Ms. Sweet and Mr. Caring

10. Drowning in books

I took rest for two days; as next days after trek were Saturday and Sunday. So, I decided to directly go to college on Monday.

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It was Monday morning, I packed up my things and was off to college little early. As I had hurt my leg, so for few days my Bro will be dropping me to college and he needs to reach his office before 9 am, which was opposite in direction from my college. I got into car and was at college by 8:20 am. I had to now spend another 1 hr from now on, for few days alone sitting in canteen. While walking towards main door I saw Mr. Aman also walking towards door after getting down from his car. Today he was in his formals; black shirt with rolled up sleeves and white trousers. He was more of looking a cool guy with that rolled up sleeves instead of Professor. He'll obviously unroll it while taking classes. He called me from behind "Hey Ms. Sanya..." I turned towards him "Hii Professor! Good morning." He was little confused to see me so early I guess. "Why so early Today? And how's your leg now?" He threw questions one after the other while joining me in walking inside the college building. "Umm. Because of my injury I cant travel by bus, so for some time my bro will drop me. And he has to reach his office which is opposite side. That's why he drops me little early." I said in an annoyed and sad way as I imagined about boredom I'm about to experience. "Ohh" he hummed. "And as you can see, my leg is now in a better condition. Atleast far better comparing from that day." I said smiling a little.
We reached 1st floor. He turned towards me "If you don't mind you can join me in library till your classmates come. I have to take some notes from books. You'll also have something to do or read books in library" he asked waiting for me to answer. "Okay! let's dive into ocean of knowledge then." I said dramatically pointing towards library. He smiled and we went towards library. There was no one in library yet. Librarian was also not turned up to college yet. But, as Professors can enter library for preparing notes, he was allowed inside without Librarian. He opened the door and held it for me to enter first, and then he followed me. He kept the door open, so I should feel safe and comfortable maybe. So I followed him. Our library was really huge containing approximately 3000 books in it. He switched on the lights and we sat on one table. He kept his blank paper sheets on table and went to take out finance book from shelves behind him. After few moments he found it. He came and sat on his place opening and searching something in book. I also moved away from my seat and started searching for some adventurous story book. After looking at few shelves I finally got one short story book. I brought it to table and started reading it. He literally laughed at me for picking up small children's story book to read "I think you still love story books, specially of small children" he said in a sarcastic way. "Yes... atleast these short story books helps me to calm my mind and smile for a while. It basically helps me to divert my attention from all the problems I have" I replied in a defeated way, especially the last part was filled with pain and grief. "Sanya, I have already told you. If you have any problems please share it with me. I'll surely help if I can." He tried to reassure me with his soft words. "You can't fix it Sir, these problems have already taken over me. I'm not able to defend it more now!" I said in a painful voice, tears were about to fall from my eyes. He looked serious now "Sanya please tell me what happened. This is not the way to deal with your problems." He said in a stirn but caring way. "I know. But no one can help me out with this. Thanks for asking Though." I calmed myself and tried to shake it off clearing all this tensed situation. I gave him a big smile, to show I'm happy, all okay. But my eyes were not in my control. He looked at me with his intense eyes in a suspicious manner as if he caught me lying. "If you are saying this, then it's okay. But still if you came across any problem feel free to tell me, anytime." He made it clear. "Thanks Professor" I replied and started reading story. He also resumed his note taking from finance book on those blank sheets of paper.

Mr. Aman's POV

I was constantly trying to make her comfortable with me. I didn't wanted her to feel uneasy seating with me in library. So I kept door open, otherwise she would have perceived me in an inappropriate way. I was just noting some points for lectures when suddenly she brought a short kid's story book. I had thought she will pick some academic books but why she turned towards fictional stories? I wanted answer to this. So I just sarcastically laughed at her choice of book. And as expected she became little sad (which I didn't wanted to, but I want to help her. To solve her problem) she looked too much vulnerable now. She was hinting something about her problems in life. But I failed to recognize them. I tried empathizing her, but she didn't wanted to discuss about it. So I also didn't continued it. And left that conversation untouched. I saw, Mrs. Lily was there in library. It alarmed me. I didn't wanted her to think in a bad way about me and Sanya for sitting in library alone. So I decided to tell her all clearly. She is kind so, she'll understand the situation.

Sanya's PoV

After some time Librarian entered and she walked towards Mr. Aman greeting him "Good morning Aman" he also replied "Good Morning Mrs. Lily." She is one of the best person when it comes to personality. She is in her 50s, she is working in this college since 10 long years. She was like a motherly figure to most students. "Aman, you are taking notes I guess as always.." she stopped talking when she saw me sitting there with Mr. Aman. She seemed unhappy or confused. I don't know. Professor looked at her when she stopped talking and she was eyeing at me and professor. "What is Sanya doing here with you Aman?" She asked little strictly looking at him. He told her about all the scene. She was satisfied with the answer. But seems she still wanted to say something. It was already 9:20 am and our classes were about to start. So we both started gathering our stuff and got up from Seats. She cleared her throat "Aman, actually I want to suggest you something. I'm not doubting you or her. I trust both of you. But please make sure that you refrain from seating in a library like this with your girl student. It's alright for me! But what if anyone else have seen you both seating here alone?! They might take it in a wrong way. I hope you'll know what I'm trying to say. It will create problems for you as well as her." She told us in a concerned way. I was feeling little uneasy after listening to her. But Professor interrupted "yes Mrs. Lily. I understand what you are trying to say. But it's not her mistake, I had asked her to join me in library. So, till I was taking notes, she will get sometime to read books. This way she'll not feel bored. That was the main reason for us to seat in library. Nothing else." He clarified a little, to make her understand. "Professor. Ma'am. I think I should leave now, my classes will commence in a minutes." I informed them and slid out from table to walk out of library. They nodded. I took a pen and filled in my details on the entry/exit register and left the room. I was feeling little awkward after listening to her and the things she mentioned. But deep down in my heart I was also worried about it.

Mr. Aman's POV

I realised it. Sanya was affected with whatever Mrs. Lily said. But it was not the right time to talk to her. So I just told about her to Mrs. Lily. About her problems and all. She also understood it and offered me help if I need any. "Aman, are you falling for Sanya?" Mrs. Lily asked me in a suspicious manner. I was nervous with her question, I fumbled for a moment and just said "No... nothing like that Mrs. Lily. I just can't see her sad. She has a beautiful life, but she is hiding something behind her smile. And it is troubling me. So I'm just trying to help her. She said she feels safe with me. So I'm just performing my duty as her Professo.....more as a friend of her" I said second part taking a long breath. "Okay! Go on my child. And let me know if I can do something for you." She said smiling at me. I was walking towards the door, she called me from back "Aman, take care of her! She needs help. And I think you are the right person." She said with confidence. This made me blush a little and I scratched my neck in embarrassment or I can say an awkward situation it was.

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Sanya's POV

I attended all classes and was finally home. I took a shower, had evening snacks. I didn't had any pending work, I completed it in college only. so, I watched TV; my favorite cartoons and some adventure movie. And when I was tired, I completed my dinner and went into my room to sleep. I took medicines for leg injury before sleeping. It was around 10 PM in the clock now.

The day was well spent. I instantly fell asleep because of my medicines effect I guess. I needed this rest as of now for recovering from this faster.

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