64 Busy days (1/2)
College had reopened and days were hectic for Punya and Thrishul.
Prakruth's college was starting from July, he concentrated on his farm work, yet was missing her... it was very difficult to talk to her as she had college during the day and he didn't want to call her after reaching home. He thought it would trouble her in front of her parents. There were only text messages between them.
During the college hours.... At Mangalore Pre-university college...
”Hi Punya” said Thrishul and sat next to her in the classroom.
”Hi... Won't teachers object boys and girls sitting next to each other?” she asked.
”We're not the first people, Vedant and Tarak used to sit in first year itself. Look around dear” he said.
”Oh... I hadn't observed” she said looking around....
”There's a world apart from mobile and people in it” he said in a teasing tone.
She stared at him, he snatched her mobile... ”This will stay with me for the day, you concentrate on the classes” he said.
”Oh no... I will concentrate, give me my phone” she said.
”Shshhh” he shooed her as the lecturer entered the class and switched off the phone.
As days passed, Thrishul tried to get close to her... Even Punya got comfortable with him as she felt he's better than others in the class. They were away from each other only when he went to play or to tuitions... They used to study together and eat together, spend whole day with each other.
”Hey Punya, did you see my record anywhere in the classroom?” asked Thrishul rushing into her study room.
”No I didn't see” she shrugged.
”I remember that Jyoti was looking at it, she must have given it to you” he said.
”I told you, I didn't see. Check my bag if you are so doubtful” she said.
”I'm not doubting you dear. I'm just asking you... Forget it. I'll check it out with others in our college” he said.
”Tarak and Jyoti were together. Ask Tarak, he might know” she said.
”Tarak doesn't write record himself, Siri writes it for him. So I don't think he has taken”
”Hmmm, anyway you can ask them tomorrow in college”
”I can't. Tomorrow is Saturday, he's going out with Siri. You know they're officially dating”
”Yeah I know. I better inform her to be safe” Punya took her phone to call.
”Punya don't spoil their moments... According to me, every moment in life is a lesson to be learnt. Good lessons give happiness and bad lessons give an experience” he said bending to get the phone but Punya didn't give him the phone.
”But I don't want any of my friends to have a bad experience like Disha” she sighed.
”That happened with a senior, my friend is quite responsible like me” he smiled.
”Let's see... But warning her is my duty” she tried calling Siri.
”Punya stop dear, you're spoiling their fun”
”What fun??” she said.
”The fun you're missing, allow me... I'll bring heavens at your feet”
”Seriously? What heavens??” she asked.
”I'm very sensitive and emotional guy, Punya. I love you from depth of my heart. I can get anything you desire at your fingertips. You just order” he said kneeling down.
She started laughing.
”I'm serious and you're laughing” he scowled.
”Sorry Thrishul. All my desires are fulfilled by my parents. You know that....what else should I ask you???”
”You may need to go somewhere where parents can't take you or explore a pub or attend a beach party.... For that you'll need me” he said taking her hand into his palm.