Impossible - A Warrior High Fan Fiction
[Written Series Episode 300]
Special Episode 159 - We are on a break (Finale)
The gang other than the trio inside the guest room were sitting by the adjacent corridors in the ground, Vidyut seemed to he talking to himself,
Vi - Bhaiya? What are you even doing?
Vd - Kahin toh dekha hai.
Vi - Kisse?
Vd - Woh jo Uncle jo Urmila ma'am ke saath aaya tha. Very familiar.
P - Hai na?
Parth joined in as he was also in deep thoughts.
Vd - Tumhe bhi lagta hai na?
P - Haan.
C - Rohan? You knew who that was right?
Ro - Haan. He's...
P (shouted) - I got it.
Parth shouted which got everyone's attention. He snapped his finger fast and walked to the ground and faced the others sitting on the corridor,
P (surprised) - That's Nick Reed.
Vd (excited) - 2015, 15 most famous entrepreneurs of all time, Nick Reed.
Vidyut walked up to Parth snaping and pointing out both of his index fingers towards him.
L - Woh famous hai kya?
P, Vd - Haan.
I - Par woh yahan kya kar rahe hai?
Ro (shouting on top of his voice) - HOLY MOTHER F***ING S***!!!!!
The tone of Rohan's voice startled every single person around the vicinity making everyone stare at him as he sat with wide open mouth.
A - Yeh Rohan itna over react kabse karney lag gaya?
Angela asked, leaning towards Vidurshi while Rohan walked to Parth and Vidyut and,
Ro (loud) - Are you sure that's Nick Reed?
Vd, P - Haan.
Both of them leaned behind as an over excited Rohan came closer to them.
Ro (loud) - Do you know what that means?
Rohan started walking front and back vigourously creeping out the rest of the gang who walked towards Parth and Vidyut who stood few feet away from Rohan.
Vi - Something got Rohan of all the people this hyped? Must be something big.
The gang agreed and watched Rohan curiously,
T - Rohan? Mind telling what's happening?
Rohan stopped and in a high tone,
Ro (loud) - Do you know who that is?
All - Nick Reed.
Ro - Nahi.
P - I can assure you that Nick Reed, man.
Rohan rotated his head in annoyance and thought many times as to how to tell this out,
Ro - Okay. Okay. You know Siyali... Her full name is not Siyali Rajput. It's Siyali Rathore.
The gang listened to him carefully as Rohan elaborated,
Ro - Siyali Rathore, Daughter of Shivani Rajput and Nikhil Rathore. American Name - Nick Reed, President of SMILE holdings.
All - WHAT!!!
Ni (shocked) - SMILE holdings? Like the example ma'am gave? Woh company jo India ki 50% sey zyaada MNCs ki ya 100% owner ya phir major shareholder hai?
Vd (lost) - Haan!
Ni - Oh my bhagwaan!!
As Niti exclaimed, it was almost a chaos as the gang discussed in shock learning about Siyali's legacy when,
K - One second. Did Siyali just from a Pauper to a Princess?
The gang quieted down hearing the Krissan's short and sweet phrase explaining the situation,
K (thinking out loud) - I regret treating her badly.
All - Like really?
The rest of them stared at Krissan as she thought out loud. Their actions towards Siyali wouldn't change just because she was rich now. Or would it?
K (embarrassed) - Sorry! Old habits die hard.
Ni - Sahi hai. Par guys, humhe ab jaakey pack karna chahiye. Ghar jaana hai ki nahi?
Niti reminded them as it was time to now go home after this eventful semester was finally over. As one by one the gang dispersed still discussing over Siyali, Niti walked in the last filled with many thoughts in her mind. As she walked by the guest room, she saw Utkarsh looking at Urmila ma'am and laughing over something while Siyali who sat by her father's side looking down smiled awkwardly. Niti smiled seeing both of them smile with their family but the smile on her face slowly faded away as she walked away from the room with longing eyes.
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Last class of the semester was held as students were distributed their assignments and schedules for the next semester as they had a lot of portions to catch on to. While this happened, Siyali was missing from the class room, noticing this, Sid slowly sneaked away and in search of her. He knew exactly where she would be.
