When Miloni reached school, the campus was abuzz with activities. There was a police van parked outside the gate and there were plain clothed officers questioning students.
“What is happening here?” Miloni asked Ajitha.
“Tuhin is missing.”
“What?” Miloni was aghast. Someone pointed out Miloni to an officer and he turned around to see her. Seeing him approach her, Miloni became flustered. Thankfully, Sherry and Nithya joined the girls exactly the moment the officer reached them.
“You are Miloni?” he asked and she nodded quietly.
“Do you know Tuhin?”
“Yes,” Miloni answered, not willing to explain further.
“Are you his girlfriend?” the man asked her suspiciously,
“We are friends,” Miloni replied
“So, was he going to take you for the event last night?”
“Yes, he was supposed to pick m
