Writer's pov :

      In Anu's room, she was simply sitting in bed with her hurted face. She heard everything since their room is in the ground floor. After a minute, Krishna entered to the room and sat beside her and he felt very sad for her. 

"Don't take her words seriously, Anu. You know about her right? " he said taking her hand into his hand. 

She slowly raised her head and said, "It's okay. Why were you yelling at her? You are the one to whom she try to share everything. Now, she will be mysterious and cry within herself."

Krishna sighed and said," I am really very disappointed by her behaviour. You deserve a happiness today. It is the prize for your fifteen years hardwork. Congrats Anu. " She looked at him with love and hugged him from her sitting position. He squeezed her back lightly to control her emotions. He heard her muffled crying onto his chest. 

" It's okay, it's okay. Relax, I know about you than anyone. I know what are all the things you endured for these so many years. She don't know how much your hard work behind this award. I am really proud of you Anu. " Krishna said kissing her head as well as wiping her tears. 

" May be I achieved by failing as a mother. I don't know where I missed as a mother, she is always behaving the same unlike Aadhi. I gave her every freedom unlike my parents. " Anu said with her watered eyes looking into his face deep to search for answers. 

Krishna tightened his lips for a moment  and said, " Yeah I know, she will understand. No worries, come and sleep now. "  pushing her head into a pillow and he layed beside her. 

The next day :

Krishna is going to get ready for hospital while he searched for Anu. He came out and saw her in kitchen.

" You prepared break fast quicker than usual, why?" he asked entering into the kitchen.

"Please sort out the things with Anjali during breakfast. Yesterday’s award was not bigger achievement than Anjali to me. I asked Aadhi to be in time for breakfast. "

He nodded to her and went to bath while Anu was arranging things at the table. Anjali came down with her books to go college. Anu watched her.

" Hey Anjali. Why you got ready early? Come, have breakfast. "Anu said placing a plate in a nearby table.

" No, I have some work in the college. I already booked a cab and it is waiting outside." Anjali said without even looking at her.

"I can't let you leave with an empty stomach " Anu said looking at her thinking how to convince her.

" Then please do one thing so that I won't be with an empty stomach" she said.

Anu asked, "What ever you want?"

"Give me money for cab and some more for having break fast to have it with my good peace of mind at canteen."

Her words squeezed Anu’s heart. She thought if Krishna comes down then things would get complicate more. So, she gave 2000 rs and touched her face lightly and said, "take care"

Anjali left house without giving any reply. Krishna came down to know Anjali went away and he felt sad for her.

 She went to college and ate in the canteen. The next few days went like she rarely talks to anyone in home but she is normal in college. Aadhi tried to talk to her normal but he ends up everytime without saying anything. She used to eat her dinner before everyone so that she don't have to face anyone. Anu didn't go to Anjali's room since she thought that to not make her more stubborn until things sort out. Krishna felt very sad after seeing Anjali's expressionless face the very next day. 

One fine day, they are in a lab taking notes. Anjali is standing with Bala and continuously disturbing him which made him do the same thing to her. They were playing without the notice of professor but it is noted by everyone in the team.

Aadhi saw her but changed his expression normal as Anu strictly warned him not to do anything that will annoy her. 

Suddenly the professor said seriously, " Okay. Listen, you will be having viva in few days followed by practicals and your exams. In viva, the questions will not be that much tough but you have to answer correctly. If you didn't answer anything, they will not show any concern to fail you. Don't spoil our names like we didn't teach anything. Study well from now on. " 

The environment turned to serious after hearing the word viva. In school, Aadhi taught Anjali if she ask anything but she don’t want to take his help now. So, she dropped her idea of asking him to help her. Suddenly, she thought of Varun which made goosebumps in her whole body. She liked those feelings in her and she thought of asking him to help her. 

In a break, without thinking about anything, Anjali entered into Varun's class and she searched for him. She couldn't able to find him since there are more students. So, she went to the first row and asked the girl sitting at a corner, "Hi. I am Anjali from first year. Can you tell me where is Varun?" That girl gave her a look which she can't understand. She shouted Varun's name and suddenly Varun turned towards her surprised. He went to Anjali and shared a smile. 

