The Tenterhooks began rehearsing again. Christopher sounded just like Hugh Jackman. Aparna, Priya and Nelson were the voices of the rest of the ensemble part in the song. Roshan played the keyboard, and Devi and Malini were guitarists.
Sumanika and her gang, who probably knew nothing about music and performing arts, still taunted them. "We are gonna win! You will lose!"
But our heroes paid no heed to her. "Go and talk to the wall, you pillock!" said Priya. "No one's listening to you."
Sumanika was confused. "Jay, what does 'pillock' mean?"
Jay immediately checked Dictionary.com, and replied, "It means stupid! Sumi, she called you stupid!"
"Only fools will call others fools," she said in cocky tone. "That Limey Chris must have taught her that term. 'Pillock', huh!"
Priya knew that 'Limey' was a derogatory word. "Don't ever dare to call him that!" she roared angrily.
"Priya, calm down," said Christopher. "Have you forgotten what Grandpa said?"
"Don't fight with these haughty cockerels and waste your time!" said Priya. "Whatever Grandpa says is right! Let's go, Chris!"
After they left, the Suave Charmers were angry. "How arrogant they are, Sumi!" said Teena. "We must teach them a lesson!" added Maya.
"We are going to, by winning the competition!" said Sumanika. "We'll choose something better and more relatable than them!"
"I have an idea, Sumi," said Aman. He whispered something into her ears.
"That is a famous song! We will win!" said Sumanika, with an evil look on her face.
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A New Ray of Hope
General FictionChristopher is a charming, intelligent boy who has forgotten how to smile because of his traumatic past. He comes to India to live with his grandfather, as an escape. Due to his reserved and introverted nature, he is initially unpopular at college...
