Bhaskar (in his mind), 'Now, we have fought with each other. But how will I explain it to Father?'
Rahul (in his mind), 'How will IIIIIII?'
'If only I could read their minds! What happened between them, yaar?' I sighed.
'I will expose you, Rahul! I will expose your true face in front of Rina one day! Be ready for it!' said Bhaskar.
Meanwhile, I and Ritu were standing dumbfounded.
In the class...
'Rahul, what happened? Why did you two fight with each other?'
'Ohh! You don't know he is sooo annoying sometimes and greedy too. We have the same father but different mothers. So, according to this, he is my half-brother. Our father owns the Donxi Company. But only one among us can be the CEO of the company and later the heir. Now, the one who will be able to marry first will get the company. Now, I got you, so Bhaskar is now trying to blackmail me and wants to take you away from me. You don't even know how malicious and black-hearted he is. He is good from the outside but rotten from the inside. Nobody knows his other side. He used to bully me since childhood.'
(To myself) 'Bully? I thought they used to get along with each other. After all, they used to sit together and laugh with each other like besties. So, from where did this "bully" word come from? So, all those laughter were just playing along with each other for their own benefits. Wow! Amazing!'
'Rina, do you not believe me?'
'Of course! I believe you! Who said I do not?'
'That's why it is my advice: don't talk to him. Avoid him. He will be playing with your feelings later.'
'What do you mean by feelings when I already love you?'
Later during the lunch break...
'Rina, I have to tell you something!' said Bhaskar, being almost breathless.
'What?'
'Rina, please be aware of Rahul—'
'Stop! I know all your schemes. You are trying to separate us. Rahul told me everything about you... You are greedy about the company. That's why you-'
'Nooo, see, I don't know what he told you already, but you are completely wrong about me. I don't want the company because my dream is different. I don't want to get trapped within the four walls. My dream is to be an actor and traveller. Please believe me…'
(To myself) 'The way Bhaskar is telling me is making me feel like he is telling the truth. But then, why did Rahul lie about Bhaskar? Did Rahul really lie to me? Or is Bhaskar lying right now?'
'Rina, listen to me. He is manipulating you. He is a playboy. He is betraying you behind your back.' Bhaskar said with teary eyes and shaky lips.
'I will ask about the things that you told me to Rahul. That doesn't mean that I totally forgive you. I have a suspicion about you too. Now go; I am going to the cafeteria.'
Bhaskar (in his mind)—'Were we this distant from each other? Now, I am feeling like crying... Please believe me, Rina. This was my last opportunity. Now, you have to decide. Just don't get trapped like a puppet in their hands. I will be waiting for you...'
(To be continued)