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Part 1
Khushi laughed as her friend/roomate,Lavanya,had turned their bedroom upside down just to find a bright shade of her favorite lipstick for her date "Come on Lavanya" Khushi said as she plopped on the couch turning on the tv "You are going to dump the guy at the end of tonight.Do you seriously have to look pretty for that?"
"Yes Khushi" Lavanya said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.She picked up a bright "Who knows if I'll manage to pick up somebody along the way"
Khushi rolled her eyes "Whatever.As long as you don't do any of that smoochy moochy business in front of me again" she shuddered remembering the first and last time she saw that.
Lavanya laughed "Alright.Promise" she picked up her purse "Okay see ya girl"
"Later"
Lavanya left.Khushi and Lavanya went to college together in Florida.The girls wanted to become fashion designers.They were in their second year.They were good friends.They also shared the same apartment.Khushi's family lived in Delhi.
Khushi flipped channels finding nothing good to watch.Suddenly her cell phone rang "Unknown number?" Khushi read.She answered it "Hello" Nobody answered.She frowned "Hello?" No answer "Wrong number" she muttered as she cut the call.Khushi turned her attention back to the tv when her cell phone rang again "Hello" she answered again.No answer "Hello?" Khushi said sounding a bit frustrated.She cut the call when nobody answered.A few minutes later her cell phone rang again.Khushi pursed her lips in anger "Hello" she nearly yelled.Nobody answered "Look whoever you are.Stop calling me or trust me it won't be so good for you.Do you like bothering girls? Well bother someone else but not me!" Khushi cut the call feeling a bit good on the inside.Her cell phone didn't ring this time but it did buzz meaning she received a message.Khushi opened it.It was from unknown.Khushi knew it was probably from the person who was giving her blank calls "Sorry I frustrated you or made you angry but what can I do? Your voice soothes me.I don't want to sound like a stalker but I can't help wanting to hear you more" she read out loud "What?" she said to herself.
"KHUSHI!!!" she heard Lavanya's shriek "I AM HOME!"
"So early" Khushi muttered to herself "How come?" she asked.
Lavanya plopped next to Khushi on the couch "I decided to dump him early than late.Better get it over with or else you know how easily I can sometimes forget"
Khushi rolled her eyes when her phone buzzed again "Not again" Khushi muttered.
"Oohh who is it" Lavanya asked.She grabbed Khushi's phone and read the message.She widened her eyes "You are already in a relationship and you didn't even tell me!"
"What" Khushi said.She tried to grab the cell phone from Lavanya but Lavanya raised her arm making it tough for her.
"Want me to read it out loud?" she asked.Khushi nodded "Okay.It says I really like you and don't want to scare you.You might wonder who is this freak but trust me I have no wrong feelings for you"
Khushi widened her eyes "Unbelievable.This guy is so prank texting me"
"I don't know Khushi.What if this guy actually does like you?"
"Well I don't even know him and if he so call liked me he would bring up his face"
"Maybe he's scared"
"Lavanya are you my friend or his?"
Lavanya shrugged "Still"
Khushi shook her head and grabbed her phone "I am going to bed.Tomorrow we have to go to college and I don't want to be late"
"I still think he likes you" Lavanya said as Khushi left for their bedroom.
"Whatever makes you sleep at night" replied Khushi.
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Lavanya and Khushi arrived at their college and went straight to their lockers.Their lockers were beside each other "I seriously think Mr.Wesley needs to cool his temper.I mean he shouts at a student just because he forgot his homework at him.I mean can't he just bring it the next day"
Khushi laughed "Seriously Lavanya,y-" she stopped when a piece of paper fell out of her locker when she opened it.She bent to pick it up and unfolded it.She stood up.
"What does it say and who's it from?" asked a curious Lavanya "Read it out loud"
Khushi did as so "Your college I do go to and sadly have no classes with you but I seek you through and out until I find you.I shall be watching as you read this letter but don't bother looking because I am quite secret" Khushi scrunched her eyes and looked around to find a few people talking but no one watching them.She continued reading "You probably did look and failed as I expected.I love the way your eyes flutter around seeking for someone and something.They reveal your every emotion and feelings.Whenever I looked into your eyes,I wish you would look back into mine but then my secrecy would have no meaning.Your eyes are intoxicating than anything in this world.You just feel trapped in a web but never want to get out.Hazel yet a speck of gold,your eyes are as pure as you.I wouldn't be surprised if one day I drown in them"
Lavanya gasped "No way!" she grabbed the note and read it herself widening her eyes at each word.
"Way" Khushi said speechless.
"All that just about your eyes.Oh hey there's something written on the back"
Khushi turned the letter around and read it out loud "If you would like me sending my heart felt letters to you please keep it but if you don't throw it away and I shall never bother you"
Khushi was about to throw it away when Lavanya stopped her "Are you out of your mind? This is your secret admirer's letter! You have to keep it"
Khushi raised an eyebrow "And how do I know it's not a prank?"
"Come on Khushi.You're the one who believes in love and I am the one explaining this to you.This guy could be your future and what not"
Khushi rolled her eyes "Fine.Whatever" she put the letter back in her locker.She stared at it for a few minutes and then shut her locker.The bell rang indicating it was time to go to class.
