The Adopted baby

The First Meeting

Third person’s POV:

She proved her talents again and again. She won most of the competition she took part in, and the ones which she loses she made sure to practice, and learn it well so that she can win the very competition next time. She was the apple of eveyone’s eyes. Everyone adored her very much. Sure some of the girls envied her, but the girl paid no heed to them.

She was the pride of her school, her parents. She never for once complained about anything to them. And was really very grateful for whatever they had done for her.

Her parents always thought that she is engrossing herself in competitions and studies so much that she forgets to live her life, and to enjoy the moments. So they always made sure to take care of her enjoyment, either by sending her to some vacation, or her mother taking her for shopping, or sometimes they celebrate movie nights together, playing board games, or her brother planning any surprise for her special events.

Her dream was to stand on her own feet as soon as possible, she wanted to be financially independent. Although her parents never stopped her for anything and got her things even before she wished. But she wanted them to stop worrying about her and to give more attention to Yash. The brother-sister bonding never changed. They are now in college but still used to fight and annoy each other like before, the playfulness was something which can last for ages without changing.

“Yash, where are you?, My dear brother you’re so dead today. Come here you little pig, no need to hide from me?.”Anaya shouted while searching here and there for her little brother.

“Such a troublesome child you are, this the third time your teacher called me to complain about you.”Yash was listening it all from behind a wall. He is in high school last year but still acts like a middle schooler.

“You skipped your classes today  also, and even talked back to your teacher. Yash, get your ass down here right now.” Putting hands across her chest, she yelled fuming in anger and irritation standing in the centre of the hall.

 “Little brother, you’re coming down or should I throw up all your latest video games.”

 “Hello di, how are you?.” He came out of his hiding place standing in front of her, hands at back, eyes at his feet, voice low, looking like a scared little puppy.

 She calmed down looking at his brother’s pouty face, “Little brother, I want some answers from you.” She stated sitting on the sofa like a queen who is going to lecture his servants for not doing their work properly.

 “oh, umm,,, well,,, “ He stammering looking for a lie his sis will most likely believe. Standing in front of her, he continued looking down.

 “Alright, next question, Where did you went after skipping your classes?”

“I went to the playground to play cricket”

“Oh really, then tell me the names of the friends with whom you played with.”

“Ayush, Anish, Harsh, Lucky and many others were new, recently shifted in this area.”

“In which standard are you?” She asked raising her brows at him.

“ ummm,, I am well..  I am in 12th standard, high school last year” He replied at the obvious fact.

“Then why do you keep acting like a 12 year old little boy, who just passed out middle school. Do you know this is the most important year of your school life?. You can’t waste it like that.”

 “Yes di, but I am studying. It’s just sometimes… I used to bunk classes to enjoy this year. I promise it won’t effect my studies.”

 “No it will, you need to stop doing all this, just concentrate on this year and you will be free to enjoy your life. Listen dear, If you couldn’t score well, then you will regret it all your life. So I don’t want you to bunk your classes again and do all your homeworks and assignments on time. Is that clear?” She stated trying to knock some senses into him.

 “But di, I-“ Yash tried to protest but Anaya interepted, “Is that clear?”

 “ Di, atleast liste-“

 “Yash for the last time, is that clear? Or you want me to confront about it to mom and dad?.”

 “Alright fine, I won’t do it again.” He huffed accepting his defeat.

“Good boy, now go and answer that questionnaire I prepared for you. You have 2 days to complete it.” She declared directing towards the stairs, to his room.

 “Huh, questionnaire?” He asked confusing at her words.

“Go to your room and you’ll find it on your 1st drawer.” She replied while going towards the kitchen to prepare some snacks for her and her brother.

 Her parents have gone to her cousin’s to attend a wedding for four days. She was not interested so she and her brother stayed back. And thus it was her responsibility to check upon her brother's study.

