Friendship at First Sight! &
The Professor's Promise!
It was already lunch time, Shree paid the fees. Two more hours for the college to get over.
Sister Akhila helped her to find the class room. It was upstairs. Akhila waited for her in the lobby till the classes were over. Shree entered the class. She got her foot in the door , still long way to go. It was not an ordinary class for Shree as others, it was a boon got out of severe penance. She pinched herself just to confirm whether she was in the real world. She couldn't believe that she was in the class room. She looked around and the place was strange because of the strange people. She felt like an alien. She got an uncomfy feeling and she stepped inside the class blinking as everyone attention was on her. A sparking smile came from an ice breaker. Shree exclaimed "Mona! Thank god You are here" . Mona too surprised and excited and said "Shree ! I am happy too ..that you are here and can't believe my eyes. I heard that you are joining Engineering".
Shree smiled at Mona and said "Ohh....Thats a big story , I will tell you later". Shree took a vacant seat near Mona in the first row. There came a hand around Shree's shoulders and in an enthusiastic tone " Hey ...Hi...What's your name? Where are you from? Which school are you? You look so beautiful" and more and more questions and compliments. It was a short girl with wheatish complexion. Shree was stunned by the way of approach of the girl. But still she liked it. The girl had naugty eyes sparkling and she was a sight for Shree's sore eyes. Shree said "I am from Girl's Higher secondary School". Mona added "That's My school too and Shree was my class mate".
Shree smiled and answered all her questions in a way the girl too liked her way of talking. She was surprised that how could a girl talk to a person like this who was completely a stranger. She was impressed that she heard for the first time an open comment that she was beautiful.
Though she was beautiful no body said her upfront. Shree saw her with the sparkling eyes. Shree could feel a positive vibration about the girl. She thought she was the first person who was not jealous of her at first sight. Shree could see her naughtiness in her.
Following the girl, A voice came from her left side "Hai I m Mina". Shree smiled "Hai I am Shree". The Girl next to Mona said "Hai I am Shiba". The other girls voluntarily introduced themselves. Shree was happy and it was not a strange place anymore.
Again the place turned strange. A Lady with a strict and serious look entered the class. The Lecturer took the afternoon attendance and looked at Shree and questioned "Are you new to the class?". Shree got up and nodded her head and said "Yes Madam!". Shree smiled .But the lecturer didn't smile back and she looked still more serious. The Lecturer added in a strong tone "Okay!Come front and Introduce yourself". It was an unexpected invite. Shree stood infront and shivered. The lecturer said "Come on... Start" . Shree started "I am Shree" . Her voice trembled. and she continued" I did my schooling in Girl's Higher secondary School. Now the shivering stopped and she added "I am from this town. I was about to join in the college as you all But missed my seat due to some personal reasons and thats why the delay joining". She smiled wide and went back to her seat.The class started
Everybody was listening. Shree turned to her left side. She saw the enthusiastic girl sitting after two seats. The girl waived her hand and smiled in a naughty way. Shree also smiled back and winked at her. The Lecturer saw two girls smiling and winking. She shouted "Shree and Priya stand up! What are you doing .You come to the class to laugh and play?" Both stood up. Shree shook her head "No Madam". Priya blinked as if she was so scared but actually not. The Madam added "This is the First and the Last to both of you. Sit down ". They both sat down. Once the lecturer turned to the board Shree and Priya looked at each other. Both chuckled. Shree kept her finger on her lips and said "SShhhh..... class.". Even though the lecturer didn't have a friendly attitude . Shree admired her .
The class was over.The Girl came near her and said "Bye Beauty .See you tomorrow".Shree smiled and asked "What's your sweet name?". When she questioned , Shree decided the girl was her best friend in the college. The Girl said "Oh Sorry yar ..I am Priya". Shree said "Ohh...Fantastic.... Priya!! It's my favorite name. My dearest friend's name". Priya exclaimed "Oh Is it? !! You know, I am stunned by seeing such a beautiful girl and forgot to introduce myself". Shree shrinked her eyes and saw her in a naughty way. Priya winked her eyes and said "Okay Okay No feelings. See you tomorrow". Shree waived her hands and Priya left the place. Shree was attracted to the Magnetic name and her attitude. Minu ,Shiba and Mona too bade bye to Shree. Shree went to the department and her eyes searched the Professor. But couldn't find her. Shree asked the lab assistant lady about the Professor. She said "The Professor left for the day. You can come tomorrow and meet her" Shree said "Thanks". She came downstairs and something made her halt. There the professor was talking to some staff. She waited till she was done with the conversation. The professor was about to leave , Shree ran and appeared before the professor. The professor asked "How was the first day . Got friends? and Did you like the college?" Shree smiled and said "Madam ! The class was good and got many friends too and I feel as if I am inside a temple" The Professor smiled. She thanked her once again and she said " Madam! I don't know how to reciprocate". The senior professor shrinked her eyebrows and smiled and said " Hmmmm... Reciprocation! ...I need some thing from you and promise me that you'll do it".
Shree's eyes became wider. Her mind puzzled " Promise??, what is the promise about? I have nothing to give. Once promised I cannot take back."
Whatever.... she made up her mind to promise .
Patience !! Lets wait and watch out this space for the suspense till next Friday to know what was the Promise!
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