Chapter 11: #7: she is different

"जलन ही तो प्यार की निशानी है,

हर सच्चे आशिक की यही कहानी है। "

Rudra's pov

Aarohi has left, but I still can't believe I ask her  that we should date.

But she just said No .

However, I can understand her. She doesn't believe or trust me just because of my past.

On my way to my room, I couldn't stop thinking about how I could earn her trust and convince her that i am serious about her. I tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep because my mind was consumed with thoughts of her. I kept brainstorming ideas to win her trust.

At the same time i was wondering why this  affecting me so profoundly. In past, whenever I met a girl, it never happened that after reaching home, I ever think about that girl.

Uut this time it's different because she is different, Aarohi is different and my love for her is different , unlike I've ever experienced before.

The next morning, I woke up early, got ready, and left a message for Maira stating that I am leaving early today for studies, which obviously isn't the reason. I then went directly to the entrance of Aarohi's building and waited for her at the gate.

About 5 minutes later, she arrived, and she was just looking at me while I smiled like a fool. I don't know why.

(Can you understand that, my readers?)

So, she came directly to me and asked what I was doing there. I simply replied that it was just a coincidence that we met there. You know, I was just passing by, and she laughed. Of course, it's a lie; she knows. Then I suggested that since we met there, we should go to class together. She didn't say anything and started walking, so I walked alongside her.

While walking, I was pondering how to initiate the conversation after what happened last night. I don't know, I was just feeling nervous about what I should say.

I've never felt this way before; I've always been super cool around girls. But this time, this girl just shook my confidence. However, I'm pretty confident that I'll figure something out; we'll be together sometime.

I was lost in these thoughts when suddenly she asked me whether I had studied what she taught the day before yesterday.

I replied yes, of course. Last night, I was just thinking about you..—I mean, I was just going over everything you taught me; I revised it all.

she smiled a little, I could see her lips curving into a smile, but then she withdrew it and said, "Good, you'll get good marks if you study every day."

When we entered the class, I noticed Myra and Teju sitting and talking at the last seat of the usual spot. I was about to tell Aarohi that we'll talk later, but suddenly I heard a voice saying Aarohi's name.

To my surprise, it was the same boy from yesterday, wearing rectangular spectacles and looking grumpy. I don't know why, but I didn't like him.

He approached her and started talking to Aarohi, and they both delved into a topic that I had never heard of.

I kept wondering why Arushi was talking to him like that. I mean, she just kept smiling. I think he must be a comedian or something. Suddenly, I wondered if I should start joking too. Maybe it would work to make her laugh.

But then Myra called me, and I went to her seat and sat there, noticing them still talking.

Myra asked me where I was and why I came with Aarohi today. So, I simply replied, "Just because."

Then the teacher arrived, and the boy sar again Besides the aarohi's .

" I thought, "This should be my place, and he's sitting over there."

Then Teju asked me why I'm making a  different cringy face, and I replied, "No, I'm not..

After classes, we went to the canteen. Myra, Teju, and I were sitting on a bench, having our lunch when Aarohi came with Priya. I was shocked to see that the cringe boy was with them. He joined them, and all three were having lunch together. He's sitting with them, laughing and talking.

And I just thought is I'm jealous of him .

No it can't be. I'm not like that person who can be jealous but no....Yes, I am.

I don't know if this is jealousy...

Maya asked me, "Why are you looking at them? And who is that boy?"

Teju replied to her question, saying, "He's the second topper of our class." It seemed so normal that toppers became good friends.

I questioned, "Why? Why only toppers can be good friends?"

Teju explained that toppers can understand each other, study together, and solve each other's doubts. She added, "It's not like one of us can be friends with them, you know. We wouldn't lose anything if this happened, but they would definitely have a loss by being friends with us."

This saddened me deeply. I mean, why does it have to be like this?

And I think it may be right as she is just tutoring me because she wants that book from me but now I don't know what she feels about me. I don't know if she even wants to be friends with me. This thought keeps running through my mind all day.

In the evening, I told Myra that I'm leaving for the library to study. She suggested skipping it to hang out, but I couldn't. Obviously, she doesn't want me to get close to Aarohi. I already told her that I like her. And i hope she will understand my feelings.

When I got to the library, I saw Aarohi sitting there. The worst part is that the cringe boy was also there with her.

We had a fight yesterday because of him, and today, he's with her again in the library. I hurried over, took my seat, and positioned myself on the other side of Aarohi. She was sitting between me and that boy.

Aarohi asked me to revise the  notes and requested to wait gor  5 minutes. Then she began solving the questions they were working on before I arrived.

It's been 30 minutes now, and they're still at it, while I'm just sitting there, watching. I felt a bit down, and then the boy told Aarohi he was leaving.

