The next day...
Our school reopened.
'Students again, I will be your homeroom teacher for this session too. I hope you will all cooperate with me in studies and discussions. It is one of the vital times of the year. Last time in the annual exam in class 9, many of you failed in many subjects, because of which you had to give a test again after the PTM. This time, there is no second chance. Remember to study hard and live up to your name. Unit test 1 is knocking at the door. Give the exam well. Ending my long lecture here. Physics ma'am will be coming here soon for the class'.
'Arggh! That was some long lecture indeed', said one of the students.
The whole class got filled up with gossip and laughter, creating a whole mess. And here I am, sitting beside Rahul. He was looking at the football match that was taking place on the Ground no. 1 through the window. It looked like it was going to rain that day. But still, I could not erase the memory of that sadistic or melancholic look of Bhaskar when I called out to him in the crowd the previous day. The watery eyes along with their edges were all reddened and swollen. His silver hair was wavering as the window caressed his hair, creating a mess of it, but shining bright under the moonlight just like a moon prince. But what happened that made him so sad...?
My mind was clouded with curiosity and thoughts when Rahul looked at me and smiled, making my cheeks all reddish-pink like peach blossoms in the tree. He caressed my hair with his long-fingered hands, making me feel loved.....
...
(My internal scream) 'Enough with these romantic scenes! Our school just reopened, and here the teachers are already talking about exams! So tiring! Sooo tiring! Soooooooo tiiirrriinnggg!'
'What happened? Can't understand what to do after finally turning one of your dreams into reality, huh!' Ritu asked.
'Huh! But I am more worried about exams right now!'
'What!'
(To myself) 'Because I regressed back from the future, many memories of the school, though, are lost. Some I remember, though, but not what I studied at the end. For now, I only remember what I studied until today. But I don't remember what I studied in the future. Is this a chance or an opportunity for me to renew my journey? In my past life. I remember I was bullied just for being a topper.
'Hey! If you are going to have deep thoughts seeing the syllabus of class 10, then what will you be doing in classes 11 and 12?' asked Ritu.
'Free ticket to hell.'
'Huh! Silky bighead!'
'Hey! Tell me truthfully and honestly, did something happen to Bhaskar tomorrow?'
'No, I don't know because I didn't notice anything. Why do you ask?'
'Ohhh! It's nothing!'
'You are not even going to tell me, your bosom friend.'
'No! Hmmpph!'
'Hey! You know! This time the teacher made Parbati our class monitor'.
'What! That's ridiculous! She is a class monitor! No-nononoooo! It doesn't match at all... Man! She is a bully!'
'Who doesn't know that she is a snake, a humanoid one!'
'Rina! Class Monitor is calling for you'.
'Lol! Speak of the devil!'
I went to the headquarters' office where she was. And obviously, she was standing with her whole gang to bully me or something. Thus, the same goes for me. I brought a small recorder in my pocket, which can record whatever they will say, and also it is connected with the Audio room.
'You will for 100 years, man! We were talking about you in the classroom'.
SHUTTTT! They locked the door.
(To myself) 'Ohh! They even covered the CCTV cameras in the room'.
'Oh! I see! But a strange rumor is circulating today. Do you have any idea of that?'
'Rumor?'
'That you are dating Rahul now.'
'Lucky me!'
'I told you not to get involved with him, right! Now, you will see what I can do! Girls! Go beat her up!'
'PARBATI SHARMA, COME TO THE OFFICE WITH YOUR GANG, RIGHT NOW! I REPEAT. PARBATI SHARMA, COME TO THE OFFICE WITH YOUR GANG RIGHT NOW!' An announcement took place on the school premises.
'What the hell is going on? Why are they calling me to the office? What did you do?'
'Well, you reap what you sow.'
'Arggghhh! I will see you later for sure'.
'Bye-bye, the "later" may not come.'
Parbati and her gang went to the office together.
'I didn't expect this from you, Parbati. How could you do this to someone? I didn't know that you go around tormenting and bullying the girls. Your parents are called. And I am extremely sorry to say bullying is not allowed in this school, at least. So, as you didn't follow the protocols, you are suspended from the school now for 5 months until the midterm exams. I have informed everything to your parents. Your parents will come and take you. Same goes for you all. You all are expelled,' said the principal.
'No, ma'am. Please listen—' Parbati got interrupted.
'It was Parbati who told us to beat her. It is all Parbati's fault. That money incident was actually planned by both Maya and Parbati', said one of the bullies.
'So, she told you to beat her up, so you will do it. If she tells you to eat the grass or lick her foot, you will do it! What disastrous children you all are!'
'No, ma'am, please. I am sorry. Please—'
Two people entered the room by slamming the door.
'What happened? What did she do again?' asked Parbati's mother.
'What did she do! She tried to bully Rina in the headquarters' office. She literally tried to beat her up, locking the door. They even blocked the CCTV camera of the room with their handkerchief'.
'What!'
'Parbati, what did you do! I have been admitted to this prestigious school only to see this at the end! Hear this at the end!' yelled her father.
'I am sorry, please forgive me! I am sorry!'
'You are grounded for 5 months. I hope this will help you to understand and grieve for what you did from the bottom of your heart and will never make such mistakes again. (Pointing to me) I am extremely sorry for what he did! I am apologizing on behalf of her'.
'Nononono! It's okay! Please lift your head!'
'And you here, outrageous! You come home with me now!'
...
(To myself) 'So, officially she is just suspended from this school, huh! She should be expelled!'
(To be continued)