5 Episode 5: New Friend
It's a new morning. Today for college Shruti is dressed up in pasta green Patiala suit. She enters the college on her scooty. Coincidentally today Sanjay was just behind her. Varun was waiting in parking lot for Sanjay. He sees them coming almost together. He decided to trouble Shruti. He calls Sanjay And misguided him. Sanjay was distracted and was about to him Shruti's scooter. He somehow manages to avoid the collision. To escape a collision with Sanjay's bike, Shruti turns abruptly, she loses her balance and in turn hits Arnav's bike which was just behind her. She had not payed attention to her surroundings. Both of them, Arnav and Shruti, fell down with their bikes. Both the bikes were damaged as result . Vicky, who was waiting for Arnav, reaches out and helps them to get up. Varun was thrilled and laughs upon witnessing this.
They get up from their disgraceful fall. Both of them were slightly injured. Arnav glared at Shruti. On seeing his angry eyes, Shruti starts to cry in a childish way.
Shruti: (cries in a funny way) Sorry. I did not see you. If I had seen you, I might have hit him instead (she points Vicky).
Vicky: What??
Shruti: Yo Kartik Anna. (She cries again and sneezes. She then talks to Arnav) Don't stare at me like that. Tell me the amount needed for repairing your bike. I will immediately pay for your damages (she continues her pitiful wails).
Arnav: Stop this nonsense of yours. Get lost. (He shouts in disdain )
On hearing his angry words, Shruti was frightened and she immediately runs away from the scene. She dared not to stay there for a single moment more.
Shruti:(to herself) Thank God. I escaped from that khadoos by shedding crocodile tears. Or else he would have eaten me alive, bones and flesh. All this is caused because of that stupid Sanjay, who doesn't even know to how to drive a bike.
Oh God! I intended to hide from him today. But you made me meet him so early in morning, that too with such a bang. I made a mess with him. Mistake is mine. He has right to be angry. He is justified.
When Swadeenta arrives there, she witnessed this scene.
Swa: Who is justified?
Shruti: Hi. Thank God you came. I was lamenting myself. Now I have got you to vent my problem. (she narrates everything to Swadeenta)
Swadeenta laughs on listening the whole story. To her whole situation was hilarious.
Shruti: Don't laugh. All this is because of that stupid fellow. I will toast him when I meet him again.
Swa: I don't know. I haven't seen him before.
Shruti then notice Sanjay loitering with his friends from a distance.
Shruti: See there. That's that stupid fellow. Oh! It seem to me that he belongs to the same gang who ragged me. He might be the gang leader. I want to know his name.
Swa: His name is Sanjay.
Shruti: Ok. Mr. Gang leader Sanjay. You'll pay for it.
Swadeenta sees Sid coming to their direction. She sudden exclaims to Shruti.
Swa: Darlo! I have a magic to lighten up your mood.
Shruti: Please show me the magic now. My mood is terrible maybe it will help me feel better.
Swa: See who is coming. Let's s play a prank on him. It will be fun.
Shruti: Hey! You truly are a devil in sheepskin. What at an idea madamji! I am in. What are you planning to do.
Swadeenta then discuss the plan in detail. Shruti too gave some pointers.
They then distanced way to sit separately on both the edges of the stone bench.
Sid: Hey girls! Good morning.
Shruti: Good morning da (she stares at Swadeenta angrily).
Swa: Good morning Sid. (she avoided looking towards Shruti and turns to the other side)
Sid: What is this situation ? Why are you both sitting on edges? It is like you are the south pole and you the North. (pointing towards Swa and Shruti respectively)
Swa: Don't ask me anything.
Shruti: I won't talk to her.
Swa: Never ever…
Sid: Oh my God! What is this drama?
Shruti: Hello. This seems like a drama to you? Look. Every time I say something, she always contradicts it. She is trying to prove me wrong. I can't handle her anymore.
Swa: Sid! I speak whatever I feel is right. Who is she to control me?
