*Janice Pov* “I think that’s all for today. Don’t forget to revise once again at home.” I said, closing the book and they all nodded before getting up to leave. “Janice! Are you ready? All our colleagues must already leave for the conference hall.” Maam said walking outside the class beside mine. “Let’s go Maam and don’t panic. There is so much time.” I said smiling. “You need not to call me Maam, Janice. We are colleagues so call me by my name.” She said like every day. “I will try.” I said, smiling and entered the hall in which only few people are present. “What is the deal to have this meeting today?” Maam asked. “We have to wait and see I guess.” I replied and took our place at the corner. After a few minutes the hall filled with the lectures and then, the Principal entered holding few files. “Is he going to remove us from the job or what?” Maam asked again. “I don’t know, but I hope not.” I replied. “I am sure you all must be waiting to know what the matter is to call
*Janice Pov* “So you will return in the evening?” I asked him brushing my hair. “Yeah! My bus will leave in the afternoon.” He replied and I sighed, looking at my phone, which is in loudspeaker mode. “Ok!” I said, taking the phone into my hands. “Bye!” he said, and I said back before hanging up the phone. It’s been four days since he left, but he calls me everyday in the morning and in the evening. Today he is going to return, and I smiled at the news. I went outside the room to see Aunty and Uncle waiting for me. I became so close to these two in these four days and they too, like me now, which is important to me, but I wish Dad and Mom will also become close to Adithya like this. I left the house and took a bus rushing towards the stop as I am really getting late with all the little talks I had with his parents. In the morning classes, I kept on thinking what should I say when he returns home? Should I say that I miss him or should I keep quiet? Should I ask him about his
*Adithya Pov* “I heard that there is some strike today.” She said while brushing her hair. “Yes! But we don’t know whether it is a serious strike or a calm strike.” I said, folding the newspaper. “I think even colleges may get a holiday.” She said, frowning and turned towards me. “Is there a holiday?” I asked her confused because she is getting ready right for college itself right. “I don’t think at present there is any but if the strike is even little more than a calm one there can be one at any time of the day.” She replied. “If you get a holiday, why don’t we both go to your home?” I suggested thinking it would be good for us to spend some more time together and also to be liked by her family. “Sure! That is a really good idea.” She said smiling. “By the way, that is my house and this is my home.” She added, and I smiled shaking my head. “Let’s go!” I said dragging her outside the room. “Just give me a call, and I will come here. From here, we will go to your house.” I sa
*Janice Pov* At present, I am staring at the ceiling still lying in his arms and by hearing his breathing I can say that he is also awake, but we both are not saying a single word to each other. This is what happening for nearly a week. Our alarm still didn’t ring and from the past few days, we both are waking up way before the usual time. He has a strong grip on my shoulders while I have a solid grip on his waist. I am not planning to move away, and I know he is also not planning to do that. We both jerked a little hearing the alarm ring tone and I calmly started saying, “We need to...” “Get up.” He finished it. We both got up and started getting ready with silence surrounding us. I don’t even know what to even say to him, and I don’t know what I am feeling. When he dropped me near my college, I got down and turned to see him staring in our café direction. “I... may go to my parent's house in the evening. You need not to pick me up.” I said, looking at him and then he stared
*Janice Pov* “I think we have everything we need.” I said to myself looking at the bag which consists of a thick blanket and a few food items. “Looking good.” I heard Adithya’s voice from behind. “I thought I would not fit into my old dress, but I did surprisingly.” I said, looking down at my jeans and a top. “I can understand your thoughts. You have become fat.” He suddenly said making my eyes go wide. I turned to look at him and saw that he is controlling his laugh. I smiled sweetly at him, at which he stopped laughing and got a look of caution. “Yes! I have become fat because I am not a model or don’t even have a dream to be one right.” I said, shaking my head and started walking towards the door holding the bag. Before I can open the door, he stopped holding my hands from behind and made the bag fall on the floor. “Turn around.” He whispered, but I still looked at the door. He as usual pinched my waist, making me turn around immediately. I gazed at him while he stared bac
*Adithya Pov* “So we will be going there in your Brother’s car?” I asked, walking towards my bike where she is already standing. “Yeah!” she replied, frowning. “What?” I asked her frowning back. “Nothing!” she replied, shaking her head. “Rajeev and Raji will reach the spot of the picnic in their own car I guess.” I said and took out the helmet from the bike. “Hmm...” she mumbled and I turned to look at her once again to see what she is thinking. She got behind me holding the bag in her hands, and I started the bike after she placed her hand on my shoulder for support. A few minutes later, I calmly asked, “Do you think we too should get a car? I mean I have enough saved money, and it won’t matter.” “Hmm...” that’s all she mumbled, making me frown. “What are you thinking?” I asked after reaching her parent’s house. “Nothing!” she replied, shaking her head and walked away towards her Bhai who is standing near the gate. She started speaking to him in whispers while he calmly n
*Janice Pov* They finally stopped pushing the swings, making us breathe in relief. I glanced at Abby and saw that even she was scared until now. We both glanced back to see them squeezing their hands by themselves. So that’s why they stopped as their hands were paining. Abby nodded at me, and I nodded at her back when the swings came into rest. We both got up from them and took small sticks, which were on the ground. I rushed behind Adithya while Abby rushed behind Bhai threatening to beat them. They both just laughed and ran away from us. “Don’t tell me you didn’t enjoy it?” Adithya shouted glancing back a little at me. “No!” I replied, shouting back and we finally reached near the trees. “Sorry!” he said, turning around suddenly making me crash into his chest. Before I could move back, he placed his hands around me hugging me tightly. I glanced up to see him already looking at me with a smile. We both stood like that controlling our rapid breathes with all running, and I pl
*Adithya Pov* “Adithya! Don’t leave my hand.” She screamed. “I will not.” I assured her gripping her hands more on the handlebars. “But try to open your eyes while driving.” I added chuckling. “Don’t laugh! This bike is so heavy.” She said scolding me. “This is just your first week of driving so don’t worry.” I said and made her stop. “Thank god I am not learning it on the main road. So you trained here or what?” She asked, looking around the police grounds. “Not completely, but yeah. Shall we go? We shouldn’t be here for much time.” I replied, and she nodded smiling. “Are you up for a half an hour class every day?” I asked when we reached our home. “Yeah! We just have to wake us early.” She replied yawning. “We can sleep for one more hour.” I said, looking at the time. “I don’t think I can get up if I sleep now.” She said shaking her head. “I forgot mentioning to you. We are supposed to go to your house today.” I said walking towards the cupboard. “Why?” She asked, walki