Love and Lust

Ravi Ranjan Goswami

Published by Ravi Ranjan Goswami, 2020.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

LOVE AND LUST

First edition. May 17, 2020.

Copyright © 2020 Ravi Ranjan Goswami.

ISBN: 978-1393738435

Written by Ravi Ranjan Goswami.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Love and Lust

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To the queen of the Arabian sea, Cochin, where I wrote this book.

Chapter1

2004, Lucknow

Rajeev was a student of the tenth standard. A new girl student had joined Rajeev’s class. Her name was Rajani. Rajeev found her fine at first feel. In a few days, she turned into his favorite girl. Perhaps it was because she was very good at her studies. In the internal examinations, Rajeev stood first and Rajani second in the class. When the class teacher announced the examination result and specially mentioned the names of Rajeev and Rajani, they looked at each other. Rajeev had loved her since that day. She started appearing in his dreams, and seeing her every day became necessary for Rajeev. He wanted to talk with her. He was not a timid boy, but conversing with a new girl was difficult.

Annual sports were nearing. Besides Besidesysical sports other competitions such as dance and singing competitions were also going to be held. Considering them to be the best in their class studies, the class teacher registered their names as a team to participate in the quiz. The teacher simply informed them about this and asked them to be prepared. By this, Rajeev was glad. Now he got an excuse to talk to her. Rajeev's confidence had increased. The same day during the lunch recess, he approached Rajani and asked, Do you have any general knowledge Book?

Rajani said, Yes, I have one, but I need to have some new book on the current affairs.

Rajeev, I have some books. I'll give you one.

Rajani, Okay.

The contest was a week later. Rajeev and Rajani became friends while preparing for the competition as they discussed

On the day of the competition, in the auditorium, both sat side by side as a team. Four teams participated. Many other students and teaching staff were also present in the audience. The English teacher, Miss Rose, conducted the competition. Miss Rose was Rajeev's most beloved teacher. Miss Rose was a modern and fashionable woman. She had arrived there wearing a sari as usual. Rajeev had seen her in jeans several times in the market with her friends and sometimes wearing a skirt and top. She looked like a film heroine to Rajeev. When she taught in the class, Rajeev felt hypnotized by her beauty.

That day there was no limit to the happiness of Rajeev. Rajani was sitting next to him, and Miss Ross was standing in front of him before the competition started. In all, ten rounds were played. Rajeev and Rajani topped by giving the correct answers to almost all questions. Rajeev extended his right hand toward Rajani, congratulating her. Rajani shook his hand and greeted him in return. Miss Ross also congratulated them. A team of two girls came in the second position. One of them lived in the neighborhood of Rajeev. Her name was Kavita. SeverHe had noticed her in his community several times. They had no introduction and never talked. She came forward and congratulated Rajeev and Rajani and introduced herself. She mentioned that she lived in Rajeev’s neighborhood and knew Rajeev. She was also a student of the tenth standard and studied in a different class. That day passed on the fun. Rajeev and Rajani were treated as a hero and heroines of their course. Kavita was also pleased that day as she had won a prize and got to talk with Rajeev. She often saw Rajeev in her neighborhood. She started liking him. She found Rajeev different from the other boys. Often she noticed many boys gazing at her in such a way, which made her ill at ease or at least self-cautious. Rajeev did not even bother to look at her when she was around. This was strange and caused a craving in her heart for his attention.

Lying in bed that night, she continued to think about the thought of settling to sleep. 

On the closing day of the annual sports, prizes were distributed. Rewards were distributed to wear dresses of their choice instead of the school uniforms. All were wearing colorful dresses. The atmosphere was very bright and full of excitement. Rajeev was dressedbrightcream-colored silk sat and brown pants. Rajani was wearing blue jeans and a shirt. She had left her hair loose and tagged a blue hair band. Kavita came wearing a new red silk Salwar suit.

Kavita’s eyes were searching for Rajeev in the crowd. She wanted to be noticed by Rajeev in her new dress.  All students saw each other more often in uniforms, so they were keenly looking at each other with eyes full of admiration.

Miss Rose took up the microphone on the stage and requested everyone t down. The principal, vice-principal, and the chief guest, senior police, were seated on the scene. The principal and the chief guest delivered speeches in which hardly anyone was interested. After the lessons, the awards distribution started.

Meanwhile, Kavita saw Rajeev sitting with his friends in the third row from the front. Some girls were