At Principal Room..

Adarsh took a deep breath... before taking a look at akki who just entered inside principal's room....once he's assured his kid is slightly injured and not something bad...he felt a small relief...though he's furious as he saw how badly hurt akki's hand was...he saw how akki is trying not maintain eye contact with..him..By his body language..adarsh would say... he's scared..but for what he is... that's what adarsh needs to know..!!

Principal - We have already told you about his attitude since few days...and now this...You want to say anything adarsh?!

Adarsh was his old student..he liked him too much as adarsh had done his very best and was an obedient boy ...

Adarsh - Sir Can I have a moment with my brother?

Principal nodded his head..and adarsh moved out ..akki wiped his tears before following him..he was crying silently..as he was looking down..adarsh couldn't notice..

Outside..

Adarsh stood with his hands folded across his arms...he waited for a minute for akki to speak something...but seems like akki would take the whole day...

Adarsh- Look Up Akash..!

That's the first thing adarsh said..he wants to look at his eyes...the boy is not at all looking at him..he don't know why...he could not imagine akki...would cheat... he's not believing that at all...he wants to hear the truth...from his kid..!!!!

When he didn't look up, adarsh held his chin and made up...

Adarsh - akki... what happened..why are you crying bacha..??

As soon as adarsh saw him crying, he tensed and akki didn't let him ask him anything more by hugging him tight..

Akki cried - I didn't cheat bhaiya...plss trust me..maine sach me cheat nai..kiya...i swear...!!

Adarsh rubbed his back - akki...shh..calm..down...bacha..I know my kid..and I trust you more than anyone bacha..stop crying akki..why are crying akki...jab galti Teri nai hai...toh rone wali baat kya hai bachaa??

Akki looked at him with glossy eyes..he believes him?!

Akki - mujhe...mujhe laga you .. won't trust me...

Adarsh angrily pulled him back - Pagal hai tu? Seriously you thought that??..*he whacked him* why wouldn't I trust you idiot..? Mujhe nai pata mere bache ke baare me...

Akki pouts..But the cctv??

Adarsh - Those footage cannot say what my brother is...I know him..I have raised him...mujhe pata hai my brother won't go against honesty...Yes i want to know the truth...But from you..! And I know you won't lie..!! Tujhpe yakeen nai karunga aur kispe karunga bata?? Idiot.!!

Akki looked at him shocked..

Adarsh folded his hands again - if u think any nonsense like this again...i am gonna belt you akki..

Akki pouted and nodded..

Adarsh - Now tell me what happened..!

Akki filled him in with all the things that had occurred...shortly as they have no long time ...

Once akki was done with the truth..Rohan entered the corridor along with his Older brother Rithik Sharma...

Rithik Sharma was different from rohan..he had been a friend with adarsh..mostly while accompanying in studies..

Rohan nudged him...to go inside ..and both left ..while in all this akki and rohan were throwing daggers at eachother...

Adarsh - Let's go inside akki..mai baat karta hu..

Akki nodded ...and that's when..

Riya krish - Akkiii...!!.

Both came running and huffed keeping hands on their knees...they are sweating badly..

Adarsh akki- Kya hua...tum dono ko??

Adarsh made them sit and asked akki to bring water...while riya held his hand and pulled back..

Akki - riya..

Riya huffing - Tu ruk...meri baat sun pehle..

Adarsh - Riya..krish ..pehle shaant ho jao dono..aise bhag ke kyu aaye ho dono??

After taking few heavy breaths, they felt normal...they came running from 4th floor...they were worried that before their entry anything could happen to akki..

Akki - hua kya hai dono ko??

Krish - Akki..That rohan idiot ne kiya hai ye sab ..we got the proofs...chalo andar...

Saying he just dragged akki along with riya.. inside the principal's room..while adarsh and akki were clueless about what they are speaking..

The principal sighed tiredly..after seeing krish and riya inside and after hearing what they said...krish and riya, after seeing rohan approaching akki..went to their ...classroom...and started to search for any clue over there..it was their exam hall too..they saw Rohan's bag there..and on searching they got more bit papers and his phone...as they took his phone..the same time a notification appeared that their plan of trapping akki was done..Their blood boiled and they came running...along with the proofs..

Rohan - No sir...they are lieng...ap..aap
Mat maano ..inke baat..maine kuch nai kiya..

