Covenant--A Pact Of Love [ in editing] .[✔️COMPLETED]

12. [EDITED]

**Flashback**

17th December 2017.

Since she was deathly bored while finishing the punishment assigned by her grandmother so she thought of initiating a random conversation with the person with whom she was co-sharing her punishment. (Of course she tried to forget the fact that he was the reason why she got into this mess, to begin with as she didn't want to end up killing him because of it out of sheer rage and hatred.)

She continued to clean while tunning the instruments as she asked casually (or at least that what she tried to sound like). "So what do you want for your birthday this year., "

He stopped for a second at her random question because he wasn't sure whether her question was actually directed towards him. But when he was sure that he was the one to whom she was talking to (as there was no one around and she didn't look like a pshyco person who would talk to herself or someone who can talk to ghosts.) so he chose to reply her question in his usual style (i.e, with arrogance) "Puch toh aise rahi ho jaise jo mangunga tum mujhe lakar de dogi aur waise bhi trouble ke siwaye tum
jaisi commoner kya de bhi sakti hai mujhe."

He was extremely proud of his words as he wanted to hurt her so-called "pride". The moment they both have crossed path she had done nothing but annoyed the hell out of him. (which he would have to accept that is something too rare to happen as most of the people only chose to stay away from him and his bunch of friends as they are nothing but a pure devil. A Monster-- his true identity-- something he was extremely proud of).

However, this girl who was the only 2/3rd of his size had really managed to irritate him--which again was a very rare talent that few people possess. So finally when he got one opportunity to show his true colours and get back at her how could he lose that chance. So he said those words intentionally to her as he thought that his words would bring tears into her eyes.

When there was no response from the other side he knew that the message was delivered and his job was done. And now it was time for him to see the aftereffect of his plan.

So very smugly he looked up to see the expression on her face only to get the biggest shock of his life as she had a smirk on her face--that too devilish one.

"Oh of course--sorry..my bad..you know for one second I forgot that you are THE MANIK MALHOTRA--The leader of Fab5--The heir of Malhotra Industries...sorry..sorry my bad.."

Her words did nothing more than confusing him which was not only quite visible on his face but was also too easy for her to read so without giving him an opportunity to speak she continued "Actually the thing is that for a second I got confused because the way you are working here like a ramukaka--you know cleaning the music room and all--living a life of a commoner here in Gurukul. To top it all My Amms had completely turned your life upside down by shredding your " Prince Like Attitude" into billion pieces that it completely slipped from my mind that you are THE ROCKSTAR MANIK MALHOTRA--not some Bhola bhaiya who is hired by my Amms to do the household chores.."

She looked at him from top to bottom and shook her head with fake pity expression etched on her face "I mean look at you..the way you are struggling with everything I feel pity for you..tch..tch..tch..poor Manik.."

Her words were enough to boil his temper way more than it was required "You..bloody commoner..how dare.." before he could finish his sentence she cut him off "Mind your language Mr.Manik Malhotra..it seems you haven't realised that this isn't your SPACE ACADEMY..where you are the Prince and rest everyone is your servant who will follow your instructions blindly. Things won't work as per your choice and liking. This is My Amms's Gurukul--where everyone gets equal rights and opportunity.."

"..so you better mind your tongue..before I break your face..pichli baar toh sirf khoon nikala tha..iss baar tumhara sir tumhare dhar se alag hoga (last time only blood came out this time your head will be off from your body..) so mind your language.." her words shocked him once again. "Are you threatening me.." he asked in disbelief.

"Nahi tumhari aarti Uttar rahi hu..ab puja karungi tumhari Mai...Manik Baba.," she replied too sweetly.

"What is your problem..why can't you talk nicely to me..mujhse itni problem kyu hai tumhe.." he asked folding his arms across his chest.

"Toh kya chahte ho..kya karu..talwey chatu tumhari..or you want me to become your yes man jo sirf tumhari har haan me haan milaye..jabki you are wrong every single time."

"I mean look at you--you are so self-obsessed--you are so mean--and not to forget a complete bully..ek bhi achchi quality nahi hai tumhare andar.."

"Everyone says that you are the best SPACE have..but the way you are breaking rules..misbehaving with everyone..humiliating everyone..only God knows how is everyone else at SPACE..and it's quite evident that you were given everything on a plate..rather than earning it by your hard work."

"I am sure there must be other students who might be way more talented than you are but they are not here because they were not given this opportunity as your mother owns SPACE...and you are going to be the heir of Malhotra Industries."

"If this isn't a biased decision than what is. Look at me for example..this place belongs to my Amms..so technically it means this place belongs to me..so I shouldn't be here right.."

"But tadaaa.." she raised both her hands together. "..see...I am here in this room..getting detention alongside you..as I did a mistake too..but for my Amms...I am her student first.. then I am her granddaughter..now that's what we called is being righteous and unbiased."

"This workshop is meant for those who want to actually learn something for real but here you are wasting my Amms..precious time and energy. You aren't interested in learning anything new..so what's the use of attending this workshop."

"In fact, you have created nothing but trouble for Amms..and the other teachers of Gurukul...but unlike them, I am not that patient ..that's why I punched you right across your face because of which I am also being punished...when technically it's all your fault.."

"And here you are..behaving as nothing happened..when you are the one to be blamed for all this...and still you are asking me..why I don't like you.."

"You need to give me at least one good reason as to why I should like you and take your side. So tell me do you have any single reason because certainly I can't see any ." she raised her eyebrows while she finally finished her question.

"You really hate me don't you.." he was amused rather than being insulted.

"Sorry..but you are not that important ki I will waste my time hating someone like you who simply doesn't hold any importance in my life.." she replied too sweetly. "And please koi misconception mat pal lena apne dil me..okay..kyunki I am sure tumhe apne bare me bahut zyada galatfamhmi hai.." saying this she got back on her feet.

"Now excuse me as unlike you I am not useless..so I am getting back to work because I want to finish my share of detention..and get back to the workshop as soon as possible." she walked away from him and started with her share of work.

And all Manik could do was to look at her with nothing but amusement filled eyes...

...and unsaid emotions that filled his heart every time she was near him...

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