Chapitre 55: Scared of Parth

Parth was leaving his office with his secretary Veer while discussing their new project plan.

Being new in the business world, they had to propose plans the best they could. Parth himself doesn't trust his directors enough to let them handle such projects.

While they discussed their next business trip Parth walked down the road to take his car. However when he saw a child crossing the road he stopped.

Seeing such a small kid walking alone on the road, he got a little tense and waited for him to safely cross the traffic light.

He wasn't trying to be a great man or something. The kid was too young. If it was any other street boy, Parth would not have minded because those kids learn such things the moment they learn how to walk.

However the kid in front of him with just one glance, looked nowhere to the street boy. In fact he looked more like a reckless kid to Parth.

But even after that kid crossed the road, Parth couldn't bring himself to ignore him. The kid was carrying his school bag and going back to school. Knowing that it's not too far, Parth let the kid go pass him before he moved towards his parked car.

However as soon as he turned his back to the kid he saw a trolley with bundles of iron rods coming at high speed. His eyes widened as he hurriedly turned and loudly called the kid.

But that kid had his headphones on. Even after raising his voice ten times, when that child did not do any action, Parth did not waste a second and ran himself to save that child.

Parth's own life got in danger in saving that child. Some people from that crowd also shouted for Krish, but his attention wasn't on road.

***

School bus station.

"When are your parents coming?" Parth asked.

"She will come soon. Thanks for today. You can go. I won't go anywhere." Krish humbly spoke.

Parth's eyes squinted. Ignoring his words he took his seat at the bus station and busied himself on his phone.

Krish looked at the man in fear. He never dreads any stranger before. However for that man Krish has his own respect and gratitude for what he did for him today.

Except for his sister he wasn't scared of anyone. Even when Karan came in front of him, he respected him because Nora does too. But being scared was never a chance nor any reason.

However at that moment, Krish feared the man in front of him. Though Parth hasn't done anything yet,Krish was still scared of him. He was scared of his eyes. And more than that, his silence. But that fear Krish had, wasn't just because he did something wrong today, but because he knew what that man in front of him put on stakes to save him.

Looking down to his feet Krish carefully and respectfully asked. "Sir... What are you waiting for?"

"..." Parth gave no response to his question.

Even if he had not given the answer, Krish could guess what that sir wanted. "You want to complain?"

"You can't." This time without waiting for his reply Krish exclaimed loudly. The fear in his voice was quite visible.

"Listen sir, I know that you are angry at me and must want my guardian to punish me. But you can't do this. Not to me but to my sister. You can't tell her about today's incident. She won't be able to take it."

He dared not let his sister know about today's incident. He can't even imagine how she will react to such a thing.

It's not that It is not that he was afraid of his sister's anger or her scolding. But more of that he was afraid of seeing Nora's reaction to that incident.

The moment she would get to know about how he almost lost his life today, she would be traumatised. And he can't let that happen at all. He might be too young but his understanding for his sister is always par.

Parth did notice that the kid was genuinely scared. He didn't know if he was lying or not but knowing that the kids do act dramatically to save themselves from their parent's reprimand, Parth didn't believe his words and strictly said. "Shut up and sit."

"You think I am lying don't you?" Krish understandably understands Parth's place too. Walking straight in front of Parth who was sitting at the station seat, Krish continued.

"If you want you can punish me however you want. Physically, mentally or anything. I won't say a word. But please don't tell my sister what happened. Sir-"

Hearing his words, 'punish him physically or what' Parth got really angry. Staring straight to the kid, whose height matched him even though he was seated he repeated his order. "Keep quiet."

Krish was scared this time. Even Nora minds her manner and her behaviour while scolding Krish, but Parth didn't care about his conduct of behaviour with any kind anyway.

Krish could see that the person in front of him was angry and literally didn't wanna hear a single word from him again. But his fear wasn't as big as his worries for Nora. Gulping down his imaginary salvia he said away.

"... I don't have parents."

Parth looked up to the kid.

"They died when I was too young in front of my sister's eyes. She saw them dying every second. She doesn't have anyone except me. If she gets to know about today's incident she will get scared again. She has just started her new life. I don't want to see her go back to that phase again."

"..."

"I know I screwed up today. I can see you have got your connections. If you want to take my I'd card or my phone number to check on me please do. But don't tell my sister about today's incident. She will be very worried."