Ek Duje Ke Vaaste

71. Breakup!

Hello ! Welcome to part 71 of the story... 

As evening descended, Sumedh, Basant, Ritvik, and Harsh gathered in the dorm after their football practice. Engrossed in discussing the day's match, a sudden knock on the door diverted their attention. Harsh promptly opened it to see Aditya, their classmate and football teammate.

Harsh : "Hey, Aditya ! Come.." 

Aditya greeted everyone with a warm "hello," prompting a chorus of friendly "hi"s in return.

Amidst greetings, Basant observed Aditya's uneasy demeanor and inquired about any lingering tension and asked, "kya hua aditya kuch tension mein lag rahe ho, koi baat hai ?"

Aditya hesitated before expressing, "Ha... Woh.. actually... S..Sumedh se kuch h..Help chahiye..." 

Sumedh, intrigued: "Mujhse? Achha, Aao baitho."

He sat on the couch with sumedh... 

Aditya: "Sumedh, mujhe ye script yaad karni hai. Kal mera audition hai, and since you're into acting, can you please help me?"

Sumedh, always ready to lend a hand, replied,  "Sure, Par pehle zara Script dekh sakta hun ?"

Aditya : "ha.. ye lo !"

Aditya handed it over, Sumedh examined it with a focused gaze.

Aditya, earnestly: "Woh kya hai na, mujhe script yaad toh hai, bas ek baar tu ise sun le. Meri practice bhi ho jayegi, aur agar kuch galti ho toh mujhe bata dena."

Sumedh : "Okay !"

Sumedh attentively listened to Aditya's rendition of the script. After a thoughtful pause, he provided constructive feedback.

Sumedh: "Tumhara expression aur dialogue delivery toh acche hain, lekin beech beech mein nervous ho jaate ho."

Harsh: "By the way, tu phir se audition de raha hai kisi show ke liye?"

Aditya, a determined glint in his eyes, confirmed his pursuit, "Haan, pehle bhi try kiya hai par hua nahi toh abhi ek naye show ke liye try kar raha hun, Isliye sumedh se help lene aaya hun. Sumedh tumne toh kitne saare auditions diye hai toh tum mujhe ek baar ise bol ke bata do or kuch tips dedo jisse mai jo galati kardeta hun woh na ho, please."

Sumedh : "Haan, kyun nahi ? Waise Mujhe Acha Laga Ki Tumne Haar nahi mani... Chalo, Mai tumhe bata deta hun ise kaise karna hai..."

Aditya eagerly nodded...

Sumedh : "Toh Start Karte Hai..."

Aditya : "Ek minute ! Mai ise apne phone mein record kar leta hun... Toh baad mein free time mein bhi sun sakta hun... Mera phone ?"

He searched for his phone... 

Ritvik : kya hua? 

Aditya, slightly flustered, confessed his forgetfulness, "Lagta hai mai apna phone room mein hi bhul gya... Um... Sumedh, Tum mujhe apna phone de sakte ho please mai ise record karke apne mobile mein send kar dunga..."

Sumedh, understanding, unlocked his phone and handed it over.

Sumedh : "ha, Theek Hai ye lo..."

Aditya swiftly set up the recording and placed the phone on the table.

Aditya : "Thanks, Ab start karte hai.."

Sumedh began reading the script...

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In the practice hall, Mallika found herself amidst the persistent trio of Monika, Shruti, and Ishita, who were determined to coax her into talking to Sumedh at least once.