Pragya's view:

When I went inside, I saw a lady hugging Abhi. Her dress was really uncomfortable to see even. Was wearing a skimpy top which was revealing her cleavage. Who wears such a dress when they comes to an educational institution? I'm convinced that she's a bimbo! I was disgusted seeing her hugging Abhi. When Abhi saw me coming inside the principal's cabin, he tried to get rid of that lady. But that lady pressed herself more towards him which annoyed me.

"Good morning sir" I greeted the principal in a loud voice, gaining that lady & Abhishek's attention. Hearing that, the lady hardly moved away from Abhi. That lady threw a fake smile at me. I didn't care to return it.

"Morning Pragya! I wanted to ask you a favour, that's why I asked you to come here", the principal said curtly.

I left the breath I didn't know I was holding. It wasn't about whatever happened at Nikhil's or I & Abhishek's relationship. But what kind of favour does he want from me? I said "sure sir!".

"Pragya, we're going to arrange a 'spoken fest' in our college. And I want you to be the incharge of it. Last year I saw how you volunteered yourself at cultural fests. You're a brilliant student. And I want you to take responsibility for this biggest event in our college. Is that okay for you?" the principal asked me.

My heart skipped a beat. A spoken fest?? Incharge?? Isn't it too much for me?? How am I supposed to handle it?? That too has to work during class hours. What if I miss the class hours?? How do I expect students to cooperate with me when I'm not that popular?? When my mind was bombarded with questions, the principal looked at my face expecting an answer.  Seeing my confused crossed look he looked at me with genuine concern.

"Sir! It's a big task. I don't think I can do this alone" I replied in an apprehensive tone.

"Pragya you're not alone. You're the student incharge only. The head is Abhishek sir" the principal interjected.

I looked at Abhishek. That bitch was still holding his hand. This bitch is so annoying. How dare she touch my Abhi like that? Who's she? Why is the principal not having problems with this lady hugging Abhishek? Is this lady Abhishek's relative? But so far she had never heard anything about Abhishek's relatives. Even if she's a relative she wouldn't meet Abhi in his working place. Arghhh! I mentally sighed.

"Earth to pragya" Principal snapped in front of me.

"Sorry sir! I was just lost in thoughts" I mumbled.

"It's okay Pragya. What about taking student's incharge? You still didn't answer me" Principal interlaced his fingers above the table in front of him, expecting me to reply positively.

I can't take another bitch trying to flirt with abhi in the name of a student incharge. This is a good chance to spend more time with Abhi. So I decided to accept the principal's offer. "Okay sir! I would abide by your decision" I replied, trying to hide the joy in my voice just by thinking of spending more time with Abhi.

"Okay then! From now on you can take the incharge. I will issue a notice to stick on the notice board. You can seek anyone's help in this college campus regarding spoken fest. Thank you Pragya! All the best! This year's spoken fest should be a blast. Now you can go to the classroom" Principal dismissed me.

Without having any other option I started to walk out of the principal's room without even knowing who that lady was.

"Sir! Even, I'm getting late. I've to go sir. The tardy bell has already rang" Abhishek rambled & excused himself.

"Miss you can sit here. I will ask someone to give you the college tour" the principal said politely when I closed the door. Who the fuck is she??

Abhishek jogged towards his class & I towards mine.

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During the lunch break Akshati, I, Disha & a few other friends of mine were walking towards the canteen & I was explaining to them about spoken fest. Akshati got excited hearing about the spoken fest & the incharge principal gave me. I was asking them for suggestions for the arrangements. I'm mentally preparing myself. When I entered the canteen I saw Abhishek sitting with a lady. Her face wasn't visible from the backside. Abhishek looked at me. Without emoting anything he got back to eating again. It's weird cuz he always sits alone. Today he's sitting with someone. I wanted to know who it was. I walked a few steps towards him. And saw the same bitch sitting opposite him & eating. "What the actual fuck?" I cussed loudly which gained my friends attention. "Why this bitch is still here?" I mentally questioned myself. Akshati noticed my horrific expressions. She asked me to come with her. By that time Disha & other friends brought our food. We both excused ourselves & found a secluded spot under a tree outside the canteen.

"What happened? Is it about Tanu & Abhishek?" She asked carefully.

"Who's Tanu?" I asked her curiously.

