11. Silly fight

******Jhanu pov********

After two days, I started my home tuition. On the first day, Vinay dropped me at that address. It was an apartment which is on the fifth floor and it was two buildings away from Abhi's house. As it was my first job I was tense.

But Nandini Akka was very friendly to me and her son Rohan is very cute and smart. He was studying in 1st class. I used to take tuition in his studying room and that room has a balcony. From that balcony, I can see Abhi's house very clearly.

One day while I was tutoring Rohan, I heard music from outside. Someone was playing guitar and it was melodious. I went to the balcony and search who was playing guitar. Then I was surprised to see that person.

It was Abhi.......

I didn't believe my eyes. I pinched my hand whether it was a dream or real.

Yes, it was real Abhi.

Oh my God! I didn't believe it.

When he was playing guitar. He was looking handsome, not less than any model.

I never thought Abhi will play guitar like this. Today I noticed a new side in Abhi. Even though he is rich and talented. He is friendly and simple to everyone. I think that's the reason he has so many girls' followers in our college.

Then I realized how I was gazing at him. I immediately came to the room and did my work.

These days my heart is thinking about Abhi whenever I am alone. I don't know what magic this Abhi doing on me. His smile, his words, everything in him making me attracted to him. This is a new feeling for me.

Few weeks passed, I become busy with college, home tuition, and dance classes. Our sem II exam dates were also announced. One day I, Swomya, and Jai were discussing subject doubts in the canteen. Sowmya got a call, she excused herself as it was noisy in the canteen, she can't able to hear the voice from the other side. So she went outside the canteen and attending the call.

At that time Abhi noticed and came towards us and greeted me. As I was busy clarifying my doubts on the subject. I smiled at him and again listening to Jai's explanation. Abhi stood for 5 minutes but I didn't speak to him. After 10 minutes I looked for him but I didn't find him. From then onwards he was stopped talking with me, even if I smile at him no response. I want to talk to him but he was avoiding me. I felt sad about his behavior towards me.

After 1 week, I and Swomya went to the canteen to have tea as the climate was very cold. I saw Abhi who was sitting at the canteen. I want to talk to him as he was avoiding me for a few days. As he was alone, I want to ask why he was avoiding me.

I said sowmya that I want to meet Abhi and will back in a few minutes.

I don't know why I am missing him so badly and why his silence is killing me.

"Hi Abhi", I said with a smile.

"Hi Jhanu", he greeted with a serious tone.

"I want to talk with you", I said.

"I am busy now. I am going home" he said as if he was no interested to talk with me.

I hold his palm and asked him, " why you are not avoiding me, Abhi? " I asked him.

" Why should I talk to you Jhanu? You were busy with your classmate Jai even you haven't time to say hi when I speak to you" he said angrily.

I was shocked by Abhi's words. First time I saw another side of Abhi, rude and egoistic.

"Abhi, please don't take it seriously. On that day he was clarifying subject doubts and I thought you will wait for me." I said with a pleasing tone.

" Okay then you got new friends then enjoy with your friends," he said.

"I know on that day it was my mistake to make you wait," I said with a pleading tone.

But he was not all listening to my words.

"Listen Abhi, we are discussing the subject that's all. You will also sometimes busy with your other friends then why are behaving like that. Okay then if you don't want to talk I am going. " I said with almost tears in my eyes.

"Jhanu please stop. Do you really want me to talk with you?" he asked looking into my eyes.

"Hmm..." I nodded my head as yes.

"Then you have to do one thing," he asked me.

" What," I asked him.

" you say okay then I will tell," he said.

"Okay promise. Now tell me" I said.

"Nothing difficult Jhanu, you should come to the Aruku trip along with all our friend's group, the day after tomorrow as you will your exams by tomorrow. Even Vinay will also come with us," he said with a smile.

" what Aruku trip!" I was surprised.

"But my granny never gives me permission Abhi. Not only that whenever we go to any places my sister, poorni will come with me. I can't able to e on the Aruku trip with you all. I am sorry. " I said with a pleading tone.

