Paths of Life

Bonus chapter - 1

Neha came home after a long tiring day at work. Now she was promoted to principal of her college which poured more responsibility on her shoulders. But her tiredness went away in a blink seeing the smiling faces of Yash and Kavita who were eagerly waiting for her.

Kavita switched off the TV seeing Neha and Yash moved a little to make space for Neha to sit besides him.

Kavita : Why late today Neha?

Neha : Cultural program preparation maa... I hope it gets over soon....

Yash : We missed you during our evening tea..

Neha : Sorry papa will try to come home early tomorrow. By the way where are the two devils? Why the house is so silent today?

Kavita shrugged : They both are in their rooms doing something. Today they two straight away left for their rooms after coming from school. Even didn't do any mischief today...

Neha frowned : That's strange. Let me go and check....

Kavita : Beta Namit called before you came. He said he will be late...

Neha nodded her head and went in Krish's room to check on him. He was more notorious than Anaya so she thought to check on him first. When she reached the door and was about to knock, she heard faint voices of brother sister and she peeped in silently to hear what they were talking.

Anaya : Bhai what will we do now? Mam will surely call mummy daddy tomorrow.....

Krish : Anu stop whinning and start thinking.

Anaya : I should not have trusted you. You promised that you will just talk.

Krish glared at her : What do you expect me to do when someone is threatening my sister. Thank me that I just punched him.

Anaya : Don't forget black eye you gave him. Moreover it's fine that you beat the shit out of him but why you didn't confront that bitch.....

Neha who was silently listening to their conversation said in a raised voice : Anaya Saxena just watch your language girl.

Krish and Anaya gulped looking at each other and gave a sheepish smile to their mother.

Neha raised her eyebrow : What's the matter?

Anaya giggled nervously : Nothing mummy we were just.....

She looked at Krish for help but he was looking at the door as if ready to run any moment.

Neha : You were just???????

Krish tried to divert the topic : Hey my lovely mom how come you late today??

Neha : I know what are you trying to do my naughty son so just spill the beans because you know I have my ways.....

Krish : No mom it's really nothing!!

Neha : Ok then tomorrow I will drop you two to your school. That way I will even meet your madam and see your both's progress...

Anaya gave a horrified look to Krish : No mummy you don't come

Neha : Why?

Krish : Mom did dad come home?

Neha : Not yet so you two tell me the deal before he comes...

Krish : Ok but please listen to us with calm mind. Me and Anu had a fight today at school.

Neha frowned but asked him to continue.

Krish : Actually there is a basket ball match next Friday. I was practising it with my team in the court when I saw one boy from my class talking with Anu. When I asked her, she told me that he was telling her to warn me to leave his sister alone or he won't spare Anu.