James started laughing. That's so sad dude. you know what, when I was 12. I proposed, to my English teacher. she was the most beautiful one in our whole school. Even the male teachers also used to have a crush on her. Half of the class only look into her instead of listening to the lecture. Of course, I m also one among them. Students from other sections also would come and sit in our class, just to see her. So, I decided to propose, her on Valentine's day. I made a greeting card and went near to her and gave it. she took the card and she said no. I asked her why!
She told, come let's discuss this with the principal. I went back to the class sobbing. That's how I proposed to my teacher.
{we both started laughing. After listening to his story. I felt that was the same thing that happened to me! isn't it?.ofcourse there are some minor changes but the subject was likely the same!}
I asked him, what his job was?
unfortunately, For the next 10 minutes, he explained very minutely about his job.
Did you understand? he asked me.
I said yes! And also told him, I m getting late to home.
So, shall We talk tomorrow?
He said, fine.
He came near to me and gave me a tight hug. I didn't know why did he give me that hug! But that was so nice. At that moment I understood that he was a very caring person.
It was nice meeting you, Anand.
I said, same here sir. This time with a real smile.