Tempestuous Flames of Love

3. Crush 💫

Vaidehi: 9 years old
Raghuveer: 11 years old

Author's POV

Vaidehi was dressed in her school uniform, having her breakfast hurriedly. And within the next few minutes Vaidehi and Sukriti got on their bus. Sukriti is in class K.G and has joined the same school as Vaidehi.

It’s already been a few months since the beginning of the classes. Periodic test begins a week later. Sukriti settled on her seat with her friend Prakriti. These two are basically soul mates.

Vaidehi settled between Raghuveer and Ashvik as today its Ashvik’s chance to settle on the window seat. Raghuveer pulled out a packet of chocos and the three happily ate and gossiped on their way.

Soon they all reached and everyone parted to their respective classrooms. The day continued as the teacher explained different things.

On the other hand, Raghuveer was busy the entire day with group assignments and other project works. As the transformation from primary school to high school is quite challenging. New teachers and newer concepts.

The day comes to an end and all the students rush to their bus. Vaidehi was on her way when Sukriti came beside and asked her meet the mother of one of her classmate.

Vaidehi got worried and reached her friend.

“Hello beta! You are Sukriti’s sister right?” she asked with a frown

“Yes aunty”, Vaidehi nodded.

“Actually beta my daughter has not done her work. So can I take your sister’s English copy? Today is Saturday I will return the copy on Monday. Even exams are approaching so it would be of great help.” She asked Vaidehi with pleading eyes.

Vaidehi was a bit hesitant as its Sukriti’s copy but she also understood the aunty’s concerns.

“umm- ok aunty you take it but please return it on Monday. Exams are approaching and even Sukriti has to study.” Vaidehi put forward her concern softly making the aunty nod.

The aunty thanked her and Vaidehi and Sukriti made way to their bus.

The girls took their respective seats and soon they reached their home.

Vaidehi, Vedant, Sukriti and Tanaya were having their lunch. Vaidehi was watching CID on T.V and having her food meanwhile Vedant was having his food beside Shilpa as she was feeding her daughters.

Shilpa would pat Vedant’s head making the little boy smile at the affection.

It was in the evening when the main drama began. Shilpa opened her daughter Sukriti’s bag to get the English copy as she was about to teach her. But she didn’t find the copy in her bag she became furious. She asked Sukriti where the copy was and she told the truth.

Shilpa screamed Vaidehi’s name making our butterfly flinch. She immediately ran off to her aunt who landed a tight slap on Vaidehi’s cheeks.

“WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO GIVE AWAY MY DAUGHTER’S COPY? WHAT IF THAT GIRL TORE THE COPY! WHAT WILL SUKRITI WRITE IN EXAM?” Shilpa scolded Vaidehi making her tear up.

“I didn’t give copy to a child. I gave it to her mother because she needed help.” Vaidehi said in between her sobs.

“But what if she doesn’t give the copy? Do you want my child to become dumb like you? You’re jealous right because she scores such good marks meanwhile you used to get 1 out of 100.” Shilpa said with a mocking laugh making Vaidehi’s heartbeat increase.

“And yes! Now don’t say that you were admitted in hospital for surgery that’s why! I guess even your mother didn’t want to live after knowing how dumb and weak her daughter is!” Shilpa yelled in anger but soon realized her venomous words.