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"Words in double quotes" - Talking

'Words in single quotes' - Thoughts

(Words in braces) - Spy piece/ Telephone conversations.

Chapter 43 - Troubles with No End

Saara leaned back in her seat as the teacher babbled on about some great ancient king. 'Even Candy Crush is better than this.' She opened her bag to get her phone. Suddenly, something dropped out of her bag.

She bent to pick it up and found it to be a chocolate. 'This looks almost melted. But I don't remember putting it here. Then wher-' she was reminded of the day when Ragini was poisoned. Nikhil was the one who gave it to her earlier that day.

Saara couldn't help but smile as his face flashed in her mind.

So much had happened since that day. But one thing has been constant. That was his support by her side. He was the one who gave her the courage to face the truth.

"Oho...any reason for your dreamy smile? Maybe a boy? More specifically, Nikhil?" Kriti wriggled her eyebrows at Saara.

Saara rolled her eyes. "It's nothing Kriti. He's just a good friend."

Kriti smirked. "Good then. That means I can flirt with him. After all, he's so handsome, muscular, cute, dashing, an-"

"Don't dare lay eyes on him!" Saara spit out.

"Ooo someone's jealous. And you still say he's just a friend?" Kriti chuckled when Saara blushed. "Don't worry Saara. I've already found my love." she uttered, smiling looking at Vivek, who sat on the other side of Saara.

Saara nugded Vivek playfully. "I feel bad for you Vivek. You are so good and understanding. But Kriti harasses you so much. Yet, you don't raise your voice against her. Such a gentleman!"

"Hey! That's not true. I truly love him. I hit him, but that's my way of showing my love to him." Kriti replied with a wink. Vivek just rolled his eyes.

Saara was about to reply, when she felt her phone vibrate. She checked the message on her phone.

Control your brother! Ansh has activated his spy piece. Activate yours. And for goodness sake, get some sense into his head! - Ragini.

'Eh? I thought it would be Sanskar who would mess up first.' Nevertheless, she switched on her ear piece.

"What did you do Ansh bhai?"

(Nothing much. Just beat up a guy who thought he could taunt me and get away with it.)

Saara's hand dropped from the desk in shock. "What the heck!? Bhai, you're supposed to act like Sanskar, not yourself! What are you doing?"

Kriti wanted to know desperately what was going on, but kept quiet looking at Vivek's face.

He was listening to Saara intently, without interrupting, and she decided to do the same.

(I'm sorry, alright? You know I can't bear it when someone dares to command me.)

Saara held her head in frustration. "Okay...okay look! Don't do anything rash from now, alright bhai? No matter what happens, stay calm and do as I say."

(Ok Saara. I'll try my best.)

"Now listen carefully bhai. You sh-"

(Yo little ones! Big brother's listening!)

#With Ansh#

Ansh was currently standing outside the auditorium taking to Saara. Ragini told him to stay out as she didn't want anymore mess ups. She decided to deal with the sponsors alone.

"Ok Saara. I'll try my best." Ansh spoke, waiting for Saara to speak.

[Author's note : Saara's words are in bold]

(Now listen carefully bhai. You sh-)

However, a new voice joined in their wireless conversation.

(Yo little ones! Big brother's listening!)

"Sanskar? How did you know we were taking?" Ansh asked in wonder.

(I didn't. The device just gave a beep. So I activated it.)

"Hmm... I see. I guess father deviced it to give a beep whenever two are active, to alert the third one. Interesting."

(It's for the good I guess. I think you would be able to tell Ansh bhai how to act as you. Sanky, please help.)

(But what's the crisis? What happened?)

"Forget that. Just guide me from now on Sanskar." Andhar huffed out. "By the way, where are you? I hope you didn't do anything you weren't supposed to."

Ansh heard Sanskar snort.

(Give me some credit geeky-twin. I managed not to mess up, unlike you. I even taught a good lesson to that Manish guy. That too without Karan's help.)

Ansh could imagine Sanskar making a smug face.

"Whatever. Where are you now?"

(In the class. Writing your Advanced Maths test.)

Ansh's eyes widened at that. "You don't know anything about that subject. I hope Karan is there for help." Ansh spoke in panic.

(About that. Your bestie Karan is of no help. He's the worst wingman ever! I'm just ticking everything that falls in line with my favorite lyrics.)

(Ahahaha... Too good bhai. Nice idea.) Saara burst out laughing. Her brothers could really make a good sitcom with their silly conversations.

"It's not funny Saara! And Sanskar, stop doing that and tell me the questions. I'll tell you the answers."

(Nope. You deserve it for cutting my hair. Get ready for the big egg shaped zero that you would get. Start thinking if you're gonna cook an omelette with it or let it hatch.)

"Sanskar Maheshwari, you are so dead. The moment I catch you, I'm gonna make you wish you never messed with me."

(What did you say? Sorry, can't hear you over the sounds of my victory. Ooo I make an amazing Zilong.)

(Lol. I'll be Chang'e then.)

