#1 in Tainted Series
"Love, Heartbreak, and Redemption"
In this two-part tale, Amaira's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Reyansh, best friend of her brother Arjun, suddenly breaks up with her without explanation. As she struggles to mo...
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College was everything I had dreamed it would be—and more. The bustling campus, the late-night study sessions, the freedom that came with being away from home. But more than anything, I was thankful for the friendships I had formed. Moving into a separate dorm felt like a bold decision at first, but it was the best one I could have made. It gave me the space to find myself, to meet new people, and to experience life in ways I hadn't imagined.
Avyaan and Ishika had become my closest friends in no time. We met during one of our college club meetings, and something about our connection felt so effortless, like we were meant to be. Avyaan's humor and laid-back attitude balanced Ishika's creative and driven personality. And together, we bonded over our shared love for music and photography, forming a trio we named "Triple Threat." We spent hours talking about our favorite songs, experimenting with dance moves, and diving into photography projects.
Amaira: Hey guys! It was so great meeting you both at the club. Avyaan: Likewise! We should grab coffee sometime. Ishika: Absolutely! I'll bring my camera. Amaira: Awesome! I'm so in!
From that moment, the three of us were inseparable. I couldn't have asked for better companions. We supported each other in everything—whether it was through late-night cramming sessions before exams or just hanging out in the common area, talking about life. We shared our fears, our dreams, and our secrets. There was a sense of comfort in knowing that they had my back, no matter what.
"Ugh, I know, right?" I groaned one afternoon, my business studies book open on the table in front of me. "I have an exam coming up, and I'm so not ready for it."
Ishika, always the supportive friend, gave me a sympathetic smile. "You'll be fine, Ira. We'll help you study, don't worry."
"Thanks, guys! I don't know what I'd do without you," I sighed, grateful for their constant encouragement.
Ishika's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement. "Speaking of, have you guys heard about the college festival coming up?"
Avyaan grinned, leaning back in his chair. "Yeah, I heard. It's going to be huge. We should definitely perform!"
The idea immediately sparked something inside me. "Yes! We have to! But what should we do? A dance? A medley of our favorite songs?"
"We could do a fusion performance," Ishika suggested, her creative mind already racing. "Maybe start with something contemporary and then switch to hip-hop. It'll be different, something that stands out."
I smiled at her enthusiasm. "I love it. Let's do it!"
Over the next few days, we threw ourselves into preparing for the festival. Hours were spent in the dance studio, rehearsing our routine, pushing ourselves to get every step just right. Ishika and I choreographed a fusion of contemporary and hip-hop that was bold and exciting, and Avyaan, who was initially supposed to just handle the videography, couldn't resist joining us for the second half of the performance. His laid-back energy brought a fun dynamic to our routine, and I found myself enjoying every moment of it.
