At Harvard

The event has started and Rahul, Arnav, and Manav were in the stage. Akash and Pawan who has never been in this type of functions were sitting in the first row itself very excitedly in their not so comfortable suits while all others except them from the gang were in the backstage. The prizes for the toppers were giving today and after that, there will be the prom or after-party.

Rahul: Hello guys a warm good evening to all ... welcome to today's graduation and award ceremony ... Firstly let me introduce ourselves even though some of you might be knowing me and my co-host as we are alumni of this prestigious Harvard University. I, Rahul Samar Arora was in law section and my friend Arnav Singh Raizada in fashion designing and business management ... And I must say it is a great privilege for us to stand in front of you as hosts of today's function. Right, Arnav?

Arnav: Well said, Rahul. And yes guys we are really honored to stand here and to host this function. So, guys, we are welcoming you all for tonight on behalf of Arora and Raizada corp

Rahul: Okay ... before getting into the function we would like to thank the authorities for giving us this wonderful opportunity to organize this function and also I would like to enlighten you about today's agenda ... So guys, along with this year's graduation, we are getting the privilege to honor our chief guest, my mentor Dr. Manav Singh Raizada who had won the best compassionate doctor award of New Delhi recently with his immense dedication in the works of Raizada Orphanage & Hospital from where my life has started

Arnav: So now let us welcome the principal Dr. John to do the honor and Dr. Raizada to receive this award as our token of love

Dr. John gave the award for Manav and then Manav took the mike for the thank you speech

Manav: Thank you all for your love and ... (Looking at Arnav and Rahul) a special thank you to Rahul and Arnav for keeping it as a surprise and making it special for me. (Showing the award) this award is more than special to me than the one I received from the board as I was a professor here and to get this from you, students' means a lot to me ... So once again thank you and best of luck for the winners

Rahul: Thank you Dr. John and Dr. Raizada. So let us start with the awards and all

The ceremony has started and the award for toppers starting from 10th rank was given by the special dignitaries present there and the students spoke some words showing their gratitude.

Rahul: Ok now coming into the next, this is special for me as the person who is going to receive it is like a sister to me. So guys put your hands together for the runner-up of this year Ms. Lavanya Singh Raizada

Lavanya came into the stage and Rahul and Arnav hugged her. It was Manav who presented the award from the third rank and Lavanya was more than happy to receive it from her idol.

Rahul: Congrats Lav and tell us how do you feel being the runner-up?

Lavanya: Good evening everybody and thanks, Rahul ... Guys, actually I don't know what to speak being here but I am so glad that I am a part of this awards, at which rank it doesn't bother me and even then if I achieved this then the credits go to Kiya and our combined studies. Thanks to all my friends and to you too Rahul for all your support and love. More than all that I have to express my gratitude towards the two important men in my life, my idol, my Uncle Manav Singh Raizada, and my cousin Arnav Singh Raizada. Without their guidance and love, I will not have been here today. So thanks, Chachu, thanks, Bro.

Lavanya said this with moist eyes and looked at them. They too were with wet eyes looking at her. Manav smiled at her fondly while Arnav gave her a side hug squeezing her shoulders. They were very much content to see her determination and hard work paid-off and was proud to see her achievements.

Akash looked at the stage and seeing that bond he felt a pang in the heart. Even though he loves Anju more, to hear that for his sister Arnav is important than him he doesn't know actually what to feel. He thought Lavanya even thanked Rahul but forgot about him, is this what she feels when I support Anju over her? Suddenly he got a call and gone outside to take that. Manav saw that and sighed.

Rahul: So guys now coming into the topper of this year, I think Arnav would like to do the honor than me. What say, dude

Arnav: (With a polite smile) very true. Guys, I don't know what introduction I should give you about her ... the most adorable doctor I know or the person who hold the strings of my heart ... I don't know. (Increasing his sound) Yes, guys you guessed it right ... so let us welcome the topper of this year my wife Mrs. Khushi Singh Raizada on to the stage

Khushi came to the stage and Arnav gave her a tight hug to show his support. She then briefly hugged Rahul and Manav after receiving the gift.

Rahul: Congrats Kiya and tell us how is the family reunion we arranged here?

Khushi: (Chuckled) you are right Rahul actually I feel like it is a family reunion. And to speak ... just like Lav said I too don't know where to start and yes dear our combined studies found its results ... Anyway, I have to start from somewhere so first of all Dad, Kiddu, Lav, Nik, Ninu, Sruthy, Aman, Rahul, Rose and all my dear ones including my parents who are not anymore (Gulping) ... but most importantly all this credit goes to you Arnav ... I know you don't like it when I thank you but tonight I have to. (After few seconds) Guys ... you know when I am standing here now all I am thinking is about the days when I dropped the dream to be a doctor and joined Fashion technology ... the three years ... three long years I spent there was a constant reminder of my unfulfilled dreams. (Smiling tearfully) but then I could join for medicine and now could stand here ... and all because of my better half ... Arnav ... Mom would have been proud of her Arnie than me today and Mamma and Papa would have been so happy to get you as their son in law if they would have been here. (Tears rolling down) so thank you Arnav for being my strength and support system and for loving me unconditionally. And today in front of this crowd I have only one thing to say to you ... I love you Arnav ... I love you so much

Arnav too hugged her feeling emotional and murmured a love you too and the whole crowd gave a standing ovation for them. And that's when Akash walked back to his seat with his limping BIL. Kiran and Aman saw that and winked at each other. Pawan dropped in his seat without having any remaining energy but Akash saw the hug and frowned. But later he thought they maybe friends and even Lavanya hugged Rahul and Arnav. Even then he could feel the intensity was somewhat different but he brushed it off hearing Pawan's groan.

Rahul: So now all the couples welcome to the prom and after party

Arnav: Yeah welcome all and make it memorable

The award ceremony was over and slowly the students, parents, teachers and other staff started to move to the Prom area. Akash walked to backstage with Pawan as others were still there. All saw them coming and frowned thinking what happened except Aman and Kiran. Akash informed he can't attend the Prom as Pawan was not well and was going home with driver and all nodded happily in mind seeing the creep's situation and as now they don't have to pretend.

At Prom

All couples (Arnav-Khushi, Nikhil-Lavanya, Aman-Sruthy, Rahul-Naina, and Manav-Kiran) were around a large table and enjoying the meal sharing different memories. Suddenly remembering something Rahul said

Rahul: Pawan's pain was worth watching, right?

Arnav: Yeah all thanks to Aman ... (Turning to Aman) thanks man

Aman looked Kiran and she winked at him. Khushi saw the exchange and asked

Khushi: So Kiddu what was the plan?

Arnav: Why are you asking her?

Khushi raised her eyebrow and all eyes now shifted towards Aman and Kiran.

I know it was a bit dramatic, but still ... 😜