Different shades of Surbhi.

Part 16

Around noon.
Fashion school.
Malika and Bani are heading home after recess.

They're waiting for their respective chauffeurs to take them home.

"Bani...I have been noticing... you're quite in a good mood today....care to tell me why?" Malika asked.

"Actually...Malik...don't judge a book by its cover," Bani replied.

Malika was confused.

"What do you mean...by that?" Malika asked confused.

"Well...Ishani's friend...is cute....has the best body...not to mention...eyes...it's the most beautiful I have ever seen," Bani explained.

Malika was getting more and more confused.

"Bani....I don't quite understand...I thought...Ishani's friend is a girl....why are you then... talking to her like...that?" Malika asked.

Bani know got the heads up.

"Malik...it's not what your thinking...her friend is actually...a boy," Bani explained.

"Ooh...thank goodness," Malika replied.

"Men...you should have seen him while he was at our gym room....he was ripped...it was like I was seeing Dwayne Johnson...in him," Bani added.

"I hope you clicked a photo," Malika replied.

"Sorry...love I didn't... hopefully...next time...you'll see what am talking about," Bani replied.

Later on,their respective chauffeurs took them home.

With Bani excited to go home because she can't wait to meet and see Shivaay.

Pune.
Local college.
Anirivya are done with their classes for the day and are walking heading home.
There is eerie silence among the three of them.
Anika decides to break silence.
"Guys...why are you so quiet...usually you have much to talk about..... didn't you tell me you'll spill the tea of the movie yesterday," Anika said.
"Annie....do you have something... important...to let go of your chest?" Gauri asked.
"No....ooh....I do....I forgot to tell you....Miss Pia...baked cookies....am sorry...she told me to share among the three of us...but I ate all," Anika replied.
"Are you sure...that's the only thing?" Gauri asked curiously.
"Yes...Gauri...what's wrong with you...your acting strangely today...have I done something to offend you...if it's about the cookies...I'll bake them for," Anika explained.
"It isn't about cookies...Annie...it's about trust...the three of us...promised...we won't hide something from one another....then why did you hide...the fact...that you're fired... huh??" Gauri asked.
"So you guys already know....but don't worry I'll bounce back," Anika replied.
"Annie....in the meantime....we can help you," Bhavya responded.
"Don't worry...Bhavya...I have everything under control," Anika replied.
"Annie...it's no problem...asking for help... whenever we're in trouble...you're the first one to help...so let's return the favor....we can lend you some money...until you get a job," Gauri explained.
"Yeah...Annie...that's until you get back in your feet...it will only be temporary," Bhavya replied.
"Guys.....am really grateful...but my answer is no," Anika said.
"Why??!" Gauri asked.
"I have a lot of debts and am still trying to pay off my loan to the bank....I don't want anymore...try to understand my point of you," Anika replied.
"Okay Annie...we understand....but in case you want to borrow money...our doors are open," Gauri replied.
"Yeah....Annie...never hesitate to ask," Bhavya added.
"Thanks guys for understanding.....am lucky to have you as my friends," Anika replied.
"Okay...group hug," Gauri replied.

Anirivya hugged.

"Come let's hurry....we have to give you the whole gossip of yesterday's movie," Bhavya replied.

They went to Anika's home.

Kapoor mansion.
Bani looks for Shivaay everywhere until he finds him in Ishani's room enjoying a movie and giggling.

"Enjoy while it last....I won't let your friendship turn into love...you've taken a lot from me....but you won't take Shivaay from me...bear that in mind," Bani thought.

Pune.
Anirivya are having a girls night out at Anika's home.
They're seen giggling, laughing and smiling it looks like they're having a blast.

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#Different Shades of Surbhi.