2. Pardon??
While Krutika was looking for a ride, Naina was pretending to be busy finding rickshaw but kept looking back to not miss the chance she is going to have.
Naina Rawat
*kab aayenge prabhu*
(when will they come God)
Krutika Desai
Naina thik se bula na, kya kar rhi hai?
My legs are starting to hurt now.
(had a pinched expression on her face)
(Naina look properly, what are you doing?)
Naina Rawat
I am Kritu, I am.
(facing back time to time)
Krutika Desai
Cake thodi leker aayega tera rickshaw wala, dukaan mein kyu jhaank rhi hai paagal?
(Your ride won't be getting cake for you. Why are you looking inside the shop idiot?)
Suddenly the doors of the bakery opened and with that stepped outside the 2 men making Naina's face glow instantly.
Her eyes, wide in awe at the charisma radiating out of their sole existence.
Naina Rawat
(Looked towards Krutika only to find her busy)
Naina Rawat
(Dashed towards the men)
Naina Rawat
*acting mode on*
(stood infront of one of them)
Naina Rawat
Excuse me, I am so sorry but you see I will not lie. My friend and I seriously have no stamina to walk, we can barely stand on our feets. & you know anybody can't be trusted randomly but~
Naina Rawat
(Saw the 2nd one who walks past her without care)
Naina Rawat
~but you people look nice. Can you please drop us?
(Hopeful eyes)
Naina Rawat
*Don't say no. I want to sit in that car bhagwan ji.*
？？？
(removes his airpod and stares deep into Naina's eyes)
Naina Rawat
(Stares with disbelief)
Naina Rawat
(collects herself)
I was~
Krutika Desai
NAINAAAAAA!!!!!
Naina Rawat
(Flinched slightly)
？？？
(still staring at her with hard eyes)
With that, she moved towards Krutika who was now sitting on the ride waiting for her.
Naina Rawat
(Glaring at rickshaw wala)
Rickshaw wala: (stiffened)
Krutika Desai
Vo kaun tha?
(who was he?)
Naina Rawat
Koi itna beraham kaise ho sakta hai?
(how can someone be so heartless?)
Krutika Desai
Kaun?
(who?)
Naina Rawat
(turned to Krutika)
Matlab agar main tumse kuch bol rhi hu, aur tumne kaan mein airpods pehen rakha hai toh tum mujhe bta nhi sakte ho!!
(Like if you are wearing airpods and I am saying something, can't you just tell me!!)
Naina Rawat
What way is this to reject someone....or ignore?
Naina Rawat
Ekdum awaaz ki aatma hi hila di. Matlab tum bole hi kyu?
(He completely shook the soul of the my voice as if why did I even speak?)
Naina Rawat
I do feel bad yaar. For the 1st time I approached someone and....
Naina Rawat
And the other one, he just walked away like I am some insignificant particle in his life.
Naina Rawat
Men... (sighs heavily)
After 15 minutes, both of them reached home.
Naina and Krutika were neighbors since childhood and also went in the same school.
Krutika Desai
Now go. It's already 7:30.
Krutika Desai
Aur yeh zyada lafdo mein mat pada kar.
(and don't get into much chaos)
Naina Rawat
Hmm. Men are good from afar.
I entered the house and guess what
Mummy was already in the kitchen. Papa on the sofa reading newspaper. My sister, as usual absent, probably in her room. Typical indian household.
Amit Desai
Kritu....
How was it?
(asked on seeing her)
Krutika Desai
I can't feel my legs.
Amit Desai
Then don't go and rest for today.
Krutika Desai
Not possible. Aditi is not well and Shanti Di is also having a tough time I know.
Manisha Desai
Karishma!!!!!!
(loud shrilly sound came from the kitchen)
Amit Desai
Shuru...
(started)
A quick thudding sound came from stairs.
Karishma Desai
(came down from stairs)
Mummy I am here.
Manisha Desai
Tell everyone to sit at the dining table.
Karishma Desai
Papa, Di aa jao.
(come on)
Once everyone got seated, Manisha brought the breakfast and placed it on the table.
Manisha Desai
Aagyi meri bachhi.
(murmured softly to Krutika)
(my daughter came home.)
Karishma Desai
Di, how was your 1st day at gym?
Manisha Desai
I told you already that you both can't do it. But this generation wants to try everything.
Amit Desai
Arey toh try nhi karenge toh jaanenge kaise?
(If they won't try, then how will they know?)
Manisha Desai
Anyways, Kritu I've kept the medicine for Aditi on your bed. Don't forget it.
After having breakfast, Papa and Krishu left together.
Even I left after telling Mumma.
Got an E-rickshaw which dropped to the place which I cherish the most in my entire existence.
My group and I started a life here 2 years back. In a world where everyone is frustrated from their own self, a part of life thrives in this insignificant corner with pure love and support.
Entering through the main gate, I came into the compound's reception all the way from the front courtyard.
I can't let trespassers' evil eyes get on my children's lives. That's why all the emotions and commotions are kept behind the compound.
Signing at the reception, I moved towards the classrooms~
author
Hello my cute budding delulu darlings 🫂
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I hope you liked the chapter
author
Well, there's an announcement regarding updates.
author
You're going to have chapters on alternate days.
Like if today a chapter is posted, you'll probably get another chapter day after tomorrow.
author
The decision was made before I started writing.
TBH I am a sincere student, aur apun ko career riks mein daalke berozgaar nhi banna hai. I hope you understand.
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Also, if you've not noticed then let me tell you, the chapters are not short (each chapter is going to have approximately 1k words) (can be more).
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And to those who don't understand
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Till then, bye bye 👋
Comments
Cleopatra
This book has me hooked, can't wait to see what happens next! 😍
2025-08-13
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