Living with my tutor

Ch-3 Meeting Mr Khurana

Next period was of English but our english teacher Mr Ashok Datika was on leave as he was out on a family trip. So ultimately that was a free period.

Our PE teacher Mr Khurana was sent as substitution so that students' do not create a mess.

He simply asked us to do self-study and complete any of our work.

I started on my hindi homework that Mrs Solanki gave in 1st period so that I can get some time to work on my maths project.

55 minutes passed when I completed my homework. I was too busy in my work that I didn't notice even once that Mr Khurana was standing beside me and taking a glance over my work. I assume he was reading the article I had written on the topic given by Mrs Solanki "Importance of Sports in Life of Children". He looks quite amused and impressed by the choice of my words in the article.

"...Umm Sir..?"

"Yeah, speak out."

"I mean have you been reading my article..!?"

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"Oh yes! And I must say you write pretty well. I'm impressed" I smiled a bit at his words. An then he continued.

"Are you Kiara?" He asked. I nodded.

I was surprised that how did he know my name. I never talked to him or even told him my name. I was a bit scared of him.

"Kiara Agnihotri..?"

"Yes sir but what happened? And how do you know my name? I mean I never umm..."

"Oww sweetie, I have heard a lot about you. You are a good writer. You aced the Writing Competition before the summer vacations. I have read what you wrote in that article for the competition while they were being graded by the principal.

And I was so surprised that how a small girl just of 5th standard can write so well. I mean I had expected such a writing from some seniors as of class 8. That was very mature of you. I mean SUPERBBB...!"

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"Thank you very much sir."

"And as of your name, I just guessed it like I just knew that a girl named Kiara Agnihotri of 5th standard was a brilliant writer and I thought it must be you after reading your fascinating article now..!"

"Hey listen! I just studied the new comers of S&Y CLUB in my previous period and I guess you are in my club. Right?"

"Yes sir"

"Great. I was thinking that I should make a leader from the juniors as of class 5 or 6 because there's usually a lack of interaction with the juniors as our leaders- the captains and vice-captain are usually from class 9 or 10. And guess what...! I found who from the juniors would be the best"

Was he referring to me..!? I was confused. He sensed it and continued...

"Yeah you are thinking right. I want you to be the Vice Club Captain for S&Y Club and I'll formally announce that in tomorrow's club meeting."

"Would you like to volunteer?"

"Sir..." I hesitated.

"Listen I don't like to hear a no especially from the students. I was just informing you a bit earlier but I had decided it in the last period itself that Kiara will be the vice-captain. You really did not have a choice whether to volunteer or not! If we hadn't met now then I would directly have announced it tomorrow."

"And one more thing I just want to confirm- Are you Atharv's sister?"

"I mean I found many things in common between you two. Since Atharv is the club captain I know him pretty well. And you too seem like quite similar to him. And your last names are also same. That's why I just asked it."

I was scared to tell him a yes. Like usually the mindset of people changes when they get to know about our family. Atharv was a hardworking boy and he cooperated with Mr Khurana a lot. Mr Khurana too was extra strict with him as he wanted Atharv to explore himself and kept pushing his limits by increasing the workload and decreasing the timing. He wanted Atharv to excel in all the games from athletics to soccer and from Badminton to Kabaddi. Atleast this was what Atharv had told me about Mr K.

And above all, I don't want Mr K to behave with me the same way. So I decided to lie.

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"What are you thinking so much? It's a simple yes or no question!"

"Umm... I mean no sir. I'm not his sister. I don't even know who is he? I was just thinking what are the similarities between us..!

And the common last names may be a coincidence. Like you know umm..."

"Its alright kiara. Don't think much about that. I just asked it casually since I didn't want to have a misunderstanding. And I'm glad that I just didn't assume things, I simply asked you. There's nothing to worry about."

"And as you said that you don't know him, then don't worry. I'll formally introduce both of you tomorrow. Afterall, you both are the pillars of my club."

I nodded.

And the bell rang. With that Mr K went out of the class.

I was worried about what if Mr K asked Atharv about his sister? What if Atharv told him about me? What if my lie got caught?

What was the need to lie kia..? Silly you. I thought to myself.

Author's note:

Thanks for reading the chapter. I'll update the next soon. Do vote and comment what do you think will happen next? Please feel free to share your ideas about how should I proceed the story. I'll include your ideas too. That may help me to make the story much more interesting and fun if I know what my beautiful readers think!

And one more thing that you have seen the sweet side of Mr K today. But it will not be so in future. That's a small hint for you all. Enjoy!!!