" Okay then, ask your sister and swomya to join us. Anyways Vinay will be there, your sister will not get bore. You promised me. So, there will no or if or but" he said.

"Okay, then I will try," I said.

I think I did a great mistake to start conservation with Abhi.

"Okay, then Jhanu. I am very happy now" he said.

I saw Abhi's face brighten suddenly as if he got a lucky draw. Till now his face was serious but now he was smiling like a kid as if he achieved something...

Abhi saw sowmya as she waiting for me. Abhi called her Sow to joined us. He ordered snacks and tea for us. When we were waiting for our order. Abhi asked about the Aruku trip to sow.

She was seriously glaring at me as if I know the program earlier and I hide from her.

The sow was looking at me. I don't know, what to say. After observing my facial expression, Abhi was smirking at me.

I want to kill that stupid. Even I don't know my program till now. He was asking my friend about the trip.

I don't know why he was so confident that I will come. Meanwhile, our order came and we were busy eating. Akash Anna and Madhuri also joined us. Again they have also started the same topic. Madhu pleaded to me to come with them as she wants to spend time with Akash Anna. If no girl will come to the trip her mom will not give permission.

I said, " I will try Madhu."

We all spent there for a few minutes and went to our classes.

Our sem II exams were completed. I hard work for my exams. Finally, all exams were completed. I was worried about the Aruku trip. So many questions were running in my mind.

Whether my granny will give permission or not?

What will Vinay think if I joined with his friends?

What if that arrogant Ragini comes on a trip?

Oh good! What is happening !!!

As it was the last exam, I and sow were waiting for Vinay at the play ground. After a long time, Vinay went to play a match with his friends. I was sitting in the audience gallery, waiting for vinay.

Sow asked me whether I will go on a trip?

I don't know sow! what if that Ragini comes. I don't feel comfortable with her" I said with a sad smile.

Do you have an interest in the trip? I asked her.

She said, "I have been interested but we are going to Tirupathi with my relative this night".

"First of all don't think about that Ragini. Just go on a trip with them and enjoy next time I will also join with you people" she said and left me as she hat tot ready for her Tirupathi trip.

I was sitting on the ground and watching him. Vinay, Akash Anna, Abhi was playing cricket.

First time I saw Abhi playing cricket. He was playing fantastic almost like a professional player. Without blinking my eye, I was watching him.

Suddenly Abhi saw me as I was staring at him. I felt embarrassed and turned my head in another direction.

Now I realized why Abhi has girls' followers. He looks very handsome. Even anyone can think he is a model.

At last, their cricket match was completed. Vinay came to me and we were about to start for home. Akash Anna stopped me and asked whether I am coming on a trip.

I don't know what to say. I understood why he asked me. It's because of Madhu.

"yes, we are coming on the trip. My granny gave us permission" Vinay said to Akash.

I was shocked by Vinay's words.

I don't know when Vinay asked granny and how she gave permission.

Akash hugged vinu and said thank you.

I smiled at Akash Anna, how he is crazy about Madhu And her love.

After 15 minutes, Abhi joined us but his face looks irritated.

Vinay asked Abhi, " why he was irritated?"

"Due to one of the junior girls," Abhi said with an angry face.

"Why? What happened?" vinu asked him.

"That girl proposed to me if I don't accept her love she wants to kill herself. She was blackmailing me. Stupid girl don't she think about herself and her family. What type of she is." Abhi said in an angry tone.

Vinu laughed at him," you are one of the handsome guys in College. So there will girl followers buddy. You are one rejecting all girls. Don't you like anyone in our college?" vinu said to Abhi.

"Stop it Vinay. If you tell like that he will think it is true and thinks he is really handsome." I said in a teasing tone.

Abhi was glaring at me after listening to my words.

To make him more anger I said, " you look good but not like my Akash anna and vinu".

" Really !" he smiled at my words.

Vinu said, "okay, we meet at the early station tomorrow at morning 5.30".

