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Author's pov

The next morning Ivaan got ready for school, and along with Ishika boarded the public bus to reach there.

Ishika got Ivaan admitted to her school itself since it is the best one in her city and secondly ivaan would be able to reach her whenever he feel so.

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In school

"What is the problem with this school, I am requesting them for so long to teach me algebra. But they are just stuck on this stupid clocks and number system." Ivaan murmurs, he was solving sums in the class.

I will have to do something by myself now. If I'll wait for these teachers to do something, nothing will happen.

With this thought, Ivaan got up and went to the teacher who was present in the class.

Currently, he is in grade 1 and got promoted from kindergarten since he was too intelligent to study among his age group of students.

"Ma'am, please can I go to the principal office?" He asks his teacher.

" why?" She keeps the notebooks aside and looks at Ivaan.

Ivaan very well knew that if he tell her the actual reason she won't allow him.

"He told me yesterday during the recess, to meet him today. I don't know the reason." He says.

"Currently he is in a meeting with the director Sir. The meeting will take some time to end. You can go during recess."

She informs him and refocuses on her previous work, unintentionally ignoring the facial expressions of Ivaan.

His face was having a 100-watt smile.

Yes, Yes, I was waiting for this chance only. Now I just have to meet the director of the school. And I will be able to study whatever I want.

Ivaan silently gets out of the class, trying not to get caught by anyone.

Since he knew the direction, he quickly runs toward the director's office.

However, stops and hides behind a pillar just as soon as he catches sight of the principal, who was coming out of the director's office.

After a while, when the coast was clear he immediately moves towards the door.

Taking a long breath Ivaan knocks on the door.

He was nervous as well as scared. After all, he is just a kid.

"Come In." A strong deep masculine voice orders. Scaring the hell out of Ivaan.

He has never heard such a voice in his 4 years of life. The little man is just used to hearing the soft innocent voice of Ishika.

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Until now he hasn't visited this School or any other educational institutions they owned, for the reason that these things were being handled by his father.

But now he has decided to retire from all these things.

So ultimately all the departments will come under Abhiraj.

Arjun is already handling the hotel and commercial units and Abhiraj being too focused doesn't want any disbalance happening because of the overburden on him.

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Abhiraj was going through documents related to the school.

His meeting with the principal just ended.

Some International foundations wants to get connected with their institutions to improve the quality of teaching and how to approach the students.

Well, that's the main reason why he is here otherwise he would be in his company, attending board meetings

He was indulged in his work, exactly when he hears a quite timid and shy voice.

"Good morning Sir." Ivaan greets, not able to look at the person sitting behind the table, since the table was acting as an obstacle to his eyes.

Abhiraj looks up from the file, a smile instantly coming to his face when notices that a small boy has entered his office.

Only his hairs were visible to him.

He gets up from his chair and comes in front of the table, standing there taking its support.

"Hello kiddo. What are you doing here?" Abhiraj says in the most friendly voice he could provide.

The little boy pushed himself backward clearly feeling intimidated by seeing a very tall powerful man in front of him.

Ivaan closes his eyes and reopens them to take another peek at Abhiraj, who was now crunched down to his level to make him feel more comfortable.

"Hello, Sir" he finally says, his cheeks turning a light shade of pink as he spoke.

Abhiraj chuckles." I am not that scary."

"Can I pick you up?" He asks, getting the soft shy nod from Ivaan.

He scoops Ivaan in his arms and drops a wet kiss on his cheeks unable to handle his cuteness.

Abhiraj was looking at Ivaan. He was no older than four, he guessed. He had chocolate brown, curly hair and Emerald eyes.

Abhiraj thought he was so damn adorable.

He sits on his chair pulling it close to the table and makes Ivaan sit on the table itself.

"Hi, I am Abhiraj." Abhiraj offers his hand to him for a handshake, giving him his best smile.

"I am Ivaan." Ivaan reciprocated the gesture with a sheepish smile.
Getting a bit comfortable with the big man sitting in front of her.

He looks so cool. But he is scary also. Should I share my problem with him? I think he will help me.