In the dance room, Siyali sat on the floor with her legs out and leaning her back on the wall. Siyali looked down at her lap with a stressful look on her face. Sensing someone's pressence, she looked up at Sid which brought a smile on her face.
Sid walked up to her and sat besides her in a position similiar to Siyali's.
S - Kya soch rahe ho?
Si - Jo kuch hua... Uskey baarey mein.
S - You okay?
Siyali nodded with a smile and then turned her head to Sid,
Si - Aur tum? You okay?
S - Patha nahi. Dimaag mein bohat kuch chal raha hai?
Sid said, looking front while Siyali looked at him.
Si (playful) - Mere baarey mein?
S - Nahi.
Sid laughed looking at Siyali, who gave him a cute stare,
S - May be a little.
Siyali tilted her and raised her eyebrows due to which Sid let out a laugh and,
S - Fine. Like 80%
The two of them laughed looking front,
Si - Baaki 20% ka toh patha nahi,
Mere waala 80% pe main shayad tumhara madath kar sakti hoon.
S (surprised) - Tumharey baarey mein tum se hi baath karoon?
Si - Trust me. Best tareeqa hai.
Siyali smiles assuring Sid who finally starts to open up,
S - Daadi ke confession ke baad, I'm even embarrassed to see you in your eyes. Yeh sochtey hue ki Daadi hum dhono ki Shaadi karwana chahti thi, Jaaidath aur Business ke liye. Mujhe lagta hai ki uskey baad, tumhara aur mere... Koi chance nahi hai.
Si - Kyun?
S - Kyun mathlab? Pyaar karta hoon tumse. Aur pyaar leads to Shaadi. Aur Shaadi Matlab, Daadi finally gets what she wants. Even if she isn't there to get it. Aur main woh kabhi honey nahi dey sakta. (Emotional) Mere family ke wajasey tumhe kya kuch sehna pada. Patha nahi aur kitney logon ki zindagi mein khela unlogon ney. Sharmindha hoon ki iss tarah ki pariwaar ka hissa hoon. Tumhe uss din mujhe poocha na, Who are you, Siddarth Rajput? Identity kya hai tumhara? Kaun ho? Kaise insaan ho? Kaise banna chahtey ho? Haan, mainey yeh sab key baarey mein kabhi socha hi nahi. Kyun ki mujhe kabhi apney aapke liye identity banana nahi pada. I already had an identity. "Siddarth Rajput" the sole heir to the Rajput empire. The name that gave me pride. Rajput honey ka bohat garv tha. Mere family name mere liye sab kuch tha mainey kissi aur cheez ke baarey mein socha tak nahi. And that day... Everything crumbled down in front of me. Agar aise banaya gaya tha empire, then I don't want to be King.
Siyali looked at Sid with sparkling eyes. Along with concern and sympathy for him was a feeling of pride as she was impressed with what Sid was ready to give up.
S - I understand why dad gave up what he gave up.
Siyali put her hand on Sid's shoulder which made him turn towards her. Sid's mood lightened up seeing her smile.
Si - Sid, jaise ki mainey pehley bhi kaha. We're not our parents. We're not our ancestors. Jab apnon ki galti saamey aata hai, hum tootthey hai, bikharthey hai, we give up on life. Rajput toh tum ab bhi ho. Company ko give up karney sey kuch nahi badsakta hai, but shayad tum, Utkarsh aur Urmila ma'am, company ko badal saktey ho.
Sid looked hopefully at Siyali as her words made him believe that change is possible.
Si - I heard Anwesha ma'am say that your life has been a tug off war. Must have been hard, Sid. But that's over now. Tumharey life la woh chapter katham. Ab nayi kahani, khud liko. Kya karna hai? Kaise jeena hai? Kaun banna hai? Tumharey marzi. Agar kabhi bhi mere zaroorat padey... Ya na bhi padey, I'll be standing right next to you.
S (serious) - Ab buss bhi karo Siyali.
Siyali looked confused as Sid has a serious look on his face.
S - Tumhari gussa hi khaafi hai mere Dil ki dhadkan ko teez karney ke liye. Itney pyaari baath karogi, toh mera dil ka kya haal hoga?
The two of them stare at each other for seconds until Siyali bursts into laughter followed by Sid. Siyali hids on Sid's arm and,
Si - Yeh serious talks ke beech mein mazaak karna bandh nahi karogey na?
