The sudden embrace catches me by surprise, and I can feel her soft breasts pressing against my chest. I quickly recover, though, and gently push her away, trying to hide my sudden arousal. "Sorry," I say, playing it cool.
Her smile widens. "It's really good to finally meet you," she says, her eyes sparkling. "I've read all your blogs. They're fantastic."
"Oh, my blogs," I reply, trying to act like I don't know her true nature. "I'm flattered."
Her boobs are bouncing slightly as she speaks, and it takes all my willpower not to stare. "Yes," she says, her voice full of excitement, "I've learned so much from them!"
"I'm just happy to share," I say, trying to keep my focus.
The conversation with Priyatama feels surreal, knowing what I do about her true form. She seems genuinely happy to meet me, and I'm torn between maintaining the charade and revealing our true connection.
"Hi," Abhi says to Priyatama, trying to break the awkward silence that has settled over us.
"Oh, hello," she responds, but there's something in her tone that's not quite right. She's giving him the cold shoulder.
Ratika giggles at the tension, and Abhi looks a bit taken aback.
"She's a bit shy," I explain, trying to smooth things over. "This is my brother, Abhi," I introduce him again, hoping she'll warm up to him.
"Oh, you're Jain's brother," she says, her voice changing to something sweeter. "Hello," she says with a smile.
"Bro...," Abhi says, still looking confused.
Ratika and I exchange a knowing look. "Abhi, this is Priyatama," I say, trying to ease him into the situation.
Priyatama looks at Ratika up and down, and it's clear she's checking her out. Ratika seems to catch on to this and straightens up a bit, making it clear she's Abhi's girlfriend.
"Oh, I see," Priyatama says, her smile growing wider. "You're Abhi's girlfriend, Ratika. It's nice to meet you."
Abhi's eyes widen a bit as he looks at me with a mix of knowing and teasing. It seems he's picked up on the sudden change in her demeanor.
"So, what do you guys think of the college?" I ask, trying to keep the conversation going and avoid any potential drama.
Priyatama's gaze lingers on Ratika for a moment longer before she turns to me. "It's wonderful," she says, her eyes lighting up. "The environment is perfect for learning and growing."
Her words hang in the air, and for a moment, I wonder if she's referring to more than just the academic environment.
"It's definitely been an adventure," Ratika agrees, still watching Priyatama closely.
"I'm sure you'll love it here," I say, trying to sound as casual as possible. Inside, though, I'm dying to know what she's really thinking.
The conversation continues, and we all do our best to act normal, but the undercurrent of tension is palpable. It's clear that the presence of a jinn in our lives isn't going to be as straightforward as we though.
As Priyatama and we walk down the hall, everyone's whispers and stares follow us like we're casting a shadow. Her dramatic hug definitely got everyone talking about us! She's so pretty and talented, it's no wonder people are curious.
In the coffee shop, we can't escape the gossip. Some students even stare at us openly. But Priyatama acts like she's used to it all, sipping her drink as gracefully as a celebrity would.
Ratika breaks the silence, asking Priyatama why she's here. "I wanted a change," Priyatama says, looking at me quickly. "And I heard this college has a top-notch program."
"It is," I add, sipping my coffee.
We chat easily about school and what we're working on, like we've known each other forever. But the whispers keep going, and I can tell Abhi is really curious about her.
So, I start asking her more personal stuff. "What do you like to do outside of classes, Priyatama?"
Her smile gets bigger, and she sounds a bit playful. "I love granting wishes," she whispers.
"Hahaha," I laugh so hard.
It's the first time I see that she might have a bit of a cheeky side under all that elegance.
She looks at me with a smile, She won't understand that I know what she really means.
"That's really funny," I say, trying to make the situation less awkward.
Everybody laughs, and the tension goes down a bit. It's clear she's having fun with everyone looking at her.
"So, Priyatama..." I start, but she stops me with a hand gesture.
"Just call me Priya," she says with a sparkle in her eyes.
The way she says it makes me feel a small excitement.
"Okay, Priya," I say, not showing that she's making me feel a bit off balance.
We start talking about school and how we both like learning about renewable energy. It's nice to listen to her, and I'm nodding without realizing that she's not a regular student.
But the whispers around us remind me that people are watching us. They look at us with a mix of being curious and jealous.
"What's your main subject?" I ask, keeping it friendly.
"I'm into many things," she says with a cheeky smile.
I laugh because she's acting so cool about it all.
"But really, I'm here for the same department as you," she tells me with a serious look.
"Ah, I see," I say casually, taking a sip of my coffee. "So, we'll be running into each other quite a bit then, I guess."
The three of us continue chatting, with Abhi and Ratika occasionally joining in, but the chemistry between Priya and me is unmistakable. It's like we're speaking a language that only we understand.
As we finish our drinks, she glances at the time. "I should get going," she says, standing up. "But I'll see you guys around, right?"
"Definitely," Ratika says, a hint of jealousy in her voice.
Abhi nods, still looking a bit dumbfounded by the whole situation.
"Take care," Priya says with a wink before disappearing into the crowded hallway.
As she leaves, the whispers start up again, but this time, they're about me. It seems that my association with the mysterious and beautiful new student has only added to my legend.
We sit in silence for a moment, processing what just happened. Then, Abhi leans over and whispers, "Bro, what's going on with you two?"
"Don't know," I reply with a sigh. "Let's see in future."
As we leave the coffee shop, Ratika seems lost in thought. "Isn't there something different about her?" she asks, her gaze drifting back to where Priya had been sitting.
"What do you mean?" I question, playing along.
"It's true she's gorgeous," Ratika says, "but there's something else. I can't put my finger on it."
Abhi quickly jumps in, "You're more beautiful, Ratika," he says with sincerity.
"Oh, stop it," Ratika giggles, blushing. "I know how you look at her."
Abhi looks a bit troubled. "No, I swear," he says, looking at me for help.
"Oh, I'm sure I see it," I tease, nudging him playfully.
Ratika holds onto my arm, and we start walking together. "Right, big brother?" she asks, smiling up at me.
"Ritu, seriously?" Abhi stammers, still standing there.
"Come on, Abhi," I say, laughing. "Let's get going. We've got a lot to talk about."
As we walk down the hallway, Ratika and I share a knowing look. The whispers of our classmates follow us, but we're too wrapped up in our conversation to pay them much mind.
"So, what do you think of the new student?" Ratika asks, her voice a mix of curiosity and something else.
"She seems nice," I say, trying to keep my cool.
"I guess," Ratika says, though I can tell she's not fully convinced.