"Wow! you have so much guts to enter into a senior class without asking permission from anyone. What you want? Come, will talk outside. If any professor sees you, then it's over. " he said while walking towards the entrance of the room. Anjali followed him silently, they both stood in a corridor facing each other. 

" Is entering into senior class room a crime? " Anjali asked still not getting the answer why he told like that. Varun smiled at her innocence. 

" It's not like that. They created some rules here that if you want to talk to anyone other than your class students , you have to ask it from outside. Even I can't enter to your class room if I am not a president. It's okay, don't do this again. What you came for? " he asked supporting his hand in a wall. 

" Actually I need a help from you. Sir told that we will be having viva in few days. I want you to teach me if you have time. "Anjali said hesitantly thinking he will not help her. Varun looked at her deeply to read her mind. 

" Ah! viva questions would be easy. So, don't take stress. If you have any doubts, you can ask me. I will try to teach you. " he said simply knowing it's not a big deal. Anjali looked at him with her innocent eyes whether to tell him or not that made Varun raise his eyebrows asking "what?"

" Hmm. I....... I...... I didn't even listened in one class, that's why I asked your help. " Anjali said with her fixed eyes looking down. Varun opened her mouth in shock looking at her like whether she is crazy. 

" You didn't listen? Then what were you doing in every class? " he asked still not believing what he heard. 

" I mostly played in practical class and slept in theory class. " she said simply without realizing her words. 

Varun sighed and said," Are you serious? You are paying in lakhs here.I know you don't like this course but atleast try something to like it. " Varun said concerning about her. 

" Hmm... Currently I am trying something to like it, for that you have to help me. "Anjali whispered with her worried smiling expression. 

" Just help me, please"

"Why don’t you ask Aadhi? " he asked her.

" No, I am having a quarrel at home. So, I don’t want to ask him. I will do anything in return, please Varun. " Anjali requested him folding her hands. 

" Okay, Okay fine. I will but it is very vast syllabus so you need more time. Hmmmmm. Do one thing, after lunch come to library. Anyway you are going to sleep in class, so we will make it useful. Now go, time is up. Bye" Varun said waving at her. She nodded her head and thanked him. They both moved to their class rooms. Anjali became relaxed as he accepted to help her. 

In break, Aadhi ,Vaishu ,Bala, Rohini and Anjali were sitting in the canteen to have lunch. They were gossiping about several things from college affairs to movies while eating. Suddenly, Varun came there along with karthik and said hi to everyone. They all greeted him back. 

"Aadhi, we have culturals next week. I will send you the list of events, you have to ask your class members and give me the participants list by tomorrow morning and most importantly, you have to participate in some events to represent your class. This is a rule, I mostly recommend you to participate in dance because the other events are not that much difficult and moreover it is an on-stage event. " Varun said looking at Aadhi who was now having a shocked expression and he stood up from his place. 

" Bro, is it compulsory for me to participate? I am not a fan of dance. " Aadhi said pouting at him. 

Varun laughed and said," Yes. Just do some simple dance with one partner and it is only 3 mins so it's not a big deal. I will get a permission for practice from today itself. Select your partner and discuss the song today. Okay I have some work, Bye. "Varun said like it's not a big deal to him. Aadhi nodded at him and Varun went with Karthik.

Anjali thought something in her mind and she said," Vaishu you like dance right? Better show your talent. It will be awesome. " Aadhi glared at her while Vaishu is mentally thanking her inside. 

Anjali winked," Is it okay ?" She blushed in return.

" Arggggg, this college rules sucks. Vaishu, is it okay with you or shall I ask someone else? " Aadhi said looking at her. 

" Not a problem for me. " whispered Vaishu mentally dancing in her head. Others cheered them up and Aadhi asked Varun about it and he gladly accepted it. Everyone went to class except Anjali, she said some fake reasons and went to library. 

He came after few minutes late and sat beside her in the chair. 

"I am really sorry for being late, suddenly had some works. " he apologized to her inturn she nodded her head with her hearty smile which has affected him. 

