Short Story of College days – 2
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It was a nice and pleasant day. The gang was seated in the college canteen during the lunch break.
Pradeep said “what is with our women today? You two are dressed to kill”.
Monica said cheerfully “so nice of you Pradeep. I wish all the men in our gang are equally generous with their compliments” looking at Ashwin.
Ashwin said “well. I quite agree with Pradeep. You are looking pretty Monica” and after a pause, he added “Swapna, you are looking as sweet as ever”. Both the women blushed at these words.
Monica asked “so you still continue your resolve to stay truthful?”. Ashwin replied sincerely “nope. Being truthful is always not a good idea. It hurts at times”.
Swapna said with a smile “Monica. So it implies what he just said about our looks is not true”.
Pradeep, obviously wanting to change topic, said “pals. Are we going ahead with our beach plan?”.
Swapna said “but Ashwin is not coming naa. It would be nice if he too can join”.
Monica said sweetly “come on Ashwin. Join the fun naa?”.
Ashwin said “no issues. I will join”. Pradeep said “Great. So the plan is on”.
Ashwin said “sorry dude about how I spoke yesterday”.
Pradeep said “hey. No issues man”.
Ashwin said “thanks for being a sport dude”.
Pradeep replied “I am not being a sport. I usually don’t give a damn about what you say or do”. Ashwin was quiet after that.
On their way back to classroom, Swapna was walking with Ashwin as the other two were walking ahead. Swapna asked “are you dull because of what Pradeep had said?”. Ashwin said “not really”. Swapna said “but your face looks dull”. Ashwin said “I am just having a headache. That is all”.
They did not speak for sometime. Then Swapna said “remember one thing Ashwin. No matter what happens, you can always count on me”. Ashwin’s face brightened and he said “I love you Swapna” spontaneously.
Visibly shocked, Swapna asked “what?”. Ashwin said “Wont we love music, movies or cricket? I meant like that”. Swapna said “oh. Ok”.
They entered the classroom and soon the classes started. Swapna did not like the last reply of Ashwin. She wished Ashwin would say that he loved her as his special someone. She had difficulty focusing on the classroom lecture despite being known as a studious and disciplined girl.
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