The battle intensified...
Yash: [Seriously] Is that so? Let's complete the second half and see who'll be the victor.
The atmosphere was like I was seriously going to win. But suddenly I tripped into my own shoelace and fell down on the ground.
Yash: Owp!
All Students: That was a cute sound, but he won't win no matter how you look at it.
Kavita: [Giggles] He's losing for sure and so are you, Varsha.
She cuts Varsha's Queen using her rook.
Kavita: That was a rookie mistake. Your focus isn't on the game. What a let down, girl. I guess I'll have to borrow that buy from Gaurav whenever I want now. Hehehe.
Varsha: [Darkly] Are you sure?
Kavita: [Confused] Wh-What?
I stood up and dusted my cloths.
Gaurav: Get ready to become my slave.
Yash: ...
The match started again and then after 3 tips of free fall, the game begun. Again, the first goal was scored within mere seconds, but the scorer was different.
Pankaj: Its... 6-3 with science in the lead.
Then second goal went straight to the same party.
Pankaj: S-Score is... 6-4 with science in the lead.
Gaurav: What the hell?
The next goal was wiped off cleanly again.
Pankaj: What the heck... 6-5?
Gaurav: [Shocked] How the hell is he playing so perfectly now? Was he hiding his skills?
Then another goal was scored making the commerce student body shout loudly.
Students: Yayy!!!
Yash: Its break even, huh? 6 Points left.
Then I scored another 4 goals back to back in our favour. The science students were tensed. I was so fast that Gaurav wasn't even able to catch up with me.
Kavita: [Shocked] What's gong on all of a sudden?
Varsha: As far as I know, his dad was...
She cuts Kavita's rook with her pawn.
Gaurav: [Nervously] H-How? How can you play like that all of a sudden?
Yash: You are a team player. Your always played in team against state level players. As for me...
I tightened the knot on my left wrist.
Yash: I've always played solo against my dad and his friends, who all were national level gold medallist in basketball. I've played in tougher spots than you. What you called charity was me reading your moves all this time. You had no chance if I played seriously right from the beginning.
The students were shocked at this revelation.
Varsha: So you see why I'm confident?
She cuts Kavita's knight with her bishop. She was catching up to Kavita.
Gaurav gritted his teeth.
Yash: Ok, I'll let you score 4 points as charity from commerce class. Go ahead.
He came forward, but I took the ball from him.
Yash: Sorry, you are ugly. I changed my mind. I won't give charity to you 'cause I hate your face.
I scored another goal.
Pankaj (tense): The score is… is… is…
Raghav (happily): What's up? Have Johnny sins given his d*ck in your mouth?! Speak up the score!
Priyanshu (happily): We're in lead with 11–6 points!
Gaurav glared at me. I too stared in his eyes with an attitude of my own.
Varsha: Check. (Smiling) You seems to be off. What's wrong?
The game was getting in Varsha's favour. Kavita was getting tensed now. She moved her king away.
Varsha (puts her rook near king): Check. 2 more moves and you'll lose this game.
On our side, Gaurav came with the ball towards me. As he crossed the half court, I took the ball from him and threw it at goal. It was a throw from half court.
Meanwhile, Kavita played her move to save her king and Varsha smiled.
Varsha (plays her move): You underestimated me when I sacrificed my queen.
She puts pawn on the home of rook on Kavita side. She revived her queen and it was over.
Varsha: Checkmate.
At the same time, the ball scored the goal. The commerce students started cheering loudly. I showed my middle finger to Gaurav. Then Priyanshu and Raghav came and then the boys of commerce hugged me. Commerce won.
Varsha (proudly): It's a victory for Commerce over Science.
Kavita silently took the chess and stood up to go.
Varsha: About my winning condition… I'll message you that later.
Kavita went away as Varsha smiled.
Yash (to Gaurav): I won. So you stay away from my friend. Got it, fatty?
He angrily charged at me and punched me on my face. Harsh… Ouch, that hurts, damn! Anyways, I fell down. His friend came and stood beside him.
Priyanshu (tense): Yash! You okay?
Raghav (angrily): What's your problem now?! You have a pain in ass because you lost?!
I stood up and caressed my cheek where he hit me.
Yash: You want a beating too? Fine by me. I'm good in this too.
He tried to punch me again but I dodged and pushed him and pinned him down. I sat on his back and caught both his hands and crossed them on his back. He was pinned completely.
Yash: Say you're sorry or I'll break your shoulder bones.
Gaurav: Bastard!!
Then the PTI's whistle sounded and he came running there. Then stopped the fight.
PTI (angrily): Both of you, in my office, right now!!
Gaurav angrily glared at me. I walked to Priyanshu and took my watch and coat.
Yash (smiling): Guess I'm in trouble now… see you later.
