His Chaste Bird

Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan💛

It has been 3 days since that argument happened between Maahira and Armaan. She was dying to talk to him and to clear everything but she couldn't muster up the courage while Armaan's condition was no different. He wanted to clear her misunderstanding and apologize her for shouting but he couldn't gather the courage to face her. Both were silently conveying eachother their words through their eyes. Meanwhile Neil and Aarohi were happy in their relationship and were trying to take the things in a better way. Whereas , Maithili was feeling more and more comfortable with Raghav she just waits for the time to run in Library so that she can talk to him. Her heart was slowly falling for him but she was unable to understand her feeling. She was unknown to the love blossoming between their friendship. Right now the class was going on and their Maths Teacher , 'Harshad' was solving a sum of calculus on the green board. Entire class was quiet , only the sound of the chalk rubbing on the board was coming. The studios students were busy in solving the question with determination , while others were just copying it. Neil nudged his elbow to call Armaan , his focus broke and he turned towards Neil with a questioning look. He didn't said anything just signalled towards the corridor where the warden of girls hostel was coming. She entered in their class and requested the teacher , "Excuse me Sir....there is an important call from Maahira Sharma's Guardian. Its really urgent please allow her to come with me." As Maahira heard her name she looked the warden with a tense face.

Maithili and Aarohi shot questioning glances to eachother and then turned to Maahira , who got up from her seat and went behind the warden after giving her friends and assuring nod. "Aisa kya hua hoga ?" Armaan asked. "Hum bhagwan thode hi hai jo bata denge ki kya hua hai ? Woh toh Maahira se hi pata chalega." Raghav said with a hint of satire in his tone. While he was concerned for her because the urgency in the warden's tone was undeniable. In her family she only have her grandmother so she must be her guardian did something happened to her ? No , think positive. The class was going but now , Neil , Raghav , Armaan , Maithili and Aarohi's attention was on Maahira only. The all were tense and nervous about her. After the period was over the recess started and Maahira entered in the class with an upset face. She somehow forced a faint smile on her face and shook her said gesturing them not to take any stress. In the boys mess , Armaan requested Neil , "Bhai tum Aarohi se pata karo na ki kya hua hai ?" The concern and urgency was dripping in his tone , as both his friends shared a teasing smile and Raghav said , "Ok we will ask but you tell me ? Why are you so desperate to know about her ? I mean we all are equally tense about her but your reaction is something different. So kindly tell us what's going on ?" He averted his gaze to avoid the burden of his question.

He himself didn't knew what type of feeling it is ? No one pushed him further because somewhere they knew that he is confused about his feelings. In girls mess , Maahira was sharing about the conversation she had with her grandmother , "Suddenly her health was deteriorated. That's why the doctor needed her medical history. When I was there I used to take care of her medicines and health but now..." Disappointment was lingering in her voice. "It's alright Maahira. Don't be upset now she is fine , right and that's what matters the most." Said Aarohi squeezing her right palm. "Haa Maahi aur phir Chachi ji aur Yashu hai na unka khayal rakhne ko...phir diwali aa rahi hai humein Ghar bhi toh jaana hai." Maithili said trying to cheer her up. On the mention of diwali they changed the topic discussing about how they will celebrate Diwali and what will they wear. After , recess was over they all settled in the class , a wave of joy passed in the class when they got to know that next period is free. During the free period everyone exchanged seats to sit with their friends. They all did the same. Neil came and sat beside Aarohi , secretly intertwining their fingers together under the desk so that no one can see it. Her cheeks became red because of his warm touch. Her heartbeat was racing and she could feel his adoring gaze on her which were increasing her shyness.