SHE'S ONE OF US - CHAPTER 11

                                                                     

A BEAUTIFUL TRAP


Sai left Shree's home that day in high spirits carrying tonnes and tonnes of love for Shree in his heart. On the way home , he smiled himself. After a minute , he realized that he was smiling alone. He felt weird. He reached home . Next day , from the moment he woke up in the morning to the moment he went to sleep , he was possessed by Shree's thoughts. Sai  got into a trap. Yes , Falling in love is getting into a beautiful trap set up by nature. It is a natural occurrence , no point in fighting.

That evening Sai went to Shree's home. Shree was alone. Sai asked "No one there? Where is Amma?". Shree said "Amma went to near by shop to buy some vegetables. Akhila and Appa are yet to come". Sai said "Oh Ok ! Then what about tuition ?". Shree said "No tuition today ". Sai became twitched. He decided to propose his love. His heart said "Sai, Do not miss this opportunity. This is the right time". Sai called Shree who was busy reading a book. Sai said "Shree. What do you think of me?". Shree was bewildered "Why are you suddenly asking this question ?". Sai said "Answer me". Shree smiled and said "You are a good person. I got plenty of affection and respect towards you". Sai said "Is it ? If I tell u something . Will you agree ?". Shree was confused and said"Agree What ?".  Sai like a house on fire said "I love you". Shree was stunned for a while and smiled and said "Me too". She came near him and looked deep into his eyes. She rested her head on his shoulders. Suddenly Sai got a jerk and said "Oh my god , It's a dream". The clock stroke 4.00 A.M. Sai giggled himself and gave a gentle pat on his head. Suddenly Sai's face became deadpan. Beyond the beautiful love feeling , a scary feeling conquered his mind. Shree's Mom , Dad and Akhila faces came in front of him. Akhila said Traitor. Shree's mom angrily shouted Cheater. Shree's Dad with gloomy face said Betrayer. Sai was totally worried now. His heart said "What the family will think of me. If Akhila knows this , She will slap me on my face. Oh no... Finally What Shree will think of me. They all will think I helped them with this dirty mind". Love is always confusing and Sai was not exceptional. His heart became heavy. There was a great war between his affection towards the family and  the Love for Shree. Finally the family won and the love  for  Shree got defeated and so he concluded to bury his love in his heart. Next day , he went to the temple and prayed that love for Shree should be no more in his heart.


I DON'T KNOW "MAGIC" , BUT I KNOW "YOU"


Meanwhile First semester exams arrived. Shree was focusing on her subjects. She notified the students to study on their own for a week till her exams got over. Shree instructed the students "Any doubts call me , I'll be downstairs preparing for my exams". She sincerely prepared for her examinations. Sai arrived that day. Sai said "Hai". Shree smiled and said "Hai , Excuse me , I need to prepare for my examination" and  she moved into a room and locked the door. Shree's Mom said "Sai , You want anything to eat". Sai in a trembled tone said  "Water". Mom gave water for him. The  trembling continued with his hands. His hands shook when he got the glass of water from Shree's Mom. He managed and asked "Amma ! When Shree's University exam starts". Mom said "After Two days". Sai stayed there for another five minutes , Then he bade a bye to Mom and left home.

Next day , Sai showed up as usual. He saw Shree sitting and reading her subjects. Sai asked Shree "How was your preparations going on? ". Shree said "Going good" and added "But , I don't have good pens for underlining the important points as others have. I am much worried about the presentation in exam". When Shree stopped , Sai took up a beautiful pouch from his pocket and gave  Shree and smiled. He said "Now Happy ?". Shree was over joyed and exclaimed "Yes , Indeed! ". The pouch contained four brand new pens , It was brown ,pink ,violet and a black pen. Shree exclaimed "How did you know , I need these pens, Do you really bought it for me or ?....". Sai smiled and saw deep into her eyes and said "If Shree thinks something , Sai will feel it and will get to know that". Shree smiled and shrunk her eyebrows "Is it ? Now  I 'll ruminate something , you need to find out". Sai playfully smiled and  said "Okay , Will do my best.". Shree closed her eyes  said "I am done , Now  tell me what I think ?". Sai said "Shree's mind thinks  that she should get full marks in all her subjects". Shree opened her eyes and saw  Sai standing before her with a beam of smile. She exclaimed  " Do you know any magic?". Sai laughed and said "Hey I don't know magic, but I know you" and twinkled. He added "Do your exams good. Next week , I won't come. All the best". Shree said " Double thanks for the wishes and the pens". Sai said "I'll take up your thanks for the wishes , but not for the pens". Shree smiled and she was surprised that Sai became a great well wisher for her.



                                              
                                                         


 

I NEED TO MEET GURU

These days on the way college and home , Shree used to see a boy coming opposite to her,  in a cycle, accompanied by his friend.  His face became  so familiar for Shree as she daily see him. The boy too noticed Shree. The boy looked handsome ,wheatish , with curious eyes and looked like a student. The boy thought Shree was beautiful with  a familiar face and looked smart. The boy was so curious to know who was Shree. All he could see was a thilak , (religious symbol) on her fore head everyday and thought she must be devoted. He daily expected her as he liked her so much. That day , Shree started to the college. On the way , She as usual caught sight of that boy,  In fraction of seconds while crossing , their eyes met each other. She went to the college. She saw Shiba and Priya talking about someone. Shiba said "Guru is intelligent and smart". Priya said "Yes ,Indeed , He is ..". Shree said "Girls , Whom you are  talking about ? Who is Guru?". Priya said "Guru is our friend . He is living near our place. He too doing First Year Physics like us in the College for Men which is on the other  side of the town". Shiba added "He use to help us with our subjects ". Shree raised her eyebrows and said "That is Fantastic!". Priya said "He also  promised us  to help with the projects". Shree got curious "Is it ? Really ? Interesting ..Introduce him to me . I need to meet him too.". Shiba and Priya  glanced each other and said "Okay! We will".  Daily she heard something great about Guru through Shiba and Priya which made more curious to see him.

The Exam day arrived . She got ready  with her hall tickets and all her exam materials. In each exam she got reminded of the senior professor,  which made her take the exams more serious. These days she got cultivated by her professors in learning the subjects. She was going to sow her seeds of hard work and struggles on the papers. Exams were all over. Shree was quite confident about her exams. Everyone in the college bade bye to each other . Hurrah! , the Semester Holidays began.

And Now I can hear you saying "Chella! This Episode is quite happy. But , Will Sai  change his mind to propose his Love for Shree ?. Who is that Guru ?. He do have a vital role in Shree's life .Soon U'll get to know what it is . Always Patience required ... Friday is not too far , I suppose :)