And the whole canteen grew silent. Shanu and Sahil came out of the table.The students huddled in front of the authoritative body, who was now on the verge of outburst.It was the Dean.
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He stepped in front of the students and asked in a stern voice," What was the reason for this mishap?"
The students whispered among themselves, for they knew that if someone ratted out Tapasya, the outcomes wouldn't be in favor for that person.
"Answer me!", the dean shouted.
"It was Tapasya , sir. She started the fight.", Akriti said, earning a glare from Tapasya.
"Tapasya, is that true?", the dean asked.
Tapasya fidgeted her fingers and looked here and there.
" I asked, is it true whatever she is saying?", The dean asked once again.
"Sir,...actually.....", Tapasya started.
"No sir. It was not her.", Mitali said, stepping forward. Tapasya quirked an eyebrow at her.She was surprised as to why she was saving her.
"Well then, who was it?", the dean was now looking at Mitali.
"Me, sir. I provoked her to start the fight."' Mitali said in a confident manner.
The whole crowd stared down at her with surprise. Shanu and Ananya exchanged looks. Tapasya was taken aback by the sudden confession.
"Well, I see that you are new, as well as because you are only half at fault. These people know the rules and yet they dared to break them. Since you honestly accepted your fault I'm not giving you detention, but, you would have to clean this mess that you've made in here. Make sure this mistake is not repeated again. I won't spare you the next time.Is that clear?", the dean said.
"Yes sir. I'll keep that in mind.", Mitali answered with confidence.
"Good.Then I'll leave you to it. Clean this mess up before the next bell.", the dean said and left the canteen.
Shanu and Ananya came up to Mitali.
Shanu: Mitali, why did you do that?
Taps: Yeah, why did you do that?
They turned their attention to Tapasya who was standing behind them.
Mitali: What did I do?
Taps: You had the chance to take revenge on me but you didn't. You had a chance to rat me out, but you didn't. Why?
Mitali: Queen B, I just said the truth. It's true that I provoked you, right?
Taps: Yes, but I started the fight.
Mitali: It's fine.
Taps: Look, I didn't need you to this, alright!I could have .....
Mitali: Managed it? Yeah I know you could have. That's why you were fidgeting with your fingers.
