GUILTY

We had dinner after I agreed with my mother.

"While we were having dinner," Kurnal explained.

"Excuse me, everyone, may I please have a second?" Krunal said something.

"Yes, Krunal, but what is it?" my father inquired.

"Mr. and Mrs. Sharma, and Miss Shristi, I'd like to inform you that I'm returning to my daily life before celebrating Sahil's birthday. I'm grateful to receive your appreciation, "Krunal stated.

"Stop being emotional, Krunal; who bothered you?" My father inquired.

"No, sir," Kurnal replied, "I willingly opted to go."

"But why wait till tomorrow? You are free to leave after Sahil's birthday "My father inquired.

"I have personal reasons, Sir; please excuse me if this is inconvenient," Kurnal explained.

"OK, Krunal," my mother said, "but you can come back whenever you want; you don't need anyone's permission."

"Thank you, Mrs. Sharma; I'm delighted to hear that," Krunal said.

We all retired to bed after finishing such a dramatic dinner.

I also inquired of the krunal as to the reason for his departure.

I wasn't expecting such a response from the krunal.

"If guests find out I was staying in your place, they might believe the wrong thing; not everyone can handle it well, right?" he added.

"Oh, so this is the explanation?" "Are you certain it's not because of my mother?" I inquired.

"No, your mother treated me like a son; she is divine to me," he explained.

I was stunned by the way he explained it to me.

I sometimes feel as if I know Krunal as my brother as if I can see my father in him.

The night passed, and I awoke to prepare for college.

I asked Kaveri for a favor after I arrived at college.

"Hello, Kaveri, good morning," I said.

"Shristi, "Good morning, well, listen, I was waiting for you," she added.

"What happened, Kaveri?" I was curious.

"How about we fight for what happened to Pritam?" she suggested.

"I already contacted Pritam about it, and he advised me not to become involved; he also made me promise," I explained.

"I see. Then we should at least know why this is happening, right? "She stated.

"Yeah, I think you should ask the director, sir," I said.

"All OK, but you have to accompany me to his cabin," she responded.

Then we both agreed and headed to the director's cabin first thing in the morning.

After a few minutes, Director Sir arrived.

He walked right by me as I stood at the door.

Kaveri began to inquire about the basis for Pritam's suspension.

"Sir, may I inquire as to the basis for Pritam Kumar's suspension?" she requested.

"Which pritam?" he asked.

"The one who was suspended yesterday," she explained.

"Oh, that lad," he replied, "I'm not sure what exactly happened outside the campus, but I've heard he became angry and beat someone to severe wounds and went to jail for a day."

"But he's not that kind of person; I'm his friend," she explained.

"Listen, I know his behavior at school; I've heard that he got into a fight on our university grounds with an outsider," he remarked.

"Yes, but it wasn't his fault; an outsider came in and began the brawl," she explained.

"That outsider came straight away for him," he explained, "but listen, I have no intention of suspending; I have some concerns from certain parents."

"May I ask who it was, sir?" she inquired.

"No, that's private information; I feel I've dispelled your concerns; why don't you go to class and focus on your grades now? Also, please tell the girl to come in "He stated.

"Sure, sir," she replied.

When Kaveri came out, she called my name, and the director heard her and summoned both of us.

"Are you Shristi Sharma?" he inquired.

"My name is Shristi Sharma," I said.

"May I query as to what your problem is?" he asked.

"Nothing, sir," I explained, "I simply came here to check on her."

"Her father," he explained to Kaveri.

Then he told us to get ready for class.

On the way, I inquired as to what had occurred before my arrival.

She then informed me that my father had requested that Pritam be expelled from college for a few days owing to his anger issues and criminal record.

That shattered my heart with shame, and I immediately informed Pritam.

Pritam remained silent after hearing what I had to say, then murmured, "I knew already," and hung up the phone.

When I found out, I was furious at my father.

That was unfathomable. After that, I felt extremely guilty.

Then I sobbed in the restroom and apologized to Pritam for constantly visualizing him; I understood why he ghosted me.

My heart was devastated due to my father's betrayal, as well as the amount of affection Pritam had for me.

Then I realized that love and hatred aren't so dissimilar.

I waited till college was completed before rushing to the princess's home.

I called him when I arrived at his residence.

However, he did not return the calls.

As I approached his house, I noticed him leaving with a sad expression.

He was taken aback when he saw me.

"Shristi? "Is that you?" he inquired.

"Yes, I'm just here to talk to you," I explained.

Pritam held my hand and led me to the bakery.

"What exactly are you doing here?" "You came for me?" he inquired.

"Pritam, I despise my father for behaving like such. "I'm very sorry," I said as I sobbed.

"Stop crying," he urged. "I understand how you feel; I'm not furious with you or your family."

"Pritam, where are you going?" I inquired.

"I was going to the hostel after quarreling with my parents," he stated.

"Why? What happened? Please tell me, "I inquired.

"My parents are upset with me since I was expelled from college; that's why I'm embarrassed to live with them," he explained.

"Please allow me to speak with them; I will explain everything very clearly," I said.

"No, if you talk to them, it'll be awkward, and we'll never meet again." "That's not what I want," he said.

"Then allow me to assist you in another way; I will bring that application by myself by asking my father; if he declines it, I will steal it," I explained.

"No, I don't want you to steal from your own house; instead, let me do it for you. At the very least, the merit test may cure all of my difficulties "he stated

"All right, then," I said, "I'll help you get the information you need."

After we finished talking, I went back to the hostel.