The College Romance

• Part 49 •

Nikita POV:

I've been letting my guard down for him, but a vibe in him feels like I can do so, and that it won't burn me. Something about him feels real and trustworthy. It makes me feel like I can trust him. Currently, I was laying on my bed, on my stomach, as I studied for my class.

Mayukh managed to help me catch up for everything in my business module, but for CS - I'm on my own. Aisha did help me out and with her help, I was able to almost catch up. I was in the middle of my studying when I heard a 'ting' on my phone.

Aish: Bro! Where are you?
Me: I'm at home, studying? Why?
Aish: There's a college fest today. I think you and Kru should come by too!
Me: College fest! I'm not into all of that.
Aish: You weren't into Mayukh 2 weeks ago either, come now!!
I blushed at her sentence and smiled.
Me: Okay fine!

I got dressed in a simple ankle length jeans and a pink sweatshirt and did my basic makeup and tied my hair in a braid and left the house. After a walk of around 10 minutes, I managed to reach the college garden where the fest was happening.

"Wow, this place is amazing!" I said, managing to finally hear Aisha amongst the crowd, "How did you find out about it?"
"Some people, I overheard them."
"So what's going on here?"
"Performances, games and free food!"
I chuckled, "Where is Kru?"
"I don't know I tried calling her but I couldn't reach her. You try?"
"Okay!" I said and got my phone out. I was going to leave to get her when she herself walked up.
"Hey Guys! Sorry I was with my classmates!"
"No worries. Come!" Aisha said.
We roamed around the place and finally caught a small corner for us to talk - with the food we got, of course!

We settled ourselves and Kru spoke, "So! What's the scene with you and Mayukh?" She asked me.
"W...What scene?"
"Why are you acting like we don't know he isn't at our house every other day?" Aisha teased.
I blushed, embarrassed.
"Ohoo! She's blushing also!"
"Guys! Stop!" I said, hitting their arms.
"Okay tell! What's going on?"
"I don't know! He just let down this guard of mine which makes me wanna trust him so much, I just feel like he isn't like.... Him."
"You know that he isn't. He did so much."
"So much?"
"Aisha!" Kru looked at Aisha.
What's going on here?
"What going on guys? What do I not know?"
"Nothing... we wanted to tell you the same thing that you now finally see! That he likes you!"
"Oh... I mean, does he?"
"We will slap you... the guy is ready to wait for you babe!"
"He did... I just..."
"I know you have your fears Niki, but you need to communicate them to him rather than being afraid of things. He needs to know your issues rather than having to find them out yourself."
"Yeah. I will, I guess."
"GUYS! MAYUKH ROY IS SINGING!" A random girl said behind us. We turned around to follow the voice. A swarm of girls were running towards the stage.
"Let's go see your lover sing!" Aisha said.
"Don't call him that!" I said, embarrassed.

We followed the crowd and stood in front of the stage. He looked amazing. His simple white shirt with his sleeves rolled up and black jeans made him look gorgeous.
You need to stop simping.
I'm trying.
I watched him sing and I saw everyone gather around him, I suddenly felt myself being pushed back. Aisha's words were coming true. He was filled with so many good looking people and people at his level. I was about to leave when I suddenly heard him sing louder.

🎵 Gulabi Aakhein... Jo Teri Dekhi....🎵

I turned around and saw him looking right at me. Is he....
🎵Sharabi Yeh Dil Ho Gayaaaa🎵
🎵Sambhaalo Mujhko O Mere Yaaro, Sambhalna Mushkil Ho Gayaaaa🎵

I felt my heart rate rising as I looked at him. His eyes were right on me as a small smile itched on his face.

🎵Dil Mein Mere.... Kwaab Tere... Tasveerein Jaise Ho Deewar Pe....🎵

He is... looking right... at me....
I felt my heart rate rising insanely.
Do people know that he's looking at me?
I saw Aisha look at me and I looked down.

🎵Tujhpe Fida Mein Kyuu Huaaaa, Aata Hai Gussa Mujhe Pyaar Peeee🎵

"Oh My God! I think he's singing to me!" A girl said from behind.
I turned around and saw Sunaina Singh. The Roy's business partner's daughter.

I could totally see it. He might be singing to her.
I looked around and saw him looking my way.
Is it at me or her?
I think I'm ruining the moment.
I looked back at Mayukh, who had finished singing and now was addressing all people who were clapping.

I looked around and saw Sunaina approaching Mayukh. She walked up to him and gave him a hug and he hugged her back.
Don't react. It's normal.
"Niki...." Aisha said, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. I'm going to go home now."
"Nik... you need to understand that he knows a lot of people and he will be surrounded by such people."
"I do understand. I... I'm not dating him. He can do what he wants. I'll go now!" I quickly walked away.

I stepped out of the door and was walking back until a BMW stopped in front of me. The door opened and it was him.
"Kaisi Ho?" He asked me.
"I... I'm good."
"Sit."
"What?"
"Mishbo...." He leaned and pulled me in, "Come!"

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