Ganga (The Impure) Part 6

A loud burst of laughter was heard from Rhea's room. Yathish was sitting on a sofa and wondered what was going on!!

Ganga asked Sheetal, " Hmmmm what made you fall for him?? How was he different from others??".

Sheetal blushed " He was sweet, caring, and well mannered. Do you know, Once some guy in my college spoke badly about India, So Yathish beat him black and blue in front of the entire college. He helped people in distress. Many times he had saved me from being embarrassed".

Ganga raised her eyebrows and questioned her "Oh, Is it?? very interesting!!! Hmmm See he is not bad, Just that he might have changed due to present situations. You need to help him get back to his old character.

Sheetal nodded her head, "Don't know aunty something happened in his past life that changed him completely".

Ganga was aware of the situation that changed him, " Hann Beta, Sometimes few situations will leave a mark in our lives, Leave it. Continue your story. I am waiting to hear more from you".

Sheetal continued "I was deeply and madly in love with Yathish. But, I was not aware if he has the same feelings for me. He never showed any feelings towards me. Every day I sat in my classroom and looked at him. He was busy looking at the lecturers and not even once he looked at me. One day, I was busy looking at him, He looked at me and flashed a smile. Butterflies ran through my stomach, I gave a broad smile showing all my teeth. Then I realized a guy sitting next to him is also staring at me, then the other guy too. Later I realized that the entire class was staring at me including the lady lecturer Mrs. Chabria.

Mrs. Chabria shouted, "Sheetal Pandey, In which world are you roaming? stand up".

I stood up in embarrassment "Sorry Mam, I was looking for...".

Mrs. Chabria cut short in-between " What's wrong with you these days, Your Practical book is incomplete, your marks are going down. You are not paying attention in class. meet me after the class".

I nodded my head and Nayana gave a frown look. She asked me to sit down.

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Nayana was eagerly waiting for me in the classroom. She fumed as soon as I entered the classroom. "Sheetal, How many times should I call you, I sent you messages as well".

Sheetal kept her bag on the desk and looked at the cell phone" Arreey Don't shout there is some problem with my phone. I should get it repaired. What's wrong?? Your Majnu is about to die?? She asked jokingly.

Nayana said " Not my Majnu, You are about to Die now. Today is the last day to submit records. Have you completed them?? No right!! What will you do now?? She looked worried.

Sheetal felt like thunder hit her, "Arrey what will I do now?? I was busy making paintings of Yathish canvas.".

Nayana "Wow, Great..!! Sell those paintings on the footpath now.

Dumb!! I warned you 100 times to come out of the cupid world, You don't even know if he is interested in you. You are crossing your limits Sheetal, I never expected this from you. Look how much you have changed. This is your final year and If you have backlogs then placements won't happen.

Sheetal stood there without uttering a word. She was sad and stressed. Nayana pulled her to the canteen, She sensed that Sheetal was about to cry. She consoled Sheetal and advised her to ask permission from the principal for a day's time to submit records.

Nayana had assured her that she will help her in writing the records.

When they returned to the desk, Sheetal found few record books and a Chocolate with a note.

Never waste your time looking at me. I am available to you for my entire life to stare. I am not an idiot Sheetal, I could make out what feelings you have for me. Just that I am not able to express my feelings to you. You don't know how desperately I wait to see you every day. While billing at the supermarket, I try my best not to look at your pretty face, But my heart won't listen to me, I keep glancing at CCTV footage to spot you. Sometimes I feel that I am not the right person for you, I am trying my best to make myself eligible for you. Time is very precious so is your goal and responsibilities. I got to know about your pending work and finished them for you. You can submit them.

-- With lots of love,

Yathish

She desperately wanted to thank Yathish, She looked around and he was not there. She went in search of him. He was bouncing a basketball on the court. She spotted him and ran to him, even before Yathish could react she hugged him. They both hugged each other.

Tears flowed out of Sheetal's eyes.

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Nayana was bored of listening to Sheetal's yapping. Sheetal only spoke about Yathish. Nayana held her hand and said, "Enough meri Maa, I am tired of hearing the same old story".

Sheetal frowned "So what new story you want to hear now?".

Nayana blinked her eyes and said "Tell me about your first kiss.. Did you kiss him??

Sheetal in a disgusting tone"Chee.... no way. We are not like other lovers".

Nayana laughed "Shut up ya, If you give this kind of expression, He will start looking at other girls. If you are in love then a little bit of romance is allowed".

Sheetal innocently "Oh is it?? What if I don't allow him to do?

Nayana giggles "He will obviously get irritated and run behind other girls".

Sheetal picked up her bag and left, thinking about Nayana's words.

She met Yathish, They both sat down under a tree, Yathish picked up a book to read, Sheetal put her head on his shoulder's. Yathish was lost in his book and after some time turned around, Sheetal was coming close to him with her eyes closed "Sheetal What are you doing?? Sheetal opened her eyes and said "Nayana said, if we are lovers then we should kiss. So I was trying to kiss you".

Yathish laughed out and said "who told you all this?? Moreover, our first kiss should be memorable, not a boring one which is hard to be remembered. Look around many people are walking here, what will they think of us? Forget about me, I don't want people to point the finger at you. So take all this out of your mind Sweety. Get up let's go and have something to eat.

Sheetal felt bad about her stupidity, She looked around.