Rohan was shocked and scared...

Krish and Riya glared at him..

Riya - Acha ...toh kya tera phone bhi jhut bol rha hai?? Ye dekhiye sir..

They gave his phone and principal also saw the notification...he asked rohan to unlock it and saw the whole conversation...which was clear that it was..all..planned..!!!

Akki was all ready to punch the day and night Outta him... he's furious ...adarsh held his hand..and gave him a look...akki obeyed without a protest...

Principal - WHAT IS ALL THIS ROHAN? WHY DID YOU DO THIS?!

Rohan was scared so much...Rithik was glaring at him..like anything..
Adarsh was waiting till the principal's Convo gets over.. he's just..listening

Rithik - ROHAN... PRINCIPAL IS ASKING YOU SOMETHING...

He gulped...he can melt his father easily..but with his brother.. he's gone today..!!

Rohan - I..i..am.. sorry..

Principal shook his head in disappointment

Principal - That's not an answer rohan..and..this behaviour is not at all acceptable rohan...You shouldn't have done this.. I'm suspending you for next three days..and akash.... it's proven that u haven't cheated.....You can write the exam...! But for fighting...u raised your fist first..and rohan is highly injured..I'm suspending you too for next two days..and  i would tell you to concentrate on your studies more...We want to see the improvement not only in sports but also in studies...hope u will understand... And boys..! Make sure this doesn't repeat again..! Is that understood?!

Akki - yes sir..

Rohan too mumbled meekly... Krish and riya don't know...what fight!?...Rithik assured the principal too..it won't happen again... he'll make sure of it..

Principal - Riya krish...I appreciate you both...you both stood for your friend and proved him right...

They smiled..

Krish Riya - We know him sir..akki wouldn't cheat ever..

Adarsh smiled proudly.. that's his kid..!!

Then he looked straight at principal, his eyes firm..his voice stern..

Adarsh - I want to talk with Rohan!

Rohan begun to sweat..Rithik nodded..he needs it..! Principal also nodded..

Rithik - I'm sorry Adarsh ..on behalf of my brother's behaviour... I'll make sure this won't repeat again..

Adarsh nodded...and rithik left angrily leaving rohan there..

Adarsh - what's the reason..for all this rohan?

Akki is struggling to control himself...

Akki - He is just seeking revenge bhaiya..but i didn't expect him to do this..

Rohan - ai..se kuch nai..hai..

Adarsh eyed akki to move out .....who huffed and  moved while krish and riya followed him out.. Asking about the fight...

Adarsh - Rohan..i asked you...What is the reason!?

Rohan - wo..mai....akki..ko..trap.

Adarsh angry - Why?!

Rohan gulped - Mera aur akki..ka humesha fights hote rehta hai...he always wins ...aur sab mujhe bura maante hai...i don't like that..mujhe isiliye revenge lena tha ..and i did this..

He gulped more as adarsh stood up and approached him..

Principal - Rohan...what are you even speaking...You both study in same class ...try being friends... what's this behaviour.. revenge and all?

Adarsh- Rohan, revenge might seem sweet, but it only leads to more hurt and regret.You thought framing Akki would make you look better? Rohan, that's not how it works. Your actions only made you look worse. Try to rebuild, not destroy. I know you're better than this, Rohan. Whatever issues you have with Akki, we can work through them. But cheating and framing someone? That's not the way. You have the potential to be great, don't waste it.

Adarsh's tone is measured and solemn, with a deep sense of disapproval and concern, yet tempered by a warmth and compassion that underscores his words. Nevertheless, his tone remains unwaveringly firm.

Rohan looked up at him with a hesitant and uncertain look...

Adarsh- And make sure...this doesn't happen again...am i clear?!

Rohan gulped hard.. nodding

Rohan - Cle..ar..!!

Adarsh nodded firmly...

Principal - You may go rohan..

He left..

Principal - Adarsh ...I myself witnessed many changes in akash's attitude... Especially in his studies...and today..the fight..he raised his tone a lot with me today...he is cursing a lot.. I know he is a teen ... ofcourse all this is ... expected...but perhaps a gentle reminder about our school's expectations...and a chance.. to start ...fresh would...be beneficial for him...he can write his math exam on coming Saturday...

