Beyond the window

Chapter 5 : Unwanted Confrontation

Sarah waited anxiously for Zaim, but he arrived at 9:59 PM, just one minute before the window closed. She caught a glimpse of his face, but the window slammed shut, leaving her frustrated.

"Why am I wasting my time waiting for him?" Sarah thought, shaking her head. "What the heck is his parallel universe? I have my own life to live."

Disappointed, Sarah went to bed.

Meanwhile, Zaim felt stressed, knowing he'd missed their meeting by mere seconds. He worried Sarah might be upset with him.

The next morning, Zaim donned his school uniform and headed out. On his way to school, he ran into Aizam.

Aizam sneered, "Look who's here - the scumbag who can't be trusted. He even betrayed his best friends. A dog is ten times better than him!"

Zaim tried to ignore him, but they exchanged defiant glances. Things escalated quickly. Aizam punched Zaim, sparking a fierce fight.

Classmates gathered, watching in awe as the two popular students clashed. Girls whispered among themselves, intrigued by the drama.

Just as things were getting out of hand, Riya intervened, pulling Aizam away. "What's going on, guys? Why are you always fighting? Can't you tell me what's bothering you?"

Zaim stormed off to his classroom, Aizam following suit.

After one period, Principal Mr. Mohan Das summoned both boys to his office.

"Discipline is just as important as academics, young men," he emphasized. "Aizam, I expected more from you. You're an excellent student with a bright future ahead."

Turning to Zaim, he added, "And you, Zaim, are a constant source of trouble.Aisshh disturbance of India. I have no words for you, but I'll be speaking with your father about this incident. See how he'll deal with you."

Zaim stood still and said, "I'm not the one who started it. I tried to avoid him, but he beat me first."

Aizam said, "What he said was right, sir. I beat him."

Mr. Mohan asked, "Why did you do that, Aizam?"

Aizam said,"Because I don't like him, sir," Aizam replied. "He's a cheater."

Mr. Mohan frowned. "That's no excuse for physical aggression."

Aizam apologized, "I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again."

With that, Aizam left.

Zaim also apologized, "I'm sorry, sir."

Mr. Mohan nodded, and Zaim departed.

Returning to class, Zaim met Aishwarya, who had a crush on him. She offered him medicine for his injury, but he declined politely.

Arjun, Zaim's friend, arrived with medicine and helped Zaim apply it. Arjun teased, "Aww, this one looks painful. I think you need drastic surgery!"

Zaim slapped him playfully and said, "I'm strong as King Kong. I don't need anything like that, stupid!"

Arjun asked, "What's the actual problem?"

Zaim replied, "I'll tell you later."

Arjun said, "Mm, that's okay. Take your time,and be not happy okay"
He teased zaim again

Zaim left school and arrived home. While doing homework, his gaze fell on the window. He thought, "Why was the window open? Where did Sarah come from?"