MANAN-The badass nerd

3.Words Spread Faster

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  I am in a situation where my work is going to be revealed. I am nervous, angry, anxious....... "I..I uh.." my stammering came to an end when a row of police men stood in front of us blocking our way. We got down and soon after the goons behind us were arrested. "Manik!!" someone called, so I followed Manik like a lost puppy.

  The person congratulated Manik and expressed his gratitude. I think he is the commissioner by his attire and the power he had over the other. "And who is this?" his eyes trailed to me. "She is the reason for your happiness uncle." Manik said with pride shimmering in his tone. "Who are you working for?" why god hate me so much. I know I told that I hate myself about 100 times, but common, the god should not take it seriously and hate me.

  Now Manik's eyes were also on me. I took a deep breath "I work for Prachiti TV, the news channel. I am one of their employee who is best in sting operations." I said and the commissioner seemed impressed by me. "very good, but for now, go home and take rest." he patteted Manik's back and went away. The drive back to my hostel was really in a comfortable silence, but when suddenly  he halted his car in the middle of the road, I got confused.

  "I will ask you some question and I should get answers, otherwise I will tell whole collage about this." his threat sat in my mind and I thought of answering his questions just like an obedient kid. I nodded at him "Do your parents know about this?" this question was asked to me only those who cared for me. "I don't have parents." It was true, when I was a week old my parents were killed by thieves while bringing me from hospital. That's what Amms said when I was four and always used to curse referring me as responsible for their fate.

  "Sorry" I heard, I quickly wiped the tears which had rolled down my cheeks. I never cried for their death, but the hurtful words of Amms used to ring in my ears. "Then how did you afford to come SPACE, I don't mean to offend you but.." I cut him "I got merit scholarship." I waited for his next question "Do you have a journalism degree?" many of them asked this seeing my height and my work in this field. "No" he nodded, but started the car. Soon we reached my hostel "Manik, please don't tell this to anyone." my request was answered  a soft smile by him. The smile reminded me of my cousin Rishab and I made a quick note to call him.

  I entered my room to be tackled by Vibha, my roommate. "Explain now!!!" I was confused but all confusion was replaced with shock when her cell showed that she is in call with me for half an hour. I never answered her, but yeah I changed my settings and it has a smart lock. I waved my palm in front of it when I was answering Manik. So I think I answered her unknowingly. I explained her everything, because whenever I go to the mission now, I need her help.

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  When I thought that no one will reveal secret, I was wrong, because all were whispering seeing me and I know who is responsible, so I went where I can get Vibha. "Vibha!!" I shouted as soon as I saw her in collage stationary. She knew the consequence, so she started running away from me. After just two minutes of chase she was out of breath and she gave up. "Who..m.. did.. you.. tell?" I was also breathless by running.

  "I told Navya as she knows you and did not forget to tell her not to tell anyone." Now Navya stood in front of me seeing all our tom and jerry chase "I told Raina and did not forget to tell her not to tell anyone." I think this cycle continued till all of them knew, but I need to make the evaluation how much of the damage is done. "Who all know?" I asked the whole crowd in front of me  raised their hands and guess what? the damage cannot be repaired because 75% of the crowd knew. The others who were not aware of it, started asking about it and they told them like it is a Bollywood gossip.

 I hate my life. I sighed and headed towards my class only to be stopped by fab5 where Manik stood like a leader in is glory. I thought they don't know, but after seeing this morning drama I came to conclusion that they knew everything. "Nandini, I swear I didn't tell them, I don't know how they came to know." he said in his guilty tone. "It's not you, its Vibha and words spread faster. Don't worry and forget about it." I said but was stopped by a guy "You know I am impressed. Will you please give me Navya's number?"

  I was confused by this. Was he not the one who made her drink alcohol and cow's urine yesterday? "Why do you need her number?" I asked  "To talk" he said in a duh tone. "I know, but you were the one who bullied her!" I was totally annoyed and irritated now. "I was testing her. Actually I wanted to find a girl for me, as I am getting old." he said and his friends gave him the  'I don't think so' look. "Ok, I know, but common where can you find such a traditional, sweet, cute, pure, generous...." the list went on and on until I escaped from his dreamland.

  What a way to start your morning Nandini? I thought I will work and also study, but everything changed just because of that damn dare date. I want to kick the person who dared Manik to do it.