Part- 3
Misandrist - Male Hater
The things didn’t go unnoticed in dad Alok’s eyes . He asked his wife “ I can see that these days Teena’s behaviour towards Prem has changed drastically . She is quite indifferent towards him . Is it not Richa ? “
“ No , I too asked her the same thing . She is now grown up and can see what is good for her . She had to face taunts from her classmates when they saw her daily with Prem . That’s why she is now keeping some distance from him. “
“ OK , otherwise he is a nice boy , I am sure . “
After nearly a month Teena’s board result was announced . She passed with good marks. Even in science subjects she got more than what she expected . While she was looking at her marksheet , Prem suddenly came from behind and took the marksheet in his hand . He said “ Well done Teena “ and patting her on the back further said “ You have got good marks in science subjects also . You can take science in plus two also , if you like . “
As soon as Prem patted her Teena moved back a few steps . She gathered some courage and said “ Thanks , but I don’t want to learn about the current flow or human reproduction system anymore from men . Now I hate the company of boys or men and this flame of hatred was ignited by none other than you .I can take care of myself and don’t need your advice anymore . “
Teena joined arts classes in plus two. But she was always offensive towards boys. Whenever any boy accidentally touched or pushed her she was very furious . She used to make a big issue out of it. Sometimes even her girl classmates didn’t like her behaviour .
Days , weeks and months passed by . Teena was now preparing for plus two board examinations. One day Teena’s mother Richa was talking to Alok “ Look now Reena is also growing up . I don’t want to see her nearby Prem. Better find some way to get the house vacated .”
“ If you want him to leave I have an idea in mind. All the advance money he gave has been almost adjusted with rent in the last two years.I can tell him that we want to complete the remaining construction of the upper floor house so he should vacate the house soonest. “
“ Good idea , Prem will have no reason to have any doubt about our intentions. “
After her plus two results , Teena applied for admission in the city college . She went to the city college to see if she had got admission there . She was trying to get near the notice board displaying admission charts. But there was a rush of students both boys and girls, jostling to move nearest to the board . In this mele Teena was also pushed or jostled by fellow students . But she was very aggressive towards boys only. She scolded boys shouting loudly . A man was watching this drama from some distance . He came near her and said “ You want to see the admission list . Well I will try to help you . Give me your registration number . “
At first Teena was hesitating but after a few minutes she gave her number to the man . He passed this number to boys near the board . The boys confirmed that Teena has got admission in the very first merit list .The man congratulated her and gave a gentle pat on her head . She shook her head and said rudely “ Thanks , but patting is not welcome. “
“ OK, sorry “ said the man and went in another direction .
Teena started attending her classes in the city college . She avoided any seat near boys and preferred to sit one or two benches away from boy's seats. That day was her first Psychology class . The man, who helped her on the notice board while she was desperately trying to see her result , was taking class . On the first day he introduced himself telling “ I am professor Tapan Kumar , your psychology teacher . I will be glad to help to the best of my ability each of my students in my subject . So , never hesitate and ask me whenever you have any doubt . “
Teena was somewhat upset and ashamed to see him as her teacher. Professor was taking roll calls and asking each student to introduce himself / herself briefly . When Teena stood to introduce herself “ Well , we have met earlier also , you can sit down . But why are you sitting as if in isolation? Come in front rows and sit with your classmates , better mix with them. “
Teena just nodded her head but didn’t move to the front benches. Teena usually sat on the back benches , aloof from all other class fellows .Prof. Kumar used to take monthly tests on what he taught in that particular month . Unfortunately Teena fared badly in two consecutive months. Professor went near her and asked “ I think you should sit on the front bench . You can pay more attention and focus on the subject. I have noticed you sitting in the back rows you are absent minded or busy in your own thoughts . “ He gently patted her on the back just to encourage her to move .
“ Sir, I am okay here . “
Contd.
