With a deep sigh, Priti began with her story....
"After we shifted to Bangalore, life was very difficult initially. A new school, new friends, new surroundings... It was actually a new beginning altogether. But time flew, soon I had qualified the Law Entrance Test, and had started studying law at the National Law Institute in Bangalore. I had been in college for just two weeks when my father died of a heart attack..."
Priti could hardly complete her sentence when she broke down.
After being consoled for a little while, she went on..
"Losing my father was probably the biggest setback in my life.. My father was my friend, and his absence had made my life seem absolutely meaningless.. My mother was persuaded into remarriage and so she also had moved on.. My relationship with my stepfather, who stayed with us, was not very good as I was not ready to give the respect, love and position of my father to ANY OTHER MAN.. My mother who is a social worker, got busy in her life, leaving me alone... My own home started haunting me. I was unable to focus on my studies.. For my own good, I shifted to the college hostel. The first few days were tough but gradually things seemed easier. "
She paused for a moment to see if Sidharth was paying attention and saw that he was listening intently. She was about to continue speaking, but her eyes fell on her wrist watch which made her realise that they had been sitting in the cafe for a good three hours now.. Being a Sunday, she had to go home or else her mother would worry. Yes! Priti had taken a week off from college and was staying with her mother and stepfather. They exchanged numbers with each other and Priti promised Sidharth that she would continue with her story the next day.
She very silently put the "blue scarf" inside her handbag and took leave. That night, when Priti lay in bed, she tried to judge and assess herself.
Why is she the chosen one to face all this???
Was her approach towards this event correct???
Has she dealt with it in the right manner???
Was she right???
Was the step that she had taken, right???
Whose fault it was???
Is she confiding in the right person???
Does she know Sidharth well enough to tell him everything???
Is there anybody, who will support her???
Will anyone believe her???
Above everything else, where will it all go???
What will it lead to???
What is it exactly, that is bothering her.. Guilt, a fearful outcome or her own suffering???
Is she a sinner???
Has she committed a grave or heinous crime???
Should she go and commit to the police???

Here ends the second part... Main theme yet to unfold!! I hope you liked this part.... many questions are running in Priti's mind.. What are the answers to them.. What do you think??!!! Give me your comments, opinions, ideas and suggestions in the comment box below.. I'd love to know... :)
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