Fehmi

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Two months later, on the 9th of June, Samaira was ready to take her IAT examination. She had prepared diligently to get into IISc Bangalore, her dream college. The morning sun shone brightly, marking the beginning of what she hoped would be a successful day.

Before heading out, Neev video called her. His face lit up the screen, full of encouragement.

"Good luck, Samaira! Tum zaroor IISc jaogi," Neev said with confidence.
"Thanks, Neev. Tumhare support ke bina yeh possible nahi hota," Samaira replied, her nerves calming a bit.

Samaira's mom made her eat dahi and sugar for good luck, a traditional ritual. "Yeh tumhe achha luck dega," her mom said with a reassuring smile.

Her father was waiting to drop her at the exam center. "Chalo beta, kitni der?" he asked, smiling warmly.

They drove to the exam center, and her father gave her a reassuring pat on the back. "Best of luck, beta. Hume tumpe pura bharosa hai," he said. Three hours later, Samaira emerged from the exam hall with a huge smile on her face. She felt confident and knew she had done well. Her father was waiting for her outside, and as soon as he saw her smile, he knew she had nailed it.

Her father hugged her tightly. "Mujhe pata tha tum zaroor karogi."

Samaira felt a surge of gratitude. This success was not just her own but also because of the constant support from her family, friends, and  Neev.

As they drove back home, Samaira couldn't wait to share the good news with everyone, especially Neev. She knew that this was just the beginning of their journey, and with the support of her loved ones, she could achieve anything.

*Time skip*

It was August, and the day had finally arrived for Samaira to leave for Bangalore. The atmosphere at the airport was filled with mixed emotions. Samaira’s parents, Sanjay and Maya, along with Neev's parents, were there to bid her farewell. Tears streamed down everyone's faces as they realized this was a significant moment in their lives.

As Samaira approached the check-in queue, she suddenly turned around and ran back to her mother, hugging her tightly. Maya held her daughter close, both of them crying softly.

"Mom, I'll miss you so much," Samaira whispered, her voice choked with emotion.

"We'll miss you too, beta. But we know you're going to do amazing things," Maya replied, trying to stay strong.

Her father, Sanjay, placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Remember, we're always just a call away. Tumhare har kadam par hum tumhare saath hain," he said, his eyes glistening with tears. Neev's parents also hugged Samaira, wishing her the best.

Her father, Sanjay, was traveling with her to help her settle into her hostel. As they walked towards the departure gate, Samaira turned around one last time to wave at her family. The sight of her loved ones waving back with teary eyes made her heart ache, but she knew this was a necessary step for her future.

The flight to Bangalore was filled with anticipation. Sanjay and Samaira talked about the exciting opportunities that awaited her. Upon landing, they made their way to the hostel. The bustling city of Bangalore was a stark contrast to their hometown, but Samaira felt a thrill of excitement at the new beginning.

Sanjay helped her get settled in her room. "Yeh tumhara naya ghar hai, Samaira. Make the most of it," he said, giving her a tight hug before leaving.

As she unpacked her things, she couldn’t wait to meet Neev and Saisha, who were also in the same city. The thought of seeing them soon brought a smile to her face.