Chasing Shadows - Chapter 6-Pg118, NOTE-Pg120 - Page 8

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Chapter 1: Part A - And We Meet Again..

Riddhima almost fell off her chair. She blinked once. Twice. Thrice. But he wouldn't disappear. She gulped down the boiling rage which was ready to erupt from her throat. Thankfully for her, all that came out, was a mild whisper-

"Armaan.."

Her seething tone caught her best friend's intrigue.

"Ri, do you know him?" Muskaan whispered back, looking at the good-looking guy who had just entered their University Orientation. She looked on as he sat in the first aisle.

"Do me a favor, M!" Riddhima muttered under her breath as the Dean of the University proceeded to introduce them to their PG Course at Kings', London.

"What?" Muskaan frowned at her best friend's odd behavior. In the 6 years she'd known Riddhima, never had the latter behaved this way. On the contrary, Riddhima was one of those people who got along with everyone, who smiled at people even who she knew didn't like her.

"Keep me away from him!" Riddhima seethed. Muskaan raised her eyebrows, amused. Who was that guy anyway, who had turned Riddhima's super-enthusiastic mood so sour?!

"Okay!" Muskaan stretched her 'ay', still confused.

"Say something!" Riddhima beckoned her, not being able to tear her eyes and concentration from the back of his head.

"What?" Muskaan asked blankly.

"What's up with you and Rahul?" Riddhima asked, making an urgent attempt at diverting her mind.

"Why, out of everything, you chose that to divert your mind?" Muskaan glared at her. Riddhima smirked and shrugged.

"He's sitting right there!" Riddhima poked her fingers repeatedly, directly in front of her.

"I know! As much as I want, I can't get rid of that stupid face! I really thought he would be going to Carnegie Mellon, would be on the other side of the world, and miles and miles away from me, but no, why would he. He's come into this world with the sole aim of annoying me! How stupid is he? I mean, who gives up Carnegie Mellon for Hilton? Who gives up US for UK? What a prat!" Muskaan rambled on. Riddhima stared at her best friend, not amused.

"You still love him don't you?" Riddhima asked, straight forward. Muskaan stopped her ramble and stared at Riddhima blankly.

"Why would you think that?" Muskaan asked, her eyes giving away her secret.

"You talk a lot when it comes to him. The last time you did this was when you both were together. Ever since you two broke up, so has all your talk about him. You haven't said his name even once after you told me about the two of you!" Riddhima replied softly. Muskaan looked at her best friend surprised. She had noticed? Was it that obvious?

Muskaan didn't reply. Sighing, they finally turned their attention to the lecture. The first lecture of the 2 years they were going to be spending in Kings'. With the two people they didn't want to be with.

Armaan sighed, bored to the T as the Dean rambled on about how great this University was. Well of course it had to be you old buffoon, Armaan thought. Or else they all wouldn't have been here would they?

He glanced around him, taking in all the faces of the people who he would be spending 2 years with. Not one face that he recognized.

He sighed and absent-mindedly played with the watch in his pocket. It was his mother's watch. He hadn't kept it away from him even once ever since she had died. He had been angry then. He had shut himself up in his room, and had refused to talk to anyone. He'd been close to his Mum. She used to be his confidante. With her gone, he and his Dad had been left alone. The only positive impact had been the bond that had developed between the father-son duo as an aftermath.

His life had been simple. He was a prankster, someone who would light up the room just with his mere presence. He was undoubtedly popular. For his to-die-for good looks, and his charmer personality. But all that had changed after his Mum left him. For a while, no one even remembered his smile. Heck, he himself didn't remember that he had gorgeous dimples. But later, when he realized the impact his indifferent behavior had had on his Dad, he had decided to at least fake happiness if nothing else, just for his sake. And he had become pretty good at it. Now no one knew how lonely he really was.

As the Orientation came to an end, indicating the end of the session and the beginning of his last course programme, he got up from his seat. Marching along, the corridors, he looked around him, at the walls, at the rooms. He could feel her presence. And he was sure she'd be proud of him. After all, his mother had been in this very place once upon a time. And that's why he'd chosen to come here, even when his academic status opened other great avenues. And he had a good feeling about the decision he'd taken. He knew this would change his life for the better.

He had no idea how right he was.

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He had no idea how right he was.

Was pretty cool.

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Originally posted by: belle_moi

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*Edited*

Yaaayyy! I'm the first to comment on the first installment of the first chapter! HURREY!!!!!

Now coming to the installment, it was super awesome ultra cool. I know m exaggerating;) But thats cuz it was short, but otherwise it rocked man! The thing was quite new, And I must say you have improved as a writer. I like Armaan's character ALOT. Although a very vague description has been provided, but I liked Armaan's POV. Riddhima, I guess is our typical sweet Riddhima, I have not read the thing on the other website yet.. Have you made any amendments? I liked it, it was cool. Complete the chapter soon.. And can you give me the website's address again..? please! And thanks for the update, needed a dose of that!

Love.

Antara.

Ps: He knew this would change his life for the better.

He had no idea how right he was.

Was pretty cool.

Already in lovveee. Loved the start and the way u described both armaan's and Riddhimas life at this point. Can't wait to read more. PlZzz continue soon

Originally posted by: Castle-Beckett

NO! 😆

I ain't giving it! And no, I'm not really making any changes in their characters. Not yet at least! 😳

And thank you for the comment! 😃 🤗

Awesum!

I'm off now! Toodles! x

Originally posted by: Castle-Beckett

I can't believe you'll really liked DJDW so much! 😲

But thanks! 🤗