THE BLUE EYE

Episode 7 : Shame & Guilt

Next Day at school, in tiffin time:-

Me thinking about the previous night, when Niddhi comes-

Niddhi: What're you thinking so deeply?

Me: Huh- nothin'. Tell me one thing. If anyone changed his guise, didn't he look familiar?

Niddhi: Yes. But what happened?

Me: Oh- I just- Shit!

Niddhi: what? (I stand up & turn around)

Me: Is here any mark on my skirt?

Niddhi: No, ah- a tiny spot. Why don't you change your pad?

Me: Yea- now I'm going to the washroom.

Niddhi: Hey, don't sit. Unless it'll spread.

Me: Don't Worry! I just straight go to the toilet. (Niddhi nods)

I take my sanitary pad & leave for the toilet. I'm just passing through the corridor but a deep shout stops me. It's Aryan's.

Aryan: Ms. Weird, where'd you go with that much speed?

(I don't say anything. I'm just feeling uncomfortable with my wetty pad)

Aryan: Look at me guys!! We have a trouble maker & a liar here!

Everyone gathers me & I feel embarrassed. But I can't do anything. Aryan comes closer to me & I step backwards. He continuously comes near & I step backwards. By repeating those things, I get into a class & I sit on a bench.

Aryan (takes his face near to me) : You know, you're such a ugly nerd. But the thing I hate about you too is Your mind! It is also ugly & your heart's too.

I know he's angry on me for yesterday. But his words hurt me. My belly is also hurting me. I'm just scared. What if the stain spreads & makes a big spot.

Aryan: And, now you pretend that you're such a innocent girl. I know you love to get sympathy. That's why I pity you so much. And now, you're speechless!

Me (low voice): I'm sor- (a cramp hits my belly. I control my inner pain) I'm Sorry-

Aryan: Stop being so innocent! I know you're acting. Now stand up- you need to learn a lesson for interrupting other's business! I say STAND UP!!

[ I flinch. I can't stand up. I feel my skirt is wetted. My blood is spreading.]

Aryan: are you deaf!?! STAND UP!!!

He holds my shoulders & forcibly stands me up. Everyone focuses on my skirt. I close my eyes. They see the big Stan on my skirt.
Everyone starts laughing. Now I am feeling so much embarrassed. Water is covering my eyes & my face is getting redden. Aryan stares at me. Thankfully, Niddhi comes. She covers my back with her blazer. My eyes are red.

Niddhi (looks at me & then turns to Aryan): WOW! Aryan Malhotra, I think you feel satisfied now! Or, you want to make her more embarrassed. You know what, I was thinking that you just bully students by their appearances, I thought you at least had a good heart. But you prove me wrong! Let's go Ankita, you need to change your uniform. And the last thing I want to say you, shame on you Aryan!!!