After he left, Aarohi noticed the time and apologized, saying she hadn't realized how late it was. Then she suggested we start studying. I simply replied "Hmm".

She started teachung  me, but at that point, I couldn't understand anything. She realized I wasn't in the mood to study anymore, so she asked me what was wrong.

I initially said nothing, but then I suggested wrapping up and continuing the next day. She agreed, and after some time, we left the library.

As we walked, I remained silent, and she eventually asked me why I looked so down. After she asked multiple times, I finally  I asked, "Who's that boy? When did you become such good friends?" She explained that his name is shivam and they just studied together; they weren't even close friends.

Then I asked if she really wanted to be friends with me, considering she didn't gain anything from it. She replied that gaining wasn't the point in friendship. That shivam wasn't even close to her,

she added, saying, "You are closer to me than him." Internally, I couldn't stop smiling.

We continued walking, and I asked her to tell me about herself. She asked what I wanted to know, and I replied, "Everything." So, she encouraged me to ask. I inquired about her family, and she shared about her grandmother, father, mother, and younger brother ,aman.

Then she asked about my family, and I told her that both my parents are doctors, and I have a little sister two years younger than me, whom I adore because she's so cute. I confided a secret that even Myra didn't know: my younger sister is adopted. I only found out when I was in 8th grade, and my sister knows too, but we haven't told our parents that we're aware she's adopted.

I don't know why I told her about my sister.

May be It's because I wanted her to know everything about me.

she smiled and said, "I think you are a good brother." I replied, "Yes," and

"I can be a good boyfriend too. If you want to know, you can try me."

She smirked at my face  and we started walking again.

While talking, I asked her many questions, and she replied eloquently. She also asked me questions, and  I responded, I realized now we knew a lot about each other.

Then, I spontaneously asked her, "Are you a Google?"

[  it was something i searched on google]

She seemed puzzled and asked, "Huh? What do you mean?"

I replied, "You have everything that I'm searching for."

This time, she genuinely smiled, and her smile was so gorgeous that I couldn't take my eyes off her.

After a moment, she said, "Do you flirt with every girl like this? Now I know why every girl falls in love with you." I replied, "Maybe others fall for me, but I've never felt for anyone the way I do for you.

However, you're not falling for me. So, it seems like a waste of my flirtiness, my handsome face, and my talent, beautiful romantic lines that I've wasted on those girls. And now they don't work on you anymore."

And again she didn't responded .

She just say bye and left.

I didn't want to say goodbye to her, but I couldn't do anything about it, so I just walked away, and she went inside the building.

Why did I choose the flat? I should have taken the PG rooms in front of Aarohi's building, so at least I could see her from my balcony.

Aarohi's short pov

I returned to my room and couldn't help but think, "This boy is so crazy." The way he talks, every word he says just makes me laugh. Sometimes I don't respond to him because I don't want to let him know, but secretly, I enjoy it when he says things like that to me.

He just gave me butterflies in my stomach . But i can say he knows how to make a girl fall for him , experience banda h .

Author's pov

When Rudra reached his room, Myra was waiting for him in front of the door. She had just come to meet Rudra.

Rudra asked her what she was doing at this time, and Myra replied that she had nothing planned; she had just come because they hadn't been spending much time together lately.

Rudra agreed, saying, "That's a good idea. Let's get inside." They both entered the room and walked in. Rudra ordered some food, and they both ate while watching a movie.

At one point, Myra asked Rudra, "Where were you?" Rudra replied, "Yeah, I just came from the library. You know that." Myra responded, "Yeah, of course. That girl is torturing you. I know that. But can't you spare some time for us? What's so special about that girl? Why are you so obsessed with her?" Rudra replied, "First of all, her name is Aarohi, so address her properly. Secondly, I am not obsessed with her, okay? I like her, that's it. And don't overreact over this. I've been with many girls, and you never reacted like this to any one of them."

Myra retorted, "Because you were just flirting with them, hanging out with them, that's all. But this time, you are serious about that girl, whatever her name. You are neglecting me because of her. I came here for you because I wanted to be with you, that's all. And I don't like her. I hate that girl, that bitch." This made Rudra angry, and he shouted at Myra, "Just shut your hell mouth! What's the problem with being serious with her? If I love her, it's not wrong. What's your problem? I didn't ask you to come here with me. I know we are friends, but you can't decide whom I can love and whom not.

And don't you dare to call her that next time. I'll not tolarate a single word against her.

It will not be good for you and for both of us." Rudra shouted so badly at her that Myra was in tears.

"Yes, of course, we are just friends, and I can't decide anything for you," Myra said, and then she left.

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