The Dancing Tale

Chapter 5

"You know I think I deserve to have your number." I turned my head to see divyansh taking a seat beside me.

Right now we all are sitting in the auditorium to listen the discussion on Indian economy. The governor of RBI was the chief guest of today's discussion. There is still 15 minutes before the panel arrives. The empty auditorium was getting filled with the mass of students.

"Just because you brought me pizza today does not make it necessary that I will give you my number." I retort.

"Hmm. It's not necessary. But how am I suppose to help you and tell you the news about the marketing campaign that is going to be organized by us for the companies. I am in the marketing society. And as per I heard that you are very much interested in the subjects that professor Sharma takes, I am pretty sure you will opt to work in that campaign. " He said smirking. From my peripheral vision I saw Priya rolled her eyes.

So since last 5 days divyansh is sitting with us and after the 2nd day Priya is telling me that he is a bad news. She heard many bad things about him. For instance he is a playboy. I told her that I am not being any serious with him. We are not even friends yet. And also I don't judge a person on the basis of rumors. Most of the times they are just baseless. But I assure her that I will be careful with him.

"Hmm. I guess now I can not prevaricate more." I said to him feigning depressing voice. He laughed at it. So on the basis of the lunch break of past few days that we spent in canteen together eating and talking, I think he is a fun person to be friends with. He is light hearted, spontaneous and jovial to be  around and nothing about him ring an alarm in my mind.

"You hurt me with your humor darling." He said.

"No pain no gain. Give me your mobile, I will save my number in it."

He gave it to me and I feed my number in it and gave him back. Just in that time the chief guests arrived and the discussion began.

I Come from a mediocre college where I did my undergrads so we never got these kind of opportunities to experience these kinds of discussion. I was so excited to listen to them and ask away any questions if I get opportunity to speak.

The discussion was so smooth and yet very very knowledgeable. It went on for 2 hours. I was shocked by their erudition. If I will ever achieve even 50% of their level of intellectuality, I will consider myself successful. I asked few questions which seem to impress the chief guest and he answered them like a prodigy that he is. On my left I saw divyansh yawning and trying to sleep but I kept nudging him to keep him awake. He looked irritated by me but didn't say anything.

"How did you manage to stay awake in that boring lecture.?" He asked when we walked out of the auditorium.

"Kri, I will go my cab has arrived. I will join you tomorrow at 4 pm." Priya said before I can answer divyansh. I nodded at her and hugged her. Then she left. When I told her about my teaching in slums, she insisted to join me and I welcomed her with open arms because 2 are better than 1.

"It's about interest and passion that keeps you going." I finally answered to divyansh. He walked with me to the parking lot.

"I think I will pass without passion."

I don't know why but him being lenient about these experiences made me remember the debate that I and rudra had in the class some days ago. He may be an ass and jerk all the time but the only other good thing about him that I noticed other than him being a great son was that he is quite devoted to learn. He may not behave good to others but his love for his parents is prominent.

My eyes wandered to the usual parking spot where he parks his car. There I saw him leaning on the door of his car and his hands were stuffed in his pockets. After that day when he apologized to me, we didn't talk much. Yeah We insulted each other here and there but nothing that much. Suddenly he lift his face. His eyes wondered around until they settled on me and divyansh. He turned away his gaze. The one look that he gave me made my heart skip a beat for no logical reason.

My heart is being stupid. Why you suddenly beat faster for no reason.

"Suits yourself. Bye. See ya tomorrow." I turned and  said to divyansh. He nodded and gave me a side hug which I returned with a bit hesitation.

I get inside the car and rudra started driving to home.

"Your boyfriend seems to be cool with you getting lifts daily from me. I don't see a reason for you to come with me anymore as he can come and pick you up." He said suddenly breaking the silence.

"Okay. 1st thing 1st. I am not dating divyansh. My love life is none of your business but I am just making it clear I am not dating divyansh or anybody in the matter of time. So stop calling him my boyfriend. And 2nd thing, if you have that much problem in giving me lift daily than just say it. I will stop coming with you. I only happen to agree to ride with you because Rahul uncle persisted. I am not too fond of your company, you know. I wouldn't have stayed in the same room as you if it's not necessary. " I told him in anger. I was tired of him judging my life. His jaw clenched in anger.

" Glad to know I am not the only one suffering in this arrangement. And I am not interested in your love life or anything about you. If it's not for my parents I wouldn't have glanced at you." He replied.

"Okay then. You don't have to wait for me from tomorrow on. I will just make any excuse to uncle and aunty why I am not going with you."

There was silence for sometimes after I told him that. I think his silence is the answer that he will not wait for me from tomorrow.

"You are more dense than I thought. You haven't noticed till now that my parents are saints. Even if you will come up with any excuse and by any chance they brought it then they will keep worrying about your safety. And there is more important work in their life than worry about you. So no. I have no options than to bear your company and you are riding with me till the time you don't find someone else to take a lift with. " He told and sighed. I glared at him hard. He stopped the car in front of the house.

" I have never met a person as awful and insolent as you. " with that said I climbed out of the car and shut the door so forcefully to release some of my anger.

He is definitely one of the worst social experience of my life till now which I have to endure for the coming 20 months.

Hey Krishna. Bless me with resilience and strength.