College Part 2

Sukh: "Let's go; it's time for the second class. We don't wanna miss this one, right?"

Karan was deeply lost in thought.

Sukh: "Hey."

Karan: "Yeah, yeah, what?"

Sukh: "Let's go."

Karan: "Where?"

Sukh: "For class, man. I think you do wanna miss this one too, right?"

Karan: "Nah, man. Let's go."

They both took their leave from Butta and ended up in the class, taking their seats at the back. The lecture began, but Karan had no interest. He was lost in his own world, imagining a second identity as a big drug dealer, with police in the class, pointing at him. In his fantasy, he stood up like a hero, declaring it a mistake to come after him.

Suddenly, the teacher's voice interrupted.

Teacher: "Hey, snap out of it and answer my question. Leave the answer; just tell me what was the question."

Karan sat there like an owl, looking at everyone.

Teacher: "You know what, just get out of my class. I've been watching you for the last 20 minutes, and you are in your own world. If you are here physically, better also be here mentally, but you are not. I guess so, get out."

Karan stood up, picked up his bag, told Sukh he was going home, and then disappeared from the class.

Teacher: "I don't know why he is such a fool. Anyway, let's continue."

Karan was thinking, "Why always me? Now I am a joker in front of everyone. That guy... I wish I could cut his throat. No, no, maybe that's too much. Forgive me, God. I will never think like that again."

At 10:50 AM, he was again at the bus stop, waiting for the bus.