In the bustling halls of St. Teresa's College, Shubman Gill is known as much for his cricket prowess as for his aloof demeanor. Balancing the demands of being a top player for the Gujarat Titans and a dedicated student, Shubman has little patience f...
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Sara was in the middle of her morning workout, pushing through the last few reps when her phone started buzzing on the table beside her. She glanced at the screen, already knowing who it was. With a sigh, she reached over and disconnected the call without a second thought, tossing the phone aside as she returned to her routine.
Aditi, who was stretching nearby, noticed the familiar scene and shook her head. "Sara, I really think you should do something about this."
Sara shrugged, not wanting to get into it. "It's fine, Aditi. He'll get bored eventually."
Aditi raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. "And what if he doesn't? Ignoring him hasn't worked so far. Why not try something different?"
Sara looked at her friend, her expression tired. "Like what?"
Aditi's eyes lit up with an idea. "Why don't you post something on Instagram? Something that makes it clear you're not available—like a picture with a boyfriend."
Sara blinked, surprised by the suggestion. "Aditi, I don't have a boyfriend. Who am I supposed to post with?"
Aditi waved off her concern. "That's the beauty of the internet, my dear. You don't need a real boyfriend for this. Just go on Pinterest, find a nice couple's picture, and post it. Make it look real. He'll get the message."
Sara stared at Aditi, half-amused and half-uncertain. "You seriously think that'll work?"
"Why not?" Aditi said, with a playful shrug. "It's worth a shot, right? Plus, it might give you a little peace of mind. And if nothing else, it'll be fun to see how he reacts."
Sara hesitated, then sighed. "I don't know, Aditi. It feels a bit...dishonest."
Aditi smiled reassuringly. "It's just a harmless post, Sara. You're not actually lying; you're just setting a boundary. Besides, you can take it down once he gets the message. No harm done."
Sara thought about it for a moment, then nodded slowly. "Alright, I guess I can give it a try. But if this backfires, I'm blaming you."
Aditi grinned, clearly pleased that Sara was willing to go along with her plan. "Deal! Now, let's find the perfect picture and show that guy you're not someone to be messed with."
Sara grabbed her phone, scrolling through Pinterest with Aditi by her side, offering suggestions and critiques. As they searched for the right image, Sara couldn't help but smile at Aditi's enthusiasm. Maybe this would be the solution she needed—or at the very least, a way to take back some control over the situation.
Sara scrolled through Pinterest until she found an image that seemed just right—a guy with a towel wrapped around his waist, his face obscured by a hat pulled low. The picture was playful yet ambiguous, and it could easily pass as something a girlfriend might share without giving away too much. It was perfect.
