The incoherent babble, peppered with the loud barking of dogs from outside was a persistent distraction. Tarang tried to concentrate on the factors affecting cardiac output as he prepared for tomorrow's Biology examination. There were definitions to mug and diagrams to commit to memory. There were headings and subheadings, sections and sub-sections as Ncerts book described, in the span of twenty pages, why and how the heart beats. It explained in great detail why it speeds up and slows down, and how it works tirelessly to keep one alive. Yet, as the open book stared back at Tarang, the details flew past his preoccupied brain, the words on the page merely registering their message.
His mind gripped with a hundred thoughts as he wondered if Saira was still angry with her, what if Karishma had done more loss? How Is he going to patch up with Saira? It would be an injustice to not mention the remaining syllabus for the exam that was also keeping his mind busy. While Tarang was busy in his thoughts contemplating which subject deserves more attention, the thick book fall on the floor reminding him again that probably the priority for tonight is clear- Discussion on the fight today. Tarang cursed his lack of concentration and decided to take a break. He walked to call Samit, but the phone rungs.
He discussed everything with Samit, who was idly strumming his old guitar rather than paying heed to Tarangs relationship-saving guide. Samit was quite clear that he's going to flung for sure in the biology exam and no amount of mugging is going to help him at this point. As Sumit started blabbering about the new rhythm he is working diligently upon, Tarang cuts him and says 'I guess, I know what to do, keep the phone down buddy, let me call Saira'. Tarang was quick to keep the receiver down even before Samit could share his wisdom on this new piece of information.
He dialled 6574645 and a heavy voice replied: Hello, Kaun chahiye ?.Call Saira, its Tarang. The grief-stricken loverboy didn't realize that this might be something he will regret soon as he orders Saira's father to call upon his daughter at once without any delay. Before he decided to make amends, a soft voice came from the other side. 'What made you call at this time ' asked Saira with a disgusted tone. 'Just called to check if your phone is working alright!' muttered Tarang. Saira couldn't hold her anger anymore and laughed off. Her laughter was beautiful, her pretty face curled up with delight while dimples on either cheek accentuated the glee.
They spoke for another twenty minutes discussing all things random, right from chapters to skip for the exam tomorrow to Samit's prediction to getting flanged in the exam. It was just a matter of twenty-two minutes and everything seems lovely, even the bio exam tomorrow.
*** All set, meeting fixed after the exam, Saira's charm, Tarangs point.