I then winked at him and then went with the PTI. I opened the knot on my left hand and wore it like a tie again. Our section, commerce, was totally tensed. Varsha looked at me calmly. She then stood up and went away. The bell rang too and everyone came to class.
In class, all boys sat in a circle, wearing a mask and glasses, like some secret agents.
Raghav: Okay, "Mission Save Yash" meeting no. 1 begins now.
Priyanshu: This is not good. He was attacked first, so the fault here lies with Gaurav.
Harsh: Yes, but he is in disadvantage because Gaurav can bribe the PTI in his favour.
Kunal: We can't let that happen to him. He will be our ace in basketball and football.
Akash: Yes, he is good guy too. I like his reason of challenging the school.
Priya (from her seat): What are you weirdos doing?
Raghav: Saving our classmate.
Priya: That middle class insect?
Priyanshu: It doesn't matter if he's middle class or not. He is a good person by heart. He's my friend.
Raghav: What about me?
Priyanshu: I never thought of you as my friend. I was always scared of you because everyone said that you are the type of person who can sell anyone for his own profit.
Raghav: 😐 Thanks for the beautiful words. And who is this guy who's spreading rumours about me?!
Somewhere in space, the Rumour Guy was recording a sex video of aliens secretly. He sneezed.
Rumour Guy: Fuck… who's remembering me now?
Priya: Whatever. Do what you want.
Raghav: That reminds me… where is Varsha? I haven't seen her anywhere.
Then the teacher enters. He starts teaching and all students get to their seats. A little while later, Varsha comes too. She silently sits and looks out of the window. The 4th period and recess went away silently.
At the end of 5th period, the boys held "Mission Save Yash" meeting 32, a worker came.
Worker: Where is Yash's seat?
They pointed at my seat. He put an envelope on the desk and left. Raghav opened it.
Priya: You should not touch other's stuff.
Raghav read the document and was shocked.
Priyanshu: What happened? What is that?
Raghav (tense): It's… an expulsion letter. They are expelling Yash.
Priyanshu: WHAT?! Th-They can't do that!
Harsh: Gaurav must have done something!
Raghav (on call): Hey, Andrew. Is Gaurav expelled too?
Andrew: No sir. He have been in his class since 4th period.
Raghav: What? Then that means…
Priyanshu: Gaurav must have bribed that PTI! We have to do something or he will get expelled!
Then I came from the back door.
Priyanshu: Hey Yash! What is this? You're getting expelled?
Yash: Huh? Well, yeah. That thing… it's kinda… long story.
I took my bag and started packing my stuff.
Raghav: And you agreed with this decision?
Yash: Initially, no. But the PTI was about to call my mom & dad, so I had to accept.
Priyanshu: What's wrong in calling your parents? You weren't in fault here. Why didn't you call them then?
Yash: I can't. (Sadly) It's some personal problem, but I can't call my parents regarding this. It'd be really bad.
I picked up my bag and hung it on my shoulder.
Yash (smiling): I guess that's it for me. It was fun. This school is more complicated than what I originally thought, but I'm happy that I got to meet you all. It was really fun. Now I guess we have to part ways. Thanks for taking care of me, even if it was for one day. I hope we meet again. See you all.
I then waved at them with a sad smile and then left.
They all stood there, sad. For a little while no one said anything. It was a silence. Cold silence.
Raghav (softly): That guy's too good to leave.
Priyanshu: Should we hack the CCTV of PTI's office? Maybe we'll find the bribe's recording.
Raghav: Yeah, that's a good idea.
The next teacher was already there. She started teaching.
Teacher: Oh, I almost forgot. There is a worksheet of notes which I wanted you all to copy in notebook. It's in my office on the 2nd floor. Um… Varsha, can you go and bring them?
Varsha stood up and left. She went to the room to get the worksheet.
Meanwhile, on the roof, 3rd floor… I was lying on a stone bench-like wall. I was staring into the sky.
Kid Ghost: What will you do now, big bro?
Yash: I don't know. You wanna go home?
Kid Ghost: No. If big bro is staying here then I'll too!!
Yash: Thanks buddy. I want to lie here for a little more.
KG (sadly): Will you leave us?
Yash: Maybe… I don't have a purpose to stay here.
KG: I don't want big bro to leave. If you leave, then whom will I watch porn with? Please don't leave!
Yash (smiling): I don't want to leave either. It's just… people here have economical power, but I don't have that.
KG (angrily): You have me. How about I go and scare the PTI? How about I force him to take his decision back!
Yash: Thanks, but no. That would be overdoing it. I did what I could. The rest is up to God.
At that time, Varsha was passing by the upper stairs to go back to her class.
Varsha: Why is the terrace's door open?