He started explaining her everything slowly, she listened carefully without diverting her attention.

After few minutes, she stopped him and asked," I know blood is running all over our body. Where it is running to? I mean from where to where it is running and what about the reverse process?" she asked innocently. Varun looking at her shocked.

"Yeah, it is running to Maharashtra. Shall we both follow them?" he asked suppressing his laugh. Anjali laughed and looked at him more innocently. Varun controlled his laugh and looked at her deeply.

"We don't use the word 'running'. We always use blood is 'circulating' throughout our body. Do you understand now?" he asked.

"Oh, I see. Yeah okay continue" Anjali said smiling like an idiot.

She asked him some crazy questions in the the name of doubt which made Varun laugh at her. He liked her innocence, nature and everything.

Similarly, Anjali was surprised by his teaching, no one had taught her like this. He explained very patiently to her every question which made her like him. Whatever she do, he always have a urge to help her. He can't understand his feelings towards her, he always trying hard to divert his attention from her but finally ends up at meeting her. 

After 2 hours, he asked, "I didn't know that you were talking about Anu ma in theatre. You are lucky to have her as your mom, she is really awesome in character. I was once inspired by her nature and Krishna uncle too." 

Anjali sighed and said, "Don't remember about them. She didn't deserve that award that I told her that day but resulted in dad yelling at me. Now cold war is happening in my home " Anjali said like not interested.

Varun was shocked and said,"Hey, no one can be perfect. Every one don’t see a thing in a similar way. Any way you shouldn’t have talked in such a way."

" She deserves it. " she said casually.

"uff, Anjali, your mother couldn’t have shown you love directly but that doesn’t mean she don’t love you. I know the feeling of not having a mother. We don’t know value once until it is lost."

" She operated many critical cases and succeeded in everything. You can't speak like that because of she don't have time to spend with you. " he said seriously looking at her. Anjali looked at him shocked, she didn't even know this information. 

" See, I didn't even know this little information about her. I didn't know anything other than she is a gyneo. No one shares me anything and I used to it spending lonely at home. Even Aadhi won't tell anything other than teasing me. " Anjali said looking at the table with twisting her hands. 

Varun gave her a sympathetic look and continued," Maybe she is not that expressive nature. We need to understand other's situation as well. She is a famous doctor in Chennai, don't hurt her here after and talk to your dad. It's actually your mistake too, so apologise for that. Anyway, it's your decision, shall we continue? " Varun asked moving to studies. 

Anjali nodded her head .

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In a empty room, Aadhi and Vaishu sitting in a desk and discussing about the songs. They are sitting opposite to each other. 

" I am not a great dancer Vaishu. You have to help me otherwise I won't" Aadhi pleaded her. Vaishu felt great because she never saw him requesting anyone. This is the first time he is requesting her. 

" It's okay. I will teach you, basically I am a classical dancer. We will plan and act accordingly. First we will select the songs. " Vaishu said scrolling through her phone to find a better song. 

" Your selection will be better so you select it. " Aadhi said looking to her mobile screen. They spend some times talking about songs.

" What about western? "Vaishu asked him.

"I want all the steps to be easy. That's what matters to me" Aadhi said like he is not interested to select any songs.

"So, shall we choose any.... romantic slow motion songs? It's just 3 mins so we can move it slowly" she asked afraid of him. He looked at her first but nodded after that.

"Okay, what about the songs? Tamil? Hindi? Telugu?" she asked still scrolling down.

"I mostly heard English songs so you select according to your wish" he said. Vaishu sighed.

"Okay, we mix everything" she said.

Finally they decided the songs and planned to practice it from tomorrow. Aadhi cursed under his breath for his fate. Then they moved to class room, Aadhi watched Anjali and Varun in a library but he passed without disturbing them. 

In the evening, everyone went leaving Anjali. She tried to book the cab but the site was very busy. So she went outside the college gate, she stood shocked after seeing the person standing in front of her.

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Ego is the thing which leads to many problems. At the same time, self respect is more important than anything. We can't loose one for the other. We are not a coin to choose a particular side to leave the other one. We are humans and we need to balance everything without missing our humanity.