7.Helping Friend

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

After the Ragini incident in college, I felt sorry for Jhanu. I tried to stop Ragini but I was failed.

When Jhanu started crying and left for the bus stop, I want to run after her and console her but Ragini was not leaving me.

I know Ragini from my childhood and about her rude behavior. But for the First time, I shouted at her for arrogant behavior towards Jhanu. I left all my other friends and went along with Vinay to find her but she already boarded the bus along with Swomya.

I don't know why I was thinking about jhanu. I know her for two days only but I would not see her hurtful face as if she is close to me for a long time.

What are you Jhanu?

Why are you making me crazy about you??...

My mind warning me that I am behaving like a stupid whereas my heart is pushing towards her to know how Jhanu is now?

I went home and got fresh. I called Vinay to know about her. He told me, she went dancing class and he was about to go to class to pick her.

I asked the address of the dance academy and reached there. I found Vinay already at that place. He said he will be back within a few minutes.

 When I went inside, I found Jhanu practicing dance. I just stare at her.

 I was thinking .....

How beautiful she is?

When she is dancing and moving her eyes?

I don't know when one hour completed??

After completing the class, she saw me and asked me why I am here??

Then her friend asked, whom she is talking with??

I introduced kavya. She asked me, is it the same guy whom Ragini hugged?

I was shocked to know then I realized Jhanu told everything that happened in college to her.

Jhanu felt embarrassed about that topic.

When kavya said that I am handsome so girl usually follows them and Jhanu also smiles at her compliment as approval. I felt very happy as if Jhanu complimented me. Vinay talks to her, Both of them ended their fight after a long discussion. Kavya left for her home.

I was glaring at Jhanu and I found she was feeling uncomfortable with my glare. So, I said bye and started at my home.

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After the Ragini incident, Jhanu never comes to our friend's meeting place.

 From that day onwards, she started to come by bus.

I thought...

 She was so stubborn. .........

 Both our classes are in one block, even if she saw at break time only she used to smile at me.....

A few weeks later.........

After completing my cricket practice for our college sports meet. I found Jhanu was sitting in the playground alone. I felt very strange about why she was here. I went near to her and asked why she was sitting alone.

She was waiting for Vinay as he is still in cricket practice.

Ohhh..., I said

I think you are going by bus daily then why are waiting for him, I asked.

She told me that she has to purchase books as mid exams date were announced and Vinay told me to take for book stores.

She started scolding Vinay as she was waiting for him for half an hour.

When I saw Vinay was busy in cricket practice.

I told her to make a call to Vinay so that he will come fast.

She said, no.

I will wait for him as she too like cricket. She will watch for some time and doesn't want to disturb his practice.

I asked shall I give you company till Vinay.

She said yes.

I asked her, do she want to buy new books for sem-1.

She said no.

If I give my books, is it okay for you...

She thinks for some time and said yes.

 I felt happy as she likes to take my books ...

She asked me why I want to give books to her without asking for help...

I want to help Vinay with purchasing books, he never takes me help.

She arched her eyebrow and said for Vinay.

Without hesitation, I said yes.

Why ??? She asked

Because till now, Vinay didn't bring his books for him and computer-related books are costly. If I give money to him he will not take it. I know about your family's condition so if you don't purchase books from this money. He will definitely buy books from him with this money.

"Okay, then I will take your books. I am really happy for Vinay as he got a good friend like you. He was very lucky to have you. Hope you both should be a lifetime friend", she said.

After finishing practice, Vinay came to us. He told Jhanu to come with him to buy books.

I don't want to purchase books, she said to Vinay.

I asked Vinay if he had sem-1 books with him. I want old books as important one will be noted, she said to him.

I felt relieved whether Jhanu will tell as I asked to give books but she didn't tell me "If you don't have any problem giving books, please give Jhanu", Vinay asked me.

I said, okay.

"I want to stay still for practice Jhanu. Will go by yourself please" Vinay said.

I am waiting for you for an hour and you are asking me to go to myself, Jhanu said angrily.....

Ohhh Jhanu please....said Vinay.

" If jhanu has no problem, I will drop at your home," I asked Vinay looking at Jhanu.

Vinay told her to go with me. She still angry with him but nodded her head hesitated...

"Miss. Angry bird shall we start ..., ?" asked her.

She got more irritated by the word angry bird...

Vinay said bye and again resumed to the playground for cricket practice.

When I started my bike, she seat behind me. I felt very happy as she was seating behind me.

I used to talk to so many girls. Sometimes I used to drop the girls on my bike. But this is a very special feeling for me when Jhanu sits behind me...

I don't what is this feeling for her...

But still, I am enjoying it...

I thinking about whether Jhanu also feeling the same...

I want to talk to her but She was sitting silently behind me. I increased the speed of my bike so that she will be scared.

As I increased my bike speed. She kept her right hand on the shoulder and hold me very tight.

I just smiled and asked her whether do you want to take books now?

Not so urgent, she said.

If you want now, my home is on the way. We can go home and you can take those books to your home.

Don't worry still time is 5.30 pm

 I will drop you at home.

 Okay then I will come, she said.

I was on cloud nine as she wants to come to my home...