Short Story of College days – The beach trip
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It was a bright Saturday morning. Sun was shining in all its glory and the gentle breeze softened the fierceness of sun’s rays. The streets were lined with trees of different hues. It was a perfect piece of art with varied shades of green, orange, red, yellow and white. The fallen leaves and flowers on the ground added a slightly brownish tinge to an already colourful mosaic.
No matter what mood one was in, such a day had the potential to soothe the frayed nerves and calm the mind.
It was then that a shining black Skoda Yeti came to a screeching halt in front of the ladies hostel. Monica and Swapna were already waiting for the car to arrive. Pradeep stepped out of the car from the driver seat followed by Ashwin.
Monica said “lovely car. I would like to sit in the front passenger seat”. Swapna smiled and happily took the back seat. Monica hesitated for a moment. She did not like the idea of leaving Ashwin with Swapna. Someday, she had to tell Swapna to back off from Ashwin.
Monica then quickly said “I guess it is better for the men to sit in the front seat and we women will take the back seat”.
Swapna said “it is ok if you want to sit in the front seat”.
Monica gave a piercing look and said with a tone of finality “no. We are sitting in the back seat”.
When all of them were seated, Pradeep sprung the engine to life. Swapna said cheerfully “what a picture perfect day it has been?”.
Pradeep said “Yes. But I wish I had better company in the front seat instead of this joker”.
Ashwin said “the feeling is mutual bloke”.
The two women laughed merrily. Monica said “I wish you men learn to stay without fights like us girls”. Swapna happily added “yes. Very true”.
Monica asked, “we have been wanting to ask you guys for quite some time. Which girl do you find the hottest in our class?” after exchanging an understanding glance with Swapna. Both the men did not reply.
Monica said “Pradeep. You did not hear my question?”. Pradeep said “I was waiting for Ashwin to answer first”.
Ashwin was a bit taken aback. Then he cleared his throat and said “I find Priya the hottest of all”. Swapna said “yes. We know most men have a thing for her. Other than Priya, who else do you find beautiful?”.
Ashwin said “Simran is certainly good. I find her very attractive”.
Monica asked “then?’. Ashwin said “what then? Now let Pradeep answer too”.
Pradeep said “Priya is good but I don’t like Simran’s looks. I find Nancy very very appealing”.
Ashwin said “yes yes. Nancy has that that unique look that could drive any man crazy. She is one of the hottest”.
Monica asked “who else?”
Ashwin said “who else? I cannot think of any other. May be, there is Richa.”. Pradeep said “no. She is average only”.
Swapna asked “anyone else you guys find attractive?”
Pradeep said “no other girl I guess”.
Swapna said “there are two pretty women who are considerate enough to be your friends and you don’t even find them good looking?”. Ashwin said “I promise we are not friends with any pretty girl in our class. We move with only the two of you”. Monica said “talking with these guys do not help much. We need to get into action”.
Saying this, Monica started banging Pradeep and Ashwin repeatedly with her handbag and Swapna joined the attack too. Pradeep said “hey girls. Stop it. I cannot concentrate on driving. Spare the driver please”. Monica said “point taken” and then the girls focused their attack only on Ashwin.
Ashwin said “hmm. They say nice guys always finish last. What they don’t say is, nice guy is the only one to get whacked the most”.
They all had a good laugh.
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