Sid laughed while Siyali blushed.
S - Siyali, tu hai itni achi ki khud ki confusion hotey huey bhi mujhe console kar rahe ho. You're an amazing person and you deserve someone amazing. And me. I don't want to drag you into my miseries. Itna selfish nahi hoon. Main nahi chahoonga ki main aur tum ek relationship mein rahe, when I don't know who I'm.
Siyali stared at Sid angrily with the corner of her eyes,
Si (angry, cute) - Don't act like you're the only person going through an identity crisis. Iss deyd saal mein theen baar mere naam badal chuka hai. Siyali Rajput to Shreya Shregil to Siyali Rathore.
S (realising) - That's right. Now what?
Si (angry, cute) - Mujhe kya patha. Mere paas har problem ki solution nahi hoti hai.
Siyali gives a cute expression looking in front which makes Sid smile,
S - Then how does this sound? Vacation hai. Ek doosrey sey dhoor rahengey. Ek doosrey ke baarey mein nahi, sirf apney baarey mein sochtey hai. Apney confusion, problems, feelings sab kuch sort out karley tey hai. And next semester, we'll start over.
Si (shocked) - Start over? You want to start over?
S (funny) - Kyun? Mainey kuch galat toh nahi kehdiya.
Si (serious) - Sid, humarey saath jo bhi hua, acha ya bura, sab kuch. It makes us who we are. Humarey relationship mein jo bhi hua, that's what makes Sid and Siyali's relationship...(thinks) that of SidYali.
Sid gives a funny stare hearing the last bit. This shipping name had got famous after Vidurshi and Angela came up with it a semester ago.
Si - And that's why, I don't want to start over. Tumhara idea acha hai. Taking a break to thing about ourselves before we think about us. Par vacation ke baad, (cutely, shy) We'll take off where we left.
S (surprised) - You serious?
Si - Haan. (Blushing) You were my first love and I want you to be my ever lasting love. Aisey hi jaaney nahi dey sakti.
Sid looked at Siyali in total surprise,
S - Who are you and what have you done with my Siyali?
Siyali laughed to this comment of Sid's and,
Si - Main jitna bhi tumse dhoor bhaagi, tum humesha mere paas bhaag aatey tey. Now it's my turn.
Siyali places her right palm onto Sid's left palm and,
Si - To hold on to you.
She crossed her fingers into Sid's and looked at their linked fingers and then at Sid who gave a faint smile trying to figure out if it was a dream or reality.
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It was finally time to go home. The students were gathering around the front entrances waiting for their ride back home. Utkarsh and Krissan were seen having a deep discussion as they walked along with their luggage,
K - You sure you want me to help?
U - Kyun? Nahi karna chahti ho?
K - Ofcourse I want to. I can help you with more than just designing, make up, set design, sab kuch. But will you be comfortable?
U - Why not? Hum dost hai na?
Utkarsh stood and looked at Krissan as they spoke about helping Utkarsh with his short film which was the first level test getting into film school.
K - This is great. I'll be at your house by tomorrow itself. But what about Angela? I think she'll be a great addition to the team.
U - I know. But I think she needs to rest during the holidays. Main soch raha hoon ki Yakshit ko team mey leytey hai.
K - That's perfect.
They continued to walk as they discussed his project while Rohan and his gang were walking behind Utkarsh and Krissan. Seeing the two of them, Lucky let's go a big sigh.
L - I give up.
I, T, Ro - Huh?
L - Yeh ladki bhaav ki nahi deyti hai. Utkarsh sey break up hogaya, aur ab hi ussey hi chipak rahi hai. I call quits on Krissan.
T - Good decision. Tere liye yeh better hai.
Trishna hands him a t-shirt which he opens to see the writing on it - a box "Single", a box "Taken" and another ticked box "In relationship with Food". He stares at Trishna while the three of them giggle.
L - This is perfect.
He laughs while the rest of them join him. While laughing, Rohan notices Sunaina waving her hand to him with an awkward looking Gautam by her side. He walks towards them,
Ro - Tum dhono? Yahan?
Su - Gautam ko tumse kuch kehna tha.
Ro (mocking) - You mean Thanks?
