(8 years ago )
Date: 1.12.2016
Time: 6 PM
Day: Friday
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Indrani's Pov -
I woke up at sharp 7 as I had to drag myself to the school 😭 fake cries Isn't it so tiring to go to the same place again and again everyday? Just for sake of attendance??
However I shrugged off my annoying thoughts and prepared myself up , slowly getting downstairs, like a thief, without making any sound . In my school dress , Eww I look bad . However I am the best Ik (Delulu is the only solulu baby 😭🎀)
I walked in the dining room when I saw the man in Army 🪖 dress all set to go for his duty . I went behind him sneakily and -
" BOOM!! " I screamed behind his ears
" Aahh O my god! Baby , I'm scared " puts his hands on chest and acts scared dramatically
" Yahh Dad!! Why do I always make a fool outta myself to play this on you ? 😭 I know it ain't gonna work but still.. the urge " - I growled in disappointed.
" Aree bacche , Don't worry . Who said I'm not scared? I'm very much scared " acts dramatically again to be scared .
" Yaa Dad laughs you look funny , But anyways My bad , I cannot scare you " Shrugs off and sit on a chair - I said , as if nothing happened..
" Baby , in this world , you are the only one whom I think of before doing anything and whom I am afraid of.. not because you are scary , but because You are my love , Baby " pats her head and places a soft kiss on her forehead .
" Hehe"
Dad happily tears up
" I love you too " - I giggled
" Love you most , Mere bacche " feeds me a bite of Roti and Sabji with his own hands .
" Yess proudly I am so proud of you , My son!!! General Dipak Diyash!! " - I said this to my father , who sees his demised mother in me and loves me at the cost of whole universe.
" All my pleasure, Sweetheart " - Dad said .
Soon , after our daily morning dad-daughter session , Dipak fed me the breakfast while I fed him back .
" Baby , From today , You are joining Bakshi Sir's Tuition for English right? " - Dad enquired.
" Yess Dad!! Jumps excitedly I'm so freaking excited " - I said with my eyes filled with amusement and happiness and excitement to join my favourite teacher , my mentor and my One of the most well-wisher person , Mr. Bakshi's tuition coaching classes , that's too with my dearest bestfriend , Neha Dashyant .
With that , My dad dropped me in school while at the time of departure, My mother picked me up .
I came home , wearing off that school dress and putting on a light creamy coloured Silk yet body fitting Frock , without any revealing part .
I am a girl who believes in keeping herself safeguarded and doesn't much prefer to wear skin revealing cloth but whatever I wear , My flawless skin makes her glow effortlessly.
Then within one hour , I went to the Bakshi's Couching Centre. Today I came early as it was my first day and so did I told Neha to come early . Hehe Ima smart huihui giggles
I entered the room and grabbed a seat beside My girl , Neha , who was sitting on the 5th row of benches .
Being bored , as Bakshi sir didn't come yet , Me and Neha , as usual besties , started gossiping.
I was laughing with Neha, my best friend since childhood and also My foster Cousin Sister , our voices mingling with the hum of the room.
It was my first day at Bakshi Sir's English tuition, and I was excited but a little nervous. Neha and I had come early to find good seats and catch up before the lesson started as all good besties do .
"Neha, did you hear about Pujayeta's latest prank on her Friend ?" I whispered, barely able to contain my laughter.
Neha's eyes widened in anticipation, and we both burst into giggles, drawing amused glances from our classmates.
We were gossiping on our Another friend, My solomatie , my another sweetheart, Pujayeta's latest prank on her bestfriend. , not caring much about the surrounding. As all other students were also busy talking or scrolling through phones .
Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted as we heard a bell . The door creaked open, and a hush fell over the room. I turned to see what had captured everyone's attention , thinking it may be Bakshi sir finally came.. But to my shock or surprise I don't know what it is -
A tall figure stood in the doorway. He was seventeen maybe , like the rest of us, but there was something about him that seemed much older.
He had a sharp jawline and intense pair of hunter eyes that seemed to pierce through the space around him.
His white oversized T-shirt hung loosely over his lean frame, giving him an effortlessly cool demeanor , and a clearly visible sharp and bony cleavage. Everyone's eyes glued to him .
But what struck me the most was his face-completely devoid of emotion. He walked in with a kind of confidence that didn't need validation .
As he made his way to an empty seat at the 4th row of right side , adjecent to that of ours , his eyes briefly met mine. My breath caught in my throat. There was an intensity in his gaze that unsettled me, a stark contrast to the warmth and joy I was used to. I felt a shiver run down my spine, a strange mix of curiosity and unease.
I felt something tickle in there my guts.
"Who is that?" I whispered to Neha, my voice barely audible.
Neha leaned closer, her eyes still fixed on the new arrival. "That's Anuruddha Dashyant. He studies here too. They say he's a genius maybe or Too much introverted & he doesn't talk much . Seems like an asshole right? "
" Huh? An asshole? " - I repeated in confusion and shited gaze at him to look carefully whether he looked like a jerk or not .
" It doesn't seem like that , I don't know " - I said in one breathe.. as I didn't know what to say.
I just didn't feel like saying or hearing against that person I just saw a minute ago while the one who was saying is my sister since years .
However I shut my mouth further while Neha's attention also drifted at the girl who was sitting her next to her. While I seemed lost somewhere.
My eyes following him as he settled into his seat. There was something about him that drew me in, despite the coldness in his demeanor.
Little did I know, this seemingly mundane moment would mark the beginning of a tumultuous journey that would change my life forever.
As the class began, I found it hard to concentrate. My mind kept drifting back to him.
