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Part - 4 ✨

Author POV :
 
Pooja's father asked her where she wanted to study fashion designing, and without hesitation, she replied that she wanted to go to Mumbai and attend NIFT University. It was a well-known institution, and she felt it was the perfect place to kickstart her career. Her father supported her decision and quickly applied for her admission there.

However, deep down, Pooja dreamed of studying at Yonsei University in South Korea. She envisioned herself thriving in the vibrant fashion scene there and ultimately settling her career in South Korea. But since her father wouldn’t allow her to pursue that dream, she settled for NIFT in Mumbai, knowing it was still a significant step toward her aspirations. Meanwhile, her friend Sapna had applied for a B.Com program in Delhi, eager to embark on her own journey.

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Aashish POV :

I was doing my dance practice in my studio when my phone rang. It was Karan.

“Hello, bro!” said Karan.

“Hey, bro! How are you? What are you doing?” I replied, wiping the sweat off my forehead with cloth .

Karan responded, “I’m good, just taking a break from work. What about you?”

“I’m also good and was just practicing my dance,” I said, feeling the rhythm still pulsing in my veins.

“Ohh... okay. Actually, I need your help, bro,” Karan said, sounding a bit serious.

“Sure, what’s up?” I asked, curious.

“Can you please pick up Pooja and let her stay at your house?” he said, and I was really shocked. I couldn’t believe it—I was finally going to meet Pooja! I had only listened to her voice before, and now I could actually see her.

I was lost in my thoughts when I heard Karan say, “Hello? Aashish, are you there?”

“Yes, yes! Sorry, I was just thinking. Is there a network problem? When and from where do I have to pick her up?” I asked, trying to regain my focus.

“You have to pick her up from the airport in the morning at 10:00 am,” Karan replied.

“Okay, don’t worry! I’ll be there,” I said, feeling a rush of excitement at the thought of finally meeting her.

After the call ended, I hurried home, which only took about 5 minutes. I opened the door, flopped onto the sofa, and realized my parents weren't home because they were attending a function in our village. I decided to stay back in Mumbai as I was not interested to go.

I set an alarm for 8:00 am to wake up early and then drifted off to sleep, ( probably dreaming about meeting Pooja the next day! 😊🤭 )

Pooja Rajput POV :

I was packing my bag, my mom helping me fold everything neatly. “Don’t forget your favorite dress, Pooja! It’s perfect for the welcome party,” she reminded me with that encouraging smile.

Suddenly, my brother Karan walked in, holding a box and a pair of new headphones. “Hey, Pooja! Look what I got you!” he said, grinning.

I rolled my eyes. “I have my own headphones, bhaiya. I don’t need new ones. And even if I want—”

Before I could finish, he just dropped the new headphones into my suitcase. “You will need them. And sleep fast, okay? Tomorrow you have a flight,” he said, giving my head a playful pat before heading back to his room.

I smiled, shaking my head at him. “Everything is packed, Mom. You go and sleep now,” I told her, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness for the journey ahead.