My Math Teacher

Chapter 8

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"Sit down" she said as I slowly let myself sit beside her.
"You told me you wouldn't hide anything from me" she said as my finger were freezing. No. No. No.
"Mom I was waiting for the right time" I said in a very low voice.
"When? When I get to know that you failed college?" She asked as I quickly looked at her. What is she talking about? Relief overtook me to know that she atleast wasn't talking about him.

"You failed in two subjects Avneet, do you think this is okay? Do you have a boyfriend or something?" she asked furiously which made me jerk.
"No" I said "Then why can't you concentrate on your academics, you were doing so well Avneet. You promised dad you would do well and make him proud. Do you think he'll be happy knowing his daughter is failing?" She almost screamed.

Tears pricked my eyes, whenever my dad is brought up my emotions get stirred up.
"I'm s-sorry mom" my voice cracked.
"Come here" she opened her arms as I hugged her and let out my sobs.
"I'll make him proud mom"

-Siddharth's pov-

I wanted to find who took the photos, who was so desperate to put a distance between me and Avneet. I took the help of my university best friend, Bhavesh. He works as an attorney and he's the best at what he does. I told him about this and he went to investigate the college yesterday and he said he found out who it was. Why do I feel like it's one of my students. Bhavesh came to my place to discuss this over.

"How did it go?" I asked
"The Dean's an asshole" he sighed as he laid back on the couch "He did not believe I was attorney, he said 'I look like a student' how dare he? Then I had to throw my ID at his face" he said as I laughed. He loves throwing tantrums. Sometimes I forget he's professional.
"Looking for a job?" He asked as I nodded.
"I've applied for a few universities, gotta wait a few days" I said as he nodded.

"Are you sure you're ready to know who did this bullshit?" He asked as I bit my lip and nodded.
"Ritika" confusion overtook me.
"Ritika?"
"Yes Siddharth, your ex-wife" he said as I ran my hand through my hair, l am frustrated. Why did she do this.
"She managed to convince the Dean, that she was a parent of someone studying at the college, and she threw such a big fuss. I saw the cctv footage" he said

I was still in shock, nothing has processed. Why would she do that? I took my phone out and went over the last text I sent her.

Ritika: Seeing anyone?
Me: Haha yes, just been few days
Ritika: oh. Good to know. What's her name?
Me: Avneet, she's my student. You should meet her someday
Ritika: sure, very soon.

What is her motive? I'm sure she wouldn't have done this to spoil my relationship. I need to meet her. I need to know what's going on.
"I'm going to meet her"
"Right now? But you said you had to meet Avneet in an hour" Bhav reminded me.
"I know but this is more important" I said as I ran out with my car keys.

-Avneet's pov-

An hour passed, I was sitting in the cafe sipping on my coffee alone. Siddharth told me he wanted to see me because he missed me, now he is missing. I sighed as I pulled out my phone to read my messages I sent him in the past 30 minutes.

Me: I'm here
Me: can't wait to see you ;)
Me: Are you running late?
Me: are you okay? Text me once you reach
Me: are you even coming?

I sighed as I laid my head on the table. I want to cry, it's embarrassing being stood up. The drink I got for him was infront of me untouched. I probably look pathetic right now. I keep telling myself that he must've had an emergency or else he wouldn't do this but my heart corrects me. He probably forgot about you. I can't help but think the same.

"Avneet?" I looked up to find Riyaz and beside him stood a girl.
"Hey" I said tiredly. I forgot that Riyaz works nearby.
"This is Radhika, she's works with me" he said as I smiled "Hi Radhika, I'm Avneet. Riyaz's only bestfriend" I said as she giggled.
"Avneet, not funny" he said
"You guys can leave, I'm just gonna sit her until everyone here pities me and buys me a drink" I said not understanding why I said that.

Riyaz looked at me in confusion
"Just go, take her out. Atleast your date showed up" I said with a smile.
"Radhika, I'm so sorry but I need a moment with Avneet" he said as Radhika nodded
"I'll get back to work, no worries" she smiled and gave him a hug as she walked out. Riyaz sat opposite to me as he looked at me.
"What's going on with you?" He asked.