Rohan asked with a mocking smile to which Gautam stared in response. Sunaina and Rohan laughed at Gautam's reactions.
Far away from them, Vidurshi was seen sitting on the parapet of the corridor along with Vidyut and luggages by their side. She was Rohan dreamily as he was speaking to Sunaina,
Vi (dreamily) - Mujhe ghar nahi jaana hai.
She said dreamily not wanting to go away from Rohan,
Vd (annoyed) - Mujhe bhi ghar nahi jaana hai.
Vi - Huh? Kyun? Main Rohan ke wajase Ghar nahi jaana chahti hoon. Aap kisliye?
Vd (funny, depressed) - I think I have a permanent reason not to go home.
Vi - Mom?
Vidurshi stared at Vidyut with the corner of her eyes while Vidyut sighed,
Vd (distrubed, funny) - Ek step mom kaafi nahi thi ki ek aur step relative cheylna padega.
Vi - Ek aur?
Vd (with a sigh) - That lady is pregnant.
Vi (excited) - Mom pregnant hai?
Vd - Why are you excited?
Vi - Why are you not? I'm going to be a big sister. Yaay.
Vd (sarcastic tone) - Ya. Ya. Ab khush raho. Jab baad mein Sach mein cinderella waali step mom banjaaegi tab patha chalega.
Vi - Hey!!! Mom will always remain sweet. May be baby sibling ke wajase aap bhi unhe like karney lagogi.
Vd (funny) - Huh? In your dreams. I will never like that lady.
Vi - Never say never.
Vidurshi teased as she tried tickling Vidyut trying to make him smile hoping that the only topic that made them fight over all he time, their step mother would finally, may be resolved.
As Gautam leaves after saying thanks and bye to Rohan, Rohan turns to look at Vidurshi who was being playfully with Vidyut. Seeing her smile made him smile. He turned back to Sunaina who smiled at him raised her hand on which he slapped his hand as a hi-fi.
Su - All the best to you.
She winked as she pointed through her eyes towards Vidurshi.
Ro (stressing) - Tum jo soch rahe ho... Aisa kuch nahi hai.
Su - Right Right.
Sunaina patted on Rohan's shoulder,
Su - Don't hate Gautam too much.
Ro - Don't love Gautam too much.
Rohan countered to her statement and smiled as they parted ways.
On the other side of the corridor, Charlie hugged Niti saying good bye to her before he left,
C - Tum teek rahohi? Akeley? Orphanage mein?
Ni - Haan. Bilkul.
C - Trust me, if I could, main tumhe apney saath ghar hi leykar jaata.
Ni (teasing) - Really? Girlfriend no ghar. Kaunsi parents allow kartey? Girlfriend hi teek hoon, paying guest nahi banna hai.
Charlie cutely shakes his head with a mocking smile after which he left, waving bye from inside the car.
Si - Charlie chala gaya?
Ni - Haan.
Si - Chal. Hum bhi chaltey?
Ni (shocked) - Kahan?
Si - Ghar.
Siyali pointed towards the car near where Shreya's mother and father stood talking to Gautam and Sunaina,
Ni (shocked) - Tum Shreye ke ghar jaa rahe ho?
Siyali nodded her head,
[Flashback]
Siyali stands behind her father waiting for him to finish his phone conversation. As he turns to her,
NR - You need something, Sweetheart?
Si (awkward) - Haan. Semester katham. Toh. Toh. Mujhe kahan jaana hai?
NR - US ofcourse. Mere saath.
Si (awkward) - Par Mera toh passport tak nahi hai.
NR - Don't worry about all that. I've arranged for everything, passport ke liye tumhe kal office tak jaana padega. And VISA, I'm a green card holding resident, so no problem with VISA. Max one week.
Si - One week? Kya main? Main...uh. Shreya...
Understanding the unspoken words,
NR - You want to go to Shreya's house?
Si - Ji. I know it's unfair to ask you this. Par uski maa bimaar hai. Aur...
NR - I understand. They took care of you when they didn't have to. I'm very grateful to them. I understand that Shreya's mom is sick and so you'll always be Shreya to her. And you can be Shreya to her, as long as she's cured. Itni saal intizaar ki hai, I can wait a few more days.
Si (smiled) - Really?
NR - Anything for you, sweetheart.
