Kuchh Ankahi Baatein

Kabiliyat

Weeks went by, and life slowly slipped back into its usual rhythm—only this time, with hearts growing closer. It wasn't just Sameer and Naina; Pandit and Priya also began spending more time together, their bond strengthening with each passing day.

Meanwhile, Rohan and Preeti seemed to argue over the tiniest things more than ever, yet they never left each other's side—constantly teasing, bickering, and finding new ways to annoy one another.

Munna and Swati, on the other hand, finally got some quality time together. Being the only officially acknowledged couple in the group, the others mostly gave them their space—though they never missed a chance to tease them whenever they could.

One day class was going on when peon enters and gave a note to JBR and left...

JBR looking at Naina, "Naina, Principal is calling you right now... go and meet her..."

Everyone got shocked and surprised... Sameer looked at her to offer accompany her but after assuring him that she will manage alone she went...

After lecture, they all were waited for her... she came after some time and all enquired her for this sudden call...

Naina replied casually, "arey kuchh nahin, voh actually... haan voh mera article iss month ki college magazine mein select hua hai...bas wahi batane ke liye bulaya tha..."

All congratulate her but somehow Sameer was not convinced with the reason... he asked them all to go to canteen and soon they will join them....

Naina tried avoiding his pierce gaze, "Sameer chalo na hum bhi chalte hai.. sab intzaar kar rahe honge... mujhe bhi bhukh lagi hai..."

Sameer held her wrist, "Naina ek minute ruko, pehle batao kya huaa hai.... jab se Principal se milkar aayi ho, thodi pareshaan lag rahi ho... kuchh kaha kya madam ne..."

Naina tried best to hide her emotions but not possible in front of Sameer, he can read her face easily... finally she spoke, "voh actually Sameer, vahaan hamare college ki magazine jis publication house mein publish hoti hai usake editor aaye huye the, mujhse milne.... unhone mere saare article pade hai jo maine abhi tak college magazine ke liye likhe the..."

Sameer asked surprisingly, "toh... voh kuchh kah rahe the kya ... usmein itni pareshaani vali kya baat hai"

Naina shook her head replied, "nahin... actually voh chahte hai ki mein unki weekly magazine mein bhi articles diya karun... koi fixed topic nahin hai... I mean for all kind of social topics, awareness, women welfare, child education and all... they like my thought process towards social issues"

Sameer exclaimed happily, "wow Naina... yeh toh bahut achchhi baat hai... congrats, I am really so much proud of you..."

Seeing her still standing all lost he asked, "par tum khush kyun nahin ho... I mean tumne toh kisi ko bataya bhi nahin... iss mein chhupane ki kya baat hai..."

She replied hesitantly, "dekho pehle tum promise karo ki tum gussa nahin karoge aur dhyan se meri baat sunoge" he nodded and assure her, she continued, "actually mujhe nahin lagtaa ki mein yeh sab kar paaungi... it's such a big responsibility, I mean college ki magazine mein article dena alag baat hai par weekly magazine mein likhna... mujhse nahin hoga..."

Sameer calmly took her hand in his hand and makes her sit on chair... knowing what all making her so nervous he smiled softly, "tumne socha hai Naina ki jab unhein tumhari kabiliyat par vishwas hai to tumhein khud par kyun nahin hai... unhone yeh opportunity tumhe kuchh soch samajh kar hi offer ki hogi na... varna kitne students hai jo college ki magazine mein article likhte hai, par kya kabhi bhi unhone kisi aur ko yeh mauka diya... nahin na... tumhein diya kyunki tum isake kaabil ho, tum mein hai voh saari khoobiyaan..."