"Ganguly, Prithviraj Ganguly"! Latai sighed. No matter how much he tries to sound it's cool like Pierce Brosnan says to Sean Connery in the movie, “Bond, James Bond". But it seems like it's never gonna happen, at least not in this life.
Latai, aka. Prithviraj Ganguly is the only heir of Ganguly enterprise, one of the biggest tea company in the country. His grandfather is known by everyone in this shillong city. It's not latai doesn't like his name, it's just it's very old fashioned. His grandfather give him this name as he was very renowned archeologist at his time. He was named after the great king Prithviraj, to prevent it to turn into any kind of weird name, 'Latai' name is widely promoted by his family. Latai sighed again. That girl will again mocked at him for his name. Raka, the living nightmare of Latai's peaceful life, who she met at sister Piu 's house. Latai and Piu both are neighbours. Piu's father is personal secretary and manager of Latai's dad. Piu is five years older than Latai and wants to be a famous choreographer. She opened a studio at their terrace a couple of years ago. Since Piu and Latai, both grew up together, they become like siblings. Piu loves her little brother and always call him everytime she cooks special dish for her students, as she knows how much Latai loves to eat. And Latai never imagined to say No to his favourite sister ... Piu.
"Prithviraj? Oh I remember that great king Prithviraj! Hey Prithviraj why are you wearing shorts? Where is your shield? Why are you on cycle? You should be on your horses... aren't you?" Raka commented about his name at their first meeting. Since then Latai become more conscious around her. He literally pleaded Piu to not to reveal his 'Latai' name. But alas! Piu forgot while focusing on student and asked called him infront of Raka, "Latai...Latai! Pass me water please! And yeah before you go home eat those cookies, I specifically made for you. You know where I keep that." And again focused on her student.
It's Raka, she jumped on this word and smirked at the dumbfounded Latai who is now cursing mentally his beloved sister Piu!
"What do you call him by Teacher Piu? Hentai? Isn't it a perverted thing to say?" Raka snorted.
"Are you deaf? Can't you hear well? It's Latai not hentai!" Latai spat and left the room. His ears now heated up. He still remembered how Raka was laughing, why she laughed like that! She looks like an angel when she laughed! He can feel his heart is beating faster, he slapped himself mentally. Since then Latai always try to avoide her.
Piu called Latai today too. But he is wondering if he will go or not. Because Latai is getting that smell again this morning. It may seem unrealistic but he can smell troubles easily. God knows where the smell comes from. But he is still getting it. Latai choked his water. He doesn't want to be James Bond anymore. Their exam is in December but the classes are still going on. Today is Sunday as school holiday. He knows why Piu called him. Today, Piu arranged for a picnic on the rooftop of her house with her students. So she invited him too. Latai knows Raka will come. But he has to go, his mom already said yes to Piu and he can't talk over his mom. He sighed again and prepared to go there.
But his mind is still lingering on the scent he is getting. You may say he is being superstitious but he believes in his sixth sense. He can feel, trouble waiting for him. Last time he felt when they had their match against dawki public school and they lost it brutally. Who knew that Messi would be messed up in that match.
Latai sighed and looked at the beautiful villa in front of him. It's not big like them, it's not very small either, it's just perfect for Sister Piu. It feels home to him, classy, cozy and warm ...only these words come to mind when he thinks about Sister Piu's home. Everyone gathered on the rooftop. It's so beautiful there. Piu planted some flower tobs alongside the wall. Some are roses, some are Bougainvillea. He approached Piu, to find she was cooking his favourite butter chicken. He smiled and hugged Piu from behind. Piu smiled and turned to her little brother.
"Where have you been? I have been asking for you since the morning! I have something for you to do" Piu spoke in a single breath.
"Oh, you called me for work...you don't love me anymore sister Piu..." Latai pouted with his puppy eyes.
" Oh drama king! Shut up" she smacked his head.
"Please go to Raka's place and bring her here. " Piu pleads.
"What?"! Latai smells the danger again!