Chapter-12

Naina's POV

I was about to fall and hit my head but someone caught me with their hands. I don't know this man. Who is he?

I saw a pair of eyes with a glint of mischief in them. After that I stood properly.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you."

"It's my pleasure to help the beautiful lady." He winked at me.

"Ok, bye."

I was about to go but he stopped me.

"Hey, wait. I'm Karan Goenka," He introduced forwarding his hand.

"Hi, Mr. Goenka. I'm Naina Khanna."

"Don't call me Goenka. It feels I'm an old man and by the way Mr. Goenka is my Dad, not me. So call me Karan."

"Ok, Karan how may I help you?"

"Shall we be friends?"

"Why do you want me to be your friend?" I asked sceptically.

"Because I don't know anyone here and you are the one whom I've bumped first."

"Ok, I'll be your friend. Which year?"

"I'm in third year, Chemistry."

"Ok then follow me."

"Where?"

"To our class. Do you want to stay here or go to class?"

"Oh my god! You mean to say that we're in the same class."

"Yes mister, so shall we?"

"Yes, I'm so excited for my new college and new friends."

Later we went to the class and I introduced him to our group.He mingled with us quite fastly. I don't know how he came and became one of our friend. Rithu is absent today. Because, She was having period cramps, I told her to take rest.

After that we went to canteen, ate lunch and chit chatted for sometime. We laughed and enjoyed Karan's jokes. I could feel someone watching me keenly but I brushed those thoughts aside.

I totally forgot how I fell. I had to find out. I was not going to leave them easily.

I went to our home. I discussed todays lecture and she patiently understood. Later we studied for sometime and Rithu slept. So I thought to call Arya. He lifted in two rings.

"Hello, husband."

"Hi, Arya's Life."

"I miss you Arya."

"I miss you too Jaan."

"How was your day?"

"Good. What about you?"

"Good; you know today I made a new friend."

"Oh, how is he? Is he good or bad?" he enquired.

"He is good but very mischievous one."

"Don't trust anyone easily, ok," He insisted.

"Don't worry husband. I'll be fine," I assured.

"Ok, what is my princess doing?" I asked.

"I think she is playing with troublemakers."

"Oh ok, you enjoy with the kids."

"Are you saying to enjoy? No, it's not enjoyment but big trouble with these monsters."

"Hey, don't you dare call my kids monsters." I feigned anger.

"Ok mam, don't try to eat me alive from there."

"Ok bye, take care, good night, sweet dreams, dream of me and love you."

"Ok, same to you. Love you too," he said and hung up the phone.

I've to find out who pushed me. Tomorrow I need to check the CCTV footage in the college office room. I didn't say this to Arya. If I told him he would have gotten worried. I didn't want him to be tensed. I slept thinking of how to find the culprit. Soon sleep consumed me.

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Next morning

I was woken up by my devil friend. I did my routine and changed into a dark blue top and light green multicoloured skirt. I left my hair loose.

While eating breakfast, I told everything to Rithu. I could see her getting angry.

"Yesterday, you didn't confide in me and now you tell. What does it mean?" she rebuked.

"I'm sorry Rithu. I didn't want you to get worried so I didn't tell," I apologised.

"I won't accept this sorry. You better keep it with you. What would have happened if that person Karan didn't come on time? Tell me, you idiot."

How to make this angry bird understand that I don't want her to get in trouble because of me?

"Next time I'll definitely come to you."

"Ok, but it would be better if you always stick with me." She said.

After that we went to college to find the CCTV footage but someone had already deleted it. Now, we had to find out about their next step. She conveyed this incident to everyone in the group. All were protecting me like a shield. Thank you God for gifting this wonderful family and my friends. I introduced Karan to Rithu. Rithu was like statue looking at Karan. Karan was neutral like it was first time meeting her.

Did she knew him before? I have to ask her.

We went to canteen to eat lunch. Someone from behind started taunting me. I knew who this bitch was. She has a problem with me. Natasha Banerjee. I hate her to the core.

Later someone came and said hi. I knew this voice as it was familiar. That man was none other than my husband. What does he want now? His beautiful smile made me giddy in such a way that I could die seeing it. His dazzling smile makes my heart flutter with his everyday presence.

"Hey guys," He said.

"Hello sir," I replied but all the girls ogled at him as if he was a piece of meat. But why not? He's the epitome of handsomeness. Even my friends were not blinking their eyes.

"Can I join you people because I get bored eating in the same room?" He asked.

I knew they wouldn't say no because they were waiting for this moment. I could say watching their expressions.

"If you people have problem I'll go," He said disappointedly.

"NO," They said in unison.

"Of course you can sit with us sir," Rithu said.

"Ok, let's start guys. I'm hungry," I chirped.

"What is your problem with me Ms. Khanna? Why do you always give me cold treatment? Why do you dislike me? What did I do to you?" He said dejectedly.

Awww! Husband your acting skills are superb. I'll give you hundred marks. You are acting too much. Wait, I'll show you what it means to act. My friends gave me cold glares. I hate you professor.

"Nothing like that sir. I don't like you but I don't hate you too. One more thing, I won't fall for your charms like others." I faked innocence.

"Oh, ok. I thought you were some alien who came from other planet and doesn't like talking to people. You talk with yourself like a mad person," He teased.

Listening to his comment all my friends were giggling and laughing. Professor, you're making fun of me in front of my friends. I hate you.

"What? How dare you call me mad? I'm not mad. You're mad," I retaliated.

"Stop it, guys. You two are fighting like husband and wife," Rithu said interrupting our Tom and Jerry fight.

"Sorry," we both said in unison.

After that I didn't know but I felt a little odd..............


Rithika POV

God, Yesterday I missed classes because of my period cramps. Thank God Naina explained me every single class. I was fine after taking rest. I woke up before and had warm shower which made my muscles calm. They're so paining yesterday and now I feel fresh.

I made simple breakfast. Upma. It's the easy one i could make. Nain even scolded me for preparing breakfast, i just brushed of giving her smile. While we were she told me about the incident happened yesterday. Luckily she was saved by some Karan. I am eager to meet that person who saved Naina falling from stairs.

"Yesterday, you didn't confide in me and now you are telling me. What does it mean?" I rebuked.

"I'm sorry Rithu. I didn't want you to get worried so I didn't tell," She apologised giving me a cute look.

"I won't accept this sorry. You better keep it with you. What would have happened if that person Karan didn't come on time? Tell me, you idiot."

"Next time I'll definitely come to you."

"Ok, but it would be better if you always stick with me." I glaring at her.

We checked the CCTV footage but everything was already deleted. Naina was disappointed but i am sure, This was done by someone from this college only.

Why do i feel this is pre-planned to hurt her?

Why is everyone behind her?

One wants as her girlfriend, one wants to hurt her, and another one is stalking her. I feel she's not safe sometimes. I used to feel jealous because of her life. Now I am feeling sympathy towards her, everyone is planning to hurt her. And Madam is unaware of all these things. I have to protect her at any cost. Now I understood everyone's life is not easy as it's displays. Everyone person has one or other problems. I thought I was the only one having problems.

What a creativity God?

Hats off.

Rithika madam time for your college. Later i was introduced to Naina's saviour. I stood there like a statue because he was none other than Mr stranger whom I met at outside the club.

Did he forgot me or what?

He wasn't surprised looking at me.

Why did that hurt?

I felt like he was accusing me, Like i cheated on him with someone else.

Those accusing eyes pierced my soul for the first time...................................