"Yepp! Even when she hates this industry,she seemed to be happy for me."
A sparkle could be traced in Sid's eyes indicating that he was touched by Aarohi's attitude.
"That's strange."
"Nothing is strange..She always provide freedom and space to her loved ones.Even if she criticizes something,she would never force her opinion on other She will allow them to follow their passion and even encourage them,that is why when I decided to be an actor she supported me."Sid explained.
"Wow,Respect to her perspective."Jivan appreciated as he took a bite of roll of chapati.
"Both of you,don't chat while eating" Mrs. Oberoi instructed her little buns like a strict teacher who want her students to be in discipline.
"yess..mom.."boys said in chorus.
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Next day.
Emerald Heights International School.
As Aarohi entered through the gate.All the pupil started gazing at her and chattering among themselves.With single glance Aarohi understood that something is wrong and was related to her.As she walked through corridor some were looking at her as if they are judging a beauty contest and she was one of the contestant.Girls were gazing with an envious look.Aarohi felt uncomfortable but she also knew that she had to find the cause of those gazes.
Suddenly she saw Minie approaching her in a haste.
"Did you hear that news?"Minie asked in a rough tone as she breathed heavily.
"What news?"Aarohi looked perplexed."Why are these people gazing at me as if I have murdered someone?"
"Dude,complete city S is looking for you,let alone these school."
"Don't beat around the bush."
"Fine..That boy Faisal have announced that he is courting you."
Aarohi remained silent for two seconds expressionless as she heard her and then a smirk was traced on her face.
"So what?let him court me...Does he think that I am piece of cake that can be served to anyone."
Minie was left dumbfounded with her words as she heard Aarohi becouse she never expected Aarohi to react like that.She thought that Aarohi was lucky to be courted by most eligible single of city S and also that Aarohi would accept his proposal immediately.
It was not that Aarohi thought too highly of herself.She just didn't believed in getting involved in 'love and all things' because she considered her seventeen year old age too small number for such things.But reality was that she much more rational and mature than many people of twenties and more,let alone the people of her age.
As she was a introvert she never got involved in socializing which made City S to think her as a mystery girl.Very few pupil of city S knew her,some students of her previous schools and kids of neighbourhood,while Faisal was a star of city S.
Every girl wanted to court him while every boy wanted to befriend with him.
When people ,who knew Aarohi, heard that news,a thought appeared in their mind,'Is Faisal dreaming?'.Aarohi barely had two or three male friend who were also her classmates and Aaditya's common friend.
Soon pupil of every school of city S was searching her name on social media but were left disappointed.Of course,she will never use social media until she completes her schooling.
City S was not a populous city so the news soon became a storm in a teacup.
...
Aarohi's class ended,and she switched on her phone and saw 34 missed calls from many of her past forgotten friends who never even called her on her birthday.
While she was going through the list of chaps who called her,her phone rang again and this time it was her bestie.
oh god.Sid's name appeared on the screen and for the first time ever she thought twice before picking up his call.
"Hello.."she said roughly clearing her throat.