There was an air of mystery around that guy..
Anuruddha?
Yea that's what he is called .
That was both intriguing and intimidating. I tried to shake off the feeling, focusing on Bakshi Sir's lecture as Sir came and started teaching , but his presence was like a persistent whisper in the back of my mind.
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Anuruddha's pov -
The door to Bakshi Sir's tuition room felt heavier than usual as I pushed it open. Walking into a crowded environment always brought a mix of anticipation and irritation. I had never liked being the center of attention, but I had grown accustomed to it. My reputation often preceded me, casting a shadow that was hard to escape.
My eyes scanned the room quickly, assessing and categorizing. I noted the clusters of students, their expressions ranging from curiosity to indifference. Then my gaze landed on a new face..
A girl..
She was laughing, her eyes crinkling at the corners, her joy infectious. I felt a pang of something I couldn't quite identify. Her laughter seemed to cut through the gloom that usually surrounded me. But I quickly buried it , maintaining my stoic facade. Emotions were a weakness I couldn't afford.
" Emotions lead to failure and I am destined to Success "
" Connections meant vulnerability, and vulnerability was dangerous "
I walked to an empty seat , my movements measured and deliberate.
As I passed her, I felt her eyes on me. I turned slightly, meeting her gaze. For a brief moment, the world seemed to pause. Her eyes were warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the cold, indifferent expressions I was used to. I quickly looked straight, avoiding her gaze and minding my way .
Her gaze was pinching me somehow.
Aahh I hate it .
I guess She is a new comer that's why she was looking at me .
Usually when girls at me , It desires attention from me , But her gaze?
Desires nothing?
Duh whatever None of my business..
She may also be another Good-for-Nothing creature .
I felt a flicker of something- Overthinking , perhaps? But I brushed it aside.
I took my seat, my face a mask of impassivity, as I focused on the front of the room, waiting for the class to start.
As Bakshi Sir began the lesson, I couldn't shake the image of her laughter from my mind. It was as if her joy had left an imprint on my otherwise emotionless exterior. I shook my head slightly, refocusing on the lesson. This was just another class, another group of students. I had no intention of letting anyone in. And why the hell was I ever comparing her life to mine?
Yet, as the minutes ticked by, I found my thoughts drifting back to her. She was different, and it intrigued me in a way I couldn't ignore. Her presence was a light in the darkness I had grown so accustomed to. I resolved to keep my distance, to maintain my carefully constructed barriers. But something told me that with her, things might not be that simple.
But It's in my trait .
" NO PLACE FOR DISTRACTIONS, AND IF ANY COMES , PLAY AND GET BORED OF IT"
Distractions had no place in my life. My focus was sharp, my goals clear. But this girl, with her infectious laughter and bright eyes, was a distraction. I had learned long ago that distractions could be managed, played with until they became predictable and dull.
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Indrani's pov -
As the lesson went on, I tried to focus, but my mind kept wandering back to Anuruddha. There was an air of mystery around him that was both intriguing and intimidating. I stole glances at him, curious about the boy who seemed so detached from everyone else.
I watched as he sat at the back, his face a mask of indifference. There was something almost mesmerizing about his stillness, the way he seemed so unaffected by the world around him. It was a stark contrast to my own lively and emotional nature.
"Indrani, are you paying attention?" Bakshi Sir's voice jolted me back to the present. I quickly nodded, trying to shake off the distraction. Bakshi sir was noticing me getting dozed off so he didn't hesitate to bring me back to earth .
But it was no use.
My thoughts kept drifting back to him. I wondered what lay behind that stoic exterior, what stories and secrets he carried. There was something about him that drew me in, a pull I couldn't quite explain.
When the class ended, I gathered my things slowly, hoping for another glimpse of him. As I stood up, I saw him leave the room, his movements deliberate and unhurried. He didn't look back, didn't acknowledge anyone. It was as if he was in a world of his own.
As I watched him walk away, I felt a strange mix of emotions. Curiosity, fascination, and a hint of something deeper. I knew this was just the beginning, that our paths would cross again. And as much as I tried to tell myself otherwise, I couldn't wait to see him again.
His eyes especially.. They were so sharp , so pinching to my soul and mind .
But , I am used of seeing pain and issues in people's eyes but This person? His eyes had something suspicious.. kind of a pain but what exactly , I don't know that .
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Anuruddha's Pov -
As the class dragged on, I kept my eyes on the board, but my mind wasn't on the lesson. Instead, it was on her. Her laughter had a way of echoing in my mind, disrupting the calm I tried so hard to maintain.
Such distracting material She was..
I couldn't understand why she affected me so much. I had seen countless faces, heard countless voices, but none had left such an impression. She was different, and that difference was unsettling.
When the class finally ended, I gathered my things with practiced efficiency. I avoided looking at her, knowing that any acknowledgment would be a crack in my armor. I had built these walls for a reason, and I wasn't about to let anyone breach them.
But as I walked out of the room, I felt her eyes on me. It was a sensation I couldn't ignore, a pull that was both enticing and dangerous. I kept my pace steady, my face impassive, but inside, I was anything but calm.
She was a light I had to stay far away from . In the darkness I had grown so accustomed to , A light I wasn't sure I wanted, but one I couldn't seem to avoid. As I walked away, I knew that this was just the beginning. Our paths had crossed, and there was something coming up .
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In that small tuition room, two lives intersected. One filled with light and laughter, the other shrouded in shadows and silence. Neither Indrani nor Anuruddha knew it then, but this fleeting encounter was the start of a journey that would intertwine their fates in ways they could never have imagined.