Kayra was in it for good. She was so involved with her life that she hardly knew what was going on around her anymore.
Sometimes looking at the big picture helps, sometimes it doesn't. The key is to do the relevant thing according to the need of the hour.
Kayra was in for her family issues. Her family doted on her. This was the primary reason why she hesitated to cut off from those petty issues which kept going on in her family. She got bothered too easily. Nevermind how loving someone is to you, you got to do what you got to do.
A toxic relationship and a negative person must be avoided at all costs.
Her boyfriend Mridul on the other hand was a very positive person. At the epitome of his fantasy world, he didn't give a damn to the world. A person so positive that the worldly things did not scare him in the least bit. No future worries, nothing to get worked up on, he was just a simple stubborn snob!
His was good. Too good indeed for Kayra to feel inferiority.
Only if things would have been how they were, how monotonous life would be.
Kayra got life coached by her senior. Kush, being a sports captain of the college, knew his fellow mates well. He knew how to read people.
Kush told Kayra to begin somewhere. He forgot to mention that planning is always the first step.
He did not know on how many levels has his mindless advice affected Kayra.
Although he did it with good intentions. He knew that Kayra was reluctant to take a stand for herself or take a step forward for that matter. He wanted her to end her struggles. Kayra was having a war inside her head. But, who knew it's the beginning of an end!
Kush, being a college senior went busy with project submissions and job interviews. He had he own him to focus on instead of looking after a junior from some group project.
Little did he knew that this Junior is going to stay a little longer than expected in his life.
Both Kush and Kayra got selected in the same firm. Sinwa city awaits so much more than a work commitment.
Two weeks later,
Winter break was not supposed to be too long. It's a break of around 1-2 weeks. But, for Kayra it was different. Students with internships were allowed to continue to work till two months.
Kayra being an intern and Kush being a permanent employee started working together. They were often assigned together for workshops and trainings.
Kayra was all out for having fun and not being serious about anything.
Kush on the other hand was pretty serious about his work. This probation period can decide his future and career growth.
Often times Kush found himself worrying about Kayra. She has been going to parties with complete strangers. He didn't know much about her but what he could recall from the interactions was a different person. He wondered what changed in a mere span of two months!
"You did not know me outside of the group, that's why you are worrying too much." Kayra would reply whenever faced with questions.
Kush made a point to self, to look out for her.
Kayra went on enjoying all the attention she received. She would often lie to her flatmate, making up stories from her past. She would say all sorts of things in order to maintain her wild party going girl.
She started reading and gathering information regarding fashion brands. She would often quote her fake accessories as real.
Started drinking as if she has been doing it her entire life. Kush remain a bystander. He knew what she told him was true. He knew his limits and didn't want to meddle with her affairs. Although he would take her responsibility whenever she got drunk but he never questioned her lifestyle. For him, Kayra was one spoiled brat!
One day, almost after a month in Sinwa city, Kush had to stay back in office for extra time.
Kayra was adamant to go to a new club she found nearby their office. Along with two of her colleagues, she left for the club. She thought she is having things sorted. By going all out, by lying about certain things, she just wanted to find herself. Unrestricted approach to self is important but everything does have with a limit.
She was offered drugs in the form of smoke. Smoking is the only thing she didn't do in this past month.
She casually took a puff or two and was immediately stoned.
Her colleagues figured out what had happened and asked her to leave immediately with them. Kayra, on the other hand was in no mood to listen. After many unsuccessful attempts, both of them left.
She had the time of her life, laughing, singing, dancing, all to her hearts content!
Kush was sent a message regarding the matter. He immediately left for the club and found her creating nuisance.
Kush did not say anything to her, just helped her out and dropped her off at her flat.
Her flatmate has already left the flat due to Kayra's drinking habits.
Next day, Kush came over to pick her up for work. He asked Kayra not to go back to that club again. Kayra agreed to him.