Bound by Vows novel Chapter 61

"Dude because of these new rules made in the college, we can't comment on someone even if, a godess passing by us..." Another one whined while i rolled my eyes.

Yes, i have heard about the new rules against harassment in college campus. Strict action will be taken even for a single complaint against anyone.

As we know how boys usually harass girls not physically but verbally too. And not only girls, i would say even boys are not safe. I have heard many cases of boys harassment too...

"Yes and this is all because of new trustee... He suggested these rules to the committee. And if i am not wrong he is behind yash fiasco too..." Another one said.

Who is this new trustee? Well i stay away from these management related things, so i have no idea about the change in management.

"Also, i think this trustee is somehow related to Ms. Payal. Otherwise, why would he take risk to go against yash. Don't you know, how powerful yash's family is?..." They continued their talk while i got confused who is this trustee, my well wisher?

I thought to check on it by looking at the names of our trustees. I might get any clue.

I hurriedly opened our college website in my phone and searched for trustees list.

I walked ahead while looking at my phone...after clicking on the link i waited for it to load.

Soon i bumped into someone resulting the phone slipping from my hands.

"Shit, my phone..." I said looking at my phone graced the ground.

"I am so sorry miss...i am really sorry" voice of a male made me to look ahead.

"Thats okay. Actually its my mistake i was not looking ahead..." I said while bending down to pick the phone.

But the Stranger beat me in it and handed my phone back to me...

"Thank you..." I mumbled slowly.

Thank god, its working.

"Thats fine...By the way, my name is Bharat Joshi. I have joined as a economics professor today only" Stranger introduced himself while extending his hand for handshake.

I hesitated but then shake my hand with his.

"Hello, I am Payal Khurana." I introduced myself.

"Umm...i will take your leave. I am getting late for the class..." I said walking straight for the next lecture.

After few hours...

I reached home feeling exhausted. I will take a nap to refresh myself.

I laid down on bed when i remember i didn't checked the list. I checked my phone and opened the list.

I scroll down the list but didn't found any known name until my eyes read the very familiar name.

My eyes pop out like a socket and mouth opened like a fish. How? When did he became trustee of the college? And why i didn't know anything about it?

Did he do this for me? At this very thought, i felt a very unknown happiness in my heart. I need to ask him this first.

I smiled at the very thought of my Kabir being my knight in shining armour.

My? I flushed profusely. Oh god!!! I am behaving like a teenage girl who blush at the very mention of her crush.

Kabir is not my crush but my husband.

Did you start loving him Payal? I asked myself.

I don't know the definition of love. I never loved someone. I once tried to love Avi but before i reached that stage, god snatched him away from me.

I lost my smile at the very mention of his. My heart filled with sadness. But i have decided not to sulk myself in depression as kabir said it was not my mistake. It was all our destiny.

I composed myself and lay down for a nap.

Kabir's POV

I rang the bell for the second time as nobody opened the door yet.

I waited patiently for the other person to open the door.

Soon door opened much to my relief.

"Namaste ma" i said touching her feet.

"Kabir beta, what a pleasant surprise. Please come inside." Ma welcomed me inside.

"How are you both doing? And where is Amaya?" I asked after settling down on the sofa.

Yes, i am at their house as after hearing everything. I couldn't stop myself to see this wonderful lady.

"We are fine. Amu went to nearby grocery. But this is not done, amu told me you paid her college fees last month and you didn't even let her tell to Payal. Beta, you don't need to do it..." She said.

Well, yes i paid her fees because i feel that these two are also my responsibility and i should do as much as i can from my side.

"Why ma? Don't you consider me your family?" I asked her.

"No beta, its not like that. But how can we take your money" she said with hesitation.

"Ma, by saying this you are making me outsider. I consider myself, your son just like Avi?" I said then realised what i said.

She was shocked hearing me.

"Y—you know ab—about my Avi?" She asked with some tears in her eyes.

"Yes ma, Payal told me everything about her past." I said

"I am sorry beta...i didn't wanted to hide anything from your family but you know mother's love to see her daughter happy and settled made me do this..." She said bending her head down.

"You don't need to say sorry. I can understand your concern." I said.

"My request to you—please take care of my Payal. She went through a lot at a very early stage of her life. After avi, she handled everything as you know avi was our sole earner...After avi, it was very difficult to cope up the emotional and mental loss we got...I lost my only son. I still made myself tough for both of my daughters. But this society, it was very cruel for her...they called her names..." She said sniffing.

I hugged her to give a comfort. I know i cannot compensate their loss but i will try my best to support them.

"I know ma, i know...Payal told me everything..." I said consoling her.