Title of College Beast

For Ankit, the past few days felt like a dream. After returning from the hospital, he tried to resume his normal life, but it was no longer the same. His bravery had become the talk of the town. Every newspaper and news channel was covering his story. People had started calling him the "Tiger Slayer."

College Ceremony: Honor and Questions

A few days later, the college administration organized a grand ceremony in his honor. All the students, teachers, and staff were present. All eyes were on him. The stage was beautifully decorated, and media cameras were set up to cover the event.

The principal took the microphone and said, "What Ankit did is not only a matter of pride for this college but for the entire city. He not only showed extraordinary courage but also proved that the impossible can be achieved with confidence and determination."

Ankit was then invited onto the stage. As he climbed the steps, the hall echoed with applause. Everyone stood up to welcome him. It was the first time Ankit had faced such an overwhelming honor.

The principal handed him a trophy and a certificate. He then announced, "From today, we will all know Ankit as 'The College Beast.' This title is a testament to his bravery and resilience."

Ankit's Speech on Stage

Taking the microphone, Ankit said, "What I did was not for recognition or awards. I simply did what felt right. If I hadn't stepped up that day, perhaps no one else would have. Courage is not a special trait—it exists within all of us. It just needs to be discovered."

His words were met with thunderous applause from the students. However, there was a certain seriousness on his face. He was smiling, but his eyes reflected the pain he carried within.

A Guard's Question and Ankit's Silence

As the ceremony was nearing its end, a guard stood up and said, "Ankit, sir, I was there that day. I saw the tiger too, but I didn't have the courage to face it. I just have one question. What move did you use before rendering the tiger unconscious?"

The hall fell silent. Everyone's attention turned to Ankit.

Ankit stood still for a moment, his emotions flickering in his eyes. He gently placed the microphone down and walked off the stage without saying a word.

The guard followed him outside and escorted him to the gates. The guard said, "What you did was extraordinary. You're a true hero."

Ankit took a deep breath, nodded with a faint smile, but remained silent.

Friends' Concern

For the next few days, all anyone talked about at the college was Ankit. Some praised him as "The College Beast," while others raised questions about his silence.

Laki and Kanika were worried after hearing all the chatter. They decided to visit him.

In the evening, they arrived at his home. Knocking on the door, Ankit opened it. Laki immediately said, "We don't care about what people are saying. But we want to know how you're holding up after all this."

Kanika hesitated for a moment before asking, "And... why did you save my life?"

Before Ankit could respond, Laki interjected, "Because you're our friend. And Ankit knows how to put himself at risk for his friends. That's just who he is."

Kanika smiled faintly and said, "Maybe I'm starting to understand. Thank you."

The three talked for a while, but the mysterious seriousness on Ankit's face didn't fade. Kanika and Laki refrained from asking too many questions.

Around 6 PM, they left for their homes.

A Mysterious Knock

Ankit closed the door and went to his room. He sat quietly, reflecting on how his life had changed so dramatically.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Startled, he looked at the clock. It was 8 PM.

"Who could it be at this hour?" he thought.

He walked toward the door, his heartbeat quickening with each step.

He opened the door.

But what he saw left him wide-eyed in surprise.

Who was at the door? That remains a mystery for now. The story of "The College Beast" is far from over.