Chapter 2 - A Beautiful Nerd

A girl with really petite body was carrying boxes of books that it covers her face. There is no way she can see where she is heading. Taking careful steps, she tried her best to carry the boxes. Being the teacher's favourite, she is always called out for help. 

"Gosh, I am worried of falling. It would be too embarrassing to fall. I think my dear Ms. Goh did not realise that I am a girl," she mumbled while carrying the boxes to her class. Once she reached her class, her called her classmates to help her out," Guys, could you help me out please?"

Many boys ran out to help this girl carry the boxes. "You should have asked us to come along," said one of the boys who helped her. "Are you forgetting that this girl is our class's Wonder Woman?" another boy said. 

"That is enough, boys. Thanks for the help. Anyway Ms. Goh asked all of us to take these books and read. She asked us to choose an article and write a review about it. She cannot make it to class today because she has a meeting to attend to. Everyone understood?" she said out loud. "Yes ma’am," the whole class replied. She just smiled and went to her seat.

This young lady here is Amrita Raman. A young lady with astonishing beauty. Tanned skin but smooth as silk. She has a deep-set eye with long and dense eye lashes. Long and luxuriant hair with big loose curls that frames her face well. A very responsible and clever lady. Elegant yet playful. Childish at times but has a really matured-way of thinking. She is a girl who can differentiate right and wrong. Always very practical in decision-making but still holds on to what she believes. Always find ways to make life fun but never over do things. A lady who holds on to her cultural values yet very modest. As a whole, she is a 25 years old lady trapped in a 17 years old pretty girl's body.

Amrita is the teachers' favourite not because she always sweet talk to them like how some people would do. She is very dependable that teachers trust her a lot. Her responsible character and really good leadership made the teachers to elect her as the Head Girl of the school.

There are many girls in school who envy Amrita because of her ability and talent. She is a good speaker, a talented sportswoman and a brilliant student. Some who are jealous always tries to bring her down, but given the fact that she is strong lady, she was never affected by other people's jealousy and threats.

Being a lady with a great personality, Amrita was often favoured by the boys. There were many boys who were crushing on her. Having to meet such an elegant lady which has a strong personality yet maintains her grace is every guys dream. And for the boys in her school, they couldn't thank God enough for making those dreams happen by sending her to that school.

"Amrita, if you don't mind, could you explain what this means?" one of her classmate came up to Amrita to ask for help.

"Sure," Amrita started explaining without realizing a guy standing behind her.

"You look really attractive when you teach others," he said.

"Owh. Hi, Suresh. When did you come in? I didn't realise you were there," Amrita said smiling.

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Suresh. He is the Head Boy of the school. Strict young man but clever. Very responsible and has good leadership. Second best student in the school after Amrita.

Suresh and Amrita first met when they went for a camp together. They became really good friends  ever since. They helped each other in studies. They were close until Suresh decided to take the relationship to another level. He confessed to Amrita 2 months ago. They have been dating since then. Amrita was actually attracted to Suresh even before they became friends. Her feelings kept on growing by the day but she was too afraid to let him know because she was afraid that her confession might affect their friendship. But when Suresh confessed, she accepted without a second thought and agreed to go out with him.

Everyone in school believes that this couple is the best couple in school because they both are idol among the students. Everyone acknowledged the fact that the coupled were meant for each other.

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"Well, wanna go for lunch with me?" Suresh said.

"It looks like I have to say no because I have some errands to take care of," Amrita said.

“Well, if that is the case, then can I walk you home later?” Suresh said trying to get her to spend some time with him.

“I guess you can. I was going to ask you about something. Maybe we can discuss it later? Usual place after school?” Amrita said.

“Ok then, I will see you later. Usual place,” Suresh said and left.

Amrita always liked how Suresh took effort to understand her and his charisma attracts her the most. But she was actually not sue if she was in love with him or if it was just affection.

After school, Amrita went to their usual meeting place. She saw Suresh already there waiting for her.  “I am so sorry I am late. Was teaching a friend something that she didn’t understand in Add Maths,” Amrita said feeling really guilty that she made Suresh wait.

“If this is what I have to do to date the school’s sweetheart, than I have to,” Suresh said.

“Awww, don’t say that. Let’s go. Walk me home, okay?” she said with a cute voice to make Suresh feel better for waiting. Suresh finds it hard to say no to Amrita when she acts cute because it is too cute and she doesn’t show it to anyone else in school but himself.

