Chapter-5

The group also won the state level championship. Next stop was Nationals. After months of practicing and hard-work they were ready. Bags were packed and tickets were booked for Gwalior. Soon the day came, at the station when everyone's parents were blessing there child Varun's father came over.

"All of this just a waste of time. This won't make your career, mark my words or else you will suffer for the rest of your life."

"What have you achieved to say this to me? Aren't you suffering right now? You did what you thought was right. It's my life; let me do as I wish." Said Varun and boarded the train.

Well they lost the competition.....but the journey was worth remembering. Varun made many life-long friends during the competition.

A few months later....

Varun's father bought a new house and decided to move there. It was quiet far away from the school so he had to take van service from the school.

Ring! Ring! The alarm went off. Varun got up, packed his bag, dressed for the school. The van driver was at the door. He was late at the very first day. Till then he didn't knew who all are in this Van. He was a bit sleepy, soon the van uncle started picking up the kids.

Then he began to saw some familiar faces like Marmik his classmate and Sumeet his friend. They were chatting when suddenly Varun saw Samaira from 10th'B'.

"Hey Varun, since when did you started the van service?"

"Well my dad shifted to a new location, so a new home and a new van."

"ohoo.... Aisa" that sentence was trademark for her.

The trip to school takes about an hour or so, but due to Varun's laziness they were late for more than twenty minutes. Samira got in...... how? Well she was a 'House Captain' and just by the glimpse of her badge the guard opened the door. Well as for them they had to be punished. While going in Samaira shot a 'see you on the other side' look with a mischievous smile.

Back at the class Neha was waiting for Varun. Assembly was over but still no sign of him. Now the zero period was about to start, and there he comes; covered with sweat all over his body and panting loudly.

"What happened?" asked Neha as she had no idea.

"Let's just go inside, I'm tired right now."

"Bas itne me! All you did was climb a few stairs and walk just over fifty meters"

"That's right Serena Williams, but for now let's go!"

The class teacher came in and took the attendance. Neha glanced at Varun.

"Varun Sharma!" called the teacher

"Present mam!" said Varun but with low energy

"Varun tell me right now what happened."

"Ok so...... I was late for the school so we were made to stand out of the ground. Till then it was okay...... so the assembly was over. Then Samaira asked Sushmita mam whether she can give the punishment or not. Well mam granted the request and we had to run around twenty rounds of the ground."

Neha controlled her laugh. She always like this about Varun...... behaving like a child.

"Varun!! Principle has called you, go to the office at once."

"Yes mam" he responded wondering why has she called him.

"Neha you have to tell me that how can I get back at her"

"Sure but for now go."

Varun rushed for the office, tucked his shirt in, closed his collar button and rechecked his hair.

"May I come in mam?"

"Yes, come in and take a seat." Said the Principle.

He saw Samaira sitting right next to her in the cabin.

"So you know about the Annual Street Play Competition organised by the municipal corporation of the city right?"

"Yes mam"

"So this year's theme is 'Save the girl child', now you and Yash have performed together in many such competition. Since he is not willing to participate I am asking you to do. We have the scripts and the actors ready."

"So what is my role in the play?"

"I want your experience into this. With your experience and Samaira's hard-work I think we can pull this off quiet easily. Samaira will be leading the group."

"What Samaira?! No mam I'm better off alone and besides she hates me."

"Now when did I say that?"

"Oh are you forgetting the extra ten rounds?"

"Ah don't mind that. It was just for fun."

"Now Varun are you in for it."

"Yes mam!"

They were out at the hall when Samaira came closer To Varun and whispered..... "I'm your worst nightmare."

"We'll see about that"