Chapter 2

Prerna was irked on why this guy was not interested in her. There was perhaps some highly holy soul who could resist her charm. But this boy was something; he was in his own world. But she was also Prerna Sharma, she had some other plans.

Rishabh was on his way to class when he saw Prerna in front of her. She was having an unpleasant smile on her face.

"Excuse me!" Rishabh avoided her saying this.

"Wait!" she yelled.

He turned and raised his eyebrows on her.

"What?"

"You are new in college, I am here to inform you, and you are going to vote me for the college queen contest." She said crossing her arms around her chest.

"Oh really?" he replied copying her posture as hers. "Like you said, and I agreed!"

Prerna fumed in anger and shortened her eyes.

"Perhaps you don't know, that I am winning this competition since last 2 years. And this time I am not going lose this for a idiot like you!"

"Mind your language you... whoever you are!" Rishabh said pointing finger to her. "What do you think of yourself? And how dare you call me an idiot?"

"Because that you are!"

"Oh is it? Then fine! This time you are not going to win this contest, and I will make sure of that!" Rishabh said burning in anger.

"Let's see!"

Both of them went in different directions.

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Naira reached the auditorium in time as it was the auditions going on for the inter-college dance competition. She made her name entry and waited for her turn. At last her name was announced; she made a little prayer and went to the stage and stood in front of the judges.

"Shall I start?", she asked little nervous.

"Sure, but where is your partner?" asked one of the judges.

"Partner???"

"Yes partner, you can't participate alone."

She stood their numb. It was her only chance to prove her talent, but she was losing hope.

'Why didn't I read the rules?' she cursed herself.

She was so excited reading the title that she almost forgot to read the rules. But what can I do now?

"Miss Singhania?" she heard. "Are you continuing or not?"

A tear ran down her cheek, but she was helpless. She turned aside but suddenly felt something on her waist. She looked up and found and expressionless Karthik holding her waist in one hand and offering the other to her. She was not in a condition to understand anything so she did as her heart said. She put her hand on his' and they danced gracefully. His each step was so clear and each lift was so smooth that Naira was almost lost in him. She was completely depended on him, she moved, how he lifted, she followed how he stepped. After 2 mins or 3, they stopped with Karthik holding her from behind with his hands over her stomach and Naira keeping her hands upon his. Just then they heard applause and looked at front. They were getting a standing ovation from the judges and staffs seated there. They left each other but Naira kept staring at Karthik while he looked towards the front.

"You both are selected."

This brought Naira to reality.

"Thank you.", they said in unison.

"You may leave now."

Naira and Karthik got out of the auditorium. He picked his bag and wore his shoes.

"You chose me as your patner?" Naira asked

He looked at her.

"It was not planned, but I thought it was meant to be."

"This competition is very important for me, but how did you..."

She was cut.

"I can't see tears in your eyes." Karthik said looking straight into her eyes.

Naira always knew, her and Karthik's predicament were always same. He too feels for her but has could never express.

"If we lose??" Naira asked.

Karthik came a little nearer of her face.

"I will accept everything you do to punish me." He smiled a little. "But what if we won?"

"I will give you what you ask for!" Naira replied without thinking once.

"Promise?"

"Promise!"

Both smiled. Karthik turned and walked away with a smile. Naira kept looking at his way.

'I will punish you to share your life with me!' thought Naira.

'I will gift you myself. I will ask for you forever!' Karthik thought as he walked away.

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Siddhant locked his bike and took out his bag. He hung it on his shoulder and moved forward checking his phone for any updates. Suddenly he bumped to someone. She was a girl and he caught her in his arms before her fall. He looked at her. Her hairs were falling on her face. He smoothly put them behind her ears. She was Roli. Her eyes were closed. She was holding his shirt so tightly that he feared that it would get torn. She opened her eyes and loosened her hold. He wished not to leave her anymore, but it was the situation's demand. All the eyes around were upon them only. He didn't want to create a scene so he left her and helped her stand straight. She was a bit uncomfortable and not looking at him.

"You, ok?" Siddhant asked to break the silence.

Roli only nodded her head positively as she was blushing hard. Siddhant was the first man she felt for. And now she was in his arms!

"Roli..." she looked at him. "Where were you running?" sid asked.

"to find Shreya... there is.. there.. i.." she could not understand how to explain him.

