Chapter ~18: Anurag

What a Beautiful day!

I could say that only if I was not babysitting my cousin, Vanshika, and her not so happy friend, Shrutika. I don’t know what’s the deal with her but it was nothing good.

She was little bit, umm, depressed. So, to cheer her up my baby sister planned a little picnic date. She is neither on my good book nor bad one, but I was forced to attend picnic because of my little sister. I can say no to anyone but not to Vanshika.

She is my little princess!

After that fucking incident with that stupid fucker, I was a little more concern for her. But here she is, my brave girl who removed that fucker from her life and moved on. I am proud of her.

Shrutika too noticed her efforts, so she plasters a smiley mask on her face, to relax her down. But her eyes were screaming something else.

But it’s not my problem, though the problem was much related.

“It’s time!” I spoke breaking their no so Lala picnic.

They both wrap up quickly and I send driver to drop Shruthika to her home and took Vanshika with me for a drive.

I can feel, only by looking at her face that she needs to clear her head.

She was sitting on passenger seat, quietly. Playing with her fingers she asked, “What do you think?”

“About?” I asked back.

“Shrutika’s problem!” She emphasised.

“I am not omniscient, Vanshika.” I stated. Moreover, I don’t care.

She rubbed her palms 4 to 5 times on her thighs and then looked outside.

I huffed and stopped the car on side.

“Vanshi!” I called her name. “Whatever the problem is, it’s personal. If she is not sharing it with you then give her time and respect her privacy.” I paused she looked at me with eyes filled with tears, “When she will feel right, she will share it with you.”

“Am I not a good friend?” She sobbed.

I hugged her and caressed her head softly “Don’t Overthink, Bacchi.”

I think now, I have to poke my nose into it or help someone to poke theirs and I know the best person for it.  

Shrutika Singh, youngest child of Singh’s. An average student, sucks at every extracurricular activity except singing. She even got admission in the elite school, with Musical quota whereas her brother is, umm, extraordinary child. He is Mr. perfect, aced every exam and is doing very good in other activities too.

“An important announcement everyone!” after grabbed attention of each and every student, I continued “You all have to prepare a presentation, in the team of two. The topic is current problems faced by an entrepreneur while setting up a business.” As I finished speaking, most of students start hooting.

“Now, let me announce your pair.” Suddenly hooting turn into grunting, students were pissed as they couldn’t pair up with their favourites.

Only selective students have chance to be in the elite school. Whereas only 60 students have chance to complete high school from here.

A class consist of only 20 students. I paired them up as per my convenience.

I announced the 7 pairs, and now my favourite pairs are “Nishkarsh and Vedant, Anshika and Vanshika, Shrutika and Aarav are pairs. Do your best, everyone.” I was about to depart then only Vedant growled “I object!”

These nepo blood, Uhhh!

“None of my concern!” I said and came out of room without giving it a fuck.

I am not that free, to handle children disputes.

Let’s enjoy the show!

Everything was going as per the plan.

Anshika came along with Vanshika, at her house.

Anshika, Anshika Malhotra a festy tomboy and a very interesting and witty creature.

Hmmmm!!

While sipping the coffee I was watching, both girls bickering in study room.

Then only Anshika came out of room for some reason.

Playi time!!

I came out of my room in search of her after few minutes of roaming I spotted her in kitchen, searching something.

I put my both hands inside the pocket of my trouser and start staring her like she was the most interesting toy I have saw in my life.

“May I help you miss?” I asked.

She startled. “What-” she gulped her remaining words.

I raised my eyebrows and repeated “What-”

She shook her head. She was shocked to see me here.

I moved towards the counter and asked “Coffee?”

I made coffee for two of us, though I already have one unfinished in my room, meanwhile she was busy staring at me.

“Ask!” I said while brewing the coffee.

“Did you intentionally, put Nishkarsh and Vedant in a team?” She asked.

“No!” actually yes.

Vedant do not like, basically hate, Nishkarsh. This is a little punishment for that fucker.

Vedant will make a few days, hell for Nishkarsh and how I behaved with Vedant will act as fuel.

“Lie!” She narrows her eyes.

I poured coffee into the mug and then looked into her eyes.

Amusement waved all over me as she shivers ran into her body, “So, what?” I asked.

“How dare you?” She growled understanding my intentions.

A smirk automatically came on my lips.

I had brought up a mug in up till our heads, hinting her to take it.

She took it from my hand and our fingers touched ‘SOFT!’

She sipped her coffee and said, “If you weren’t a teacher then-”

I put my both hand on the slab caging her in between my hands. Her eyes widen in shock. She was not expecting this sudden move from me.

“Good news!!” I exclaimed “I am not your teacher. I am a substitute lecturer. So-” I paused and move my head a little bit close to hers and ask “What were you saying?”

She bit her lips and “Eek chante mein hosh thikane aa jaynge smjhe!!” she blurted in anger. “Move!” she pushed me with one hand.

(One slap will bring you back to your senses)

I tilted my head a little, “I know that, I am hard to resist. Girls like you dies to touch me. If you want to touch me, just say so, why to bring slap in between.” I whispered little bit seductively while looking at her tempting lips.

She threw coffee mug at me; I dogged it and moved aside.

“You pervert!” She picked up another coffee cup and threw coffee on me. It stained my white t-shirt.

A satisfying smile came over her lips.

She snaps her finger and then pointed index finger at me, said, “If you dare to do any this like this again, I will break your jaw and your head too.”

She walked away with an attitude.

A little laughing sound escaped from my lips.

Teddy bear kahi ke.

But one thing was shocker for me, that she understood that I was messing with Nishkarsh.

She is witty!

It will be fun!!!