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Part 13
Bundalbaz
(Flashback continues...)
Ishu, eat something,' Vishwa coaxed, offering her a piece of sandwich.
Appa, I'll throw up!' Vishwa hastily put the food back on the plate.
I don't think I can do this!' Ishita whimpered, lips clenched, colour pale. The sound of the heavy door opening distracted them.
Good morning!' Raman called out, coming in. he appeared full of high spirits and cheerfulness.
Bloody chavanprash ka dabba, Ishita cursed.
Hello Raman,' Vishwa greeted.
What are you doing here?' Ishita blurted out.
Somebody's got to get this nervous wreck to college... right uncle?' Raman said taking a seat at the breakfast table.
That effort will require nerves of steel and the patience of a saint,' Vishwa replied, smiling.
In case both haven't noticed I am still here,' Ishita crabbily retorted, even though she could not understand some of the tension dissipated.
What will you have for breakfast, Raman?' Madhvi inquired stepping out of the kitchen, a glass of milk in her hand.
Thanks anuty, I just ate!'
The glass of milk was extended at Ishita, Here you go, drink your bournvita!'
Maa, I swear, I'll throw up?'
Raman snickered. You still drink Bournvita?'
Cheerfully, Madhvi enlightened, "Since class 5 Ishita insisted on making her own milk. Only recently, I found out, that all these years, slyly, she had been adding coffee instead. Now, she is making up for all those years of lying.'
No wonder, so many years of caffeine have done obvious damage.' Raman quipped.
Shut up! Mind your own beeswax!' Ishita hissed.
Ishita!' her father, as all parents could, turned her name into a verbal smack. You both should leave now,' he then added glancing at his watch.
Ishita bobbed her head several times in the puja room.
1000 bucks she wont be able to speak,' Vishwa, softly, remarked to Raman.
5000 she will!' Raman responded, quietly.
Ishita hugged her mother tight.
You are not going for war!' Raman scoffed. Ishita glared at him.
Ishita's and Raman's drive to her college was made listening to Def Leepard, Tim Mvgraw, Maroon 5 to name a few. One of them listened to music, and the other promised, impeccable behaviour and innumerable good deeds, to every god of all religions.
Raman's presence in Ishita's college created quite a ruckus.
Almost every girl and a few boys just for an introduction claimed to be Ishita's longtiya yaar'.
This is as far as you go?' Ishita croaked, pausing in front of the examination hall. Her bones were conducting a symphony orchestra, with the heart providing crude twangs.
I am coming inside,' Raman responded.
You are not a student. How can you come inside?'
At the ardent invitation of your principal,' Raman smiled wickedly. Yesterday after you left, I called your principal and gave him a cock and bull story about wanting to observe the dynamics of the india study system for a thesis, I am allegedly writing. I am a very persuasive man, he couldn't say no'.
In spite of what she was about to face, Ishita blurted, You do realise how that last part sounded?'
Shut up and get inside, guinea pig!' Raman ordered, giving her a gentle push. Everyone took assigned seats.
Sometime later, Ishita's group member said, Please welcome the next speaker from our group, Ishita Iyer. She will share with you the quantum research conducted from this project.'
Ishita dipped further in her chair, her hair covering her face. Get up move! Everyone is waiting!' the girl sitting next to her urgently whispered, repeatedly jabbing Ishita, hard, in the thighs.
Raman loudly coughed, Ishita instantly looked up. He gave her a slow, confident smile. Ishita managed to get up and hobble over to the podium. Raman furtively raised his hand. Her eyes blindly followed it. He touched his hairline.
Gluing her eyes to the spot, Ishita commenced speaking... stiltedly. She was almost at the end of her monologue when somewhere in the audience a cell rang.
In the back of the crowd, a boy stood up, his eyes met Ishita's.
Raman, mouthing an obscene expletive, turned around to glare at the perpetrator.
The damage was done. Ughh... the..' Ishita moaned, sweat appearing on her forehead. Some students rudely heckled and the panic attack slammed into her. Ishita hopelessly at raman. A second later, in an untidy hear, she crumpled to the floor.
Sprinting up the stairs, Raman was the first to reach her. Ishita get up!' his hand gently caressed, her sticky forehead and cheeks.
Slyly, Ishita opened her eyed slightly and winked at him. When everything else fails, just faint,' she whispered. Raman caught on. A few others including her professor had joined them.
What happened?' someone asked, offering a glass of water.
Probably, because of the exams she hasn't eaten or slept enough,' Raman said, assisting Ishita in sitting up.
On cue, Ishita raised miserable eyes at her professor. Let me try to finish my piece,' she offered, gulping.
No, no Ishita you need rest. I can see that you know your subject. Do not worry about the marks. You have done well. Now go home and rest, finals will begin soon,' her professor replied.
I'll take her home, she's my neighbour.' Raman offered, politely.
Crap! Why did he have to reveal that,' Ishita fumed silently.
Oh! You live next to Bhallas. What is your father's name?' questioned the principal; concern for the almost dying student second to his curiosity. It functions like that; everyone into knowing names, not necessarily the person! Especially when it had anything to do with the state proclaimed first family.
Ishita and I, we're family friends!' Raman prattled off, straight faced.
Gaayi puri ki puri bhains pani mein. Might as well apply in another college in another city, Ishita decided. She lurched unsteramanly.
I should get home. Thank you sir,' Ishita offered, for effect, resting her head on Raman's shoulder. They exited the examination hall followed by several, giggling brainless bimbettes.
Are you alright, Ishita? Shall we come home with you?' the girls heckled, giggling.
I will kill you Raman!' Ishita threatened, in hushed tones. No one expect Shagun knew her closeness with the Bhallas. Detesting pretentious and need-driven friendship, Ishita kept her support system small and genuine.
That's the thanks I get?' Raman whispered, back. Fine!' it sounded more like an untimatum.
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Precap- Before Ishita knew what hit her, Raman effortlessly picked her up in his arms. you cant walk, You poor thing, no problem... ill carry you.' His voice was more than loud.
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