Episode 153 - The allure of darkness

As the gang walked out of the mess after their evening snacks, while the others looked cheerful, Siyali looked down,


Ni (slowly) - Kya hua? Tu teek nahi lag rahi hai.
Si - Haan! Haan!


The two of them notice that even through the whispers, the rest of the gang was noticing them. Siyali looked at the concerned faces of her friends and not wanting to worry them,


Si - Guys worry karney ki koi baath nahi hai. Buss siyr mein thodi si dard hai. Nothing else.


The gang still look unconvinced and concerned,


A - You know Doc, Humari mazaak udathey rehtey hai yeh kehkey hi haftey mein dho baar, hum mein sey koi medical room pohunchhi jaata hai.
C - I don't think we get sick that often.
A - And still we end up in the medical room waaaaay often.


The gang started thinking about the times they ended up in the medical room/ hospital - Siyali fainting, Siyali being stabbed, Sid after boxing match, Sid after breaking the glass table on the hotel, Utkarsh after his fight with Sid, Vidurshi after her International Trip, Siyali tripping in the group, Charlie and Ishaan after their fight after the boxing match, Krissan after her cat fight with one of the girls who spoke bad about Sid after Defense class, Trishna and Niti who tried to stop their fight, Lucky after he got sick due to over eating, Rohan after Vidurshi punched him on the face and Angela was a regular. And all this happened in the past one and half months. And if they had to think about the entire semester, there would've been more.


The gang rolled their eyes and making funny faces thought about the truth in Doctor's statement while Siyali looked at the gate from which a car came in. From inside the car, Gautam and Sunaina walked out with an umbrella.


Si (out loud) - Gautam!


Siyali said out loud and ran towards the stairs to Gautam. Along with her, another voice also called out for Gautam. Vidyut looked angry as he finally got to confront Gautam after he got to know about his actions towards Vidurshi. But seeing Vidyut grunt, Vidurshi signals Angela and Niti who hits Utkarsh with her elbows. Before Vidyut took a step, the three of held on to him and,


A (trying to manage) - Vidyut, tumey aaj seminar leeyna hai na.
Vi - Haan. Haan. PPT ready rakna hai.
Ni - Haan. Haan. Bye. Bye. Hum uss taraf sey class jaa rahe hai.


As Vidyut struggles, the four of them drag Vidyut to the stairs in the other side. Siyali looks at this from near the stairs, feeling guilty she stood there for a second but ran down the stairs to meet Gautam. Krissan and Trishna look from the second floor and realising Gautam was here,


K (angry) - Well. They stopped Vidyut. But not me. I have a word or two to tell that jerk.
T - Well. Me too.


The two of them look at each other, linking arms follow Siyali down stairs. With no other plans, the guys also follow them down.


While Sunaina was closing the umbrella and dusting off the water off her, Siyali rushed to Gautam,


Si (panting) - Gautam! Tumse kuch baath karni...
G (awkward) - Ah. Abhi tum class ja'o. Main dinner pe milta hoon.
Si - But.....
K, T (mean) - Hi Gautam.


Krissan and Trishna walk to him followed by the boys,


G (awkward) - Okay then. I'll see you later.


As Gautam turned to leave, Krissan and Trishna looked annoyed. Sunaina holds him back and,


Su - Ismey Rohan kaun hai?


Gautam, looking tired, and not in the mood to question her, pointed them both towards each other,


G - (calls out) Rohan? (Introduces) Sunaina. Rohan. Rohan. Sunaina


While the rest of the gang whoever was still standing looking surprised, Rohan was more surprised,


Ro (sarcastic) - I don't think we're close enough for you to introduce me to your girlfriend


Gautam gives a wierd stare and leaves while Sunaina stands smiling at Rohan who gives an awkward expression.


K (annoyed) - Like really? How rude! Did he just cut us off?
T (annoyed) - I can't believe it. We should be the one being rude to him not the way around.


