Chapter 11- Suspense over

The day that everyone was waiting for has arrived. It was finally the day for the results announcement. Amrita got up early and got ready to go to school. She could not get much sleep the night before. She was too nervous to find out how she would have done her exams. Amrita went to her kitchen for her to have breakfast before leaving to school. She greeted her parents who were ready to go along with her.

“Amma, Appa. I am so nervous of what my results will be,” Amrita said and took a seat at the dining table.

“Don’t worry. Whatever your result is, just remember we believe in your capabilities,” her mother said.

“Thank you, Ma. Hopefully my result is enough for me to continue my studies,” Amrita said.

“Don’t worry, girl. We all know how hard it is to get into public university especially as an Indian in Malaysia. If things do not work out, we can add private university as an option,” her father said.

“No, Appa. Private university is not an option for me. Its either public university or STPM,” Amrita said.

“Well. We will decide this later. It is almost time. Let’s go,” her father said.

They all left home to collect Amrita’s results from school.

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Shivanesh was getting ready to go to school when Sumithra just burst into the room.

“Anna, you have to look good. It is an important day,” Sumithra said.

“Dear little girl, do you realise that your brother is shirtless? Are you not embarrassed to see a guy like this?” Shivanesh said.

“Anna, there is nothing nice to see even when you are shirtless. Besides, I have seen you naked before. No feelings at all,” Sumithra said.

“How dare you say such thing? I have been working out so much,” Shivanesh said.

“You think you can hide for long? I know you are drinking. That made your stomach bloat so much,” Sumithra said.

“Shhh… How did you find out? Does Amma knows?” Shivanesh whispered as he  started getting anxious that his sister found out his secret.

“Amma doesn’t know yet. As of how I know, this,” Sumithra said taking out an empty liquor bottle, “If you wanna so something in secret, make sure to get rid of the evidence. You are definitely a horrible criminal.”

Shivanesh quickly closed his room door to avoid his mom from hearing any part of their conversation.

“I know something is not right with you. Please Anna. Even if you cannot talk to Amma, talk to me. You shocked me during the accident. I do not wanna lose you again. Please,” Sumithra said with tears brimming on her lids.

Shivanesh sat next to his sister and held her hands. He wiped of her tears and said, “I am struggling with myself a lot. But I have all of you. I cannot do anything to hurt myself if it is gonna hurt all of you right? I learning to reduce. Don’t worry about that. Let’s worry about my results first.”

Sumithra laughed, “Get ready. I am coming along I know how bad you would have done. I will be there when you cry,” she said.

“Aiyoo. This girl never stops being annoying. I need to change. I will be down. 5 minutes,” Shivanesh said.

After about 10 minutes, both Shivanesh and Sumithra left to collect Shivanesh’s results from his school.

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Amrita arrived school just in time for the results to be posted up and distributed. She went to check her results. She was nervous and afraid because she knew that she was a bit distracted during the exams because of Suresh. She was worried of failing any subjects. When she saw her results, she was thankful. Eventhough, it is not best that she has done, but she was satisfied because there were no failures.

“Appa, I manage to get 6 A’s out 10 subjects. It is not the best. I am quite disappointed,” Amrita said.

“Hey, it is ok. Because first, we cannot change anything and second, you are still good. Not anyone can score. We are proud of you still. Don’t worry,” her father said hugging her.

Amrita started planning what she was supposed to do. She knows that she somehow did screw up her exam but no changes can be made nom. She has to think of how she is going to continue her studies.

She went to collect her results slip from her teacher when she was stopped halfway by Suresh, “So, the school’s best student didn’t get the results she expected?”

“Yeah. It was all because I met a demon. That demon screw my brain and broke my heart. So, I would prefer him to stay away unless he miss the taste the same pain he felt before,” Amrita said and walked away until Suresh grabbed her hands and pulled her.

“It’s the end. There is nothing you can do now,” Suresh said.

“No. you are wrong. This is just a small fall. I am going to pick myself up and succeed. I am going to be happy. And once I am there, I will let you know. Don’t worry,” Amrita said and pushed Suresh away.

“I hope I never have to see that idiot again,” Amrita said to herself and went to collect her slip.

Once she collected her slip, she went home. Once she was home, she tried contacting Shivanesh but she could not get connected.

“Gosh, I miss him,”

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Shivanesh arrived at school and saw many students already there. He was nervous about what his results were going to be and having his sister next to him is not making anything better.

He went and saw his results. Well, there were flops. He knows why his results were bad.

“Don’t worry Anna. We will work something out,” Sumithra said. She felt bad for her brother but nothing can be done now. After telling his mother through a phone call, Shivanesh collected his results and went back home. There was nothing much he can do. He realized that it is about time that he put everything aside and focus on his future. He has already screwed up once, he doesn’t want to do it anymore. He is going to forget Vinodini and Amrita and focus on what is important which is his family and his future. At least he would try to do so.