"Lectures in the Heart: A Love Unforeseen" (Khushi Arnav)

3.Whispers in the Hallways...

The sun shone brightly the following day, but Shreya's expression was shadowed by a looming cloud of anxiety. As she joined her friends in the college courtyard, she took a deep breath, gathering her courage.

"Guys, Akash and his group harassed me," she announced, her voice trembling slightly.

"What?! When? How?" her friends gasped, concern flooding their faces.

"Yesterday, when I was heading home, they tried to misbehave with me," Shreya's voice quivered as she recounted the incident. The weight of her words hung in the air, thickening the atmosphere around them.

Khushi's eyes narrowed in Determined to take a stand, This is absolutely unacceptable! We need to report this."Khushi approached the college authorities to lodge a formal complaint against Akash.

when they reached committee office, their hopes were dashed. "we are sorry, but without concrete proof, there's nothing we can do,"

Fuming with frustration, Khushi stormed out of the office. "This isn't over," she muttered under her breath.
Khushi refused to let the matter go. The college administration's negligence only fueled her desire for justice.

That was when Arnav, her unwavering ally, called Shreya and khushi into his office. After she relayed her story,

"Akash is a prankster, but he wouldn't go that far," Arnav confined

Ofcourse aapka bhai jo h aap kyu manoge Khushi said.

But he confirmed agar akash ne kuch kiya h toh m khud uske khilaf ligal action lunga but "Without evidence, we can't make a move. " Arnav assured, kindness woven into his words.

2 Days passed, and Akash, feeling the mounting pressure from Khushi's threats of legal repercussions, attempted to face her. Yet every time he approached, she turned away. "I'll make sure you pay for this," she warned, her voice firm.

Out of desperation, Akash resolved to take matter into his own hands. One evening after college, as he observed the group discussing their plans, he hatched a scheme. He decided to lock Khushi in the storeroom, believing it would prevent any further complications until the committee made their ruling.

"Khushi,"maine sach me kuch b nhi kiya hai , he said with a deceptive charm as he cornered her.

"mai tumpe believe kyu kru" she shot back defiantly.

"I know I'm reckless, but I wouldn't harm anyone. I just need you to wait until the committee dismisses this case."

"shut up or mujhe jane do she shot back"

"It's not what you think. I'm sorry, but I have to lock you up until this is settled. Please understand," he insisted, frustration breaking his facade. With that, he left her alone, locking the door behind him.

As the sun set, a careless Akash wandered off, forgetting about the key to Khushi's confinement. Caught in the grip of panic, Khushi pounded on the door, desperation growing within her.

It was Arnav, who heard her muffled cries. With urgency, he unlocked the door, revealing Khushi's tear-streaked face. She flung herself at him, sobs echoing in the cramped space.

"Who did this?" Arnav's voice was concern-laden.

"It was Aka..," Khushi managed through her hiccups, then hesitated. No, I don't know who really did it."

"What do you mean?" Arnav questioned, scrunching his brow.

"I don't know anymore. I want to go home.she said, shaking her head as she turned away to leave, uncertainty clouding her thoughts.

As she walked home, her mind raced. Why did I hug Arnav sir? Kya soch rhe honge sir mere bare me , aise kese mai unko hug kar skti hun.

Then she remembers Shreya wouldn't lie about such a thing, would she? she questioned herself. She sighed, pushing open the door to her home, the weight of the day resting heavily on her shoulders.

In home

She calls her friend Aditya and tell him everything.

I feel like I... I might want to believe him," khushi admitted.

"Don't worry. We'll figure this out," Aditya said reassuringly. "

The echoes of her self-doubt and questions filled her mind. Deep down, she knew she needed to address this, not just for Shreya but for herself, to reclaim her peace and sense of justice. With her heart heavy, she prepared herself for the battle that lay ahead. This was just the beginning.

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