She came up and stood near the gate when she saw me. I didn't notice her.
Yash: I don't want to go either, but for now, my main concern is what will I say to Mom? I can't let her know. The last time she heard about my expulsion, she got so stressed out that she fainted. The doctor said that we can't let her suffer any more stress or she might go in a serious coma.
KG (Varsha can't see and hear him): What? But then, what will you do? You can't lie to her forever!
Yash: I think I should record my voice message and send her that. It'd be less painful, I guess.
KG: Nice idea.
I then started a recorder.
Yash: Um… hey Mom. I… I got safely at Jaipur and the school was good too, but the students are all rich and high-fi here. I… I'm scared that I won't fit here, but don't worry. I promised you so I went in the school. I… I was scared. I challenged the whole school and then I later got into a fight with a boy because he was bullying my friend… And... I… He bribed the PTI and I got… expelled. I… I know that I promised you not to cause any trouble but… forgive me, Mom. I… I'm so sorry…
I stopped the recording.
Yash: I can't… I can't do this. I'm scared… scared to lose my Mom because of my stupidity. I can't tell her this.
Suddenly, my phone rang. It was a call from Mom.
Yash (on call): H-Hello…
Mom: Hey. How are you doing?
Yash: Um… I was sitting on the roof…
Mom: Why? Is it your free period?
Yash: Yeah, yeah! It was a free period. Umm… why did you suddenly call me?
Mom: I felt like you were thinking about me, so I called to talk. You doing okay?
Yash: Yeah Mom, I'm fine. Everything is going on smoothly. You don't have to worry.
Mom: Oh, is that so? If anything goes wrong, don't hesitate to call me, okay?
Yash: Yes. Don't worry. Um… I have class now, so I should get going. I'll call you later.
Mom: Okay. Bye.
Yash: Yeah, bye.
I cut the call and tears fell from my eyes.
Yash (heavy voice): I can't bring myself to tell her this… sniff She… I can't lose her… I can't… I just can't…
I buried my face in my hands, and the kid ghost sat sadly beside me.
Varsha was leaning on the wall inside the gate. She was holding the worksheets very close to her chest. She had a sad expression. Then she went down, and in the class. I then heard the bell of 7th period starting. I came down and sadly went out of the school. Then, after school ended, all the girls went home, but the boys were in their meeting — "Mission Save Yash" (Meeting 682).
Their agent look was on, and the board had an inscription written:
"Agent oIo"
Raghav: Let's finally decide on a plan.
Kunal: I got an idea. How about we kidnap the PTI's wife?
All (cheering): Yeah! Wah wah! Are you Albert Einstein's ghost? What a genius idea!!
Then a man who was sitting on a bench with a mask and glasses said.
Man: How about we kidnap the PTI himself?
All the students instantly realized that it was the PTI himself, but Raghav didn't realize and stood beside him to praise him.
Raghav: Well done! What a brilliant plan that was!
He kissed the PTI on his cheek.
Raghav: Who are you, by the way?
He removed the PTI's mask and jumped back.
Raghav: P… P… PTI?!
He and the PTI stared at each other.
PTI: What? Kidnap my wife? What are you doing here?
Raghav: I'm not here.
PTI (confused): What?
Then Raghav vanished. The PTI was shocked. Raghav reappeared on the ground, holding a Tesseract cube.
Raghav: This is a good thing.
Then the Rumor Guy came and took his Tesseract cube and disappeared. This guy is a mystery!
Then Raghav met Priyanshu at the school gate.
Raghav: Kidnapping plan failed. What next?
Priyanshu: I have no idea.
Raghav: Let's sit at Starbucks Thella and talk.
Priyanshu (shocked): When did Starbucks open a thella?!
They both reached a café. It was Starbucks. They sat at a table and ordered tea.
Priyanshu: No idea is coming to my mind, and the CCTV is also not working. What can we do now?
Then Varsha walked to them. She put a DVD on the table.
Varsha: Use this to save him.
Raghav: 🙂 When did you buy a porn DVD from Yash?
She slapped him.
Behind this, the dog from before and Andrew were signing a deal.
Andrew: Good. Now you sell tickets, and I'll play videos. We'll divide the profit equally, okay?
Dog: Woof! Alright!
Then a slap sound came. Andrew wrote it in Raghav's mini diary of kand.
Andrew: One more event recorded. Soon the book will be full. I'll have to buy a new one.
Priyanshu: Is this proof of Yash's innocence?
Varsha: Yes. And don't reveal my name. Got it?
She then left.
What did she give them? Proof of my innocence.
This girl is a mystery… and cute too.
Well, let's find that in story's next part.
Chapter 9 – Expulsion RUCKUS
*ENDS*
Next time: Chapter 10 – Welcome Back RUCKUS