~ 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 ~

Chapter 18

Note: So in this chapter, you got to know about Manvi, who is the main lead of 'More than Something...' (Book 2 of the Something series). I hope you guys love her character, too.
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At railway Station...

Riya's POV:
I'm at the railway station with our bags. Garv Bhai is with us to drop us off.

"Bye Bhai," I said.

"Bye, have a great day, and be safe, okay?" Garv said.

"Yeah, of course, Bhai," I replied.

After a few moments, the train arrived at the station, and Garv Bhai helped us find our seats. Hey Lord Shiva, be with me. I'm nervous but feeling really cool sitting by the window on the train.

Pratha's POV:
Oh God, where is Avni? She has to take a bath. I know she doesn't like bathing in winter, but she still has to. I was searching for Avni when I heard a voice, like someone crying. I looked through the window and saw Avni on the balcony. I went near her.

"Are you crying?" I asked.

"No, Masi, why would I?" Avni replied while wiping her tears with her hand.

"Why are you crying?" I asked, and she hugged me.

"Masi, I'm missing Aarush. I want him. He's my only friend I talk to a lot." Avni said while crying.

"Aww, my baby, you have to be strong. Stop crying. I know you want someone to talk to, right? Wait, let me call Garv, okay?" I said with a smile.

"Yeah, okay," Avni replied.

"Hello," I said.

"Hello, madam," Garv replied.

"Actually, come here, please," I requested.

"Oh, so you're missing me? Uff, that's so sweet. I think you still lo-" Garv was about to finish his words.

"Hey, listen, it's not like that. Actually, Avni is crying, so..." I explained everything to him.

"Oh, okay, I'm coming," Garv said.

Riya's POV:
I was thinking about Banaras when my eyes landed on a beautiful girl who looked around my age. She was holding a round metal pot, which reminded me of the movie 'Chennai Express' with Deepika Padukone and Shahrukh Khan. In that movie, Shahrukh also held a round metal pot. I decided to offer her a seat.

"Aarush, stand up from there," I said.

"Why, Masi? I'm not giving my seat to you," Aarush replied, crossing his arms.

"Aarush, it's not like that, so stand up," I explained.

"Aarush, just do what she told you to do. Come here," Tiksha scolded Aarush, and he reluctantly sat on her lap.

"Excuse me, you can sit here," I said to the girl.

"Thank you," she replied.

"You're welcome. By the way, what's your name?" I asked.

"Actually, my name is Manvi, and I'm from Jhumari Gaon," she replied.

"Oh, hey, I'm Riya, Riya Chauhan," I introduced myself, extending my hand for a handshake.

"Hey, I'm Manvi Arora," Manvi said, shaking my hand.

After some common introduction, I got to know some things about her. She's an orphan girl living with her two Chachis and two Chachas. And that round metal pot, yes, it's really like the one in the movie 'Chennai Express' because it's not just a simple round metal pot, but a pot that holds her grandmother's ashes. After hearing about her life, I really feel bad for her, but she still manages to be happy. Suddenly, my eyes fell on her left hand. She had some burns on her hand that looked like someone had hurt her.