"She was the one who was sitting with Mr. Mehra inside. Tanu's father is one of the trustee's in our college. She visits our college sometimes. Don't you know?" Akshati asked, shocked. "You know what? Not only books, sometimes you should concentrate on college activities too! Tanu is a super model & she's famous among our college boys" Akshati filled me in. I wonder how much deets Akshati knows about tanu.

"Do you know what she is doing with Abhi?" When I asked this I felt myself anticipating.

"No! She usually comes & goes. I've never seen her in our canteen. This is the first time. Maybe they already know each other" Akshati said shrugging.

"I didn't like how she's sticking with Abhi. Yuck!" I disgusted.

"Relax Pragya! They might be just friends" Akshati tried to convince me. But I wasn't convinced. The way she was looking at Abhi with lustful eyes…the way she dressed up herself… the way she touches abhi…! Ewww! Everything about her is disgusting.

After finishing our lunch Akshati went to meet her other friends & i thought of returning to my classroom to write the notes as i missed the class earlier when i was at the principal's.

When I went near the door I saw it was closed from inside. I heard some voices. I recognised one voice immediately. It was Abhishek. But I couldn't recognise the other feminine voice. It said "Abhi, how far can you run away from me? Don't you want all the assets everyone else craves for?" she said in an attempt to sound sexy.

Abhishek screamed in a lower voice conscious of people not hearing him. "NO. LEAVE! NOW!" he was furious which was visible in his voice. It might be that TANU bitch. For sometimes there was no voice heard from the door. I was carefully listening. And the door thudded opening revealed Abhi. He opened the door showing tanu, the way to go out.

"See Abhi, your student is here. I'll meet you around. Bye" tanu said & winked at abhi. I again felt disgusted.

I looked at Abhi with thousands of questions. But my lips refused to move & ask anything. Abhi started to come out of the classroom.

"Abhi wait" i said quickly.

I pushed him inside & asked him "why is your upper button opened?".

Abhi looked at me quizzically. "Nah! Not the collar button" i said quickly. I shoved my booksack on my desk & moved towards him. "Don't let anyone steal your chastity" I said & lifted my hands to button up him. I added "especially bitches like tanu" which spreaded a shocked expression on his face but he recovered quickly & asked me "Do you know who tanu is?".

"Just now got to know that she's one of the trustee's daughter. But I have no idea why she's behind you" i told him. He seemed to be relieved that i don't know what tanu is actually to him. But why? Who's tanu for him? If i wish i could ask him. But even when I took her name he's not opening up. Which means he doesn't want to share or is not ready to share yet. I don't want to be pushy. I don't care about that bitch's existence. I buttoned up him. I realised my body is growing hot. I couldn't resist myself. He's too cute. I leaned up. Wanting to press my lips against him. Then realisation dawned. We're in college. Thankfully nobody was around. I backed off & smiled at him. He nervously returned the smile.
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Just one more hour then I'm free to go. I looked at the time table & my face lit up because it's Abhi's hour. He entered the classroom & strutted towards his desk. Then he came near my desk & whispered "Don't go when the bell rings. Stay for me here. We need to talk" he whispered.

"Okay" I mumbled & smiled at Abhi. Then I felt a stare at my back. Nikhil!!! After the ominous events on saturday night, I never tried to talk to nikhil. It's plain as day that I don't like him & he grew uncomfortable with my conversation with Abhishek. But I couldn't care less.

The class passed painfully slowly as usual. But I was having fun imagining I & Abhishek's lone time. Bell rang signalling class end. Everyone went away. I didn't ask Akshati to wait hoping Abhi would drop me. After everyone went away Abhishek asked me to come near his desk.

"I've an idea regarding spoken fest. Tomorrow you ask students to enroll their names. Like whoever wants to join. Then I will ask them to write a snippet & after class hours they should read it in front of me & you. We should be choosy about whom we are letting to talk to in the fest. Aight?"

I absorbed every word that fell from his mouth. And then I replied. "Okay Abhi. Done!!" I showed thumbs up. He just rolled his eyes & said "In college it should be 'professor' not Abhi".

He continued "Pragya tomorrow prepare the enrollment sheet. You should coax brilliant students like you to participate in fest. Okay?" & we discussed a few more things about the fest.

"Okay Pragya I'm done. Will see ya" he dismissed himself & walked out.

