Part 1
It's her first day at new school. Kalpana stared at the mirror in her room while brushing her long wavy dark brown hair she inherited from her mother. It is one of the beautiful assets she inherited from her mother. "You can do it. Just like you did it back at the old school. Just keep your mouth shut and don't involve in other's business. As simple as that, she motivated herself. But deep down she very well knew that her new school is nothing like her old school thanks to the little research her friend Priya did. Priya is on of her close friends back in old school who shared her passion of not involving in any dramas and she's going to miss her very much.
Looking at the time, she came out of her own Kalpiland as what Priya calls. She didn't want to be late on her first day at school. Education is important to her. She couldn't be classified as a nerd but she knows the importance of studies. She quickly threw on a white shirt along with a dark black skinny jeans. She did a light make up which only consists of mascara and eyeliner. Her shiny hair was let to flow freely. A long chain with a small vintage pocket watch hung around her neck. It was a gift from her grandmother before she passed away 4 years ago due to ovarian cancer. The chain was a love gift of her grandfather to her grandmother which she wanted kalpana to possess after her. She still remembers what her grandmother said to her when she gave it to her. " Time doesn't stop for anything or anyone my child. Even money and power cannot buy time. All you could do is cherish the time we still have by loving. Love is the only way to do it kalpana..., she still remembered her words. She wore a pair of a 4 inch black Louboutins so that she could increase her short height she despises the most. Kalpana is a natural beauty with her doe-shaped innocent brown eyes, long silky wavy dark brown hair and unlike those girls with victoria secret model kind of body she has healthy body shape with curves at right places. According to priya, she is far better than those clich Barbie dolls who eats nothing but salad for perfect body. But kalpi never believed her. She thinks she is an average looking girl compared to those Barbies and also her very own fashionista mother, Lavanya Malhotra.
"Kalpana!!!, her mother's voice made her grab her school bag and her black leather jacket and hurry downstairs. When she reached the dining table, she saw her mother Lavanya looking gorgeous as ever sitting while animatedly talking with her little sister Ananya. As usual, her father is nowhere to be seen as the man must have left earlier to take care of his business. Kalpana is even surprised to see her mother because that woman is equally as busy as her father is.
"Good morning mom..., she wished her mother before greeting her little sister with a kiss on her chubby cheek. "Good morning sunshine..., she said sitting down on her chair as Maria placed her breakfast in front of her. "Good morning Maria..., she said filling her glass with orange juice.
" Kalpana... Are you wearing that black leather jacket? It's been three years since you bought that old sack. Gosh, I can't believe you still have it instead of throwing it in the rubbish bin. You definitely need a wardrobe change, she said with an unapproving look. "Mom... I don't need a wardrobe change. And this is my favourite jacket. Im not gonna get rid of it any time soon as it is in a perfectly good shape..., she said sipping her orange juice. " You young lady. Being my daughter, I cant believe u have such a low fashion sense, kalpana just shrugged her shoulders. " Im getting late, I should go... Bye mom..., she ruffled her little sister's curly hair and grabbed her car keys before heading out.
She hopped in her red audi. She named it Ruby'. It was her 16th birthday gift from her parents. With the help of gps, she drove to her new school. When she passed through the huge gates of Whitmore Prep School, she couldn't help herself from admiring the Victorian looking red-bricked building in awe. Her old school was nothing compared to this school that stands on a 20-acre land. So huge and magnificent. After a few seconds, she found a parking place and parked Ruby' there. When she got out of the car, she got curious glances from the other students and whispers around of her. Rich or not, teenagers are all the same. The looks and whispers made the strength she had in the morning to slowly disappear. Her hands went to her hair and made her loose her cover a little bit of her face. It is her nervous gesture. She walked towards the student office immediately trying to avoid as much attention she is getting.
"Good morning. My name is Kalpana Malhotra. Im new here. I came to get the class schedule, she said to a 40-plus woman who sat there with a huge reading. Her name was Anita Mishra according to the nametag she had on her shirt. "Oh yes dear. Welcome to Whitmore Prep School. I was informed of your arrival by principal Mr Anthony. Here is your schedule and let me find somebody to help u guide for the first day..., she looked behind kalpi. " Hina dear. Thank god you are here. Meet miss Kalpana Malhotra. She is new here. I hope you can guide her for the first day. " No problem Miss Mishra. Shall we?, she asked kalpi. Kalpana thanked Miss Mishra before following Hina. " Im Hina Agarwal. Nice to meet you Kalpana, she said giving a sincere smile. Hina is a pretty girl. She has dark black hair braided neatly. She had braces on her teeth. Her eyes are black and full of innocence. "Call me Kalpi please..., she said returning her smile. " Haha..Ok kalpi. Do u have your schedules with you?. Kalpi nodded before showing her schedule to Hina. Hina's face beamed in happiness. " We have first, third and last classes together... I think we are going to be a very good friends..., she said smiling like a child who got candies. She reminded her of Priya. She is bubbly and cute just like Priya. " I think so as well Hina. The bell rang indicating they have to go to their first class. Their first class is Arts. Hina told her that Mrs D'Souza, their arts teacher is a very patient woman. She said mostly she gives them a work and asks to work on it. So, the students most of time end up chilling and talking with each other.
