There's always a calm before a storm.
Kartik Goenka has everything a young man can wish for : an amazing family, a group of loyal friends, a business empire to run one day, looks to die for, and a sweet girlfriend.
But what happens when an infern...
Walking into the class, the four friends kept discussing over their usual topics of interest. All four of them were toppers, and many a times, people wondered how could there be no competition between them. The truth was, there was a competition, but only during eating. Otherwise, the four always had each other's back. No matter what.
Unlike normal friendships, this group was formed in a different way. That too gradually. During Kartik's first year in high school, Ashi joined in. She was a very quiet person, more like an introvert. While Kartik preferred science, Ashi loved social studies. One day, just before the terminal exams, Ashi was having a few doubts in maths and physics. She had asked Kartik for help.Since he was the class topper and also stayed close to her house, they had decided to study together the coming weekend. The study session had lasted longer than expected, with the two teens turning from strangers to best friends for life.
Soon after, the two joined their favourite college. During their first week, they met Aryan. He was amazing in sports, and Kartik had met him during their sports period. The two had been in the same football team, and had decided to exchange tips during break. That day, two new friendships had formed over parathas and tapri ki chai. Friendships that are everlasting.
During the freshers' meet, Ashi was made the partner of a quiet and shy boy, Kiran. She was worried as during any duet performance, communication is an important aspect. But when they started their practice, Ashi was stunned. Kiran was the most graceful dancer she had ever danced with! Soon, the two turned into good friends, more so because Kiran didn't have any friends in college. By then, Kartik, Ashi and Aryan were a team...and the two boys happily included Kiran in their gang, making him feel at home.
The day went on normally, with the gang attending boring classes begrudgingly. During break, Vedika came to meet Kartik, and once she left for her class, Kartik was subjected to constant teasing by his friends....something he was getting accustomed to. Soon, everyone was informed of the Freshers' Fest. Everyone was so excited for the event. One question ran in all the minds: who would be honoured as Ms./Mr. Fresher?
"Oye Kartik, what do you think? Which song would be perfect for us to perform on?" asked Kiran. Ashi slapped his back and said, "What? You think he will perform with us? Won't his fiancee feel bad?" Aryan laughed and said, "Bro has become someone's personal property now, right guys?" Hearing his friends, Kartik made a face and said, "Yeah, yeah...pull my leg to your heart's content. Vedika is my fiancee...but that doesn't mean that I am going to be stuck with her. All of us have our personal space. I am dancing with you people. Because you are my buddies. Get that straight into your head." The three youngsters ran to him and crushed him in a bear hug.
Next day began the preparations for the event. Students were running around in hurry, the college staff were busy decorating the college. Everyone was busy preparing for big day. While walking to their class, the gang heard the sound of ghungroos, which was coming from a nearby room. They walked to the room to inspect, and found a few girls wearing salwars, with ghungroos bound around their feet, twirling around to the rhythm of music. Among them was Vedika, too. That's when Kartik remembered, Vedika had attended a few dance workshops when they were in high school. She was a good dancer, better than all the girls dancing there.
Just when she stopped, came a voice, "Wow! You are a really good dancer! Mind if I join?" Everyone turned to see a young girl, with long hair and a babyish face. She had a very sweet voice. Vedika smiled at her and said, "Thank you. I just tried something. I'm glad you liked it. I'm Vedika. Please join us." The girl sprinted up to her. Then, tying her dupatta properly and fixing her ghungroos, she touched the ground in reverence and said, " I'm Naira."
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Naira Singhaniya
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Hey there lovelies!
Thank you so much for the love. I'm so sorry for the delay. Just got a writer's block. Besides, quality is what matters, right? So yeah, here's the new chapter with a classic entry! Please read, vote and comment on the story!
