His Chaste Bird

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The bustling corridor of the school had a palpable air of tension as the panel of teachers and trustees of the school were discussing the results after the interview. All of them standing outside the Office were nervously biting their nails. Finally the moment came when the interview panel called them inside to announce the result. With hesitant steps they all entered on the chairs and waited for the Principal to announce it. The Principal 'Jagrati Thakkar' wife of Vishal Thakkar , adjusted her glasses properly and with a blank expression she announced the result , "The new Head boy is Pratham Sinha of class 12 B and new Head girl is Rita Chaudhary of class 12 D. Now the New Vice Head boy is Raghav Rajvansh and Vice Head Girl is Maithili Thakur." A wave of happiness and joy passed through them. They wanted to jump in excitement but compelled to sit properly in front of the authorities.

She further announced another batch holders , "And the discipline incharge is Neil Chauhan and Aarohi Kapoor. In junior wing too they were once the discipline incharge and they performed their duty very well with great compatibility. I hope the same this time too. Now , Armaan Rajput and Maahira Sharma, you both are Activity head of the school. You have to ensure all the arrangements for functions being done in the school and it will begin from 15 August. Now you all can go. From tomorrow onwards you all have to start performing your duties for your guidance the teachers are always there. Thank you." Everyone stood up and thanked her collectively and they all moved outside with discipline but the discipline didn't last longer as they reached towards ground they all almost jumped in happiness.

They congratulated eachother. "I think we should celebrate it." Armaan said happily. "But how ?" Maithili asked sitting on the bench in the ground. Aarohi and Maahira too sat there while thinking what to do ? The boys too settled on the adjacent bench and started thinking. They couldn't outside before Sunday and they have to prepare for Independence day too then what can they do ? Aarohi's eyes sparkled signalling that she got an idea. Everyone looked her to give the idea and she said , "Tomorrow there is culinary activity for the pre-primary students in Craft Villa. We can join it. After all it is in school campus only and that too after school so we can go there for one hour then we have to extra class too. There will be a food festival." Everyone liked her idea and they all agreed.

Next day...

After school they skipped the diary period with teacher's permission and went to the Food Festival with was in the Craft Villa. It was a place where the kids from the Orphanage cames to study. They all entered in the food festival and it was looking so realistic. They ate many things and also played with the kids. The very first game was 'Musical Chair'. The music started and everyone begin circling the chairs. When the music stopped those who were not able to sit were eliminated. Atlast only , Raghav and Maithili were left. They were circling one chair and the music stopped. Raghav sacrificed his chair for Maithili so that she can win the game. Maithili giggled in happiness of her victory while Raghav just adored her lovingly. His friends noticed this and gave him a teasing smirk which he as always ignored. Next game was 'Passing the Pillow'. Everyone sat on the floor in a circle.

The music began playing , the symphony of the lyrics were mix with their laughter. As , Armaan grabbed the pillow the music stopped. Raghav said , "I will give you the dare...so you have to dedicate a song for your dream girl." Everyone eagerly waited for him to sing , he glanced their faces one by one and closed his eyes. As he closed his eyes Maahira's smiling face and he opened his eyes with a jerk. Maahira was sitting in front of him. He took a deep breath and sang softly ,

"Ek ajnabee haseena se , Yun mulakat ho gayi...

Phir kya hua yeh na pucho , kuch aisi baat ho gayi...