Adarsh was shocked with the newly found information...he took a louder tone with his principal, cursed?? Adarsh sighed before apologising on his behalf...and after that he left...akash really needs.....to be taken in hand... before he goes off the rails... completely....

Adarsh stormed out of the principal's office, his face filled with anger..yet he changed it as he saw krish and riya..he smiled for them..

Adarsh - Thank you Riya..krish ..

And before he could continue...

Krish - bhai.. seriously...why are u thanking us??

Riya glared at him - we are akki's best friends bhai... it's obvious we'll stand for him...Aise tq mat bolo ...ap...fir hum gussa ho jayengee..

Adarsh caressed their heads..and hugged them ...akki joined too..!!

Adarsh - Karan aur Reyansh nai aye?

Krish shook his head - Driver aaye hai bhai dono k.. we'll leave now..

Riya krish - bye akki ...bye bhaii

They left...

Akki hugged adarsh who pulled back after two seconds..akki scolded himself for thinking stupid things...his brother trusted him soo much...

Adarsh - Let's go akash..

his voice low and menacing...

Akki, sensing his brother's fury, hastily followed him. As they walked out of the school building, Adarsh's anger only intensified, his mind racing with thoughts of how to deal with Akash's increasingly rebellious behavior...

Inside the car...

Akash - Bhaiyaa...

...

Akki frowned..what happened to him...why he is not talking...? Is he angry?? But whyyy??

Akki - bhaiyaa aapse he baat kar rha hu ..

....

Adarsh just focused on driving...

Akki - Bhaiyaa..!!

And as usual of his behaviour...he didn't realise..but yelled...!!

Adarsh - TONE DOWN..!! AKASH OBEROI ...KEEP QUIET IF YOU KNOW WHAT IS BETTER FOR YOU..!

Akki gulped..looked down sadly...

Adarsh sighed in anger..and continued driving...both of them remained silent...till they reached home..

Akki - Aap gussa kyu ho?..maine ..kya kiya..??

He asked with unshed tears brimming inside his eyes..

Adarsh - we'll talk about that akash ..go and get changed...

Akki looked up at him with confused look...what he is talking about?? But ran to his room ...and got freshed up...

Adarsh was making snacks for him..when akki entered...

Akki - bhaiyaa... *He pouted*

Akki - baat karo na...ap..aise chup kyu ho.?? I don't know why u r angry...

Adarsh glared at him..

Akki - if it's about the fight...then I'm not at all...sorry..he deserved that...bas****

Adarsh's eyes flashed with anger, and he delivered a sharp smack on Akki's back, making him wince in pain.

Adarsh - What ...did you say?..come again..??

Akki took a step back shaking his head, rubbing the sting..that was unexpected ..but he realised he cursed INfront of his brother...

Akki - i...I am..sorry...

Adarsh - NO YOU ARE NOT AKASH...what kind of a language was that...

Akki - sorry bhaiya...

Adarsh - Akash, I'm telling for the last time..watch your words. That's not how we speak..

Akki nodded...

Adarsh - words akash..!

Akki - Uh..abse aise nai bolunga..

Adarsh knew he will be careful for sure........ infront of him...!!

Akki - Bhaiyaa plss...gussa mat ho ap merese..

Adarsh - Trust me I'm more than angry.... don't worry.. we'll TALK!

Akki gulped at the intensity of the word TALK..he moved out quietly.. within few minutes adarsh brought snacks ..akki pouted..

Adarsh - Ab khane ke liye bhi koi invitation Dena hai? Start eating..

Akki shook his head stubbornly..

Adarsh - akki...I said have it ..

Akki - ap khilao tabhi khaunga...aur gusse me nai...pyaar se...

Adarsh glared again..

Akki - pweseeee *used puppy face..*

Adarsh tore a morsal and fed him...who ate happily... knowing he is in for a long lecture soon...so he's having a before pampering session...

After the pampering session...

Adarsh sat down and akki stood infront of him... fidgeting his fingers cutely...and not like the boy who was trying to break someone's mouth at school...

Adarsh - I'm not gonna beat around the bush akki...Did you raise your voice with your principal?!

Akki's eyes widened - bhaiyaa...

Adarsh sternly - did you or did you not??

Akki gulped before nodding..and winced as adarsh whacked him hard...

Adarsh - Is that how you talk with your principal akash ... isn't that disrespecting??? Kitni baar kaha hai...mind your tone...

