Suddenly a strong breeze blew, making the curtains flutter. In that fraction of second, I got a glimpse of her. She was burning some sheet of paper. {What is it?} Curiosity took over me. But there is no chance of finding it out now, because by what I could notice, the whole paper was almost burnt.

Another strong gush of wind blew, making the unburnt left-over of the sheet fly out of her hands. That piece flew straight into my room, landing on my bed. I grabbed it immediately. The only word I could make out clearly was ‘husband’. I observed it closely and found out that it was Ratna’s handwriting. Curiosity was reaching its peaks now.

“Ratna!” I called her through the balcony. She came into her balcony. “What is this?” I asked her showing the burnt piece of paper.

Her eyes widened immediately. “How … how did you get it. Did you read it. Give it back to me now!” She ordered. {She is definitely trying to hide something. Or was she …} I decided to taunt her a bit. I pretended to read it and narrowed my eyes at her. She started sweating badly.

“Who is this HUSBAND of yours?” My random blind shot hit the target. She turned bright red with embarrassment and started cursing herself.

“None of your business.” She stomped into her room and I laughed. {She looked so cute when worried!} I threw the piece of paper in the dust bin and laid back on bed, remembering her tensed face. I don’t know when I drifted into sleep.

Next morning, I was getting ready to go to office, when I heard a knock on my door. Mom opened the door as I was having my breakfast.

“Sorry for giving you trouble, but I need your help … urgent!” Ratna started tugging on my arm.

“What is it now?” My voice came out harsh, since I was already tensed regarding the presentation I had to give in my office.

“Please! You have to help me.” She pulled me into the hall. There a really pretty girl, about the age of Ratna, was waiting for us. I smiled at her and she smiled in return … one of the most beautiful smiles in the world.

“Ehm… if you people are done with staring at each other, can we look into the problem?” Ratna was literally glaring daggers at me. {Was that jealousy?} I nodded, seating myself in the couch, after signalling the girl to sit comfortably. Ratna put herself between us. {Maybe it is jealousy!} I suppressed a smirk.

“This is my close friend Bhanu.” The girl smiled again… a gorgeous one! “And she is having a problem.”

“Ok.” I said trying to dig into my brain and find out why Bhanu looked familiar.

“She too wants to become a Doctor.” Ratna encircled her arm around the girl’s shoulder. {They seem to be too close.}

“Great!” I replied.

“Not great. She did not get the seat.” Ratna looked serious now.

“Oh! Sad! Better luck next time.” I glanced at my watch. I was already getting late. Bhanu’s face drooped with sorrow and disappointment. The glow in her face was gone. The sparkle in her eyes left.

“That’s it? I asked for your help. Not for a consolation.” Ratna raised her voice.

Now I am getting pissed off. “I don’t have time to go about granting the unfulfilled wishes of everyone. If she deserves it, she will get it. If she doesn’t, she will get what she deserves. But remember  that she will always get what is best for her. Now stop irritating me and let me do my job.” I stormed out of the house with my bag and headed towards office.

I was just on time for the meeting and by god’s grace, it went well. Once I finished with my presentation, the events of morning rushed into my mind. The sad face of Bhanu came to mind. {Such a beautiful and sweet girl doesn’t deserve to be disappointed. But who can question fate? Something deep inside me tells me that her wish may not be fulfilled. My heart felt heavy. I could not concentrate on my work. All because of that stupid Ratna. She just doesn’t know her limits. She takes me for granted. I have to show her where she belongs.} I took permission to leave office soon and left to home.

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Any bells ringing in anyone's head? I have a feeling of something building between Krishna and Bhanu.

What do you feel?