SPACE wasn't just the best college for music for namesake , the teachers were amiable and compassionate except for a few and unlucky though the only senior teacher who had a hate towards the "privileged children" Professor Mishra  was the teacher of second year students. He was of the believe that all these rich kids are spoilt brats and have absolutely no value of money and they always have an easy way , he believed in nepotism . When he got to know that a rich child was joining in second year he was vexed, he refused to believe that she had talent and was a good singer . He believed that since she had money and belonged to a rich background she had an easy way out .

But who was he kidding , it is not easy for them too moreover they have more pressure on doing well and have to constantly prove their talent , one mistake here or there then all there talent is known as advantage of being rich.

He had decided to leave no stone unturned to prove his point and this girl was now his target. He knew that if he was able to prove his point then maybe that would bring respect for him from the other professors. Without a doubt he was the best in composition of music one of the majors in Bachelor of Music but his hatred towards a certain section always was a black spot on his reputation.

Professor Mishra

Nandini had no idea of how music was taught in India , she was used to the practical method of making music . In her previous university there wasn't a lot of importance on terminology and textbook words , they seemed to believe in making new music by experimenting . Nandini had expected that maybe here also she could be given the freedom to explore music. But she did not know that she was going to be a prey for some oldie

Fab5 hated to attend Mishra sir's class , he was the only person in SPACE who never appreciated them , it wasn't that FAB5 did not like critics view and could not digest someone pointing out there flaws but Mishra sir was always rude and taunted them , he had a grudge against them but being in the college for one year they had learnt to not give any attention to him

Since it was Mishra Sir's class the whole room was quiet and all people were on time except Nandini , Fab5 were sitting at the end doing there own errands and not caring about him , but there our Manik was in a lot of tension because Nandini was late for the class . She had unintentionally dug her own grave , he was just praying that some miracle happens and Nandini does not get punished . 

The whole class' attention was now on the door where they could see a girl or specifically the badass girl who had created a scene in the cafeteria yesterday , all of them were now sure that today would be the last day of her in this college .

Nandini was about to enter the class when she was pulled back by a girl who told her to ask permission

Nandini: May we enter sir?

Mishra Sir was waiting for this moment only and now that he had got an opportunity he was not going to leave it for sure . What drew everyone's attention was that she was not alone , along her was Navya , the girlfriend of Cabir , the drummer of FAB5 , who was once the favourite of professor Mishra but after knowing her relation with Cabir even she had to face his wrath.

Fab5 had face palmed themselves as they knew that now Mishra Sir was going to not leave them and Navya . Cabir had noticed that the tomboy Mukti who did not care about the scolding was also a bit nervous but for who ? Nandini? He knew that now this was going to go for long because knowing how much Manik was into Nandini he knew he wont keep quiet if Mishra says something to her

Mishra: Oh so you are Nandini , the new student and as expected the rich brat you are , you would be late , do you want something , should I get you anything. Ohh here we have Miss.Navya as well , I told you stay away from these brats they are going to spoil your life .You need a punishment I feel for being late

Nandini: No sir it would be fine that instead of asking what I want to drink you would have asked me why I was late?

Everyone in the class were overwhelmed and dumbstruck to see the nerve of the girl , she had openly mocked Mishra sir the most dreaded Professor and was able to make him quiet. Cabir looked at Manik with 'I'm impressed 'expression , even Mukti's face had a smile whereas our lovely couple dhrulya were shocked . Manik was aware about her classiness but never had imagined that she could shut up Mishra 

Nandini: And about she being late , she was showing me the way to classroom and if you have problem then contact the dean later and now do not waste anyone's time and start the class, it wont happen again

Without caring about anyone's expression she moved on and sat in the second last row leaving a shocked Mishra and an equally shocked class . Navya followed her and quickly sat down next to her 

Mishra: Miss.Murthy you seem to be a detractor would you mind show the class that you can sing also or just have a big mouth and a bitter tongue . Do you how to play music or have you bought it also?

Nandini: Sir, surely I would love to perform

Nandini went to the small podium where Mishra was standing took her instrument and eyed him . When he could not get what Nandini was trying to say Cabir from behind shouted that she wants him to step down so that she can start her performance

Nandini closes her eyes and starts singing

https://youtu.be/xMX0M39rfFE

[Please read the lyrics they depict Nandini's feeling]

Clipped wings, I was a broken thing

Had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing

You would wind me down
I struggled on the ground, oh
So lost, the line had been crossed
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not talk
You held me down
I struggle to fly now, oh

But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide

We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah

And I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I shout it out like a bird set free
No, I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I'll shout it out like a bird set free

I'll shout it out like a bird set free

I'll shout it out like a bird set free

Now I fly, hit the high notes

I have a voice, have a voice, hear me roar tonight
You held me down
But I fought back loud, oh

There's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah

And I don't care if I sing off key

I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I shout it out like a bird set free
No, I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free

The whole class was awestruck after listening to Nandini , she was out of the world , the way she singed was amazing . Even Mishra Sir was amazed by her voice and passion but did not react to it . Fab5 were shocked , Manik had heard her sing twice but every time he heard her , he felt more and more attached to her . He had literally become a fan of her singing . Cabir could not believe that the girl who he thought to be just sassy was full of talent . Mukti was amazed by her , she had never seen someone so talented and brave , she felt that Nandini was a bonafide . Alia the barbie doll could not believe the girl who she thought has a good fashion sense could sing so well , she was literally shaken. Dhruv was impressed by her , he had got to know that now Fab5 had a competition and a very tough one . Navya was amazed to see her protector sing so well , she did not know much about the girl but could say that she was going to bring many changes

No one could get the meaning of the song in the class except Manik , who knew that it was not just a random song , it was a song depicting her emotions and he knew the bird was Nandini who wanted to be free.

Nandini finished her performance and went back to her seat , she did not care of the clapping happening because she knew she sang the way she wanted . She did not care of people's opinion because it was not just a song , it was her feeling which were not to be judged and understood by anyone 

Before Mishra sir could say anything there was a huge sound from behind . Everyone was shocked to see The Fab5 standing up and clapping 

Person1: Sir, you know can clearly see that she has not bought Music and she is not a detractor she is veracious , who speaks the truth

Everyone was shocked to see that person getting up and saying something everyone was shocked to see that person speaking in favour of her but Cabir had a smile , he knew why that person had said like that . 

Entry of Navya and Professor Mishra 

How was Nandini and Mishra Sir?

Who is person 1 who spoke for Nandini?

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Vedika