I and vinu started to home. While we were going home. I asked how he convinced granny.

He told, " we are going to friends sister marriage".

I was shocked by vinu 's words.

How can he tell lies to the granny? I scolded him for telling lies and convince her. What if nanny know the truth later, I asked him

" Oh stupid, from so many days I am lying whenever I go on a trip. You people found me?. And I promised Akash that we are joining the trip. Even poor also coming with us, don't worry" he said.

Finally, we reached our house and started preparing for tomorrow's trip.

*********Abhi pov************

Our college days were going quickly, our sem -6 exam dates were announced. Everyone was busy in preparation for exams. Even if I am busy with assignments, projects, and other things. I never miss seeing my Jhanu. Without her notice, I started watching her. Nowadays I have become so possessive towards her. Even though she was talking with any of my classmates I mean boys. I was getting angry.

When I saw her talking with Jaideep, one of her classmates in the canteen. I got angry but I saw them discussing some subject. So I decided to talk to her. But she didn't give any reply to me but smiled at me. I wait for 5 minutes, but she was busy listening to Jai deep. For the first time in my life, someone neglected me that too Jhanu, for whom I am crazily in love. I felt dejected and left that place. I avoided her for what she did to me. She was trying to talk to me but I was very angry with her.

On the last day of my exam, I was waiting for Akash in the canteen then Jhanu came to talk to me. She was saying sorry. I know she was busy studying on that day. But I was becoming very possessive towards her.

When she said that when I was busy with my friends then I understand what she means.

She was talking about Ragini. How she behaved with Jhanu.....

I saw tears in her eyes. Then I understand how much I hurt her.

Then I got a brilliant idea. As she was asking me for forgiveness. I took advantage that she has to come for an Aruku trip with our friends.

When Jhanu said she will try to come. I felt very happy as if I achieved something.

Finally, I waiting for tomorrow's trip. I returned home. I didn't get sleep whether she will come or not.

If Jhanu don't come. What will I do?

The next morning, all our friends gathered at Vizag rly station. I was eagerly waiting for Vinay.

From behind I heard one person asking me, Abhi, I think you are waiting curiously for someone. I turned my head seriously. It was Akash.

I want to kill him. I am very tense whether Jhanu will come or not? Now, this idiot is teasing me.

" stop you, idiot, I am very tense by thinking whether Jhanu will come or not, and another side you are irritating me," I said with an irritated tone.

", hey, buddy cool. Vinay, Jhanu, and her sister poorni are on the way to the station. Just now Madhu called them." Akash said with a smirk.

"Thank you," I said with a bright smile.

Within 10 minutes, Vinay comes to the station. My eyes were searching for Jhanu as she didn't come with Vinay. She was buying some books and a water bottle. She was looking very beautiful in a sandal color salwar with a perfect hairstyle.

" Do you forgive Abhi as I am coming with all of you? " Jhanu asked with her innocent face.

This girl is making crazy day by day.

The first time in my life, I am having a new feeling in me. I want to kiss her.

" Yes madam, I forgave you. Welcome as it is your first trip with us" I said with a bright smile.

All our friends boarded the train. Vinay introduced Jhanu' s sister, Poornima as it was the first time she was coming with us. Poornima is also simple and traditional like Jhanu.

Akash, Madhu were sitting side by side. Jhanu and Poornima were sitting together. I and Vinay were chatting with each other.

After 15 minutes our train started. Akash and Madhu were in their own world. As it takes 5 hours to reach Aruku valley, we started to play cards on the train. As our train started at morning 6 am, almost everyone is in a sleepy mood, but for me, sleep is far away. I was busy staring Jhanu. She was busy reading novels. After some time Madhu snatched the novel from Jhanu's hand and asked her why she is coming to the trip?

She looked at me and said for all of you.

"Then why are reading novel, let enjoy the trip," Madhu said Jhanu.

We start playing antakshar, cards and finally, we are near to our destiny, Aruku valley...