Apple Of His Eyes

5. Counseling Session

I smiled and went back to study. It was 11:50 pm. I haven't gone out of my room ever since I sat here. I don't even know if mom is home or not but it doesn't matter to me.

Slowly, I dozed off to sleep.

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I woke up and it was already 7:30. I slept so much. I quickly pached my stuff and hurried to school. We won't be having regular classes today but infact a test.

All the students of 11th are having test based on their stream and subject. I have my chemistry test today. After this test, I will have physics practical.

I hurriedly dressed up for school and went away.

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It has been an hour already and I finally completed my exam. I gave my answer sheet first and went out of the exam hall.

Well, my friends were still writing their exam. I would have waited for them but I had some unfinished job to do.

I quickly picked up my bag and ran downstairs to the ground floor.

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I stood infront of the "Counsellor Room". I had to do this. This can help me now. I just hope that our counselor is present today.

I knocked on the door.

"Yes?" The counselor looked at me.

"May I come in ma'am?" I asked her permission to get in.

"Yes please get it." She said.

I went in and sat on the chair infront of her desk. Her table was very neat. They had a pile of exam sheets. It's the psychology paper of 11 students I guess.

I sat infront of her and she looked at me.

"What's your name?" She asked.

"My name's Shuvam. I am from 11 C." I said.

"You are 11th student? So you had your exam today, right?"

"Yes ma'am."

"How did it went?" She asked.

"It was good. I finished it early. The paper was very easy." I said.

"Ok good, so what brings you here?" She asked.

"Uhm... I am actually... Like, I have become very violent lately. Yesterday, I punched my friend and I also fought with my mom." I said.

"Oh, so is it due to the exams?" She asked.

"No, I don't think so. I mean..." I was about to say when

"May I come in ma'am?" An exhausted feminine voice came from behind me.

Ma'am looked behind and smiled at the person. I also looked back and was shocked to see her.

Wait, I have seen her somewhere I guess.

Oh yeah, she is that weird girl who was starring at me that day. What is she doing here now?

"Yes Reva! Get in." Ma'am permitted her and offered her a seat beside me.

So her name is Reva! What a weird name. Weird name for a weird girl.

"What brought you here?" Ma'am asked her.

"We were having an exam today. I finished it first and the invigilator didn't let me sit in the class and asked me to go and sit in the library. I didn't want to go there so I came here." She said with a cute smile. How weird!

"Ohkay!! Shuvam, meet her! Her name is Reva!! She is from 11 G. She is my student." Ma'am said and she looked at me.

She noticed me now and was a bit shocked to see me but then she smiled and extended her hand.

"Hey!" She said with a smile. I sighed a bit and extended my hand as well.

"Hi!" I said. To be honest, my hi felt very dry and kinda rude but it doesn't matter to me.

"Reva, He is Shuvam from 11 C." Ma'am said.

"If you have any problems, then feel free to talk with her. She is very understanding and supportive. She can solve any problem of yours." Ma'am said looking at me.

"Yes ma'am." I said.

"Oh also, you were saying something?"

"I mean, there's lots of stress for studies now. I have practical after this and I am having another test today. I can't get any motivation." She said.

"Listen, studies pressure at this age is very normal. You have to work hard and study now. After a few months, your 11th exam will be over and then you will get a month holiday. You can enjoy it fully then. Don't lose your motivation now. In a day, take atleast 15 mins time for yourself and enjoy it." She said. I somehow felt better.

"Thank you so much ma'am! I should take my leave now." I said.

She nodded and I picked up my bag and went out of the room.

Phew! I am actually feeling better. This was not a bad idea. I don't want to talk about my mom for now. She can call my mom and then my mom will make a big fuss out of it.

I looked at the time and there was so much time left for the exam to get over. I was about to go when I felt a touch on my shoulder.

I looked back and saw that weird girl. What was her name? Reva I guess.

"Heyy Shuvam! How was your exam?" She asked me.

"Uhm hi! It went well." I said forcing a smile.

"Well, what was the reason for you getting a counseling session from ma'am?" She asked me.

"Uhm... I already said that it was due to study pressure! I hope you heard that too." I said and was about to go when she stopped me.

"Well, you are lying! There's more than that! I can see that there is something bothering you." She said.

"What rubbish?" I said with disbelief.

"Haha! I am good at reading people through their actions! The way you behaved and stuttered when she asked you about your problem. Then the way you said that it was due to study pressure, I knew you were lying." She said.

"How do you know?" I said. I still didn't want to believe that she just read my mind.

"I think you missed one thing which ma'am said. I am a psychology student. No one can understand you and your actions better than me." She said with a wink and my cheeks gained some colours.

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Hey!

I am so sorry! This chapter took a long time. I was busy in my personal life.

The next chapter won't take that much time. I post a new chapter every 5 days.

Next chapter will be out soon.

Till then, take care and stay safe 💟...