"No words, just perfect"

"Part - 1"

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Shravas couldn't understand what she was talking about over the phone the other day, he just heard Lasya talking about some preparations. He was wondering what she was up to and also he was worried for her as he didn't see her for two continuous days. He is being restless and decided to end up in a club drinking along with his friends.

"What is this yaar? What happened to you?" Kinshuk asked, worry etching in his voice.

"Just nothing Kin. I wanted to feel light. So, this is the only way I thought!" Shravas said nonchalantly.

"Seriously Vasu!" Kinshuk gave him an unbelievable look. "You know, this is the first time you are drinking here for the feeling of lightness!" He added chuckling softly while slurping the cocktail he got.

Shravas nodded in understanding, "but this is different. And my reason is..." Kinshuk cut him off saying, "Lasya!"

Shravas looked at him in shock and chuckled cause he knows his friend knows him better than he knows himself.

"She might be busy. And don't think negative. Everything is going to be okay." Kinshuk said the words, Shravas wanted to hear from so long.

This did ease him to be at a comfortable side.

"So, ok then. We shall get going. Else uncle will feed me to stray dogs." Kinshuk said and pulled Shravas out of the pub and they drove away towards his residence as Shravas was doing a sleepover.

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On the other hand, Lasya took two days off from her work life. Yes, she didn't go to her any of the workplaces. She Just contacted them and they were ready to give her off since she hasn't taken much offs in a year. She was happy so that she could prepare well for the scholarship test.

"Will I be able to pull up the test? Am I again ready to go to college after two years? I haven't been to university before. I just did finish my higher secondary." She starts talking herself sitting on the couch in her living room. She didn't go outside for two days and it's tomorrow the main Day where she is gonna give her best and win that scholarship program.

If she wins it, then the whole 4 years of her engineering life will be fruitful as the whole expenses of course will be covered by the program itself which is a bonus for Lasya. Neither she needs to worry about the transportation charges nor tuition fees, everything will be taken care of.

All she needs to get is a few new good clothes and then she is all ready to go. Even if she left three jobs, she will still be standing safe with bunch loads of savings in her account.

For two years she has worked hard and earned a lot of money through doing decent jobs. She has also invested her little part of her savings in mutual funds so that it gets doubled in some years. Thus helping her to have a good adequate amount of savings altogether under her name and hence her life is secure much not in a lavish way but more than a middle-class style at least.

More than that She has her own apartment and a dog to call hers, where she feels to be home and have a shelter above her head which is very important to anyone else out there. And the other thing is traveling, she really loves to travel to exotic places and explore their culture and food. She saves it for that too!

The most expensive thing that she has ever got herself is the apartment and her love Ritchie. She can never trade either of them for anything cause its worth more than her life.

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The next day came quickly for all of them and as it's Sunday today, Tina will be here at Lasya's house any minute. She has informed her yesterday that she will be accompanying her for the test and for that she will come and pick her up along with her husband.

Lasya is ready and has been waiting for Tina now and already 15 minutes have passed now.

"Ritchie, be a good boy and I will come back soon after writing the test. Tina will be there along with me. I have kept your dog food and a bowl of milk there, please take rest while I am away" she said to her dog in a baby voice while caressing his fur. He barks and lovingly licks her toes in return not on her face since she is already got ready to go out as he knows her well.

Just then she hears her doorbell went out really loud.

She sighs and glances her direction once again to a photo frame of God. She folds her hands and closes her eyes to offer a prayer.

"Dear Hanuman, I am going to write the test and I wish I could give my best. Please help me writing it well without any obstacles. Also, help me out to lead my way in the right direction. Thank you for giving me this new opportunity which might help me to change for better". She opens her eyes and smiles at the photo frame of her favorite almighty.

She then places a chaste kiss on Ritchie's temple and goes to open the door.

"Hey, are you ready Lasya?", Tina squealed seeing her at the doorstep.

"Hi yeah, I guess I am ready. But before that, will you have something to drink for yourself?" She asked without forgetting her manners.

"No baba, I don't need anything and I am just full since we had our breakfast just a few minutes ago at our house before coming to pick you up but thanks for asking. I really appreciate it." Lasya frowns narrows her eyes hearing her formal conversation.

"Why are you being formal with me?", meanwhile Lasya locks the door and keeps it in her purse.

Tina raises her eyebrows and gave her a dont you know to look?

"It's just like that since you initiated it, I thought to finish it. So let's go come on." Tina drags her pulling her arms towards the car.

Lasya saw Harish in the car and greeted him. She made herself comfortable in the back seat while Tina sat in the passenger seat.

"Hi bro, how are you and your marriage life?" Lasya thought to start the conversation after a few minutes of silence.

He adjusted the mirror to her side and smiled at her.

"Well, it's a good lasya. To be frank, life is more challenging and interesting in many ways" he said looking at his wife whereas Tina was blushing to take the double meaning of his words.

Lasya giggled at her "well well, someone is blushing heavily and I must say Tina I am really happy for you and bro you are the best. Please do take care of her always and never ever let her cry. Otherwise, you will have to see my other face." Lasya tried to be intimidated by Harish by crossing her arms over her chest and raised her one eyebrow tilting her head to the left side.

Harish gulped in fear seeing her like this and nodded his head in positive.

Lasya was proud of herself since her intimidating idea got clicked by his brother. She giggled mentally and pulled her imaginary collar.

Within 20 minutes, they reached the racecourse area where the spot admission was taking place.

Lasya looked around and heaved a sigh seeing lots of lots of candidates. She started feeling nervous all of a sudden and started getting negative thoughts.

"Tina, I don't think I will make it. It's better if we go back." She started pulling her back but Tina didn't budge and to her surprise, Tina yelled at her.

"La, this is not a joke okay. Just listen, I know it's your life and you care enough to take your life's decision but I am not going to leave you before letting you try." Tina looked at lasya and she was standing there with her head hung down.

Tina sighs and grips her shoulder. "Just give yourself a chance and prove to us that you are capable to do this. So, just go inside and do as they say and come back winning. We will be waiting for you in the canteen. Is that clear?"

Lasya met her eyes and it showed clear concern and worry for her. She didn't want to deny or ignore the fact that Tina indeed cared for her. So she decided to give herself a try.

"Yeah, I will try my best and make sure I achieve this scholarship program."
Tina smiles at her and Pats her shoulders

"Well, that's like my La baby! So we will be there in the canteen okay or you shall give me a call when you are done."

She nods her head "yup, that will be good. Okay, then I should get going. I don't want to be late now. Do I?" Lasya winks at her and hugs her tightly.

Harish also wishes her all the best and gave her a side hug. They left for the canteen on the other side of the setup. It's a makeover of the building just for the spot admission purpose.

Lasya reaches the front desk and inquires about the process of the program. She has been asked to go to room no 1 to give the test. She soon finds the room and made her comfortable sitting on a second row. There were few people who have come to write this test. After 10 minutes, some officials came inside with a bunch of papers and files.

Lasya gulped, and mentally prayed once again.

"Please Hanuman, give me my strength to do the best. I believe in myself and I know you are there leading me to the best. Anyway, thank you for this opportunity in my life."

(To be continued...)

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