Aarushi's POV
It was a Monday. Sam, Dushyant Bhaiya, Rudra and I were getting ready for school.

We went downstairs for breakfast.

Our school and college were attached and the whole building was called Harlington School. Kids weren't allowed to enter the College area and the same was for college students. College started a bit early while school started an hour late.

We left for college. "Damn!!! Me apna lanyard bhool geyi!!" I said when we were on our way to school. Sam and Bhaiya burst in a laughter. "Hame pta tha tu lanyard bhool jaeghi" Bhaiya said. I rolled my eyes. "Yehi wait krna, me abhi ai" I said and ran back. I took my lanyard and we finally reached college.

"First period konsa h?" Bhaiya asked. "Sport Science. Mr Raval k saath" I said. "No man! Mera man nhi hota Mr Raval ki class me jane ka" Bhaiya said. "Why?" Sam asked. "Woh meri age ka h, aur mujhe usse Sir bulana padta h!" Bhaiya said lowering his lashes. We chuckled. "To kisne kaha tha fail hone ko?" A voice said. We turned. It was Diksha, our classmate.

"Oh hello! Me padhai ki wajah se fail nhi hua tha, woh to ek teacher se thoda misbehave kar liya..." He said. We chuckled and waited for Mr Raval.

Finally he came. "Hi guys!" He said opening the door of the classroom. "Lagta h Maharani sahiba firse late h" Sir said. We nodded.

"Sorry Sir!!" Natasha said as she entered. "Its ok, ab to roz ka h Natasha. Anyways betho" He said and we sat. I was sitting between Sam and Natasha. The lesson started. The temperature in the classroom was high as it was a computer room. Sir took his jumper off. I gave a nudge to Natasha. She smiled and lowered her eyes.

"So how was the weekend? Natasha?" Sir asked sitting on a desk. "Good...thodi shopping ki bas" She replied. He looked at me. "Umm..." I said. "Tumne kucch nhi kiya hoga, I bet...next" He said moving on. I chuckled. "Sameeksha, tumhe Sumedh se fursat kaha!? Next..." He said. We chuckled again. "Dushyant...finally" He said. "Nothing much sir. Played some cricket with Sam and Aaru" Bhaiya said. "Diksha?" Sir asked. "Dushyant k saath video call ki" She said and bit her tongue.

"Dushyant k saath video call huh??" We said in unision staring at Dushyant Bhai. He bit his lower lip and looked down. We chuckled.

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In India...
Sumedh's POV
I was on the sets of Ashoka, talking to Siddharth. "Yaar yeh wala track kab khatam hoga!?" I asked. "Pta nhi. Me to khud bore ho gaya hu" He replied.

"Chalo abhi, shot samajhne k lie bulaya h" Siddharth said. We went. "Haan to scene yeh h k Ashoka mahal k andar h, to Siddharth tum scene se bahar ho. Sushim ko sab handle krna h. Sena uske orders ka wait kar rhi h. Yunaniyo ne andar se sabko gher rakha h" The director said. I nodded. "Yeh rahe dialogue, yaad krlo" He said giving me a sheet. I read the dialogues.

After sometime, the scene was ready and I did well actually. "Sumedh 'Har Har Mahadev' thoda aur zor se bolna h" They said. I nodded and did it again. This time it was perfect.

We were done for the day so I left for home. As I reached home, Aai called. My throat was saying 'don't speak'. But I answered the call. "Teri awaaz ko kya hua?" She asked. "Agle episodes dekh lena Aai, khud pta chal jaega" I said. She chuckled. We talked for a while and then we ended the call.

I had dinner and went to bed.

I watched tv and then fell asleep.

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In London...
Sameeksha's POV
The next day...
Aaru and I were in the canteen during a free period. I saw Karthik. "Yaar iska kucch krna hoga" I said to Aaru. "Arey itna accha to h" She said. "To shaadi krle" I said. "Me kyu kru? Tere peecha pada h woh" She replied. "Esa kucch nhi tha. I'll tell you how it started. Basically me Sports Hall me thi. Wahi mila. Ham ese hi baat krne lag gey, isne apna naam Karthik btaya. Mene kaha 'Arey waah! Me Ganpati ji ko bohot maanti hu!'. Aur yeh tabse mere peeche  h yaar!" I said. She burst in a laughter.

"Kutti has mat! Bhai ko pta chala to usko kaat k rakh denghe!!" I said. She stopped.

I left college as my lessons were finished. Bhai and Aaru was still in class.  I was walking home when Karthik came on his bike. "Hi Sam!" He said. "Listen Karthik, I know you like me but meri life me ek hi ladka h aur woh h Sumedh Mudgalkar, got it?" I asked. "But you can give me a chance" He said. "Fine. Mujhse haan karvane k lie tumhe India k bareme sab pta hona chahiye" I said. "Me tumhe 3 questions poochunghi. Unme se ek ka bhi answer sahi hua to meri haan h" I said. "Deal!" He said.

"MS Dhoni is the only captain to score a century while batting at number 7, in which format? Do chance h tumhare paas" I said. "Test match?" He asked. I shook my head. God, he had just one chance. "Umm...Ohh...T20?" He asked. I smiled and shook my head. "ODI!!" I said. "Ok next question: Rani Laxmibai ki shaadi konse saal me hui thi?" I asked. He made a weird face. And shook his head. "1842, loser!" I said. "Last question, umm Salman Khan ki wife ka naam kya h?" I asked. He thought for a while and finally shook his head. "Uski shaadi hi nhi hui h yaar!!!" I said. He lowered his lashes.

"Look Karthik, you're a really nice guy, but mere lie nhi bne ho tum. You 'like' me. I think tumhe meri cousin Aarushi se dosti krni chahiye, tum dono ki bohot baneghi apas me" I said. He smiled and nodded. I left.

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In the evening I was watching tv when Aaru came. "Tune Karthik ko kucch kaha mere bareme?" She asked. I nodded. "Thank you!!" She said placing a kiss on my cheek. "Cheee gandi!! Door hat. Ese hi thank you nhi bola jaata? I hate people touching me!" I yelled. "Sorry. Accha you know, I actually kinda liked that guy" She said in a low voice. "What? Pehle kyu nhi btaya?" I asked.

"I thought you like him!" She replied. "Naah, tere Jiju bas ek hi h, the one and only Mr Sumedh Mudgalkar!" I said. She rolled her eyes.

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