𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞

2. First day of college

Flashback

Aarushi-18, Ekaansh-20

Aarushi's Pov:-

"Tring, Tring"

The loud ring of my alarm woke me up early in the morning.

I opened my eyes quickly, feeling both excited and nervous.

Then I remembered what day it was, and I sat up with a big smile. The day I had been waiting for was finally here.

"It's happening," I whispered to myself. "My first day at XX University in the UK!"

As I got out of bed, my feet touching the cold floor, I felt many emotions at once.

I felt proud, excited, and a bit worried. I took a deep breath to calm myself down.

"This is my dream coming true," I said softly,

"after years of hard work."

I walked to the window and opened the curtains, letting in the morning light.

The view outside was very different from what I was used to.

The neat lawns, old-looking buildings, and foggy autumn air were nothing like my busy hometown in India.

"Wow," I breathed, taking in the sight.

"It's so different from home."

Just a week ago, I was there, and now I was far away from everything I knew.

As I started getting ready, I thought about how I got here.

Growing up in India, I always wanted to study in another country.

I liked the idea of getting a good education in Britain and learning about a new culture.

It seemed impossible for someone like me, from a normal family in India.

I remembered looking at university books, watching videos of other students talking about their experiences, and looking for ways to get money for school.

While brushing my teeth, I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked older than I remembered.

"You've grown up, Aarushi," I said to my reflection.

The last few years were hard. My mom died when I was fourteen, and it left our family very sad.

I still remember her funeral, how sad our house felt, and how my father became very quiet and distant.

Thinking about my father made me feel sad. We never got along well, and after Mom died, it got worse.

He spent all his time working and hardly talked to me. I had to learn to take care of myself without much help from my parents.

I finished brushing my teeth and tried to think happier thoughts.

"Today is supposed to be a good day," I reminded myself.