Life of Problems

chapter 56

Why did you bring me here with you? I know nothing about art tools, said Jwel stretching his 

arms for the sixth time.

Cause I haven't told anyone else yet the good news, said Nick examining a brush with all his 

attention.

Well, you generally come alone, don't you? asked Jwel.

Yeah, but today I wanted to bring you with me, said Nick still eyeing the brush.

It's just a brush! What are you staring at? frowned Jwel.

Nick looked up. It's very important to choose the right brush for making a good art,he said picking up a brush from the vast display of brushes.

Now if you are done, can we go? asked Jwel. Don't mind, but it's damn boring.

Nick smiled.

Okay,l am done with brush. Just some colours and we will go back, said Nick walking towards 

the display of various colours.

Oh shit! frowned Jwel. That means another hour.

*

Jiya, Jiya! Joe blocked her step by coming in front of her.

What? she said irritatedly.

A minute please? I need to make a call, said Joe.I didn't even ask you to come, said Jiya.

Please?

Jiya sighed. Quickly ,she said.Hey Nick, said Joe on his phone walking a little away from Jiya, where are you?

Entered the forest just now, said Nick. Wait five minutes and we will come.

Can we wait here for five minutes? asked Joe coming back to Jiya after ending the call.

And why?

Cause I am requesting you. Please? Joe made a cute face.

Arggggghh! Alright, just don't give this type of expression, said Jiya looking away.

*

Nick? Jwel? Why are you here? asked Jiya as they came to the place Joe and she was standing.

Jiya? Why are you standing here? asked Jwel equally surprised.

Come with us, said Joe.

But, Jwel tried to say something.

Chill! Just come with us, said Nick and started to walk towards Jiya's tent.

*

Happy birthday, Kathy and I shouted together as they came to the place of Jiya's tent.

Jiya stood frozen.

You guys are unbelievable, said Jwel laughing.

They asked me to take you out of school for some time, whispered Joe to Jiya. Jiya turned and looked at him.

And you used that chance very cleverly, whispered Jiya slowly.

Happy birthday dear,Joe smiled. Wish you a long and happy life. Jiya looked Joe in the eyes for a second and turned without saying anything.

It's rude to whisper in public, said Jwel to them lightly.

Jiya walked towards him.

Ummmm it's....y.. your b..irthday,she said nervously. I think I should... wish you.

Jwel hugged her. I still remember your weakness,he said. Don't worry.

What weakness ? asked Kathy.

She finds it very hard to wish someone or even replying to a sincere wish , said Jwel.

Jiya looked at Joe like she was explaining anything .Joe looked away.

Though l remembered today's date, said Jwel,l didn't expect something like this.

It was all her plan, said Nick pointing towards me, she asked Joe to take Jiya and me to take you 

out of school for some time.

We wanted to arrange it inside the tent, said l touching the folding table we have arranged to 

keep all the foods. But the tent was way too small for table and six of us to be comfortable. So, 

we placed it here outside.

It's looking good, said Jwel.

Now you two come here and cut the cake, said Kathy pointing at a chocolate cake on that table.

Wait a moment, said Jiya and entered her tent. She came out with a wrapped box.

I brought this for you, she said quickly handing the box to Jwel as if it was a great shameful thing to do.

Well, the thing l brought is in our room, said Jwel. I will bring it, he started to walk.

You just can give me later, said Jiya.

Okay then, he came back again.

We all enjoyed the party and when it was 8:30, our party ended and we came back to our room.