When she entered the class with Hina, all eyes were focused on her making her a little nervous. She introduced herself to the class before sitting beside Hina. Hina introduced her to Pooja, her friend. Pooja seemed like a nice girl as well. Both of them clicked well with her. She could imagine long time friendship with them.
" Kalpi, you have to sit with us during lunch... We will introduce you to Jasmine and Kaira..., Pooja said excitedly. " Yes of course..., kalpi said. Then they moved on to tell her about the students here.
" Whitmore Prep is all about social hierarchy kalpi. There are certain people you should be careful of if you want to survive here. Let me start with the top of the hierarchy. Raghav Singhania. He is the undiputable King of the school. He is the richest of us all. Im sure you have heard of the Singhanias. They have businesses in every field and main sponsors of our school. Raghav Singhania or Rags as his friends call him is the main one you don't want to mess up with, Hina warned. "The hottest and most good looking guy as well... Gosh that guy is a treat to the eyes.. Girls worship the floor he walks by, Pooja said dreamily gaining a hit on her head from Hina. Kalpi chuckled at them. " As handsome as he looks, he is that much arrogant and he can destroy you in seconds you mess up with him. He uses girls like tissue and dumps them breaking their hearts. His friends are no less than him. First comes, Samar Raizada @ Sammy. He is the son of the Mayor and best friend of raghav. Then, Prem Khanna, son of the famous film producer, Madhav Khanna. And he is a hardcore flirt. And the last one in their group Varun Ahuja, his father has construction business. He is relatively tolerable guy in the group but one should know better than provoke him. These four guys are like the rulers of this school. Then you should also be careful of Pakhi Kapoor and her minions. She self claims herself as the Queen of Whitmore Prep. She has eyes for Raghav and that plastic Barbie can go any length to get him. So, you better be careful of them as well..., Hina said seriously. " I have a serious goal of finishing high school without getting myself into limelight Hina..., kalpi said.
Bell rang indicating that they should go to their next class. Luckily for kalpi, pooja is in her next class. Hina said she will meet her during the third period and after that they can go to lunch together.
Kalpi mentally patted herself for successfully living half day of her first day without any drama. She followed Hina to the cafeteria after their third period to meet up with Jasmine and Kaira. Both of them were as friendly as Hina and Pooja. Kalpi was very happy that she found herself set of nice friends on the first day of school. The cafeteria was so lively and noisy like any other school cafeteria. But kalpi was thankful that the cafeteria food was really delicious. She grabbed herself some spaghetti and coke. She was happily chit chatting with her new friends when suddenly the place become pin-drop silent. She frowned looking at her friends when they nodded to the entrance of the cafeteria.
Kalpana followed everyone's gaze towards the entrance. There stood four extremely good-looking boys. But one of them was hottest amongst the others but his face carried the arrogant smirk that could make anybody go week on knees. " The one with the arrogant smirk is Raghav Singhania. Beside him, the one wearing specs is Samar Raizada. The guy giving flirtatious smile to the minion Barbie doll is Prem. The other guy is Varun, Kaira explained. But kalpi's gaze was fixed on one. The King of them, Raghav Singhania. Something about him is so alluring. He is extremely good-looking and she can imagine why girls fall in his feet for his attention. But by one look, she can tell how arrogant he is. And she disliked him the first time she heard about him. Her thoughts were broken when high shrieking voice echoed in the cafeteria. " Rags baby... I was looking for you everywhere..., a thin girl launched herself on the so-called king of Whitmore Prep.
" That's Pakhi Kapoor... the queen bee or queen bitch if u would ask me..., Jasmine said with disgust. Kalpi raised her eyebrows finding immense hatred in Jasmine's words. " Pakhi decided to make her a new victim of her bullying when jasmine was new to school... She humiliated her in front of the whole school at this very cafeteria..., Pooja said looking at Jasmine with pity. Kalpi gave a sympathetic smile towards Jasmine.
The four boys occupied the center table of the cafeteria. It was called the Royal Table'. The queen Barbie glued herself to the King while her other minions with the other three guys. Everyone's attention started to return to their previous doing. Kalpi looked over the Royal Table absentmindedly. Suddenly, the king's eyes met hers briefly and she was startled and immediately looked away and resumed eating her lunch.
Edited by Dimple_0510 - 6 years ago