39 A New Love Story 21

Abhi drove a white Audi R 8 to the ANS University which is located at the city outskirts. Though he liked to drive superfast sports cars, now he drove it to keep a low profile. Shriya iswearing a white top with a pink flower embroidered on it and pink leggings. Her hair is left loose and sheis looking beautiful. They dropped of Preeti at school. It is approximately a two hour travelto the university from home. Abhi is wearing a white shirt with a pair of light blue Jeans. He has a pair of sunglasses.

When they entered the college,classes has already started so there are not many people out of the class rooms. They went straight to the Principal's office. The Principal's secretary greeted Abhi andhe asked them to sit and wait for principal who is on rounds to classes in +2 block. He then asked the student management department to get Shriya's application, as student and her guardian's signature is needed on it.

After a few minutes The Principalwho is 50 or so old, entered his office and then both Abhi and Shriya stood up from their seats.

Principal : "Hello Mr Abhi.Nice to meet you, I am Kartikeya Subramanayam, Principal of this ANS University" he said with a smile on his face.

Abhi then shaked hands with the man in front of him and said witha smile " It's my pleasure to meet you sir and this is Shriya, Shriya Sheren" he waved his hands towards Shriya who is standing next to him.

Principal : " Ohh so she is the student. Take your seats first" he glanced at Shriya and then back at Abhiand all of them sat in their respective seats.

Shriya is a little nervous and Abhi felt nervousness of the person sitting next to him and he held her shaking hands in his own under the table.

Principal Kartikeya has beena principal for6 years now and he worked as a lecturer for almost 15 yearsand had been very observant. The gentle and caring look that Abhi is giving to Shriya did not escape his eyes.

Principal : " Abhi I heard you are her guardian, how are you both related to each other?" he asked casually atleast he acted to be casual.