"Everything is ok na?" his voice sounded concerned. "you are ok?"

"I am ok!" Roli replied as she knew how possessive he is. "It's just about..."

"About what?"

"Come with me!"

She left and Siddhant followed her.

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Siddharth and Roshni were sitting in canteen having coffee.

"Sidharth... I want to ask you something." Roshni said.

"Baby, you don't need permission, so ask!" he said while taking a sip.

"If I was not in your class, who would have been the girl, you would have liked to make girlfriend?" she asked keeping her hand on her chin.

"No one!" he replied.

"How sweet!" Roshni said pulling his cheek.

"That is because Miss Goenka, I joined school to study! But perhaps I was unlucky in that case and fell for you!" he said pulling her cheek back.

"What do you mean?" She said in fake anger. "You are unlucky for getting me?"

"Arre, no no!!" Sidharth tried to explain. "I didn't mean that, I was just saying..."

"I know very well what you are saying!"

"Roshni...!!"

"Enough Sidharth!" she stood up. "I am angry now!"

She turned to go but he pulled her and made her sit on his lap. He slowly kept his palm on her cheek.

"I know how your anger fades away." He smiled.

She smiled back and put her arms round his neck closing her eyes. Sidharth too closed his eyes and came closer.

"STOP!!!" they heard and opened their eyes. Roshni stood up. They saw their friends standing a little away from their table covering their own faces with their hands. Sidharth put his hand on his head and Roshni laughed at her friends but didn't meet her brother, Karthik's eyes. Sidharth glared at her.

"Stop it, you Gimmicks!" he yelled.

The gang laughed pulling their hands out. They dragged chairs and sat on a round. (Arnav and Khushi took the seats next to Sidharth while Roshni sat on his other side. Naira sat next to Khushi and Karthik sat next to Roshni. Shreya sat beside him. Meanwhile Roli and Siddhant reached with Rishabh. Siddhant took the seat next to Shreya and Rishabh sat with him while Roli sat between Naira and Rishabh. Like this they made a circle around the table.)

"So, whats today's discussions?" asked Siddhant putting his hand on the table.

"It's terrible!" Arnav joked.

"It's not a joke!" Khushi scolded.

Aenav waves his hand on air apologizing.

"Guys, what's the matter?" Karthik asked.

"Rishabh Challenged Prerna that he will make sure she lose the beauty contest!" Roli Explained.

"What?" KaIra, SidNi and Siddhant asked in unison.

"Are you crazy?" asked Sidharth.

"What have you done?" said Roshni.

"Have you lost it Rishabh?" exclaimed Naira.

"Are you out of your mind?" Karthik said putting his hand on his head.

"You are going to lose!" Arnav said in confidence.

"She is the college queen since 2 years" Khushi informed.

"No one ever dared to stand in front of her." Roli said.

"Now only God can save you dear...!!!" Siddhant said keeping his head on Rishabh's shoulder.

"Stop it now!" Rishabh felt confused. "You all should encourage me, and you guys are only threatening me!"

"Now only one person can save you from Prerna apart from God." Shreya said in a mischievous smile.

"Who?" Rishabh asked in a hope.

"Prerna herself!" she said and chuckled.

Everyone laughed except Rishabh. Just then the bell rang.

"Le, baj gayi teri ganti!(see, you bell already rang.)" said Arnav and everyone laughed more.

The gang got up as they were having classes. Everyone left the canteen, when Khushi was at the end, she was about to go when Arnav pulled her. She bumped to her chest.

"Arnav, what are you doing, someone will see." She said trying to be free.

"Let them see." He said slowly. "Who in this college doesn't know, we are incomplete without each other?"

She smiled and hugged him. He closed the embrace.

"What will I do without you?" Arnav said smiling.

"Nothing!" Khushi said as she smiled.

Khushi faced him and asked. "Now tell me baby, what do you want?"

"You know me very well.."

"Ofcourse I do."

"Then you also know what I want..." he winked.

"It's time for the class."

"I will not leave until you kiss me." He demanded.

Khushi came closer and closer. Arnav closed his eyes. Khushi pecked on his cheek and pushed him.

"Hey, Khushi, this is cheating! You kissed on cheek!" Arnav said in disappointed.

"So what would I do?" she tried to sound innocent. "You said you want kiss, didn't mention where...!"

She ran. He followed her.

To be continued...

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