"Come on.We have first class together" Lavanya said "So are you going to the dance this Friday?"
"No.It'll be boring"
"Well too bad because I got us two tickets for entry"
"Of course what can I expect but seriously Lavanya I don't want to go"
"Awe that's sad because that means I'll have to drag you there" Lavanya grinned.
Khushi laughed "Fine"
"Oh and don't wear a saree Khushi"
"Why not?"
"You wear enough of salwar suits at college and sarees to parties.Try something western"
"Lavanya I don't like revealing-"
"I know I know but not all western clothes are revealing.I'll go shopping with you tomorrow after school.I can't today"
"Why not?"
"Because I found myself a date" Lavanya grinned.
"Unbelievable" Khushi laughed.
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That night Lavanya left for her date while Khushi stayed home.Someone rang the doorbell.Khushi opened it.She frowned.No one was there.She was about to close the door when her eyes caught the red roses bouquet below.She looked around to see who it was from but no one was there.Khushi bent down and picked up the basket and closed the door.Her phone buzzed.Khushi put the the bouquet on the table and read her message from unknown "Roses are nowhere near as beautiful as you but I hope you do like them" Khushi unknowingly smiled 'That's sweet of him' she thought.Her phone suddenly rang.It was from unknown.Khushi immediately answered "Hello" she said breathlessly.No one answered but she could hear the breathing of him "Um...thank you for the rose bouquet" Khushi said.He said nothing "That's really sweet of you...um do you actually feel that way about me?" No answer.Khushi gulped "Why don't you say something?" she asked softly "Are you shy?" Suddenly she heard a beep meaning he cut the call.Khushi frowned.Her phone buzzed "I fear you might guess my voice and figure out who I am.I want to make sure you get to know me before assuming what I am" Khushi gave a small smile "That's a good idea" she whispered.
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"So do you think he put a letter in your locker again?" asked Lavanya as she opened her own locker.
"I don't know but now let's find out" Khushi said opening her locker and sure enough a letter fell out.Khushi smiled.She bent down and stood up holding the letter.She opened it.
"Read it out loud" Lavanya insisted.
Khushi nodded "Your hair is darker than the night.It's so natural it's a blessing.Your hair feels smooth,soft,and light.It's scent lingers,strawberry or raspberry,and makes me want to follow you home which I don't,I promise.The way your hair bounces so lightly and waves is a vision to see.Something to behold.You should always keep it down.You look more beautiful than you already are and you'll have a reason to give it it's freedom" Khushi gasped "How does he know how my hair feels and smells like?"
Lavanya laughed "And just when I thought he couldn't praise you more.First your eyes and now your hair.Hmm wonder what's next"
Khushi shook her head and put the letter in her locker.Lavanya giggled "What?" Khushi asked.
"You like this mysterious guy,don't you?"
"What?No!"
"Oh yeah then why did you decide to keep his letter?"
Khushi widened her eyes.The bell rang "Got to go" she muttered as she raced off leaving a laughing Lavanya.
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After school Khushi and Lavanya went to the shopping mall to select their dresses.Khushi looked around not finding anything interesting while Lavanya was nearly trying on every dress in the store.Khushi's phone buzzed.She smiled and immediately opened it knowing it was from unknown
'Looking for a dress?' she read.She decided to reply and typed yes.He replied back immediately
'Mind if I help?'
Khushi's smile widened and replied 'I would love it'.
'How about go for something red' Khushi looked around and grabbed the first red outfit that came into her hands but before she could take it off the rack he replied 'No not that one'
'Then which one' she replied.
'How about the one on the chair behind you?' Khushi turned around and saw a beautiful long dress on the chair.She tried it on and it fit her perfectly.She decided to buy it "Oh Khushi!" squealed Lavanya "You look so gorgeous.You have to buy it"
Khushi nodded "I am going to go ask how much it is" Khushi went up to the cashier and asked "Um how much is this dress?"
"It's already paid for ma'am" she said "Would you like me to wrap it for you?"
"Wait what? Who paid?" she asked.
"A gentleman who was in here a few minutes before you came to me.He already left"
"Do you know who he was?"
"No ma'am"
Khushi sighed "I'll pay-"
"No ma'am he told me firmly that no money should be accepted from you"
Khushi frowned "But-"
"Please ma'am I insist"
Khushi sighed and gave the dress to the cashier to pack.Lavanya unluckily had to pay.She pouted "So unfair.You get a free dress because of your admirer and I have to pay"
Khushi shrugged "I don't get why he did though?"
"I think he might actually like you more than I thought" Lavanya said.
Khushi unknowingly smiled.
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It was Friday and the dance.Khushi smiled as she twirled around in her dress.Lavanya got ready in hers.
The girls reached the venue and Lavanya's date took her away for a dance.Khushi didn't what to do.All men were wearing masks except for all the women.Suddenly she heard a male husky voice "Mind if I have this dance?" he asked putting out a hand in front of her.Khushi looked at the owner and saw a tall man.
Khushi didn't know why but she found him really handsome even thought half his face was hidden under the mask.Khushi hesitantly put her hand in his and let him take her away to the dance floor.
And that's where the two met in real life.That's where their true love story began.
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