Akki - mujhe gussa aa rha...

Adarsh glared at him harder and whacked once again....akki stopped with his sentence and winced with a pout.....

Adarsh - So you will take such tone with elders? And what about cursing??..Kya hai ye sab akki..? Is this what I taught you??

Akki shook his head...tears ran down his cheeks..adarsh told himself to be firm and not melt to his tears this time..his kid needs to learn few things..

Adarsh - Akki..You have a good name in your school.. for your obedience and respectfulness...It doesn't come easily..you have earned it..from the beginning...And i have also taught you to respect your elders..and not what you are doing now...I know its ur teenage..and you are behaving in such a way ..but it's not like we can't change it...WE CAN! try to control your temper...You should not take such tone with your elders ..

Akki teary nodded - I'm sorry bhaiya.. I'll apologise to him...

Adarsh nodded - Yes you will...Write an apology letter to him..and make sure this doesn't happen again..

And now I need to know where you have learnt this kind of  language??

Akki gulped hard..he never knew... he'll get into all troubles in one day...

Adarsh - Speak up akash...we have more to discuss today..!

Akki stammering - Wo..i..i..

Adarsh - I ke aage akash?

Akki held adarsh's hand ...he know his brother won't hold back..after knowing..he had warned him many times ...

Adarsh took a look at this and glared at him..

Adarsh - haath chod..aur bata kaha se seekhe ho ye sab??

Akki shook his head - Aap maaroge..

Adarsh glared intensified - Trust me.. I'm very much tempted to do that today...Just speak up akash..

He strongly took his hands out from his hold ..akki cried..

Akki - i..learnnttffrommoviesss

Akki sobbed harder while saying...but adarsh understood..

Adarsh ..in a low tone -  Don't tell me ..You watched 18+ movies..!!!

Akki took a step back immediately...and adarsh was quick to catch the movement...he stood up angrily and whacked him harder...

Akki - ouchh...bhaiya ...ahh mat maaro na...ahhh *he cried*

Adarsh - Haven't I warned you not to watch those movies...? Ha? So You have watched it without my knowledge right...!

Adarsh's anger grew more as the boy did this all without his knowledge...he whacked twice more ..

Akki - Ahh ahhh bhaiyaa...lag rhi hai mujhe...

He begun to run...adarsh chased him angrily...

Adarsh - Akash...stop running..!!

Akki - ap zor se maar rhe ho bhaiyaaa..lagi mereko..!! And i have just 5 more months to turn 18..mat maaro na...

He complained while running..adarsh was very close to him but akki still ran away...

Adarsh - aKkiiiiiii...BUT YOU ARE 17 NOW!

Akki -  Bhaiyaaaa *he whined and ran fast*

Now akki is standing on one side of couch nd adarsh on other side...akki is crying ..adarsh is furious...

Adarsh - I swear akash..mujhe waha aana pada na..to tujhe..itna maarunga ki tu das janam tak yaad rakhega...

Akki shook his head... knowing that was an empty threat..

Adarsh - Akki .. DON'T TEST ME TODAY...

Akki - aap pehle bolo nai maaroge...tabhi aaunga ..

Adarsh - ONE ...

Akki stood without a word..but he knew he's pressing the wrong button now....

Adarsh more intensely - TWOO..

Akki - mat karo bhaiyaa..plsssss

He stomped his foot..

Adarsh could see how much the boy is changed...on the beginning of his counts akki would obey.. knowing it's his last straw..

Adarsh - You know what happens when I say three...Still you wanna do this??

Akki cried more..and slowly took a forward step..adarsh was glad for that..akki know if he drag it ...adarsh would go for the worst punishment he could ever get...and that is silent treatment...!!

Adarsh - Aakhiri baar bol rha hu akki...dubara bhaga na ..taange tod dunga Teri..

He said as soon as akki came closer...akki nodded cutely... there's no way he's gonna rile him up like this again..he could see the control his brother is having right now..he don't wanna test it...

Akki - I'm sorry...ab se nai dekhunga...ap fir se maaro mat...

He said and pouted..

Adarsh - ofcourse you won't akki... I'm ending your netflix subscription until you turn 18...

Akki's eyes widened..

Akki - bhaiyaa no..

But stopped quickly...as adarsh glared angrily

Adarsh - I'll decide that akki..BETTER DON'T WHINE ABOUT IT..

