Destiny Had It

Chapter 4

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Nainowale ne chedha man ka pyala
Chadkayi madhushala
Mera chain rain nain apne saath le gaya

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Trisha pov.

Finally it was the day of my competition. Looking around at the performers I somewhat felt neverousness creeping in my feet but I managed to not show it to people around. I need to believe the same thing I do always. Fake it till you make it. I know this strategy always works. If my cold feet would have been my concern then neither would I have been able to come to this college, nor would I have gotten my degree.

As I was busy calming my inner turmoil, the host announced my name to be next. Priyanka showed me thumb up as I started to move towards the stage. I smiled at her in acknowledgement. Aadrik stood beside her. But at this time looking at him would only make me more conscious than I already am so I ignored him.

Soon my song began. I have this little secret that helps me connect the audience when I dance. I never look at anyone directly. I stare at the sky so that everyone feels I am looking at them directly in the eye, it gives a sense of connection for audience to the performer.

My hands are trembling but my footwork and expressions doesn't let anyone know. The combination of footwork and expressions is not something anyone would have expected since it's like mixing two amazing gharanas of kathak and the amazement on everyone's face gives me confidence to continue.

My eyes move towards Aadrik and I can clearly see how blown he is. Beside him Priyanka and some guy is continuously cheering for me and I feel happy. Varun is chanting my name and I can't find Anika amidst the crowd.

My performance comes to an end with me dancing with lilies in my hand. The slight sprinkle of water on my face refreshes me. As I was about to end the performance I feel something beneath my leg and when I look at it, it's a scary sort of worm climbing into my leg. I end my performance and quickly remove it from my leg and run towards washroom to watch my leg. The look of it terrified me. I am glad it didn't happen between the performance.

I just hope now that atleast judges don't disqualify me for this.

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Aadrik pov.

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t was the day of Trisha's performance and Priyanka dragged me with her to watch her dance. Ranveer tagged along. They think I don't know what they are doing. I shook my head at my thoughts. It's not like you didn't want it commented my inner voice. Nowadays this voice keeps talking a lot. I wish I could punch it but I unfortunately couldn't.

Soon her name was announced and she moved towards the stage. I saw her praying before taking position. I have seen Priyanka do this as well. She takes the position and I can feel her nervousness but she doesn't let it show on her face. She can control herself. Everyone can except you when it comes to her, taunted my inner voice.

I saw her moving and the song playing in background. Her foots moved as if they are not in control but free. Her face held a smile that could enchant anyone. A smile that is dazzling enough to let flowers bloom. Her dimples are extremely light and anyone would miss it if they didn't focus on it. Her eyes looked as if she is watching us but I know she isn't. She is staring at the sky.

Her eyes held amusement. A lot of people were shocked beside me. Ranveer and Priyanka kept cheering for her. I was too blown to speak anything. Her expression on the sound of 'aha' made me want to take her away from here and keep looking at her. Her eyes spoke definitions of the terms I wasn't even aware of.

Her dance was about to end when she held fresh lilies in her hand. She dances carrying it. Honestly I couldn't see a difference among them. She was as enchanting as those lilies. The way she felt when the little water sprinkled upon her causing her face to crinkle and laugh. I had a full blown smile on my face looking at her which honestly surprised me.

I was busy staring at her when I felt something is wrong. I saw Anika too close to stage. I knew she was jealous of Trisha being selected. She is a spoil brat and would not accept her defeat no matter what. She dancing like a doll with no expressions. And she thinks she could have been selected.

I saw a worm almost entering Trisha's leg and I felt numb. I saw Anika having a proud smirk making my anger feul. Trisha ended her dance and removed the worm and ran to washroom. I ushered Priyanka to go look after her while I marched towards Anika. The look on her face spoke that she knew I saw her.

I dragged her with me to a secluded place and Ranveer followed along with Varun, Trisha's best friend. I saw her shaking in fear. I shouted, "How could you do this to her ?! You know if the worm would have entered her leg she would have to cut it. You being a dancer is doing such an act. Do you have any shame left ?!"

She seethed and spoke, "I wanted to participate. But the bitch took my place. To prevent something like this to happen in future I did it. What's wrong in trying to secure my future?!"

Her words disgusted me. Ranveer interrupted, "You are a horrible person."

Varun spoke, "What kind of friend are you?! You could have told Trisha you wanted to participate. She would have let you. How can you stoop so low ?!"

I had enough of everyone speaking so I moved towards her and growled, "If I saw you hurting her again I will make sure you will not be in a position to get out of Singhania Villa. Stay away from her if you don't want me to make your brother bed ridden."

A look of extreme fear passed upon her face but I could care less. I realised it's the time of result announcement and ran back to the ground where the competition took place. I saw Trisha trying to smile for Priyanka obviously a fake one because of her fear. I wanted to run back and give Anika another peice of mind when the judges appeared on stage.

They maintained the stupid surprise while everyone knew it was Trisha who won. I sometimes feel they should go audition for a Karan Johar film. Overacting at its peak.

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Third Person Pov.

Trisha was nervous. The judges announced the second and first runner up while she kept chanting god's name. Judge whose name was unknown to her spoke in a loud voice, "And the winner is Trisha Rajput of Warnish Academy." All the students cheered for her. Priyanka hugged her squealing. Trisha gave a sigh of relief. Her eyes wandered and she looked at Aadrik. He had a proud glint on his face making Trisha smile.

Neither he nor she knew what was happening but all they knew was the future definitely holds something for them.

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First time I completed my word target. I am so freaking happy.

Precap - Trisha faces Anika and clears what happened.

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