Vikram left the dorm happily as he could get laptop from Aditya and he could make some progress in his work, after thinking for a while he decided to make the core program by himself and give the rest to his team so they could learn and complete the rest of the program.
Vikram attracted a lot of attention of the student as he was wearing a tapered jean with comfortable sneakers, creating a laid-back yet fashionable look. T-shirts featuring graphic designs layers with denim jackets Accessorizing with a wristwatch or a beaded bracelet adds a touch of individuality. His choice of backpack is both practical and stylish, providing ample space for books and essentials. Aditiya, looking at the students looking at him, could not help but comment.
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Aditiya, looking at the students turning their heads to get a glimpse of Vikram, couldn't resist making a sarcastic comment. "Vikram, you seem too popular both by men and girls. Even though I am handsome, I don't get this much attention from girls. The nickname provided by students is really true—the incubus of the university." Vikram, hearing Aditiya's teasing speech, felt a twinge of irritation, and a '#' appeared on his forehead. "Aditiya, I know that you are hor*ny, but I don't swing that way," Vikram retorted, starting to walk away and leaving Aditiya behind.
Vikram and Aditiya arrived at the lecture hall, setting up some chairs outside for the participants. As they arranged, Priya was the first to arrive. Vikram inquired, "Did you not come with Aria together?" Priya explained that Aria might be running late, as she hadn't eaten anything yet. Vikram nodded and didn't say anything, and Priya joined in to help set up the chairs. They arranged five chairs outside, as Priya mentioned that not many students believed in the potential of this project, thinking it might be a waste of time and money. Vikram, after hearing those words, sneered, recognizing the prevailing mentality among students most of them do not want to think outside the box and just want to stay in their comfort zone. He knew that embracing new technology wasn't always an easy feat as it was in the future. "Let them be".
After 30 min aria came panting, Aditya Priya and Vikram all looked at the girl who was gasping for air. "Sorry I am late. I had extra class, and I was hungry," Aria said while looking at them.
"Haha aria come no problem" Aditiya happily invited the area pat the chair next to him, telling her to sit here. Aria walking towards the seat where Aditya tapped. Vikram did not want Aria to sit near Aditiya, so he called Aria, telling her to sit beside him.
Aditiya and Priya looked at each other and smiled while looking at each other.
"Priya, did you smell something? Something is burning."
"Aditiya, the smell of burning is too much," Priya said with a mischievous smile.
Aria, with her thin face, couldn't help but feel shy, glancing from the corner of her eye at Vikram, who was looking angry. Vikram threw some papers at both of them and playfully cursed them. Though he had a thick skin, there were limits too.
While they were bantering inside, an early-arriving student witnessed the scene, feeling awkward as if she had walked in at the wrong time. To her surprise, she noticed Vikram in the group, aware of his reputation as the most handsome man on campus. Aria, sensing someone staring, turned around and noticed the girl observing them. The girl felt embarrassed at being caught while looking at them. Aria, attempting to diffuse the situation, alerted the others that someone was outside, and the girl, caught in the act, blushed with embarrassment. Priya got up from the seat and walked towards her.
"Ananya, thank you for coming to this meeting," Priya smiled while holding her hand.
Ananya was happy to meet Priya and ease her embarrassment. "Well, have a seat outside; I will be coming outside too in a few minutes. There will be more people coming," Priya continued to talk with Ananya, guiding her to join the meeting outside.
As Ananya took a seat outside, Priya joined her shortly after. Vikram set up some papers and handed them to Aria and Aditya, containing details about the project and meeting questions that Vikram planned to ask the participants. Aria couldn't help but notice Ananya's occasional glances towards Vikram. Aria remarked, "Vikram, it seems like you've managed to capture another "
Vikram, initially not understanding Aria's insinuation, looked at her with confusion. Aria noticed his gaze on Ananya and clarified, "Look at her; she has been looking at you from time to time." Understanding the underlying meaning, Vikram smirked and glanced at Aria, who was pouting and clearly feeling jealous of the attention Ananya was giving him.
"Ara~ are you jealous of my looks? Or do you want me to be your boyfriend?" Vikram whispered the last words into Aria's ears, eliciting a blush on her cheeks. Aria rolled her eyes at Vikram's comment, playfully pouting in response. Despite the teasing, Vikram decided to shift his attention back to the task at hand, further fueling Aria's annoyance at his seemingly indifferent attitude. As time went by, the students started to arrive, and realizing there was a shortage of chairs, Priya quickly arranged for extra seating.
Vikram instructed Priya to begin sending participants inside. Aditya keenly observed the change in Ananya's expression — from embarrassment earlier to a more serious demeanor now. Acknowledging the subtle shift in atmosphere, Aditya shared a nod with Vikram, indicating their shared determination to have committed and diligent participants in the project. They both understood the importance of having a dedicated team to bring their innovative ideas to life.
Hello Reader
I've made the decision to take a few weeks off from this project to recharge and refocus. Until then, I invite you to share your thoughts on how you've enjoyed the novel thus far. Your feedback means the world to me, and I eagerly anticipate returning with renewed inspiration to continue our journey together.
Warm regards,
Owais Khan