She was busy talking on the phone in the college corridor. She didn't notice Dhruv walking beside her.
Making faces, he stood in her way. Vibha literally bumped into him and disconnected the phone. It had been a few days after Vibha had returned from Delhi.
"Man, you're lost when you talk to him!"
Dhruv said snatching her phone.
It took her by surprise and her reflexes
immediately made her run behind him.
"Give it back! I got a lecture to attend and so do you" Vibha
"Fine, we have an event coming up. A cycle race. I am managing with the team and will be a volunteer leader. And you are coming!"
"Let's see...I...I hardly know anyone there...."Vibha tried to run from the topic.
"I want you to come" he said making a cute face.
Vibha gave a confused look followed by a disapproving nod. Dhruv saw the professor entering the class.
"You are coming!" he winked and hurried to the class.
Vibha was on the gate waiting for Dhruv. People were busy meeting and greeting one another. Groups were discussing things with enthusiasm.
"Come on in!" Dhruv. They entered the premises of the meeting place for the cycle race.
He made her meet and know a few important members and the organizers. A meeting was followed where a detailed plan was explained to everyone.
It was announced that all the people were expected to be helping throughout the journey. They had to come here every day until the race day.
Vibha was excited! Soon, the meeting got over and it was time to return home.
It was almost 11 and Vibha insisted Dhruv dropped her back. Just then her phone vibrated.
"Hi, you had dinner?" Arnav asked her.
"No, actually am just heading home"
"So, you want that Dhruv now? You know I hate him." He got furious at her.
"God! What's wrong with you and anyways you don't like any of my friends" Vibha was trying not to lose her temper.
"I specifically don't like him" Arnav made his point.
"Am sorry, I am loving this race thing and I love you! I don't need anyone else." Vibha didn't know how to make Arnav believe she loved him over phone
"Your choice, but I have warned you. I hear one mistake you've done and I'll be gone"
"What mistake? How can you think such odd things?" She moved a little away from Dhruv thinking he might listen conversation.She wished this call got over soon.
"Just saying"
"Bye. I need to go home" She hung up.