Sid: Oh angry birds. Listen to this pitiful existence, this is not at all a problem. Everyone has their own opinions and justification. We can't interfere in their opinions or ideologies.
Shruti: So you will too offend me. You're r a friend of mine for years Sid. How can you say such words against me? I am hurt (she fakes crying)
Sid: Oh my drama queen. I did not say so. I merely implied that if other's opinion is right, we can agree with it. Or at least listen to it.
Swa: So you mean to say that I am in wrong, isn't it?
She too pretends as if she is crying.
Sid: Oh God. What to do with them. Please send somebody to save me from these drama Queens.
By then a handsome man dressed up in white t shirt and blue jeans with a heavy backpack enters the college. He is Abhijeet Varma, a newcomer to their class. He approaches them while Sid was busy dealing with drama queens.
Abhijeet: Hello. I need a help.
Sid: Who are you? What is your problem?(angrily)
Abhi: Hey man! No offence. But why are you so rude?
Sid: How dare you call me rude? I am already caught in a problem. I am in a very bad mood now. Find someone else to bother. Don't make it even worse.
Abhi: I didn't say anything wrong. Why are you getting angry? I don't understand.
Sid:(gets up) Tell me what your doubt is. Don't talk like you are the brother of this talkative girl. (he points st Shruti while saying so )
Shruti: Hey why are you taking my name only you idiot? It is not my fault alone (she starts shouting).
Swa: (to Shruti) cool down baby. (to Sid) Hey! tell me. Why are you taking my darling's name?
Sid got surprised on this response from Swadeenta. He was at a loss of words.
Sid: (to swadeenta) You planned this with her. Am I right?
Swadeenta just smiles on Sid's words.
Shruti: (Winks at Sid) It's all a prank. (to swadeenta) Did you enjoy that?
Swa: off course.
Sid stares at them angrily. They run away in unison. But couldn't stop giggling while doing so. Sid was about to chase them but was stopped by Abhi.
Abhi: Hello! I am standing here, you know. You misbehaved with me. Now clear my doubt before you leave.
Sid: OK. And I am sorry dude. They played a prank on me. I thought it was real, so I was distracted. I am really sorry bro. How can I help you? Take it as my apology.
Abhi: I want to know where CSE-1st year class is.
Sid: You are a student of that class?
Abhi: Yes.
Sid: (Forwards his hands) Welcome dude. We are your classmates.. Because of these naughty girls, I was less than courteous just now. Please pardon me.
Abhi: Hmm… The girls are always a problem.
By chance Shruti overhear his reply them and return to them.
Shruti: Hey! What did you say now?
Abhi: Dude! I made her come here. Catch and chop her for playing prank on you.
Shruti: You duffer !
Sid hit her on head…
Shruti: (to Abhi) Are you happy now?
Abhi: Delighted.
Shruti: I am sparing you today as you are new. Or else I would have chopped you into pieces. Beware.
Sid and Snuwa both break out in laughter heartily and exclaimed "Oho " in chorus in a teasing tone.
Abhi: By the way, I am Abhijeet varma from Palakkad. Due to some reasons, I can't come to college on first day. I was not able to do so till today. Can you be my friend?
Sid: Sure. You have been appointed as my friend when you brought Shruti here by your tactics. Seems like God has sent you to me to handle these devils.
Shruti: (Stares at them for a moment and then she breaks into a smile. Forwards her hand) Shruti.
Swa: I am Swadeenta. Btw I like Kerala.
Shruti: When will you take us there?
Abhi: This girl is really stupid…(to shruti) You should not talk to an unknown handsome man like this. Don't you know irresponsible children get kidnapped.
Shruti: Unknown, handsome. Dream on. You are not unknown anymore. And Mr. you are not handsome either. What's the point?
Abhi: Oh God! HELP ME. This girl is so difficult to handle.
Shruti: Don't try to act smart. Do what I say. You will be spared.
Abhi: Yes madam.
Shruti: That's my boy.
All of them giggled together and start chit-chats on random topics.
