BIGGEST PROBLEM IN MATHS IS MATHS ITSELF.

"What?" Ram questioned in disbelief.

Balu chose to remain silent, anticipating Ram's response with keen interest.

Ram: I never saw her in that way. We were close friends but nothing more than that.

Balu: I simply hoped that you would be a perfect match if she were to become your girlfriend.

Ram: What makes you think that way?

Balu: She embodies every quality you wish to possess. You see, she was aware of your previous relationship and she was aware of us, too. She is the ideal fit for you, helping with everything from cooking or housework to supporting you at your darkest moments.

Ram: Hmm. I can see that. But still, I don't have any feelings for her.

Balu: All right, that's just my suggestion. If there is nothing like that, don't overthink things and become perplexed.

Ram gasped and nodded his head as yes.

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At Maseo arts and science college, Seetha and her pals were standing in their H.O.D. room , receiving reprimands for skipping math classes.

H.O.D: Why are you all standing like a statue? Respond to me.

All the girls were standing still with their heads bowed down due to shame.

H.O.D: I won't let you guys write your semester exams next week if you don't respond to me.

As soon as they heard this, all of the females began apologizing and pleading with her for forgiveness. The H.O.D found it annoying that they kept saying the same thing over and over again.

H.O.D: Is it the fish market or my cabin?

This made all the girls stop talking.

H.O.D: One by one, answer me. What keeps you from attending math class? Given your lack of interest in arithmetic, did you intend to flunk it?

Seetha: No mam, nothing like that. What we did was extremely wrong. Please, forgive us mam and give us one last chance mam. I am sure that we won't repeat this same mistake again.

H.O.D: How come you can suddenly realize what you did was wrong?

Seetha lowered her head once more without responding. Because she was genuinely unsure of how to respond this time.

One of Seetha's friend: Sorry mam.

H.O.D: How about these ladies?

She posed this query by pointing to Seetha's other companions who were still standing there in silence.

Following the H.O.D. mam's observation, her other pals also expressed regret by apologizing.

After hearing several apologizes from them, the H.O.D finally allowed them to write their semester exams. Also, after advising them to work hard and get good scores in all subjects of this sem, the H.O.D mam let them go.

When leaving her cabin, they all let out a sigh of relief from the anxiety they had been harboring for the previous fifteen minutes.

One of Seetha's friend, "We shouldn't skip classes after this."

Seetha: Yeah, not many but some.

When the girls heard this, they made fun of her for being brave despite receiving a reprimand from their H.O.D. mam.

Seetha spoke after all their teasing ended.

Seetha: Don't worry, folks. Without attending any classes, college isn't enjoyable. However, our mother's statement is also accurate, so for the time being, let's concentrate solely on our studies.

Other girls agreed with her, and at that point one of her friends had an idea, which she shared by asking, "Then, can we do group study on these study holidays?"

Seetha: Well, that's a smart idea. Where, though?

Two of the four stated that they were unable to join them since they were hostel residents and it was difficult for them to leave the hostel because the warden was quite tight and forbade group study outside of the hostel.

So, Seetha and the friend who gave that idea were all left alone. That friend and Seetha were seriously discussing where to do group study. That's when Seetha got a message from Tarok.

Tarok's message: Hey, I heard that my little best friend is struggling with maths from one of her classmates. If you want, I can help you with it.

Seetha was taken aback by his knowledge of this.

At that point, he sent another message.

His message " Don't overthink. If you come to my house for studying, then I will consider the idea of accepting you as my best friend."

The response from Seetha was, "What you did earlier was enough."

Tarok's reply "Didn't I treat you well? I took you to all your favourite food shops and I also took you to the park to relax. I don't think I did something unpleasant to provoke this thought in you."

Seetha "Indeed, you fulfilled all of my requests without acting like a best buddy. It felt less like two buddies hanging out and more like a date."

Although Tarok's response appeared to be playful, it also caused her to blush.

Tarok's reply "Then I assume, you are thinking us more than a best friend. That's why I believe you have felt like that."

Before sending, Seetha put "You." and then erased it. "Are you trying to manipulate me?" she typed once again. And unlike the other time, she sent it this time rather than deleting it. In response, Tarok said, "Find out yourself."

Seetha's friend peeped at their conversation out of curiosity and discovered that he was trying to help her in maths.

She shouted out of excitement "It's great Seetha. Just accept and go. Why the hell you are not accepting it?"

Everyone turned to their side as her yelling caught their attention. Seetha gestured for her to be silent in order to prevent this. Then, she also told that she won't go to his house.

That friend: But why?

Seetha: we will study ourselves.

That friend: who? We? The girls who never attended any maths classes are rejecting the senior who is willing to help himself and who also have zero arrears.

Seetha: I understand that having his assistance is fantastic, but...

That friend: But, what is stopping you?

Seetha: He will say some unnecessary things.

That friend: And you don't pretend like you are not liking it.

Seetha: Hey, I didn't.

That friend: Then, why are you blushing?

Seetha said nothing because she was unsure of how to respond to this question once more.That friend: Come on, let's obtain his help at least for math. We will study the remaining subjects by ourselves.

After her pestering, she got convinced and she also replied Tarok that she and her friend will come together to do group study.

"Okay," Tarok added. They then said goodbye to one another and ceased their conversation. For the remaining subjects, Seetha and her companion agreed to study in groups at Seetha's house so that she can ride in her boyfriend's bike to Seetha's place every day and she can also hang out with him.

Seetha agreed to this but she also wanted to inform Ram as she felt it will be inappropriate to bring a friend home without his concern. So, Seetha told her friend that she will ask Ram about this tonight.

That's when their other friend reminded them by asking "How can you ask that tonight? Did you forget that you won't go home tonight as we have to complete our maths project?"

Seetha realized what she was pointing out. Then, with that realization, she spoke "Yeah, I totally forgot about that. For completing the project, I have to stay with you guys tonight. So, I am sorry. I can't…"

Seetha thought for a moment and asked "Can I call him now and ask about our group studying…"

Her friend interrupted her by saying "it's okay. You talk about that later to him. Now, let's do that maths project which we have to submit within tomorrow."

Seetha: Yeah, sure. If we didn't submit it, then that H.O.D will again ask 'Given your lack of interest in arithmetic, did you intend to flunk it? or Is it the fish market or my cabin?'

Seetha imitated exactly like their H.O.D which made everyone laugh. With the same laughter and also teasing their H.O.D, they reached their college library to do their maths project.