Akki nodded.. sadly...

Adarsh - For next one week..you will have beetroot juice for using such words..and that's final...

His tone made it clear that no use of his sulking...it won't help..

Akki - aap bahut bure ho..

Adarsh - because I don't want YOU to be one..

Akki looked up innocently

Akki - Am I bad?

Adarsh - No you are not...you are just behaving your age ...and I'm just helping you to build it in a good way...bcoz at this age..You are always confused..and  you may find many distractions bachaa...koi faisle lena ka age nai hai tera ..so u must listen to me now..Ab u cannot differentiate between right and wrong...and i cannot let you run wild...u need a guide and I'm here for you akki... Especially about your anger... I'm worried a lot..

Giving him a look adarsh said..
"haath aage kar.."

Akki gulped hard, shaking his head..

Adarsh - Akki

Akki- bhaiyaa plss

Adarsh - Pls don't test my patience akki...HATH AAGE KAR..

akki did..adarsh saw his right hand knuckles are injured badly...and left is slightly injured..

Adarsh - Kaise hua yeh akash?

Akki - wo fight..

Adarsh - The TRUTH akash..

Akki flinched - Am..sorryy..punch Kiya Maine.. gusse me..

Adarsh - just tell me tujhe Mila kya ye sab karke..??

Akki looked at him...with teary eyes..

Adarsh - Kuch puch rha hu akki..

Akki- I was angry..

Adarsh - I'm furious beta..or even more than that... Itna gussa aa rha hai na..I don't know how to control..you are getting on my nerves you know.....kya mai bhi jaake apne haath Tod du..or I can do even worse than you..karu??

Akki shook his head...crying ...

Akki - kaise baatein kar rhe ho ap..

He couldn't take it..he cried..and that pierced adarsh's heart..

Adarsh furiously - AUR TERE HARKATEIN KA KYA AKASH..!

Akki hugged him tightly..he could not take anymore if this anger..

Akki - am .sorryyy.. sorryyy plss gussa mat karo na bhaiyaa..i can't take this anymore..aise baatein mat karo aap...plss

Adarsh rubbed his back - Tu gussa dilaya he kyu..kyu karta hai bacha ye sab..tujhe nai pata ..it hurts me too..Dekh..*he pulled him out and took his hand on his*

Adarsh- dekhna kitna chot lagi hai..have you lost your brain akash?

Akki tried to glare at him ..but gulped on seeing his looks..

Akki - abse...n—

Adarsh - Don't...just don't..Ye abse nai karunga...bolna bhi mat.. I'm tired of hearing that everytime akash...

Akki - bhaiyaa sach me..nai karunga..

Adarsh glared - Kaise manu mai ye baat??

Akki don't know what to say

Adarsh -Muh khol akash..

Akki- mai bol rha hu ...bas mano na ap..

He said cutely..

Adarsh  - Let this be the last time akash.. I'm warning you..Ye cheez repeat Nai hona chahiye mujhe..If it does...then you will see the worst of me.. Do You Understand..??

Akki -ji..bhaiyaa..

Akki-  ab basshhh naa plsss ...kitne der se maar rhe ho mujhe ...bacha hu na Mai...aise koi daante hai ya marte hai..lag rhi hai na mereko ....

He cried and sniffed... seeing adarsh still glaring at him...

Adarsh - aur tu kitne din se aise attitude dikha rha hai...bata mujhe..

Taking him in his arms, adarsh asked...

Adarsh - ssh...bas...bas..bacha...ro mat...Akkii...bol rha hu na..ro mat..

Akki - Ap gussa nai ho na?

He asked still snuggling in his arms..

Adarsh sighed - nai hu bacha...tu ro mat plss...aur kitna royegaa bacha...ye lo paani piyo pehle..

Akki settled himself on adarsh's lap and drank the water..

Adarsh - Are u ok now?

Akki made puppy face..

Adarsh - Akki...tujhe bhi pata hai I had enough of your attitude and that's why we are having this conversation today...muh mat bana ab...

Akki - par...

Adarsh - Shh..just tell me one thing..

Akki nodded..with a pout..

Adarsh - How's Your Boards Preparation going..???

Akki's eyes widened...what will he tell now..seeing the look on adarsh's face.. he's sure...His bhaiya knows everything... he's gone...once again ..!!!!!

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