"Sanky, I'll rip ou-"

(Ansh bhai, chill. He's just trying to rile you up.)

Ansh was about to respond when...

"There you are, you bastard!" Ansh saw the same guy that he punched earlier. "You don't know who you're dealing with! I'm the son of this city's MLA. You dare hit me!? Don't you know what I can do, huh Sanskar? Apologize this instant!" he hollered as he walked near.

Saara and Sanskar could hear him over the device.

(Alright Ansh. Don't lose your cool. Try to act like me. In such a situation, I would try to become his friend so that neither he or I get into trouble. Try to settle the matter.)

"Are you crazy? That would mean I would have to act like a sissy. I'm not ruining my male pride." Ansh whispered.

(Sanskar is right bhai. Please don't fight. Just try to calm down. Besides, it won't affect your image or reputation. They all know you as Sanskar, remember?)

Ansh stilled at Saara's words. 'She's right. Whatever I do, it won't affect me. Everyone would think it was Sanskar.' He let out an evil smirk. 'Payback time, big brother.'

Ansh joined his hands and bowed his head. "I'm so sorry. So so sorry, oh great one. I'm sorry for punching you, for being rude to you."

(What the heck?! I wouldn't drop that low! I would never apologize to that jerk! You're ruining my name on purpose Ansh! You son of a b-)

(Hey! Watch it Sanky. Ansh's mother is our mother too. I won't tolerate it.)

Ansh was enjoying Sanskar's anger. He continued apologizing. "Please forgive me. I'm nothing but a weakling, a chicken and a loser. Please leave me."

'He punched me so hard, and now he's apologizing. I think he's gone crazy. I better leave.' The guy looked on in shock and fright. "Um..o-okay. Don't do it again."

"Thank you. Thank you so much!"

"Whatever. Bye!" he promptly ran away. 'He looks like he's possessed. He's changed abruptly! Run!'

Ansh laughed to himself. He managed to get two birds with one stone.

From the corner of his eye, he saw Prasanth, their maths teacher, looking towards the auditorium. He looked in that direction to find him looking at Ragini, who was busy talking to some sponsors. On seeing Ansh looking at him, Prasanth left at once. 'Okay. Now I really think there is something wrong with this guy. But what?'

"Sanskar! Knew we would find you here." Ansh looked back to find six men waiting there. "Now hand over the chip!"

(Ansh! Damn it Ansh, who's there?)

(Bhai you need to get out of there!)

Ansh did a mental calculation. 'These guys look tough. But what about Ragini and Laksh? They're inside. They could get hurt. I need to take these men away from them.'

Ansh turned and started running towards the gate. "I'm taking them out of college. There's no other way!"

(Bhai listen! Bha-)

(Ansh listen, don-)

However, Ansh cut the connection.

Ragini came out from the auditorium at the same time. Her eyes widened when she saw some men chasing Ansh, who was heading outside. 'Shit! Andy needs help. I need to find Laksh. Fast!'

#With Saara#

"Bhai listen! Bha-" the line went dead. "Shit!"

"What happened, Saara?" Vivek asked in worry.

"It's Ansh bhai. Some men are after him. We need to help him!"

"But how are we supposed to leave in the middle of the class?!" Vivek exclaimed.

Kriti stood up and clutched her stomach. "Ahh! This pain! Oh my! Somebody take me to the medical wing! Saara, Vivek, help me! Aah!" her legs weakened and she ended up falling on the floor.

The teacher and the entire class turned to look at her with worry and shock. Saara and Vivek picked her up by holding her shoulders on either side.

"Oh dear! Please escort her to the medical wing. Fast!" spoke the teacher. They nodded and carried her out.

Once they were away from the class, Kriti broke free of their grasp and pushed them away. They looked at her in shock.

"That was... That was fake?"

Kriti smirked. "Yep Vivek. I'm awesome, I know. Now go after Ansh you two. I will remain in the medical wing until you come back. That way the teacher won't suspect. Now go!"

"Thanks Kriti. Let's go Vivek."

Kriti watched them leave and smiled to herself. "Oh Kriti! Your acting even fooled the entire class! Why haven't you got an Oscar yet? You could be a great actress one day and be famous! Go me!"

#With Sanskar#

"Ansh listen, don-" Sanskar's eyes widened when the line went dead. Abruptly he gathered his things to leave. "Karan, Ansh is in trouble. Let's go!"

Karan nodded and packed his things. They both went up to the teacher and handed him the test papers. "We're done. May we leave?"

"You may leave Karan. But I need to talk to Ansh for a minute."

Karan looked at Sanskar who motioned him to leave. Once he left, Sanskar turned to the teacher. "Sir, I really need to leave. Can we talk later?"

"No. I want to talk now."

"But I don't. Let me leave!" He spoke, forgetting that he was talking to his teacher. His worry for his brother was his main priority at that moment.

"How dare you talk to me like that!?"

"Look! I don't care what punishment you give. Right now I need to go. My brother needs me."

Before the teacher could say anything, he rushed off.

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To be continued...