Both of them grunted angrily and walked away to the class while the guys giggled. As the gang walked away, Sunaina looks at Sid who also looks at her and greets her with a nod to which Sunaina responds with a nod and smile.


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In the commerce class room, Vidyut stood near the laptop getting the board ready for the seminar. Every few seconds, he stared vengefully at his friends who dragged him away. And suddenly, "Vidyut" he heard Siyali calling out his name from near the door. The expression on his face changed as he walked out of the class to speak to her.


Vidyut stood with folded arms in front of a guilty Siyali,


Si (unsure) - Vidyut. Gautam ke liye, I'm really sorry. Main janti hoon ki tum humse naraaz ho. And we deserve it. Par...
Vd - Ek minute. We?
Si - Gautam and me.
Vd - Siyali, why would I be angry with you?
Si - Mere wajase aur mere liye hi toh Gautam ney yeh sab kuch....
Vd - Are you angry with Sid or Utkarsh? After all their mother tried to kill you.
Si - No.
Vd - Exactly. Then why do you think I'm angry with you. I'm not that petty.


Vidyut put down his hands and walked near Siyali and,


Vd - So, we're good.


He smiled and tapped on Siyali's shoulder while Siyali still had a uncomfortable look on her face,


Vd (stern) - But that's not the case with Gautam. You saw with your own eyes how hard it was for my sister.
Si (ashamed) - I know. Main yeh nahi kehrahi hoon hi usney sahi kiya. Obviously, galat tha. I know it and he knows it too. Par uska irada galat nahi tha.
Vd (strong) - Siyali, One doesn't deserve forgiveness after making someone go through hell, just because they did it out of good intention.


Siyali widened her eyes as she heard Vidyut's statement,


Vd - Kya main galat hoon?


Siyali shakes her head as she was dumbfounded. Vidyut looks to his right and sees their teacher walking by,


Vd - Main andhar jaa raha hoon. Ma'am's here. I think you should go to your class too.


Vidyut assures Siyali with a smile and walks into the class while Siyali stood there like she was frozen. Involuntarily, Vidyut's statement reminded her of Sid. The images of Sid slitting his wrist, getting punched on the boxing ring and falling backwards when she pushed him during defense class flashed in front of her eyes. Siyali stood alone in the corridor for a while looking worried and trying to sort out her thoughts.


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Meanwhile, after the gang had left,


Su (excited) - So you're Rohan? It's such a pleasure to finally meet you. Tumharey baarey mein bohat suna hai
Ro (confused) - Mere baarey mein?
Su - Ya! Gautam praises you a lot.
Ro (shocked, funny) - Gautam? Said good things? About me? Wow!


Sunaina continues to smile at Rohan which kind of creeped him out. He looks at Gautam as he walked through the corridor,


Ro - By the way, yeh Gautam ko kya hogaya? Why does he look like....
Su (completes his sentence) - He's going to do something wrong?
Ro (surprised) - Ya..
Su - That's why I need your help.


Sunaina said with determined eyes while Rohan didn't understand the situation, yet.


Ro (confused) - To stop him?


Sunaina rolled her eyes as if she couldn't tell Rohan anything. Seeing this,


Ro (excited) - To screw him over??


Rohan looked excited. He wasn't going to let go this opportunity.


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As the storm worsened and the rain poured heavily, Gautam was seen standing outside Anwesha ma'am's office, walking front and back, thinking anxiously. He looks at his watch and,


G (to himself) - It's all decided. Ab sahi galat sochney sey kya hoga? It's not the time to think about being righteous.


Gautam nods his head, convincing himself on what he was about to do. He adjusts the nervous expression on his face to a cool and calm one. He breathe out loud with his mouth, gives an evil smile and opens the door to Anwesha ma'am's office.


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Precap:


G (serious) - Well. That being said. Naa case mila, na ladki mili... At least Paisa toh mil sakta hai. 
AMaam (shocked) - I never thought you had these intentions. Logon ney aisa hi nahi kaha "Never judge a book by its cover".



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