I was lying in my bed with my mind and body totally numb. What happened today made me realise how short life is and how easily one can die. If Manik would not have been there then I would been dead that too in a place where no one would have been able to find me. I thought of what sin did I do to witness all of this. My life was perfect. It had whatever I wanted from my life. I was happy in my small world but suddenly things changed and made me think of myself as a sinner, recieving everything for something I did. I don't remember hurting anyone physically or emotionally, intentionally or unintentionally. I never blamed Veebha for my state. She pushed me as reflex or that's what I want it to be. She was scared to see me in that condition. She won't dare to do such an act intentionally.
I was lost in my thoughts when the door to my room was pushed open very slowly and mama peeked through the open space.
"Mama." I called her out and she walked in after knowing that I was awake. After seeing her I suddenly felt emotional that how I might not had been able to see her again.
"Is my bacha sick.?" She asked sitting beside me on the bed. Mother instincts.
"No. Just tired." It was not a lie. I was dead tired. With happenings in my life. Not being able to control anymore I laid my head on her lap and she gladly caressed my hair.
"Is something bothering you..!?" Her questions were making it difficult for me control.
"Nothing mamaaaa." I tried to sound my usual chirpy mood.
"Okayyy." She returned the favour and we both laughed.
My eyes were turning heavy and soon darkness consumed me with my head in her lap.
It was my peace.
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I moved out of the class as lecture got finished and went to hunt Sid who had bunked this class. First I thought to skip college today but then I wanted a change. And all the while I prayed to not come across Veebha or Manik. Manik because I felt embarassed to be this broken in front of him I was happy that he kept my words and did not tell Sidharth about it. I entered canteen and saw him sitting with other guys.
"Hey Nandini. We heard what happened. " Rohan, one of the guys said making me flinch.
"Yeah. It was something worse." Varun, the other one replied.
"You could have said sorry and saved your ass."
"I don't say sorry for things I don't do. I would never accept something just to run away from a punishment." I said before Sid could scare them off.
"Everyone..!! Come in the auditorium right now." We all heard the announcement and were confused. I hoped that Veebha did not find something new to punish me for. We all headed towards auditorium and Sid sneakly held my hand, giving me much needed support. The entire place was crowded.
"Good After noon everyone. I know that there has been a gossip going on about me punishing Nandini because she did something to someone...." Prinicpal started and slowly everyone started to look towards me. I there at once regretted coming to college.
"Well..!! Ms Nandini Murthy I wanted to say Sorry for accusing you of something you did not do. I am ashamed to punish you and insult you in front of everyone so I am asking for your fogiveness in front of everyone. " He completed and I was shocked beyond words. Everyday something new, unpredictable happens. I was happy. People who were gossiping a while back stood with their mouths shut. No one looked at me suspiciously anymore.