"So Ivaan what brings you here in my office? Or did you enter inside by mistake?" He questions.

"I need your help," Ivaan mumbles looking at him with hopeful eyes.

"How can I help you kiddo?" Abhiraj was confused.

" Currently I am studying in 1st grade, but I have already studied the complete syllabus.

So I requested my math teacher to teach me algebra because I have already done clocks and number systems. But she scolded me and said that I should cooperate with my class, and study what she is teaching." Ivaan complains with a pout on his face.

Abhiraj was not able to control but think how was he able to speak so fluently and without stuttering.

"Ivaan can you please tell me how old are you?" He asks him politely.

Ivaan shows him 4 fingers.

"That's amazing. I think you are one class ahead of your age group kids."

"Meanwhile, algebra is a part of 8th grade. You have to study 3rd to 7th grade before so that you are easily able to solve algebraic equations."
Abhiraj tries to make Ivaan understand.

"But I have already completed the syllabus till 7th grade. Not just in Maths but in other subjects as well." Ivaan speaks in a breaking tone, it seems he can cry at any moment.

Abhiraj was amazed after hearing Ivaan, still not able to believe him thinking of him being just a kid.

But as soon as he notices a tear slip down his eyes.

Without offending him further, Abhiraj scoops him in his arms and places him on his lap. Quickly wiping the tears from his face.

"Okay, okay. I understood. Don't cry, I'll help you with your problem. But before that, I'll ask you a few questions. If you can answer them, I promise I'll provide you with a solution okay."

Abhiraj drops a quick peck on his forehead not liking the tears in his precious eyes.

According to him, Ivaan was too adorable to not be pampered by him. He was just not able to resist him.

He quickly takes out a file from a drawer of his table. It contains the syllabus of each grade.

"So since you have studied the books of 7th class. I'll ask you some science questions first." He tells him, earning a quick nod from Ivaan.

"Hmm tell me what Ant bite contains?"

Ivaan without thinking screams,
"Formic acid." He already knew this answer.

Abhiraj smiles.

"Okay now next one, If a car travels 216 kilometers in 4 hours, calculate its speed. Here take this paper, solve on it?" He hands him a plane sheet and a pen.

Abhiraj was a bit doubtful whether he will be able to solve it or not, nonetheless waited for him.

"It's 54km/hr." He answers with a gleeful smile.

He is giving me so easy questions. I'll be able to answer all the rest of them too.

Abhiraj was surprised because he answered it correctly. Still moved on to the next question.

Ivaan was successfully able to answer his questions, his mood was uplifting with each correct answer he was giving.

"I am surprised you were able to answer all of the questions." There was a huge smile on Abhiraj's face.

He never in his lifetime met such an intelligent kid.

"Who taught you all this? " he questions.

"Shortee. She taught me all this." Ivaan shows him his biggest smile.

Abhiraj chuckles, hearing Ivaan.

"Who is this shortee kiddo? I would love to meet her."

"She was my parent's best friend. She is a mother figure to me. Her name is Ishika, and she teaches in this School only." Ivaan answers him with a fond look in his eyes while telling him about Ishika.

"Ohhh, But what do you mean by was? Isn't she their friend anymore?" He was curious.

"My parents died when I was 1 year old. Shortee decided to do my upbringing after that."

It wasn't a sore topic for Ivaan, because he was a baby when that incident occurred. And Ishika never left a stone unturned to make him feel loved.

"Ohh. By the way, why do you call her shortee?" Abhiraj quickly switches to another thing not wanting to discuss his parents.

Ivaan was having a sheepish smile on his face.

"Because She is short."

He answers, making Abhiraj laugh out loudly.

"Well, I would love to meet your Shortee. I have to discuss this situation with her."

"Okay, she might be in the staff room. Should I go and call her?" Ivaan asks him. A smile was permanently etched on his face.

"No, not required. Tell me her number I'll inform her through the phone." Abhiraj tells him while taking out his mobile from the pocket.

Ivaan nods, and types on his phone as soon as Abhiraj hands him his.

To be continued...

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