CHAPTER: 13

Moments.

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My brain protects me from
what I actually don't want

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• S A N S K A R •

"All the best for your competition, Sanskar." I saw Kavita walking towards us. I and Akash were going to talk with Mehta.

"We don't need your-" Akash grinned his teeth.

"It's alright, Akash. Thank you, Kavita." I interpreted him saying. Seriously I can't understand, what's his problem with her. She wasn't an attitude freak like Mehta.

"You don't have any idea about girls like her, Sanskar." Akash retorted.

"What do you even mean by girls like me?" Kavita was irked. She was angry too.

"Do I really need to explain that to you?" Akash wasn't like me. He never gets angry so easily. But whenever he gets, it will be worst.

"Akash, stop it. We are getting late for the practice." I said to avoid a conflict between them. If Mom comes to know about it, that's it!

"Please, give us some way..." I fake smiled saying. Kavita moved away immediately. I dragged Akash with me.

"What was that?" I glared at him.

"Let's go, Swara and Naira must be waiting for us." He immediately said looking at the watch. I nodded. .

Soon we reached the auditorium. I saw Mehta and Naira sitting on the chair. They were immersed in their mobile phone. Oh yeah, how can I forget that Mehta is an Instagram celebrity.

"I need to talk to you. It's something serious." I said walking to her. I can see people's eyes on us. I sighed.

"Wait, let me grab my purse." Swara agreed to talk to me without any tantrums. I was surprised.

"What's the matter?" She asked as we crossed the stairs.

"Let's date..." I started putting my hands in the jean's pocket.

"We? What?" Mehta stumbled back.

"I mean, let's act like in a relationship." I tried to clear the misunderstanding. I really don't want her to think that I'm into her.

"Just like the way how you have made a deal, I'm asking you to be in a fake relationship with me. It's as simple as that. For a week, let's act like a couple. That will help us to gain more popularity and fame." I said.

"Please try to understand the fact that we are business rivals. I can't risk my family's reputation." Mehta replied immediately.

"Excuse me! I know that well better than you. But what I'm trying to say is that, it's just for a week...after that everything will come to an end. You know that we will be graduating soon." I said patiently. I saw Mehta thinking something.

"Yeah, you are right. It's just for a week. I'm okay with that." She nodded.

"Good." I forwarded my hand for shaking.

After a moment of space, she shook her hand with mine.

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"All the best, Sansku..." I touched Mom's leg for taking blessing. Today is the finals. Our club has managed to rank the first position in the point table. Ajay's Silicon club is behind us. And now, by today's final match...we will know who the real champion is. I want to win by hook or crook. I can't let Ajay win for god's sake.

"I know, you will bang the championship cup," Dad said. I smirked.

"I have heard that this year some new criteria are going on. Like, supporting..." Shit! I know what dad is speaking. If he asks me anything, I can't lie about it.

"Uncle, Dad is calling you." Akash suddenly interpreted in between. I sighed.

"Oh yeah, I forgot about it," Dad said walking away.

"Listen, I don't want my son to get hurt in the process of achieving something. We don't run behind success, success chases us. Always keep that in mind." Mom said looking into my eyes. I nodded.

"How's Kavita. I'm sure that she will be coming to watch your match." Mom smiled. Akash rolled his eyes.

"Sanskar, it's getting late," Akash said. After bidding a bye, both of us ride our car to the campus.

Soon we reached the campus. The campus was decorated with fancy items. Yes, every year, at this time...the vibe changes completely. Even the nerds get hyper because of the competitions.

I and Akash stepped out of the car. I heard the hooting of the students as we walked. They were welcoming us as if we have won the championship. I smirked. As our teammates were waiting in the trail room, both of us hurried after waving our hands at the crowd. Most of them were wearing our club's jersey.

After changing the dress, all of us marched towards the stadium. And there I saw her. Mehta was wearing our jersey. Her hair was ponytailed with minimal makeup. She was holding, Go, Go...Sanskar! the card in her hands. I felt amused.

Soon the match started. I could feel her intense gaze on me. I tried to concentrate on the ball. The first half was over and Silicon club was leading. I must admit they have improved so much. As a captain, I was getting frustrated.

"We will win, Sanskar. Just concentrate on the game. I know, you have great pressure from every side. For the coming minutes, forget everything and concentrate on the ball. It's going to be our day." Mehta came running into us. Every one of us was surprised.

"Yes, I...wi-will..." I stammered. It was for the first time, she was talking to me like that.

"All the best..." She smiled hugging me. I could see the audience grasping from each corner. They must be so shocked. I chuckled.

Very soon, the second half started. I and my team played our maximum. And at the last minute, I managed to score 2 points, making out club win. Everyone in the club took me in their arms. I smiled wholeheartedly because of happiness.

We were announced as the winners. I called Mom and informed the same.

"Are you okay, Ajay?" I asked as Ajay approached me.

"I must agree that you won the competition. But how did you managed to woo the great Swara Mehta? She must be so good in bed, right?" Ajay asked venomously. I clenched my fists. No, I can't lose my cool. No matter, whatever happens, I can't take the initiative and hit him.

"Yes, maybe a little better than your girlfriend, Ankita Singh." I hide my emotions well.

"You little..." Ajay's hand came towards my nose. I held it twisting his hand.

"Stay away!" I pushed him.

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"Congratulations, Sanskar." I saw Kavita coming. I was expecting Mehta to come and congratulate me. But instead of her, seeing Kavita at this time was upsetting me.

"Thank you, Kavita." I faked a smile.

"You did a great job today. I became your fangirl." Kavita smiled. I nodded without any reaction.

"You there?" I heard the voice that I wanted to hear. At last, Mehta was here.

"Congratulations dude!" Swara smiled saying. I wanted to hear more from her.

"You looked great while playing the game," Swara added.

"Sanskar, I need a party..." Kavita spoke in between. I rolled my eyes. If only Akash was here.

"Of course, I will invite you for sure. But now, please excuse us." I tried not to be rude.

"Oh yeah...I'm sorry." She was embarrassed.

"No, it's fine..." I said and Kavita walked away from us.

"Sorry, Sanskar...I wasn't able to congratulate you at the instant. I got a call from my sister and it was very important. That's why I went outside." Swara explained. I nodded. Why the hell she was giving me an explanation. It was so unlike her. Or maybe she was trying to act like in a relationship with me.

"It's alright. Now, as my match is over...we should concentrate on your dance competition." I smiled. She gave a nod.

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I'm very much disappointed with the last chapter's response. I was expecting 40+ votes as the reads were more than 120. But anyway the book will end within two chapters. I will be starting the next book in the trilogy series after completing, VELOCITY OF LOVE