The Unwavering Love

~CHAPTER 8~

AUTHOR'S POV

The sun had just begun its descent, casting a golden hue over the college campus. In a cozy, sun-dappled corner of the student lounge, a group of juniors and seniors gathered in practice hall at lunch time, discussing the upcoming freshers party.

"Alright, everyone," called out Arjun, a charismatic senior known for his leadership skills. "We need to finalize the theme and the activities for the freshers party. Any suggestions?"

Excited murmurs filled the room. Priya, a bright and energetic sophomore, suggested an audition round before finalizing everything.

"Aise hume asli talent ki pehchan hogi uk," she said, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. Her best friend, Meera, nodded in agreement.
(In this way we will be able to know the real talent.)

"Yeh to banta haii!! As we don't really know our fresher's talents." exclaimed Rahul, another senior, giving Priya an approving nod.
(This indeed should be.)

Kiara was seated quietly in the corner, with ishu by her side,both absorbed in theirs thoughts. She was getting popular here for her grace and intelligence, often capturing the attention of those around her without even trying, but she sensed the absence of someone.

"Where's Shivansh btw?!" Kiara questioned Advik.

"Um actually he's busy in some assignment which he delayed till the last date of submission which is today." He answered making Kiara a bit sad as she was expecting him to be present there.

As she knows only few faces here and she somewhere feels a bit nervous among new faces so, she always preferred to be around people whom she is familiar with.

"We can have a best-dressed competition, too on that day. What do you think, Kiara?" asked Advik, sensing sadness on her face.

Startled by Advik's question, she looked up and smiled softly. "That's greatt but ig audition sounds good before everything else." she said, her voice gentle but clear.

Meanwhile, in a quieter part of the room, another guy named Vihaan watched the scene unfold.
Vihaan was a senior, arrogant and with depraved personality, often blending into the background of any gathering.

He had nowadays admired Kiara from afar, captivated by her kindness and looks. Today, as she spoke, something shifted within him. He found himself drawn to her in a way he hadn't felt before.

The discussion continued, with ideas flying back and forth, but Vihaan's mind was elsewhere. He couldn't stop thinking about Kiara, her smile lingering in his thoughts. Gathering his courage, he edged closer to the group, hoping for a chance to talk to her.

Simultaneously a freshman strummed the first chords of guitar, and the auditorium filled with a chaotic tune, capturing the audience's attention. As the performance progressed, the seniors exchanged glances, and had some discussion while rejecting his audition.

Another girl came the front for performing a dance. The music started, and she launched into her routine, her movements fluid and expressive, capturing the rhythm perfectly, seniors this time clapped along with slecting her.

and the next act was called to the spotlight, the cycle of anticipation and performance continuing.

"Achaa Kiara!! Tumhe audition nhi dena?? Aren't u participating??" Advik asker her getting a bit close to her.
(Okayy Kiara!! Don't you want to give audition.)

"Yeaahh I am.. But whom should i perform with!" She replied being a bit sad. "I just don't have that courage to perform alone on the stage." She added.

"Heyy don't be sad.. We seniors will look into the matter." He declared.

Meanwhile Ishika went out for grabbing some snacks in canteen.

Vihaan saw his opportunity. He approached Kiara, his heart pounding.

"Hey, Kiara right?" he began, his voice trembling slightly.

"Yeah and you?!" She questioned, while searching for Ishu in the bustling crowd.

"I am Vihaan." He stated.

"Achaa guyss!! We have finalised few solo performers so next ab koi couple me aaye to baat ban jaye.." Announced a senior in a teasing voice.
(Okayy guyss!! We have finalised few solo performers now if someone comes in couple then that will be it.)

"Can we try to give this audition once?!" Questioned Vihaan to Kiara making her confused over his invitation.

"Umm a-actually I-I." She hesitated.

"It's okay if you don't want to." He replied.

Ahh how could she tell him its not him she wants to perform with... Its somene else dudee. She bit her lip, contemplating Shivansh's thoughts.
"I don't know, Godd!!. What if I mess up? But what if shivansh didn't want to perform with me? How will I ask him?? Let's just try this audition with this guy." Her mind fulled with these thoughts.

"N-No it's not like that." She said. "Okayyy then we can give it a try." She added.

And with this she walked on the floor with Vihaan beside her. Watching the view even Advik felt shocked as Vihaan isn't a trustable guy but at the same time how can he ask Kiara to remain distant from him.

Music starts in the scene.

SHIVANSH'S POV

I was walking along the corridor only after finishing my assignment and submitting it to the teacher. Everyone is having a discussion meet in practice hall so, even i decided to head towards the meet so that i could see and adore Kiara.

As I was stepping in the hall I heard some music playing in the speakers which I ignored as this might be a part of the discussion maybe.

But the moment I move ahead I saw few students hooting and praising someone...

As I approached I saw Kiara and Vee-ahh whatever this guy's name is I don't really give a fck to that but they both were dancing in the limelight.

"Raabta" song playing in the background and both were performing on it.

That guy was holding Kiara hand and looking at her with those disgustful eyes of his.
But at the same time Kiara was looking mesmerizing at the moment while gracefully dancing, she was so engrossed in dance that she didn't even paid any attention to her surroundings.

The way that guy was touching her for few seconds between the performance made my blood boil. And I felt drop dead jealous at the moment.
I glanced at Advik who was sincerely watching the duo perform.

But why is she there with that guy. She doesn't have that much mind or whatt!. Ahh!! Calm down Shivansh it's not her fault.

Ab wo itni sundar phool ki kali hai to..
Bhawre to aas pass ghumenge hi!

Now i will make sure that these bees which stings doesn't dare to roam around my flower.
But in the moment all i felt was jealousy, jealousy and jealousy.

I wasn't able to think anything at current so I just headed towards ground while slamming the door behind angrily, but not before glaring Advik.

And as i was heading furiously towards ground to let out my annoyance, I felt Advik yelling and running behind me.

Next chaptr's hint: Shivansh deciphers his feelings towards Kiara in front of Advik.

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