Chapter 2
Once upon a time , there was a naughty, dull, smart and haughty boy named Yuvi. He was from a rich
family and had a little sister too. He was indolent, irresponsible,kiddish and careless by attitude. His
father ran a business and mother was a school teacher by profession. The tale would not be going as
Bollywood movies like ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’,’Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’,’Student of the year’ or ’Koi
Mil Gaya’.
The story would be about this guy going to loose everything but not the hope. During his eight
standard,he got a strict class teacher who was very passionate and determined for her job named ’Mrs.
Monika’.She taught biology .She got irritated by him in two days only because of his habit of
chattering,fidgeting and annoying classmates. She gave him extra homework that always had been left
incomplete, as punishment made him stood outside and seeked to counselor staff . But her all efforts in
vain,lasted for a week and now even she was getting complaints from other subject,section and sport’s
teacher too. Now she took it on her ego and decided to change his seat partner,row,friend circle and
even fixed his seat in front row corner desk with an average sweet girl. She used to be most
punctual,silent and disciplined one. She gave her duty to her as to check his work and behavior .Her
name was ‘Anshika’.
This was point of turning called as coolest phase of his school life as his mischiefs began to reduce
slowly. However being a dull and low scorer. Also he had good strong body-build, silky straight hairs
and fair complexion. But only some able to see his other side as glass like transparent eyes narrating
story of guilt, shame and burden as well as energetic spark of youthfulness hides latent anecdotes of
pain in soft heart depths. The crimson red marks of beating left by belt,stick and slaps from home said
his silence or repressed feelings in his counseling sessions. As he was unaware of the thunder awaiting for him ahead.
On day of Book fair
In the school, for ‘Library Week’ celebration from 14 November to 20 November a book fair is
organized in school ground. So after announcement in every classes, class teachers formed lines and
had taken all students of 8th standard down. Students got pamphlets had all information like book price,
genres and sample papers needed in order to buy. The books were creatively set on standings or
bookshelves and labeled perfectly.
Now Anshika with her friend Rutika loved to read romantic fictions and was searching for book in
section behind science fiction adjoining lane of shelves of comics. Then suddenly Anshika ’s name was
yelled by Khushi. So she went there and Rutika followed her a little later as found a new book “A
Suitable Boy” by Kramer Seth. At the same time Yuvi roared with laughter showing his friends a
comic book “True Bride-To-Be Romances” by Kari Therrian and laughing as well as jokingly said
‘girls end goals are always be to marry a rich man.’.Some of boys there agreed and others paid no heed.
Than he moved in section of activities book and stopped to look for a last book in 2nd row and
coincidentally khushi also from the behind picked up a book. .Both of them eyes got locked for some
seconds. Then ’s friend Keshav was calling him but his no response. Both stood as freezes he seems to
be capsized by her open black locks and she hesitated or shocked. The incident just spread as smell of
delicious food among st all students .Also left imprints on Yuvi’s mind and heart. Thereafter,his friends
started teasing him. Khushi ignored just ignored hearsay and counter their conversations. On very next
day, they in hurry to leave just collided and a stand behind them fell. All students was present at that
moment laughed so hard that the scene became embarrassing for her. Her cheeks grew in tint rosy pink
in shyness but Yuvi took in other sense. Nowhere they were standing all students collected near by
encircled and some helped to make stand upright with books set in correctly as well as other asking
them out of care. When a little crowd receded Yuvi immediately decided to pick up a book and offer
i.e. “Romeo and Juliet” which she accepted smilingly. When she took a look upon the book cover got
hot red and threw the book in anger back in shelf. The awkward feeling overcame his heart and his
friends got a little bewildered.
Then in next to next period, teacher still have had not come in the class. The students playing, laughing
and shouting here there. He was standing with his friends unaware about that near Khushi ’s seat and in
folds revealed his misunderstanding as theirs too common assumption.
On the following day, at night he used to write poems in a personal dairy so wrote his heart out-
I will remember the day, thy glance and smile slyly slayed me.
I will remember the day, silence creeping conveying something.
How cheeks glowed and pink hued like rose.
I will remember this day, thy eyes sorted look boldly startling and besotted me.
I will remember this day, beseeching surrendered myself in thy service as token of love.
How we just collided and me got bewildered nu.
My brain humming thy name as lullaby,
Melody became unaffected shut me from slumber.
I will remember this first night of awake in name of thy.
I will make you mine.
Day Of Confession
As usual the day started, first we attended assembly then
first period was of subject biology. We got our unit tests
checked back. Maximum students got 20 out of 30. Yuvi
got 0, his partner Anshika 30 and Khushi got just passing
marks.
Then 3rd period was arrangement took by sports teacher .