"What's going on with YOU? New girlfriend?" I asked as he sighed.
"She's not my girlfriend, we're just friends. Anyway why are you here alone, where is your big ass boyfriend?" He asked as I giggled. I'll almost sound drunk now, I'm just too tired.
"He didn't show up" I said.
"What even? Is this man for real? He stood you up? You haven't been dating for even a month and this happens"

"He probably is busy, maybe he has something-"
"You know you're just convincing yourself right?"
"Yes I know I've been doing that for the past hour"
"Avneet, are you sure about this? I promise I'm happy for your relationship but, do you think this is working out? There's so much about him that you don't know and the fact that he's showing less interest is worrying me" he said

Siddharth never did that. He never once made me feel like his feelings for me were lesser than what I felt for him. I still remember his face when we met after he resigned.
"Can you take me home?"
"You didn't bring your car?" He asked as I shook my head. I thought I would go back home with Siddharth so I took the bus. Well, that didn't go as planned.
"Riyaz, actually, take me to your place. I want to forget this, make food for me"
"Sure, let's get outta here first. I just hope that I don't get fired tomorrow"

-Siddharth pov-

Ritika's husband cheated on her an year back so she left him. She's raising her son alone now and all along she has been telling him that I'm his father. How fucked up can that get? I literally have no idea what to do? This shit is messed up. Totally messed up. Ritika shouldn't have done that. She told me that she wanted me back. she cried. She made me feel bad for her. She is struggling to raise Jay, but what can I do? What the fuck can l do? But why do l feel like an asshole.

She did wrong, she tried to ruin my relationship with Avneet, why do I feel bad? I have Avneet, I should worry about - AVNEET!!! Oh my god. I totally
forgot to text her. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I opened my phone and read her texts. Siddharth, you idiot. I called her but she did not pick. It's only 10, she wouldn't sleep this soon. When she did not pick up multiple times, panic overtook me. I quickly called Riyaz.

"Hey" he answered.
"Is Avneet with you?"
"She was but she left an hour ago" he said as my heart raced "Fuck" I got up to put my shoes on when a knock on the door stopped me. I opened the door as I found Avneet leaning a man unsteadily.
"Hey, what's wrong? Where's Avneet?" Riyaz asked through the phone "She's here" I muttered as I cut the call.

"Goodmorning sir" Avneet giggled.
"She got extremely drunk, a guy was trying to intoxicate her" he said as my eyes widened. He moved forward as I held her waist and pulled her to me "She told me this is her home, please take care, she drank alot" he said. He seemed young but if it's not for this stranger, I don't know what would've happened.
"I don't know who you are, but you have no idea how much of a big help you've done. Thank you so much"
"No worries" he left as I closed the door with Avneet leaning on my side.
"You belong with me---cant you see see---" she sang and I held her tight and took her to the couch.
"What would you do if I puke right here?" She asked pointing to the couch.
"Avneet, what's wrong with you? Why would you do this?" I frowned as I held her.
"You do not ask me that. You are not my friend" she said and laughed.
I quickly scooped her in my arms as I took her to my bedroom. I made her lay on the bed as I removed her shoes and jacket.
"Are you trying to seduce me?" She blabbered. It's my fault, I should've looked out for her. I leaned for forward and held her shoulder. I pulled out my phone to text Riyaz.

Me: Avneet is staying with me for the night, please inform her mom
Riyaz: what? Why? What can I tell her mom
Me: Just make something up
Riyaz: Don't try anything with her
Me: I won't

I threw my phone on the bed frustrated. I'll have to face Avneet tomorrow, and I hate myself knowing that I'll have to lie to her.

"My stomach hurts" she grunted. I sat beside her

"Come here baby" she hugged my waist as she rested her head on my chest.

"Do you want something to eat or drink?" I asked
"I want to dance" she blabbered as I smiled. I need to clear this mess up, she doesn't deserve this. I patted her head as she smiled.
"I'm sorry Avneet"

-Avneet's pov-

I woke up with a banging headache. I sat up as looked around, it's Siddharth's room. I remember coming here last night. I stood up as I walked to the window and looked out. Yesterday was a bad decision, I shouldn't have entered that club.
"You're awake, I got you some hangover soup" I turned around to find Siddharth in a pair of tshirt and shorts "It's suits you really well" I said.

"Have this first, then you can take the pill for headache" he said as I sat on the bed and started sipping on the soup.
"About yesterday, I'm really sorry for standing you up" he said as I looked at him.
"It's okay but you know you could've texted me back" I said
"Yes sweetheart I know and I'm sorry"

"Hmm, the soup is good" I said with a smile. He looked guilty and I hated that.
"Don't have that face old man, you're gonna get wrinkles" I said as he smiled "Also promise me that you'll never step into a club without me or Riyaz" he said
"Okay Mr. Nigam, understood"
"You almost got intoxicated yesterday. You know how dangerous that is right? Whatever it is talk to me Avneet, alright?" He asked.
"Okay" I finished the soup as I placed it on the table "Why didn't you show up yesterday?" I asked out of curiosity.
"Oh that um---an interview, I attended an interview" he said.
"Wouldn't an interview happen with prior notice?"
"Ah--one candidate backed out so they---called me" he said as I nodded. He doesn't sound like himself. What's going on?

Ritika was the one who took their photos!!!!

Now what will happen?

Will Siddharth tell this to Avneet or will keep it a secret and keep lying to her?

What do you think, comment below.

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