Si (happy) - Thanks... Paapa.
Siyali walked to him and awkwardly hugged him. Nikhil understanding that she wasn't yet comfortable with his, tapped her by the shoulder and smiled.
[Flash back ends]
Si - Isi liye ek haftey ke liye Shreya ki ghar. Baad mein camp ke bahaney, US, paapa ke saath.
Niti rolled her eyes wondering what she has to in this story,
Si - So, abhi ke liye tum mere saath Shreya ki ghar. Aur jab tak tumhara passport aur VISA aagega, tum unlog ke saath rahogi. Mainey dhono paapa sey baath karli.
Ni (shocked) - Mera passport aur VISA?
Si - Haan.
Ni - Par main... Kyun?
Si - Apni best friend ko akela chodney nahi waala hoon.
Siyali said when Utkarsh joined them in,
U - Kya baath kar rahe ho?
Si - US jaaney key baarey mein.
U (excited) - Mainey bhi Maa sey baath ki. And she said okay. Hum theono saath mein. Jo sapna deyka wahi ho raha hai.
The two of them turn as they hear Niti crying.
U - Niti, Ro kyun rahi hai?
Siyali and Utkarsh tried to stop her from crying as Niti cried out as she was overwhelmed by her two friends who didn't let her go even after they got new friends and family. She hugged the two of them who also hugged her back, a group hug.
From steps away from them, Angela watched them hug and wiped the tear that rolled out of her eye,
P - Why are you crying?
A - Buss khushi ki aaso.
She looked around her one more time and saw all the smiling faces,
A - Look at everyone, Parth. Kitney khush lag rahe hai. Bohat dinon ke baad sab ki chehrey mein smile deykey bohat acha lag raha hai. (Playful) Agar markey wapas school naa bhi aa'oon, toh chalega.
P (shocked) - Kya?
A (jovial) - Arey. Stress math kar Parth. Main buss aisey hi kehrahi thi. I'm perfectly fine.
P - That's for me to say.
Parth took hold of Angela's hand and checked her pulse as it was a thing he occasionally did to check if she was doing alright.
A - Satisfied?
P - Haan. Tu na marney ki baath kiya math kar.
A - Okay. Okay.
Angela smiled as she started to admire the happy faces across the school.
Narrator: The end of the semester, and the end of a very long chapter in my life and the life of my students. Today, even though the students faced their own share of problems, confusion and uncertainty which they will probably continue to face, they smile with hope and belief that after winter, always comes a spring. What they learnt from the storm they faced together. Calm isn't only before the storm but also after the storm.
The students leave Warrior High, one by one, as they are picked up. Some parents who had come try to pick up a fight with the school authorities, but the students stop them from doing so and standing strong on their decision to graduate from Warrior High.
In this storm that unexpected came towards me, the Warrior High family stood together and protected me as a family. Holding my roots so that I don't fall.
Amongst all the confusion if Warrior High will continue to exist or be closed and the worries from their parents to change schools, the students still stood in front of Warrior High, linking their arms to stop the authorities from entering.
But one family, didn't stand strong. The storm pulled their roots up and bring them down. But where there once was a tree, with just a seed and the necessary love and affection was poured into it, another tree can grow.
As they have their hands to their friends, Utkarsh and Sid stood side by side and smiled at their friends. But when they looked at each other, Utkarsh stared angrily, still not forgiving his brother for his actions and words against his mother. He walks past Sid with an angry stare towards his mother and hugs her. Sid looks at the two of them and smiles happily as his dream of a perfect family was still possible but he had to put in some effort for that to happen.
This isn't a happy ending, but just an intermission. As their journey with each other and with me still continues with one more semester left.
Gautam kicks start his bike and drives away from the school with Sunaina on that back seat while Shreya's dad drove his car, following Gautam. This time, Siyali looks back through the window to see her father standing behind Urmila ma'am. He smiles at her, places a kiss on lips and shows his hand. Siyali places her hand on her forehead and with a bright smile, waves her hand, temporarily parting from her father, with promises to meet again, after a week when a new chapter in her life would begin.
So, I'll be back with a new story, with a new semester. Very soon.
The screen zooms from the Rajputs and Nikhil waving bye to the name board of the school.
Until then, Warrior High, signing out.
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