The Obsession - Chapter 3

                Suddenly he had a brainwave. Why not deliberately flunk T.Y.B.Com? He could leave all his answer papers blank! Then he sobered down as he realized the stupidity of his idea. What about his parents? They’d die of shock. He’d let that idea pass, he thought, as he continued to mull over his obsession. He had to obtain her phone number first, he decided. Since he knew that he’d take ages and beyond to actually profess his love for her, he could first sound her out safely over the phone and then gauge her reaction. But what if she over-reacted and reported the matter to her professors or worse, the Principal? 

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The Obsession - Chapter 2

              Over the next few days, Venky deliberately confronted Meenakshi and addressed her as “Madam”, even in front of the professors who raised their eyebrows disdainfully. They felt slighted. One day, Mrs. Lamba, the professor who taught Economics, lambasted him in front of the entire class. “Venkat, you really are crossing your limits. Please refrain from calling Meenakshi as “Madam”. She’s two years your junior and in the First Year. You sound quite irritating really!” Venky assumed a crest-fallen demeanor and mumbled “Sorry Ma’am,” after standing up. Everyone around him was laughing their hats off. 

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The obsession

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             He had always had a yen for her. Ever since he had spotted her at the canteen, laughing and chatting with her friends, he had wanted to strike a conversation with her and get to know her better. But he had been too tongue-tied. He couldn’t even talk to any one else, leave alone her!

              He had no friends hence was free to gawk at her, at his own free will, without any hindrance, apart from the nasty canteen-owner who would keep trying to shoo him away. After all, he couldn’t allow anyone to occupy a precious seat for all day long, could he, especially when that stingy lad just had tea?

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