Kya Yhi Pyaar Hai?

INNOVATION SOCIETY

CHAPTER 12
KIARA'S POV

I sighed for the nth time. Just how long is this conference going to be. I side glanced to Swastik. Who though was sitting on the opposite end on the row but yet he was visible.

In the dark auditorium as a company's CEO kept on going about the internship program his company is offering, my solely focus was on Swastik.

Something is wrong I don't know what but I just feel it. From last night I haven't stopped feeling restless. And today when I saw his face which looked dull and pale it added more to my anxiety.

I just want to go to him and hug him. My heart says he need it. I wonder what could've gone wrong. Though he was not the most cheerful person I know but this look of depression on his face doesn't looks normal.

He sitting posture seems rigid and eyes unfocused. From all those years I have known him. I know he is one of those students who loves to listen to bullshit said by lecturer. It's normal for people to zone out sometimes but he looks lost and more quieter then he is.

After what feel eternity the CEO stopped his nonsense speech and let his assistant take his place. The assistant narrated us about the voluntary internship.

Once he was done too we were allowed to walk out. I immediately took the form we need to fill for internship and ran out looking for Swastik.

I looked around the bustling coridor for him. But he was nowhere to seen. Feeling a tap on my shoulder I turned back. A girl in a beautiful kurti gazed at me up and down and scowled
"Professor Kaushik is calling you" she said walked away
"What the fuck?" I muttered to myself
Nevertheless I strode to professor kaushik's office.

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As I walked in after getting permission from professor, I noticed another figure there, sitting on visitors chair.
"Oberoi take a seat" professor said
Smiling at him I sat down on the chair beside Swastik.

"I have selected you two for the role of presidents of college innovation society " professor said
I have heard about this society alot. It wasn't just any of your normal college society. It was a chance to prove leadership and an opportunity to work with exceptionally talented companies.

Our college sponsors this society more than anything in this college. It has earned this college a name in the field of innovation. Many current CEO's have also been a part of this society in their times.

Being an opportunist, I too filed the form for this society. Not because I knew he would be there too.

"You both would need to come up with a blue print for this society to prove your ability. A team of seniors will be your supervisor who will guide you both"

"Once you both submit an acceptable blue print, organize an entrance competition or test. Those who passes it will be a part of society " professor explained

We both listened to him attentively not missing out even a smallest details. Swastik was even noting pointers. Professor also introduced us the team of supervisors. There were a total of 5 members. But only two will be actually supervising.

I also got to know the name of that girl who scowled at me for no reason.

"So where do you wanna make the base of society this year?" One of the senior asked
Every year it's the duty of president to chose the place for society in campus. I have already looked for one though.

But looks like Swastik had the same plan as we both blurt out different places togetger. He glared at me while I smiled sweetly. We had a whole argument, listing out pros and cons.

At the end professor chose the place I suggested. It was an old library on campus. Though we would need to clean it and organize it but that place is spacious and a bit away from the main building.

"You both now be prepared, it's going to hard multitasking between internship and this. Also keep it in mind the blueprint should be well organized and sorted" professor said

We both nodded and said yes.

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SWASTIK'S POV

Once the discussion of society was done Kiara and seniors walked out while I stayed.
"Looks like we are stuck together darling" Kiara whispered to me before walking out.

"Help me clean and sort out some files" professor said. I nodded and started helping him

Professor kaushik has been a mentor figure to me from my bachelor's days. Though it irked me when he chose Kiara too as a president but u sucked it up because I didn't had a say in it.

"Remember you asked me for a way to get better at your graphics skills" professor said breaking the silence
I nodded my head continuing arranging books

"She can help you with that. I checked her sample work. It was amazing " professor said
"The use of codes and the way she manipulated them was magnificent " he continued praising her

"Better than me?" I asked my voice full of uncertainty
He chuckled
"There is no comparison to it. You are good at building security wall while she is better at graphics. Once you see you will say the same" he said

"She is better then you" mom yelled throwing vase on the floor. I flinched as tears falls down my eyes.
"Swastik are you listening?" I looked up to see professor looking at me cautiously

"Y-yeah sorry. I zoned out" I said running my finger through my hairs
Professor passes me the glass of water.
Thanking him I take a sip of it.

"Swastik I know you must be thinking many things but trust me child she will be a great help to you. Anyways improving skill is important who helps improving it, not" he said

I nod trying to understand. Though I can't stand her but I know she is talented. It's just hard for me too say.
"This is the moto of society. Helping each other in becoming great at shortcomings " he said
"You are getting what I mean right?" he asked