Brotherhood

Valentine's day

(The college campus was buzzing with life as Prince and Pratham chatted with their friends, laughing and joking around. The atmosphere was carefree, with the sound of chatter and giggles filling the air. As they enjoyed their impromptu gathering, the door swung open, and Shantanu, their professor, walked into the room.

The sudden arrival of their professor brought an instant hush to the group. Conversations ceased, and everyone quickly took their seats, their eyes fixed on Shantanu. The room transformed from a lively social hub to a focused learning environment in mere seconds.

Shantanu greeted his students with a warm smile "Good morning, everyone!" as he began to unpack his belongings from his bag. He placed a stack of books, a laptop, and some notes on the table, his movements deliberate and calm. A hint of a smile played on his lips as he surveyed the room, his eyes twinkling with a mix of authority and kindness.)

Shantanu : Guys, lecture shuru kare usse pehle, koi teen students please assignment collect karke yaha desk pe rakh dijiye.

[Shantanu: Guys, before we start the lecture, could three students please collect the assignments and place them on the desk here?]

(Prince's eyes widened in shock as he heard Shantanu's request. He immediately looked at Pratham, who gave him a confused glance. Pratham's expression seemed to ask, "What's wrong?" as he raised his eyebrows in query.)

Pratham : kya?

Prunce : Bro, Sir ka assignment aaj submit karna tha?

Pratham : Yeah.. He said to submit it on thirteenth feb.. Don't you remember? And wait Why you're asking like this? Hope your assignment is complete.

(Prince immediately shook his head in a subtle "no")

Shantanu : And haa jiska assignment complete nahi hai woh please apni jagah pe khade ho jaae.and mujhe roll no. Note karvaae.

[Shantanu: And those whose assignments are not complete, please stand up from your place and let me note down your roll numbers.

(Six or seven students, including Prince, stood up without argument, acknowledging their incomplete assignments. Shantanu didn't look at them, instead flipping through his book as he began to scold them.)

Shantanu : Probably last year of degree and still behaving like kids, You guys are something else.. Really, okay you all are not allow to attend my lecture for a week.. And i won't provide you notes too. And about this assignment, i want your assignment tomorrow on my staffroom table before the first lecture... Now please tell me your roll number one by one...

Pratham : Wow, see idiot one week ke liye iss lecture se suspend ho gae tum, kese bhul gae complete karna?

[Pratham: Wow, look at that idiot! You're suspended from this lecture for a week! How could you forget to complete it?]

Prince : bro eighty percent to complete hai.... Phir dusre subject ke test ki preparation mai ye dimag se hi nikal gaya..oh.. My roll number.. Um... Sir it's fifty five.

[Prince: Bro, I had completed eighty percent of it... But then I was preparing for a test in another subject and it completely slipped my mind... Oh no... My roll number... Um... Sir, it's fifty-five.]

(As soon as shantanu heard this familiar voice of Prince, he immediately lift his glance at prince and narrowed his eyes.. Poor prince immediately looked down cause of that scary eyes..)

Shantanu's pov

"God, how did this boy's work remain incomplete? It's strange, I just can't bring myself to punish him." He let out a frustrated sigh, his expression a mix of disappointment and exasperation. "Prince, it's too disappointing... Because of this boy, I'll have to let everyone off the hook this time." Shantanu's inner conflict was clear - his usual tough demeanor softening when it came to Prince.