Later I announced that since today he is going to come home and we shall go college together. Aunty told him not to have tea before coming here and he is supposed to have tea here only. I accepted invitation with some hesitation. He was glad on reception at my home and nobody looked at him in teasingly. It was wholehearted welcome for him. All had pitied when I explained the things what happened yesterday. Accept his sister's behavior]. On third day of him at my house my aunt Mona casually asked him what his father does, which I too hadn't enquired. He said he is in police department working as superintendent of police. All of us were shocked to hear. He continued his father was transferred in middle of the year, so he didn't get quarters. At least they are supposed to live here. As he is very strict person he does not involve in such personal matters. Aunty asked then why did he keep quite on other days fight. He said his mother also suggested same thing for which, if you need any action to be take. You register your case in nearest police station and the concerned area officer will initiates action. As far as know he is non-corrupt and strict. That's the reason why we don't stay for longer period in one city.
We left to college and my felling towards this boy had changed. Being son of such a dignitary is so simple where his sister is so adamant, maybe that's another reason for her behavior. She is not only beautiful but also intelligent. Since the day, she has come to college she had become my nearest rival in studies. Initially lecturers used to ask me more questions now days she had started raising her hand to answer to avoid my chance of answering. I don't have trouble with it but as she is sharing my pride it was hurting a bit, but I gave no thought for that. I made a simple cover to Joel that is I started going out with Joel whenever I went to canteen I made it point to take him with me. So, other boys started thinking that he is not alone in college some senior is his friend or relative. I took other two friends who had saved both of us in fighting. Whoever knew them, none of them dared to look at them because of their background.
Once these boys from settlement area, I knew nothing about them their names are Ram and Sham who looks normal but their parents had criminal background. I think what know what settlement people mean. I was at canteen with other friends and generally, I paid tea bill, so many boys used to join my group. Ram and sham too were sitting at adjoining table. I knew them that they are my class fellows. Someone from my group was interested in cold drinks. I asked waiter to serve couple of 1.5 liters thums-up.
All shared cold drinks but these two people were looking with interest. When by chance I looked at them and saw their interest I simply passed one bottle to them. They hesitated first but one of them grabbed bottle and they took remaining portion. One of my friend commented who they are and not to make friendship with them. But I shouted back at him and said it's none of their mistake. May be their parents are having that background. Can't you see they are gentlemen, they are here to study. If they had such intension they would be indulged in criminal activities and why they should slog here. They are here to study and as long as they not bother others none of you should have such feelings. I asked them to join my table and shook their hand and said friends -- friends. This way they became friends but still they tried to keep some distance. In fact many times I placed my hands on their shoulders they used to shy for that, as they knew who I am. In fact I asked to order whatever they want, when I came to know they smoke I used to pass cigarettes also. Once I observed them they wear only two dresses each, I called them to my house and asked them can they wear used clothes if they don't mind. Ramu said in my whole life hardly I have used new ones as my father was one among the first to give up criminal activities. Basically we are thieves but on the way of improvement my father started going as labor and started working as coolie. People hesitated to assign work for him. Many days we starved so he didn't afford new clothes. I requested all my family to hand them all the old clothes to them. If they are not using even if they are also need to be given. Aunt brought lots of clothes and followed by sis.
I also handed mine and my B-I-L's clothes. It was a huge pile and aunty asked them to share them. I told them not to disclose that they have collected these from us. It will degrading in college aunty gave them some money also which they accepted only after persuasion. Aunty assured them if they find short of money for fees or books they need not shy but come and ask for.
She will try to help them. This was how they became known to me. But they never took disadvantage of it. When they were hungry they took my permission to eat on my account. Years of help was returned on a single event. If they hadn't joined all the kids would have beaten us like hell. All my good friends who made me spend money just faded leaving us alone but these two. Ram and sham occasionally roamed with Joel sending in direct warn to everybody. If anybody troubled him will have to face them.
What a pity, if his father had escorted his son on departmental vehicle and warned any of the boys he didn't need shelter of others but somehow things cooled and he became trouble free. And made some good friends from his college.
Once there was some small pooja function at our home. Casually aunt asked Joel to bring his parents for pooja and for meals. It was an formal invitation. None from my family had gone to their house, which is customary.
Next day at right time I saw a man entering our house with big mustache, middle-aged handsome guy looking like sportsman, very stout body, and flat tummy white in color. I could feel air of authority. I could not recognize him, but simply welcomed him, then a auto stopped ear gate and Joel jumped from auto leaving his mother to pay bill.
He introduced me to his father and aunty said he is Shahil about whom your son talks about so frequently. I called SIS to invite Piya aunty. All of my family was happy to see them. As ours is fair business we don't get much contact with department. I had a friend who was son of circle inspector who got transferred.
They came and sat on carpet to see pooja they were so simple, there were no formalities they talked with aunt and all others as if they knew us since years. But Kamila was missing, if I knew that both parents were expected I could have asked SIS to invite her.
Mona aunty said sorry as they could not invite them personally. Both his parents said it does not matter. Even if they had invited personally it would not change the result. We have come and will come in future also as long as we are in city. We can estimate who invites us as a person and who my credentials.
He said I have complaint regarding Shahil.
I was worried whether he is indicating regarding which I made deliberate insult to his daughter in college. But my relief he said despite of good friend to my son and care taker he never visit's my home. Ask him to take out some time and visit. I have heard that apart from college he assists you in business. He must really busy but can spare few minutes for us also.
Piya aunty didn't hesitate to tell that first of all he may not be getting time but another reason for, non-visiting is your daughter who is classmate of him. They don't get along well, not well I think they must be fighting like enemies.
I tried to give lame excuse, Mona aunty interfered and said, if you give visit once in awhile business will not stop. When a girl is fighting with you, she must be intelligent and beautiful, are you afraid of such girls, then don't go. It touched my soul, all of them laughed at it and uncle said good joke and nice challenge. He said in such case you neglect her she will come on your way. When a person is having such nice track record can't be a bad boy. They sat for some time even after pooja and meals and chatted. He said after long time he has seen homely environment. Generally he does not goes to private functions except relatives or friends but on persuasion of my wife and I wanted to see my son's guardian, I came. I don't regret coming here. I will never know how long I will remain in one place. I am happy even if I get transfer I can leave my family behind me to be looked after nice people here.
All guests started departing Vidya and her family was also present along with Kant family.
Vidya said she wants to meet some friend so took permission to leave. Rest of the guests also gone, then I received sms from Vidya that she is waiting for me. I had nothing to do as shop was closed of pooja.
I went and took Vidya she said she is getting bored and want to have a fag. It means to go to room. Silently we went to room. In room I took off my shirt and she her kameej, we sat on bed and she lit cig and had puff, when she tried to transfer cig I was keeping quiet, she sat beside me and placed cig with her fingers and I pulled a puff second time I licked her fingers instead of cig. She said naughty and pinched my cheek. We started speaking on some non-sense matter.
My eyes went to a bag, which she had forgotten to collect that day. I took it and opened to find cans of beer. I looked at her quizzically. She said that she was tensed and wanted to have them so she had arranged but I forgot in telling what happened with him.
Now you want to have them, I asked she nodded. I too hadn't taken since long I opened a can and both of shared it.