Heart wrenching adoration Part-28

The sun rose in clear, azure horizon, marking the beginning of another day and chasing away the chasm and gloom of the day before. I woke up, after sleeping more restfully than I had in years and I credited it to khushi’s effect.

Someone out there must really be my guardian angel to send a beautiful person like khushi in my way! My good mood continued, much to my friend’s 

astonishment and didn’t dampen even when the day started with two continuous Economics classes. Although I had started hating Fridays as we had double period of the boring subject yet that couldn’t affect my perk!

Our Economics teacher, Mrs. Avantika Bhattacharya- a stout, plump, bespectacled woman stood in front of the class as she droned on and on about the Economic reforms in post-Independence period, quite unaware of the lack of attention of the entire class.

Half of the students were busy staring out of the windows at the forget-me-not clear blue sky while few others were already asleep on their desks with desks with their blazers covering their faces. 

Despite this outrageous lack of general interest, Avantika ma’am continued, making me marvel at her remarkable indifference.

I sat with my face resting on my palm and my elbow on the desk as I nodded occasionally if she happened to be looking in my difference, while I persisted in what is called- physically present and mentally absent state, thinking about the tactics that we were going to employ for our final match against Kendriya Vidyalaya for that C.B.S.E.Cricket Tournament.

Suddenly a peon walked with the register for notice, breaking the usual monotone of the class.

“Students are to be informed that the school is organizing an outing for classes 9-12 on Saturday i.e. tomorrow to the nearby Ambience Mall. Hostel warden and few other teachers will accompany the students on the outing. The buses will leave the school premises at 3p.m.” Avantika ma’am read in her sing-song voice at for the first time since the beginning of the session, the class listened to her with rapt attention.

Several people cheered and wolf whistled, as excited murmurings broke out across the class, especially among girls. I felt two thumps on my back and turned around to look at Anvesh and Aman smirking at me.

“What?”I frowned.

“Well there you go! You can take khushi out, spin it out to spend some time alone with khushi without Payal breathing down your neck as I’ll be much mistaken if Akash doesn’t keep her absolutely absorbed!” Aman quipped, while Anvesh nodded so enthusiastically as if we were talking about his date.

“Whatever!” I rolled my eyes and faced forward, though their words had rooted some ideas in my mind. Spending time alone with khushi outside the school premises was so...tempting! Already my imagination was swirling wild! Truly I was a goner!

My colourful reverie was broken by the brusque voice of Anavtika ma’am as she called the clss to get back in order.

“Enough everyone! I know its all very exciting, but you need to study first!” She sniffed, banging the duster on a nearby chair and narrowly missing the nose of Manish who was sitting there.

“So, Land ceiling was introduced to keep the ownership of land by big Landlords in check by the Government of India and...” Avantika ma’am began again and  it didn’t take the class more than 5 minutes to fall back in its sleepy torpor!

As I entered the cafeteria for lunch I was met by a sight that was both surprising and amusing. Payal and Khushi were in the middle of a full-fledged fight bickering about something. Akash, Aman and Anvesh were seated around with their mouths hanging open, whipping their head from one sister to another and looking rather cartoon-ish!

“Di I don’t like it!”

“You will! Just because you haven’t ever tried anything you opine that rest all is not worth your attention!”

“Di, I don’t feel comfortable! ”

“Ridiculous! You can’t know that, not when  you haven’t even tried!”

“I’m perfectly happy in going with the present ways!”

“But apparently I’m not and you really can’t expect me to be!”

“Woah! Woah! Chill guys! What’s wrong? Why are you two fighting like cats?” I finally intervened. I was curious to know what led to the argument, as they were always quite wrapped up in the sisterly love.

“I’m fed up of her boring jeans and T-shirt outfit!I mean there are so many variety of dresses and all she wears is this! She doesn’t even have proper shorts!” Payal sniffed.

“I don’t want to go for a change! I’m perfectly happy with how I dress!” Khushi wheedled, pouting cutely.

They continued their argument throughout the lunch and khushi finally had to give up! She glared at her elder sister as she mused her make-over.

“You know what you’ll like khushi? A peplum sleeveless, cami or maybe cashmere tops. In fact, some satin and laces will do to. Oh and we can try some denim shorts and cropped jacket. And I’ll love to see you try those lovely sequined skirts and leather jackets and cap sleeves. Hmm...It will look pretty good and...” Payal continued her monologue, looking quite absorbed while rest of us exchanged bewildered looks.

Did girls literally have so much to wear? I was suddenly quite thankful that jeans and sweats were perfectly blasé and cool with guys. I could only imagine my di who was a shopping freak too, trying to fit me in various dresses! That would’ve been beyond horrible!

“I’m screwed up now!” Khushi groaned, listening to her sister’s prattle and I leaned towards her;speaking in her ears.

“Don’t worry khushi! I’ll sneak you out!” I whispered, earning a radiant look from her that rendered me breathless.