In the playground , Khushi revealed to Anshika about her
week ‘s observation or suspicion for Yuvi ’ s changed behavior towards her . Also she had shared with
her partner Parth. He recommended that to be patient till lunch break. On the other side, Yuvi caught
staring Khushi by Anshika so she asked him “Do you like him?”.He said that ‘no’,then slyly smiled and
said to her’ just she isn’t looked like a film actress- round -big eyes, fair smooth skin and had long
black shinny hairs’. Anshika understood that he was physically attracted towards her. But that is not
enough though for love.
Further, in lunch break while filling their water bottles, the group of Yuvi ’s friends discussed the
matter about Khushi ’ s suspicion and decided to have had a talk with Anshika. She told them about
free period incident and his more than usual gentle treatment now he was giving to Khushi after the
book fair. Khushboo intervened that you all missed the main hint that was before book fair he used to
have lunch alone but now invite others or have with us.
Then Khushboo counter questioned Khushi about curiously asking for exploring his mental state as she
thought there must be feelings in her too. She said in Anshika’s ears when all were gone away. Further
boys thought his improved behavior was due to Anshika friend of Khushi might be so he seemed so
caring for her. Although teasing bullying them that continued just because in order to flex his power
and became popular among girls. All were confused and stormed by own sets of questions about the
possibilities. Rahul was older,wiser and closed to Yuvi so only he knew that he was going to ruin his
future if tried to pursue Khushi.
Khushi was a mean sort of girl. Always be in attitude and had high standards. She was kind and polite
too but with some people. She was from upper middle class family. She was kind of spoiled child as
invest time in make-up, hook-ups and managed somehow to maintain her extravagant lifestyle. She
from her early teenage wanted to have boys under her foot.
He advised to make all play a game of random storm questioning in which through indirect questioning
asked about Khushi ’ s suspicion or his feelings. Anshika initiated the task as a duty being smart in
choice of words and clarity conscious. They got the answers all in positive but with light intensity or
vague. Therefore, Khushi informed and Yuvi after school was over. He had confessed in front of whole
class. Everyone got shocked. However, got a rejection and chiding by Khushi. But Yuvi had played
smart as made her first promised to be friend with him except agreeing or not to give her heart.
PASSION Vs OBSESSION
Now they both started new journey twisted and complicated roads of life. Both as a naiver, unaware of
cruel world as well as risks, challenges and consequences of choosing this direction moving on. Yuvi
was very passionate for two things now that are fulfilling his dreams and Khushi ’s love. He wanted to
win her heart and change his fate in love by making his story one sided love to pious. Hence started
trying hard to convince her and change former himself just for her love.
Although,love is followed by mad obsession,also both are ADHD students.
So according to this disorder symptom these children couldn’t control their
temptations or action. Then one day they met in lunch break, he told her
that they should meet more after school time and she refused by excusing
as not allowed to be outside home alone even in evening. He said
haughtily “ listen, today 6 pm I will be outside of your house.. .Just look
me from your terrace once and smile.”She got scared and tried to make
him understand the fact that in colony nothing can be hidden. If he caught
by anyone then put behind bars for charges of stalking. Also for all girls
there were restrictions that one can’t deny. But he just ignored in his craze
of first love and self- confidence. Being imagining himself as a hero he
reached in front of her house on bike . While Khushi was in the garden
watering plants. Both eyes again got locked and her farther caught. Her
farther hid behind the wall witnessing the spill of water on her slippers. He
was so lost in her eyes forgot about surrounding and couldn’t resist the
urge by waving hand call her outside. Her farther got boiled and visibly
red. Farther shouted in anger “Khushi , go inside mamma calling.” and
came out to door. She got nervous and ran inside the home. Farther then asked to him ’Hey! You young man on what steered up your eyes?Don’t you have any work or so?’He
took this on ego and stupidly started blowing horn continuously. Until horn was blown , Khushi herself
came out to stop him. All people in neighborhood collected around. He got sad when saw her damped
red eyes. After this incident his reputation in front of her eyes decreased. She felt so much embarrassed
that trembling and pleading him made her object of gossip around. Then in response of frustration out
of chaos she slapped him. He just froze and couldn’t utter a word or move. He thought she reacted like
this because of told by her family or in pressure of society. But she couldn’t understand him and
started ignoring .as well as became repulsive. He just couldn’t tolerate more and decided to implore her
thoughts by asking Anshika . Summer vacations have had started so he used to go in front of her house
in evenings without stopping . Anshika too as said by him tried to converse but Khushi changed topics
every time.
“Life ’s road turn got bluntly sharp for him”. This resulted in change in his behavior again. Hence
turmoil came in their lives finally. Anshika got a chance to visit Khushi ’ s home. Got chance to lock
her in room and asked. She told the incident happened and replied “He is a dull, aggressive, cold heart
and dumb boy. He is immoral lad and be always. You tell me buddy how could I surrender myself in
his company and trust him?”. Anshika got wordless and thought to be quiet. She left her puzzled and
told in simple words to him that Khushi wanted to over it.