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The Next day, she went to her college, the day was pretty much the same. Studying, reading books, attending same lectures, listening to gossips, talking nonsense to friends then going to the library in the free time.

 Then sneaking out of the college to her part time workshop. It was a small cafeteria. She wanted to atleast her expenditure, Although her parents objected her about money issues. But she still wanted to earn and collect her own money. She never told about it to anyone as she feared their reactions. Only her brother knew about it because he caught her while one of his visits with his friends.

 And one more reason was that she always wanted to learn making all types of beverages and snacks. Which she can’t do at home because no one likes it, they are only familiar with tea, green tea coffee, coffee and juices.

 “Hello aunty, how are you today?.” Anaya asked greeting the owner of the cafeteria and her boss.

“Hii beta, I am good. Here is your uniform, go change in the backside and come fast.” Shanaya aunty the owner replied. She is a very sweet, kind-hearted woman, and caring woman.

 I went to the backside and changed into a white shirt and blue skirt, with my name printed on the right top of the white shirt with black letters giving it a professional look. Then I tied my hair up in an updo. Hid my chain in the shirt, checked up my make-up and went out.

 I do the evening shift in the cafeteria, my time is from 4 pm to 7 pm. Aunty arranged this time for me considering my college time.

 The shop was pretty much empty today, except for one or two customers. I was being bore so I thought to check my messages. I logged into my SNS account, and was scrolling down, looking for any interesting posts.

 I was busy surfing my emails, After a while. I looked up to see out from the glass door. I gaze fell on a car which was about to run over a girl, the girl was about my age and was walking normally, but the car was in  high speed and was coming from her back, she didn't even knew about it. Knowing an accident is about to happen I couldn't just sit back and do nothing. I need to save the girl. 

I ran outside leaving my counter, but was quite late, as by the time I reached there, the girl was already on the road, blood coming out from her limbs, thankfully her head doesn't look injured. I went and sat on the road trying to check her pulses. I was shivering holding her hands, I was feared thinking I'll cause her more pain that she already is in, she was quite beautiful,...she was trying to say something but her voice was not reaching to me...I need to save her.

"Shh,,, don't say anything or you'll lose more energy... Have patience. It's okay, you will be alright. Don't worry..." I felt a pang in my heart, I always wanted to have a sister like her, I will make her my friend my sister once she gets okay. I made a promise in my mind.  

At the same time I felt anger towards the reckless driver. I turned around to see him already staring at me and the girl.

"What are you staring at?, What the hell are you doing there?,,pick her up and get her to the hospital. You dickhead, don't you have any sense of shame?, you just hit her and instead of helping her, you're standing there. You piglet." I shouted at him. 

He came out of her trance hearing my words, growled at me for cursing him. But then bent down picked her up and stared at me. For a moment, I got lost in his dark green eyes. His eyes boring into me, making me nervous. My heartbeat started racing rapidly. I couldn't decipher what was happening with me. 

But I broke the eye contact first realizing the situation. And ordered him, "Get her inside the car, and I'm coming with you to ensure her security. Or do you want me to call the cops?" 

That's when I heard his manly voice, he looked irritated, " Excuse me, but who are you? why do you need to come?, do you know her?, do you know me?." He asked.while bringing her to the car.

"I don't need to know her or you to help her ,, okay. She's a human being, so am I.. and that's the enough reason to for me to be with her and help her. Who knows, when you will run away. So yes, I am coming with you to make sure you accompany her till the end. Now shut up and drive the car."

He gave me a glare before putting her in the backside with me and going to the driver seat to drive.

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"She is now fine, she just had minor cuts, and had fainted due to shock. No major damage had been done. She is still unconscious but You guys can meet her once she wakes up." The doctor told after checking her up.

I sighed relaxed that she is okay. Now I need to think what should I do with this guy? should I hand him over to the cops? But he did helped her afterwards, so I guess it's okay to let him go. It's getting late as well.

