AAHANA'S POV

" Stop crying now" my dad spoke while driving our car.

" Yes dad" I replied wiping my tears but fresh ones are ready to spill out.

" Aahu! " He warned . I immediately wiped my tears completely.

" Now drink some water and come inside" he ordered getting out of the car as we reached our home.

" Dad he's going to come out after four months!" I spoke after entering our home.

" Yes dear! I am so happy" dad said smiling a bit.

" We don't know what will happen after four months" he said making me frown a bit .

" Why do you say that ?" I questioned him.

" Listen child , they know you as his college mate , nothing more than that " he spoke.

I teach him now !

" And you are his teacher now " he laughed holding his face.

" Dad! What is your point here?!" I asked him.

" My point is , once he's out of that jail . He goes his way and you will be the same. No one is going to remember you or me . His dad let me stand with him because I am the only person who knows about his condition . " He said looking at me seriously

" He will not look at us again dear . It's not big shots old attitude. But that's how it will be . Let's talk reality here , Soham or his dad won't come and meet you everyday saying how good you were keeping secret from the world. Of course they will thank you in the end but nothing more than that . " He said holding my hand while I looked down.

"You will be back to jail , I mean as a teacher and he will be back to business. " He said patting my head.

I sighed and got up . Whatever my dad said is true. I like him . That's end of it. I like Shahid Kapoor too. Well I need to look at him as celebrity who won't be available  for everyone.

No one even knows that he is such a business tycoon!

I laid down on my bed looking at my fan which has weird way of running. Is it clockwise or anticlockwise? I took half day from my college and went running to court just to hear what his verdict will be .

Should wait until next week to see his face.

I closed my eyes drifting into deep slumber and trying to remember our moments together. Not exactly together.

" Come let's meet him up ! You know him since your school days! How can you not know his biodata?" My friend questioned  dragging me along with her.

" I don't really pay attention in those matters . What will I do with his biodata?" I asked her back.

" Uff! You are such an introvert ! He looks handsome!" She exclaimed.

" He looks normal to me. With a bit of height compared to other students here. " I replied.

" Talk with him . Introduce me !" She jumped in her place.

I stood a few feet away from him looking at his back. We sure are in same University but he's doing major in some subject and me in maths . I don't even know what he is attending here !

" Come on ! Talk!" She pushed me towards him.

" Argh ! Hmm! Excuse ! " I spoke loudly while he turned around

" Me" I completed my sentence looking at his confused face. He was really handsome! How can I insult him by saying that he is normal looking???

" Yes?" He spoke bringing me out of my trance.

" Are you Soham? " I asked him. While he looked at me seriously.

" Yes ? What do you want miss?" He spoke politely.

" I am Aahana" I introduced myself.

" And this is my friend Kusum " I said pointing towards her who was smiling widely.

" Ok. Do I know you guys?" He questioned me.

" Yes and no " I replied looking anywhere but him. Why do I have to initiate this conversation?! I am not a person who likes to talk first or give away much information to anyone . Since I joined this college I am learning to change my habits a bit .

" Do you know me ?" He asked .

" Yes and no " I replied looking at him.

" Huh?" He said folding his hands.

" I ..I mean we .. went to same school. Now that I have seen you here I just came to say hi . By the way she's my friend who did not attend our school at all but still wants to be your friend. So yeah. That's it. I know you. You may not recognise me at all. " I said without any break.

He looked at me seriously and spoke
" Hi Aahana! Hello Kusum ! Nice to meet you after so long Aahana. What are you studying in this college?"

" I joined majors in maths . You?" I asked him

" I came here to collect my certificates actually. Finished my  MBA " he said smiling a bit .

" Oh ! Ok . That's good ! Congratulations! Have a great life ahead " I said turning around but my stupid friend barged forward trying to continue our conversation.

" Really? MBA? Finance?" She questioned him

" Yeah I took up finance, there are other specialisations too but I prefer this " he replied while I slowly turned looking at him.

" Wow! We can be helpful to you in future! Our subjects kinda similar, you see , finance - maths . It's all same " she blabbered.

Dumb ass! She is not only embarassing herself but also me !

" Yeah that's true " he replied smiling a bit.

" So do you like this place so far ?" He questioned her.

" Yeah! It's so nice! Actually we are saved that food in canteen is super cool " she replied. I winced hearing her tone. She is so excited and I don't feel like interrupting her conversation. But I have to ..

" We will take your leave now. You must be busy " I said dragging my friend away from him.

" It's nice meeting you after so many years Aahana " he replied before turning around and walking away .

" Such a disappointment! He won't be there from tomorrow" Kusum whined walking with me while I felt relief wash over me .

" Aahu ! Aahu!" Someone woke me up and I jerked to see who is it.

" Mom?" I breathed looking at her.

" Dinner is served . Come down. See someone is calling you" mom said handing me over my phone , which is displaying an unknown number.

" Hello?" I answered .

" Is this Aahana?" A male voice spoke.

" May I know who is this?" I questioned back.

" Tell him that he may be coming out of jail but he won't live to see you " that same voice spoke after which my phone got disconnected.

Who the hell is he ?

Won't live to see me ???? What the fuck does that mean?!

" Aahu!" My mom shouted. I called back only to find that number not existing anymore.

I sat near dining table thinking about the call I got few minutes ago.

" We got call from jail. They wanted to inform you that you will be teaching them four  days a week as they are conducting some annual exams . " My mom spoke while I nodded my head.

" Your college is ok with it" my mom said looking seriously at me.

" Mom?" I called her out.

" Why do they have to call to our house ??" She questioned me

" Mom I don't like giving my number everywhere. They are not important. Hence its ok if they call to our landline " I said.

" I don't like it when you go to prison instead of some college to teach. " My mom spoke

" That's government's new scheme. She already informed you" my dad butted in.

" But why her ?" My mom said looking at me and shaking her head in annoyance.

" Why not her? Our child is most knowledgeable person in this subject. She's helping them to build so many lives . " He spoke supporting me.

" All are criminals there ! She will be in danger ! What if someone plans to kill her or use her to fulfill his demands" mom shouted.

" Calm down woman ! She's not a criminal to get into such situations. Whatever it is our child can handle " he said smiling at me.

" You don't understand me at all" my mom whined eating her food.

I had my dinner without looking at anyone. Only me and my dad know that Soham is in jail. Mom doesn't know about my crush on him and he's in same prison where I am teaching. Truth to be told , if she finds out that will be end of my career! I have decided that I will not bunk classes as I don't know if I will be able to look at him after these four months.

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