**■ 11:25 a.m. – Hotel 'Himalaya Bliss', Corridor**
Anirban Sir stepped out of his room into the corridor.
The events of last night still stirred a storm in his mind. Medha… her tears, her raw emotion… and that unwanted moment…
He couldn't completely push Medha out of his thoughts.
After Basundhara left, he had firmly decided never again to let himself feel anything like that toward any student.
And yet… why was he still thinking about Medha?
He walked slowly toward the reception lounge, then toward Medha's room.
**■ Room 218 – Medha's Room**
Sir knocked gently on the door.
From inside, Rupasi called out, "Who is it?"
"It's Anirban Sir…"
Inside the room, Tanushree, Atreyee, and Rupasi froze for a moment, exchanged glances, then opened the door.
The instant Sir stepped inside, the three girls were instantly captivated by his princely, handsome face.
Anirban Sir entered, voice filled with concern—
"Is Medha alright?"
The three girls were visibly shocked by his question.
Tanushree:
"Sir… Medha has been completely silent since morning. She's lying in bed. Hasn't eaten anything. She says she has a headache."
Sir, worried, asked—
"Where is Medha?"
Atreyee pointed—
"There, lying on the bed."
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Anirban Sir walked over and stood beside Medha's bed.
Atreyee, Tanushree, and Rupasi said to him—
"Sir, we'll step outside for a bit."
Sir was slightly surprised but said nothing.
The three girls hurriedly left the room and stood peeking through the slightly open door to see what Sir would do.
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Medha lay curled up on the bed like a small child.
She looked utterly innocent and pure!
Anirban Sir couldn't tear his eyes away from her.
Being much taller than her, Medha seemed even smaller to him—like a little girl.
That made her appear all the more childlike in his eyes.
Anirban Sir (in a tender voice):
"Medha…"
Hearing his voice, Medha turned slowly.
The moment she saw the man of her dreams standing there, she froze in shock and hurriedly tried to sit up.
Seeing this, Anirban Sir quickly said—
"Wait, wait—get up slowly. You're unwell! Don't do that!"
Medha, like an obedient girl, slowly sat up—as though ready to follow whatever Sir said.
Anirban Sir:
"Has the headache lessened?"
Medha gently nodded—"Yes."
Anirban Sir now spoke in a slightly regretful tone—
"About last night… I'm sorry for what happened. Believe me, I never meant to hurt you."
From outside the door, Rupasi, Tanushree, and Atreyee couldn't hear everything clearly—they were too far away.
But they felt something was happening between the two of them.
Still, it was hard to believe! With so many beautiful girls in school, Anirban Sir had come to see Medha!
Medha:
"I'm sorry, Sir. I know it was my fault. I unnecessarily disturbed your sleep. Actually… I know I'm not worthy of you."
Anirban Sir:
"Why do you always think so little of yourself?"
Medha:
"Because it's the truth, Sir. I know I'm not beautiful.
Sir, I know I'm not a good girl. I feel so jealous of my cousin sister.
But the truth is—I'm not as beautiful as her, and I never will be. That's why I don't have the right to win the man of my dreams."
Anirban Sir (gazing at her without blinking):
"You're maturing too fast for your age. You don't need to think about these things right now. Study properly, build your future. You'll find a very good boy. You don't need to be beautiful."
Medha looked at him with pleading eyes—
"Sir… will I ever get you?"
Anirban Sir remained silent for a long moment, staring at her.
Anirban Sir:
"What do you want to become when you grow up?"
Medha (eyes wide):
"Sir… I want to become your wife."
Anirban Sir:
"Crazy girl."
Medha (pouting):
"That's just how I am, Sir."
Anirban Sir:
"Take your medicine properly. I'll have breakfast sent to your room."
Anirban Sir stood up to leave, but Medha suddenly caught his left hand with both of hers.
Sir turned back and looked down at her.
Seeing this, Atreyee, Rupasi, and Tanushree became wildly excited.
To them, the scene looked incredibly romantic!
Anirban Sir stared into Medha's eyes for a long moment, then said—
"If you study properly… then yes, you will definitely get me."
To Medha, today felt like the happiest day of her life.
Anirban Sir gently sat back down on the edge of the bed.
Then, with immense tenderness, he leaned forward and softly pressed his lips to her forehead in a gentle kiss.
Watching this, Atreyee, Rupasi, and Tanushree nearly jumped with excitement.
"Oh my God—this girl is a total gold-digger!"
"How lucky is this little witch!"
A shiver like electricity ran through Medha's body.
That single kiss, the touch of Sir's lips—it melted her heart completely.
It was more beautiful than any dream she had ever had!
She had loved this handsome man silently for so long—
never considering herself worthy of him. She always thought Sir's life was separate, that to him she was just another student among many.
Today, she wanted to thank God endlessly.
Then Anirban Sir told her to take care of herself and stood up to leave.
Medha remained in deep shock—sitting frozen like a statue, still unable to believe it was real!
As Sir opened the door to step out, Atreyee, Rupasi, and Tanushree dashed away from the doorway and rushed back inside, surrounding Medha.
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Meanwhile, as he stepped out of the room, Anirban Sir thought to himself—
He had sworn never again to let himself fall for a student.
Yet today… he didn't even know what he had just done.
To be continued...