While their walk back, Amrita decided to ask Suresh the thing she has been meaning to ask him from earlier.

“Suresh, I was thinking of joining some tuition session because I think I need some guidance to prepare for the big exam. I discussed with Amma and Appa. They asked me to find out. Any place you know of or you would like to suggest?”

“Why would you need tuition? For God sake, you are teaching others in your class. Why would you need someone to guide you?” Suresh said surprised.

“Oh, come on, Suresh. I still want some help with the preparation and answering techniques. I may have the knowledge, but I should know how to use it right? Please,” Amrita explained to him.

“Fine then. Why don’t you join the tuition session I am attending currently? It is quite fun and nice. Besides, it would be awesome to have you there. We would get to spend more time studying together,” Suresh said with a smile plastered on his face.

“Okay then. That would be fun. I will talk to Appa and Amma about it. We are here. Thanks for walking me back,” Amrita said.

“Okay. I will text you once I reach home. Bye,” Suresh said and left.

Amrita got inside her house and got herself freshened up. When she went down to have her lunch, she saw her mom in the kitchen preparing her favourite meal, chicken feet curry.

“Owh, Amma. I could smell it from the bathroom while showering. Is it ready yet? Can’t wait to have it,” she said.

“Wait for it. It is almost done. So, how was school?” her mother asked to distract Amrita from the chicken curry till it is ready.

“School was good. Oh, yeah. Amma, I asked my friends regarding the tuition I was telling you about. One of my friends suggested this place. I thought I could do with some help to score a bit better for my papers especially the subject that I haven’t been scoring very well. Is it ok?”

“Well, I trust your choice. You know are always the girl who knows what is the best for you. Just don’t forget to ask Appa for some cash for your enrolment tomorrow,” her mother reminded her.

“Thanks, Amma. Is the curry ready now? I didn’t really eat anything at school so I am very hungry.To death,” Amrita said complaining of hunger.

“Okay. It is ready. Here you go. Eat slowly. Don’t rush. You can have more after this,” her mother said giving her a plate of rice with curry.

That night, Amrita decided to discuss with her father about the tuition during dinner.

“Appa, I was thinking about joing some tuition session especially it is now really close to the trials and SPM. Can I join?” Amrita asked.

“Sure. Do you have a tuition centre in mind?” Amrita’s father asked her.

“Yes. A friend of mine suggested a place he attends. The timing is also not bad. The session starts few hours after school. So I gives me time to come home and have lunch before going back out and I would be back before dinner time to spend some time with my own studies and school work after dinner,” Amrita explained.

“Okay then. That sounds like a good plan. Let me know how much you need. I will transfer to your account,” Amrita’s father said.

The next day, after school, Amrita went to see Suresh. “Suresh, I am not sure where the tuition center is. Could you tell me?”

“I can show you where it is. I can come and pick you up and we can go together. How is that?” Suresh suggested.

“Awesome. So, I will see you later,” Amrita said, quickly walking back home.

The moment she got home, Amrita cleaned herself and had her lunch. She was ready in time for Suresh to pick her up as she was excited to join her first tuition session.

“Hey, Girl. Let’s go. We are gonna be late,” Suresh said when he saw Amrita coming out of her house. “Ok, I am ready. Let’s go.”

Once they reached the tuition centre, Amrita settled her registration and paid the monthly fees before joining her class. Suresh came out to introduce Amrita to everyone in the class. “Everyone. Attention please. Let me introduce the new student joining our class from today onwards, Amrita Raman.”

Many of them came up to her and introduced themselves. Amrita realised that there were a lot of new faces in the class. She figured out that the tuition centre was attended by students from different schools.

“Where shall I sit?” Amrita asked.

“Well, there is only one seat left and it is next to Shiva,” one of them said. “But no one dares to sit next to him,” another said. “I think, him being cold also seem to be charming,”

“It won’t be that bad right?” Amrita said and went to the only seat available in the class.

Suddenly, a boy came and sat next to her. “He must be Shiva. What is with those injuries? Is he some kind of thug or is he just trouble?” Amrita started getting scared. “I still need to create some kind of bond with this guy. Don’t wanna feel awkward. Come on, Amrita. Go for it,” Amrita thought to herself. She took a few deep breaths.

“Hi. I am Amrita. I am new here.”