After summer vacations, during lunch break Parth,Rahul, Garv, Sushant and Yuvi were in group
standing near the desk of Khushi. They were unaware of their separation so Yuvi was lightly pricked
and he broke on spilling beans. He was arrogant and hot headed at that time. Rahul and Parth was
calming him. Suddenly Sushant said “Now, I will try my luck on this slutty babe. You just couldn’t do
anything in life.”
Yuvi just busted in anger abusing further and started pulling his collar. Parth and Rahul tried to make
him release it. Anshika was sitting next to Khushi asked to intervene. But as she got up Sushant pushed
her from collar bones and her head collapsed on desk behind. Although not bleed, but fight broke and
Yuvi dragging him with other fifteen boys eight holding his body others Sushant towards window side.
He held his jaw and grip loosen suddenly as hit against the grilled window. Sushant mouth started
bleeding heavily. Rahul took Sushant to medical room. Khushi came in fear and tears. On other hand,
Yuvi ’ s parents called by teacher present and took to principle. He was issued yellow card as found
guilty and not allowed to attend classes for week. He was then in 9th standard detained as section got
changed and all other his mates promoted in 10th standard.
Someone had correctly said-
“One can forget physical embodiment but not what is intangible or
immortal.”
Although karma are cyclic as Sisyphus curse.
Finally Separated Their Ways
On one fine day, in 10th standard an event was going to be held in auditorium. Anshika was given the
duty of decoration and she met again by chance with Khushi . Both were now in different stream ,
section and classes . However they taught by same English teacher... .Both started jolly conversation
asking each others whereabouts. Suddenly Anshika got her recalled of Yuvi
and her relation. Then Khushi narrated further their tale as both in vocational
stream and used to go together for extra classes. He started to shift his focus
from her now but request yet for some ketchup time with her. Khushi said
now she moved on and had a boyfriend that lived in her neighborhood.
Anshika then asked “but I never even saw him again?”. So Khushi told her that
’recently he was expelled or suspended from school. But reason she too not
knew’. As well as asked Anshika to swear secrecy for it as told by him own.
She told that only his close friends and I knew about this. Anshika got shocked
and elated for both her friends coping up .
Emotion are waves , transmitted to other and prick. Various females got
attached and find difficult to move on. Therefore, they proved to be good
friends first than lovers. Anshika asked about her new lover,grades and played together in recess.
Khushi told her name “Shush” had green eyes, fair,slim,rich and intelligent. He was from science
stream and older than her 2 years in age. She said that ’I feel comfortable sharing both physical and
internal pain with him.’. Moreover, only the some classmates knew about their relationship and
suffering.
LAST MEETING
After 12th class we all the friends completed, despite of sufferings because of worldwide outbreak of
COVID-19 (deadly virus) and online mode of classes. We all decided to meet and make memories one
last time together by celebrating ‘SCRIBBLE DAY’ unofficially. The danger of virus became over and
exams too were finished. The spot decided near school-Banquet, dress code - school uniform and
arrangement for dance was too.
Anshika on that day, giggling and scribbling on Khushboo ’ s shirt noticed somehow Yuvi too
presented there. She went near him and met as well as asked about him. Yuvi narrated his new part of
sufferings as Khushi ‘s lost love, DAV ’ s lost friends and academics lost too. Now he was studying in a
government only boys school and also side by side handling a business. Although still love Khushi and
would never forget his Davian friends. He also mentioned that being here as ’Old Davian is honor for
him’.
Then we both together went on dance floor, where again awkward moment happened. Khushi slipped
and fall in his arm. But being a gentleman he respecting her boundaries upright her and said ‘Hello!’.
She gave no reply and went down away. Yuvi ’ s pissed off face looked similar to a squeezed out
banana. Then Rahul made up his mood and we all took lots of photos. Again their roads crossed, as
from parking area Yuvi was taking out car and both Khushi and Anshika standing there in side. Yuvi
cleverly called out Anshika and bid farewell by giving caress light friendly one. Khushi couldn’t took and he said ‘hi’. Then Khushi reverted back ‘Hi’ and asked about his health. Yuvi ’ s eyes got damped
and asked her for one last drive with him. Although she again refused and he left finally.
On following day he again wrote a poem in dairy about his incomplete love story-
The feelings are waves,
sways everything away from me.
Long are my aspires were though,
admired there way backed in by thee.
The time is so unmerciful too,
till now pining for her every second and cry out.
But long grew distance of hearts now,
low hopes are as thy in oblivion or blindfolded against my love.
My patience is virtue O lord,
slew of expression and might.
Long sewn dreams seemed disaster,
racked, tore apart but can’t undo as nothing existed.
Now being in solitude even not rescue me,
my night-day seems long suffering alive pinch me of guilt and memories.
How could I tell thee?
My heart is thirsty for thy love.
Still beats because of thy,
wanted to yell again ‘You are only mine’.