"Abhi wait" i shouted & taking my backpack i jogged towards him. "You're leaving me alone? Take me with you. Akshati is long gone" saying that I took hold of his hands.

"Behave! We're in college" Abhi said in a firm voice & yanked back his hands.

"Ooopsie! My bad" i said in an appeasing tone.

Then we got near his motorbike. College was deserted. But still there are people here & there. And I can say whoever was there their eyes were on us. I saw two helmets on his bike locked.

Knowing who it was for, i asked him mischievously "To whom it was for?"

"For you only duffer" he replied nonchalantly. I giggled at his response.

He sat on the bike & revved up the engine. As people are still here I didn't hug him from behind. I kept some distance between us. The bike sped down on the streets. As we ran the roads I realised nothing is making me more happier than this. I hugged him slightly as we're already out of the college campus. I placed my head on his shoulder feeling content.

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"You're late" i stated to Abhi as a matter-of-factly.

He looked at me & answered "I'm not feeling good. Fever maybe" he said in a low voice, " I already got the principal's permission. I'm going to sleep" he added & slouched back on the couch. 

"What?? Fever?? You didn't tell me earlier" my voice laced with obvious disappointment. "Come Abhi i will make you khaada. You just lay on your bed abhi" my voice reflected with concern.

"You're getting late. I already had tablets. You just go. I'm fine" he replied but I'm not convinced. I contemplated internally to take an off to take care of Abhi. But then I knew better. Bhai would get suspicious also abhi won't let me take leave. What if Nikhil creates a scene that we both took off together? Also i have to make the enrollment sheet. I can't take off. I sighed loudly.

"Okay Abhi take care" I replied. I saw an unnerving smile tug on his lips. I smiled back at him. With that I started to the college.

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Our accounts sir replaced abhi & everything was going smooth until lunch break.

"Hey" Nikhil waved at me.

I didn't care to wave back. I took my food plate away & started to walk towards Akshati to join others.

"Pragya, I was genuinely happy for you that you have a boyfriend. But that was till yesterday. Since I met tanu my views have changed about the relationship you & abhi shares" he smirked. I looked at him confused. "Words on the road is that Abhi & Tanu were in a relationship before. And they broke up. But I doubt that! With the way they were sticking to each other the whole day it's plain as day that he's cheating on you".

"Shut up!! I know about Abhi! You better watch out your filthy mouth" i furiously retorted & stormed off.

But then I couldn't stop thinking about Abhi & Tanu. Were they really in a relationship? A wave of panic washed over me. My brain reloaded every moment between Abhi & tanu shared yesterday. But even if they want to patch up there's nothing I can do. I'm after all his students only. Atlast bell rang! I packed up & headed towards home.

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Door was locked. As I've spare key I opened & went inside. I went directly to check Abhi's room. Want to know whether his fever subsided. I will ask about Tanu later. I took hold of Abhi's door knob. Then I heard two people's voices echoing from the room. My heart skipped a beat when I recognised both of the voices. Abhi & tanu!!! I eavesdropped. Because I want to know what they're talking about.

"Tanu!!! STOP! I'M NOT YOUR BOYFRIEND ANYMORE" abhi screamed.

"Come on Abhi! Let's pretend we never broke up. Come near me" after this i heard nothing except mild footsteps.

I felt antsy. I listened carefully. Then I heard a moan escaping from tanu's lips. I was shocked to the core & a lonely tear escaped from my eyes. I didn't try to move away. My world stopped right there. It felt like thousands of needles pricking my veins & every vein was bleeding. What did I do to deserve this? What should I do to not feel  this burden of having him on my chest? I wanted the door to not open & reveal the abhi who's making out with that bitch. No! I can't face him. But to my dismay the door bursted open & revealed a dishevelled Abhi. With his facial expressions it was crystal clear that he wasn't expecting me there. Tanu looked at me with shocked, worried expressions written all over her face.

"What's your student doing here abhi?" She questioned.

"GET.OUTTA.HERE.BITCH" my voice sounded firm & furious.

"What? Excuse!!" tanu said in a shaky tone. It was clear that she was taken aback by my tone of voice. 

I felt tiny worms crawling beneath my skin hearing her voice. I didn't care to reply to her. I holded her hands, dragged her to the door & shut the door on her face. 

"Pragya…" he tried to explain. Without a single word I ran towards him throwing myself at him & started to kiss him on his lips.