I turned towards where he was standing, his back taking support from the wall, one leg bent and was on the wall, and his hands on his face, rubbing the middle of his temple, he looked quite stressed. I took a moment to see him properly. He was good-looking, his dark brown hair styled perfectly, his sharp pointed nose giving him a manly appearance, the blue shirt and black jeans complimenting his skin complexion. His appearance screamed richness. Over all, he was a guy any girl would die for.

Well..I shrugged those thoughts away, not wanting to pass on any wrong ideas to him and my stupid brain. I walked up to him and said, "Well, If you want then you can go, I'll handle from here. And I-" I stopped not knowing how to apologize to him. He seemed like a nice guy but I shouted and cursed at him pretty badly. 

He raised his eyebrows trying to grasp what I wanted to say. 

"I- I am sorry for earlier. And thanks for staying back and helping her, people generally prefer to run away in this situation, I'm glad you didn't did that." There I said it to him.

He put his leg back to stand properly on the floor "Thanks but I will stay, who knows what you'll tell to the girl. So, I will talk to her directly once she wakes up. And I am not among the ones who will run away from the situation, no need for you to thank me for that. And by the way Goldfish, I am curious to know your relation to the girl. Mind telling me." He replied. My jaw dropped, I thought he was a gentleman and would say something like 'it's okay I understand' but here he was flirting openly at me. And what's with the nickname.

"Excuse me?, You were the one who hit her and now you are talking back to me?. I admit I was rude but didn't I just apologized so let go of the matter, and as far as my relation with her, so you need not to concern about it. Be on your limits pretty boy. Don't forget I can still call the cops." 

"Oh really, then go ahead Goldfish. But first think about what would you tell them. That I hit her and helped her to the hospital?" He smirked knowing they would do nothing as he already compensated by helping her to hospital and paying for her medical bills. 

"And for your apology, yes goldfish, you were very rude and I can't let go thinking about the words you used at me. So I am not accepting your apology." He added.

"Then don't even I don't care. And from where did you picked that nickname,  stop using that, it's creepy." I huffed.

"And what would you do if I don't stop, GOLDFISH?" He asked while coming closer to me and stretching the nickname for me to hear clearly.

"I- I will-." I fell at a loss for words. I couldn't think what should I threaten him with anymore. He was mere inches away from my face. I gulped thinking about his next move. But I didn't move back, I don't want him to give him the satisfaction that his closeness is bothering me. I stood firm in my position. 

"Well, nothing more, just you'll get to see my judo skills." I replied smirking, trying to keep my emotions and thoughts at bay.

"Ohhh.. so now you will use judo on the person you were just apologizing to. Well, this is the first time I heard something from a person who owes me an apology." 

"umm.. I -I think we should go see the girl, she must be awake now." I said and turned away towards the roomdoor.

I can feel him smirking behind me and his gaze on me. But I didn't turned back to look at him. This is the first time I lost a verbal fight with anyone. Ahh,, It's so embarrasing. I don't want to face him anymore.

I went to the girl and introduced myself properly, I got to know her name is Myra. She is a lonely soul, her mom died long back and her father left her on her own, just used to send her monthly allowance but stopped for some months. She lives alone and is now struggling for money. She had quite a good knowledge of business and companies. She can be the perfect PA for my company. I offered her to stay at my dormitory at college and join my college. I will pay for her fees and the dormitory room is not a problem because it's my room which I use sometimes during exams. She agreed after a little persuasion. 

He came in after our talk was over. Apologized for his mistakes and walked away. She forgave him too as he already compensated for it. 

I booked a cab, and we went to the dorms. I opened my room asked her in. Showed her the room and decided to stay there for the night to keep her company. We talked a lot, laughed and shared beautiful memories of our lives. She is a really sweet girl. I guess I and Myra are going to be the best friends. 

I informed at home that I will be stayed here in the dorm so that they would not get worried. We talked a little more and eventually went to sleep.