Strings of Fate

Chp 2

“Wait here!” she ordered.

She went to the cab, paid him and came and sat on my bike. I started the bike and she kept giving me instructions as "left, right, and straight" she didn't speak anything except this. After 30 mins she said, "Stop" near a ladies hostel. I asked, "Oh you stay in a hostel, where is your native, where are your parents? As soon as I stopped she got down and walked off without saying anything.

I went home and told my Mom all that happened today. My Mom said, "Poor girl, she must be feeling home sick and that's why is always sad. Food is not good in some hostels and that could also add up to her sadness"

I said, "Yeah Mom, maybe that's the reason she is always sad. Mom, please prepare my favorite mac and cheese tomorrow for breakfast and pack it for her too mom.

She said, "Okay, I'll do it"

The next day I went to her and said, "Hi" and placed the lunch box in her desk and said, "My mom prepared mac and cheese today; it's my favorite so I got it for you too. Have it during the break" I didn't wait for her response and went to my desk.

In the evening I found the box in the place where I placed it, she didn't take it too. I felt bad, I troubled my Mom and if I take it back home she'll feel bad too. I didn't want to waste it so I took it home and put it in the microwave and had it and told my mom what happened.

She said, "It is okay, never mind, maybe she didn't like macroni that's why she didn't eat" I said, "I think she didn't even open the box mom". She said, "It's okay, leave it"

I didn't stop bringing food for her from my home. Every day I used to give her a box. She didn't touch it at all.

A day when I was roaming around the college campus alone, we had a break in between the classes, I suddenly noticed couple of bullies teasing a girl. I was far away so I didn’t notice who it was. I went there to stop them from ragging. As I approached I saw it was Hinata crying so I ran towards her and pushed a bully aside and stood in front of her. I tried to defend her and that’s when a bully threatened me to step aside or else I’ll have to face the consequences.
“Go on try it.” I replied confidently.

“You son of a bitc……” he tried to say when I landed a hard punch on his face. “Don’t you dare say anything to my mom.”
His partners started to fight and that’s when a professor crossed the path so their leader said, “This is not over, you’ll regret.” And I just made a face to him.

“Are you ok, did they hurt you?” I tried to console Hinata.

“Just please go away. Why do you always indulge in my business? I don’t need your help. Leave me on my condition. Go away!!!” she slightly screamed and scolded me and was sobbing very badly.

It hurt me. It hurt me deep inside; it was like someone ripped my heart out. I helped her and she said she doesn’t need me. I just thought maybe she is just scared but no my heart was broken, it’s not like I love her or something but she could at least say thanks.
The bullies were right, it didn’t end there. After my college they cornered me in a blind spot where no professor went and I could get no help. I tried to run but in vain. They had brought rods and started to beat on my back. They didn’t stop until my clothes started to rip. They warned me that they’ll be doing this every day. I didn’t even protest a bit because I was still heartbroken from what Hinata said. I decided not to tell about today’s incident to anyone especially Hinata or else this matter would rise like a fire.

Everyday the bullies would beat the crap out of me and I would just sit there doing nothing, because I don’t even feel anything after feeling the pain of what Hinata said to me.

But I continued to bring the food for her and no one in the college knew about the matter of me and the bullies. I decided to get beat to crap by those bullies everyday if that’s the punishment or gift to save her. I am not blaming her why should I?

One day, I checked her date of birth with the class rep and found that she was a year and three months younger to me (I missed a year when I was studying 4th standard due to chicken pox) and her birthday is a week ahead. There was a good practice in our class and it is we used to collect 25 bucks from everyone in the class every month and celebrate our classmate's birthday. It was the activity that excited everyone.

On her birthday, before she could come I placed a gift on her desk. When she saw the gift she was surprised and was wondering if it was for her. I went to her desk and said, "Happy birthday. This is my birthday gift for you"

She didn't even open it but threw it on my desk and saying, I don't like gifts and I don't have to take anything from you. Being insulted in front of the class I felt ashamed and walked to my desk. I was very disappointed by her behavior; yet I couldn't hate her because I had a soft corner for her. I didn't stop bringing food for her even after this incident and as usual she did not take it. I liked her but not her behavior. Though initially it was the challenge that made me talk to her but now there was an unusual feeling that made me cling on to her and fight for her friendship.

About a fortnight passed and to my surprise, one day the box I gave her was empty. I was very happy and asked her if she liked the food. She said, "Yes, it was nice. Thanks"
I could actually see a real smile on Hinata’s face. I don’t know why but that smile enlightened me too!

A/N: Well here’s the 2nd part of the story. Just so you know I have entered this story as well in the Naruto watty awards 2107. So please tell me I need to improve somewhere.