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After exams were over a tour was planned to the hilly region, they traveled to Khandala close to Western ghats. Nayana and Sheetal were excited, Yathish too joined them along with other classmates.

They reached the resort mid-noon and rested in their rooms till evening. A campfire was arranged at 7pm, Sheetal received a message from Yathish to meet him near reception. He also requested her to wear her favorite white embroidered Salwar with a colorful dupatta. Sheetal dressed up as per his request and went to meet him.

Yathish for a moment was lost looking at pretty Sheetal. She looked stunningly beautiful and elegant. Her smile was mesmerizing.

Sheetal walked towards him, "Hmmm what special today, You are asking me to dress well for a campfire??".

Yathish smiled and nodded his head as No. "We are going out, We are not attending Campfire".

Sheetal widened her eyes "Going out? Where? We are new here, What will I say to others?".

He held her hand and pulled her out, "You need not say anything to others, Nayana will give an explanation when they enquire about you.

They both walked out and Yathish had hired a bullet bike from reception and they both rode out of resorts.

The bike stopped at a viewpoint, It was dark everywhere and Sheetal was scared to the death, She held Yathish's hand tightly.

He assured her and they both walked towards the viewpoint.

It was a breathtaking view, full moon day and slow breeze were flowing and they were standing amid hills with a clear view of the moon and passing clouds.

WOW!!! exclaimed Sheetal.," It's Beautiful...!!!! It's Fantastic Yathish".

Yatish smiled and said, "Not as beautiful as you!!!".

Sheetal looked at him and smiled. Yathish pulled her towards him and held her in his arms. Sheetal do you remember, I had promised you that our first kiss will be a memorable one??

Sheetal blushed and nodded her head. Bent down towards her and softly kissed her lips. It was a romantic moment!!!!

Sheetal was lost in her memories, Ganga shook her to bring her back to reality. Ganga lovingly brushed Sheetal's hairs. Sheetal held her hand and said, "Thanks Ganga aunty, For reminding me about my love story, For taking me back to those beautiful days". 

Ganga smiled " Hmmm so it was a happy ending love story right!!! 

Sheetal nodded her head "No Aunty, There was a painful turn in our story".

After having a wonderful time, we went back to our homes. Sweet memories and my heart was filled with joy. Yathish had cleared 3 rounds of interview in a company, that gave me satisfaction. I too was busy with the Interviews. one fine day I was looking for Yathish, he was not to be seen anywhere in college. I tried calling his mobile, it was switched off. I was tensed and started sobbing. Nayana tried to console me at the same time she was angry. 

"Do you know his address or his whereabouts??". Sheetal nodded head as no, "He said he stays with his mother, She works in some company. His dad passed away when he was a child. I never asked him about his address or where he stays. I trusted him so much.

Nayana fumed " What nonsense Sheetal, are you nuts?? You should have collected all these details, now where will you go now, where will you look for him?? Let me try to find some way... shall we go and enquire in college desk.

They both enquired at the college desk and collected his address. They went in search of the address and found the house locked. Nayana went and spoke to neighbors and collected details about his friends. She met Anil at his home and enquired about Yathish.

Anil initially hesitated to tell the truth but later on, he spilled the beans. "Yathish was a good boy, he was happy and enjoyed his life, it was that bastard Keshav who spoilt him. Yathish told us about your love story and the way you both enjoyed the tour". 

Keshav " Arrey you finished the matter or not tell us that in detail? he smirked and gave a naughty smile.

Yathish "Hey no, we did not cross the border. we were within our limits".

Keshav laughed "Abhey sale, admit that you don't know anything, so you did not do it. Do you know if a guy is weak in this subject then a woman will dump him any time. They need pleasure and satisfaction, If you fail for the first time then she will nag you for a lifetime. Do one thing get 5000 rupees, tomorrow I will take you to a place. Where you can get practical classes. I am a champion now, I visit them regularly. He said that and laughed loudly.

Yathish and Anil both looked at each other, they felt insulted and at the same time excited to see this place. Yathish nodded and said, "Yes I will get the money tomorrow". Anil was a bit hesitant and afraid, He said "Thanks but I will not come with you guys. If my dad gets to know about this then he will break my bones".

Keshav threw the half-lit cigarette on him and said "Look you should experience all this in your life. If you go there once, you will go again and again. I will wait for you both tomorrow at 7 pm, come with cash. 5000 exactly nota rupee less than that". Saying so he zoomed on his bike.

Anil continued "After that day, I did not meet Yathish at all. Don't know what happened to him and his mother, they vacated the house without informing anyone. I have no idea where they went and what happened?? I spoke to Keshav too. He said, don't know what happened, he left without informing him as well. Even we are on the lookout for Yathish. 

Sheetal collapsed on the ground, she was in turmoil now. What happened there?? where did he go?? what happened to him?? 

She had no idea. She cried for him for many days.

After two years, She moved to Bangalore, to join a new company. She spotted Yathish on a busy metro train. He too was surprised to see her. Their eyes met and Sheetal stared at him, He made his way and walked towards Sheetal, He was happy to see her after a long time. As soon as he came closer, Sheetal without even thinking about the people around slapped Yathish hard on his face. Yathish calmly held her hand and said "Sorry Sheetal, very Sorry". She tried to slap again but held back, With teary eyes, she hugged him.

To be continued....!!!!