Aarohi Pov

I washed my hands and left the washroom. I just turned around the corner to bump into Reyansh!

"Did you find your brother?" was his question.

Huh?

"You went to check on them, didn't you? Where are they?" he asked me.

"Ohh they are on the way they'll come later," I said.

"Good"

Good! Now what do we do?

"I didn't get to introduce myself earlier, Hi I am Aarohi Sharma," I said forwarding my hand for a handshake.

He stared at my hand. Dude just shake it. I am trying to make a truce.

"Reyansh Raichand, CEO of Raichand and Co."

Okay cool nice!

"I wanted to tell you something, I mean request you-"

"Sure go ahead," he said cutting me in between.

This dude seriously! Who does he think he is? Calm down gurl calm down. Take a deep breath

"You know what happened yesterday. I hope you don't tell anyone about that incident." I tried to initiate a conversation

He just nodded his head at me.

Silence. More silence.

"I heard you are still in college. Which college have you joined?" He asked.

Is he trying to make conversation with me? Good at least he's trying.

"It's St.Teresa College. I am a fashion designing student last year. Actually, I was studying in Newyork but then I shifted here. And I'll be -"

"Aarohi" I was cut off by my brother "What are you doing here?"

"I was looking for you both. Mom and Dad are waiting come on"I said and started dragging my brother towards the table.

"And bhai what were you doing here?" I heard Sarah Bhabhi asking her brother.

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"The food was good wasn't it?" My Mom said to Dad.

I was removing my shoes. my brother already went upstairs.

"We had a great time together," my dad said.

"Yeah, but your daughter wasn't speaking to anyone there! " My mom said looking at me with narrowed eyes.

"Mom aap logome main kya baat Karu ?" If I talk in between them she'll have a problem. If don't talk she'll have a problem.
(What should I talk about with you guys?)

"But you should speak something na! Look at how Sarah was talking with everyone, and you know Sulekha was talking about Sarah's hobbies. She knows how to cook she'll manage this house so we'll. I am tension free now." My mom and her talk.

"Good night Mom and Dad!" I said and went upstairs.

"Chaar batein achhi batao aur isko kabhi sunna nahi hota!"I heard my mom complain.
(I tell her a few good things but she never listens)

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I slept looking at the ceiling. I'll be starting my college very soon. Riya still hasn't messaged me yet!

Oh shit! I forgot!!

I picked up my phone to call Trisha. It was 11 pm now. I tried calling her many times but she's still not picking up.

Trisha, please pick up the call!

"Hello," I heard her low voice.

"Trisha hey! Why weren't you picking up? What happened are you okay?"

"Aaru I-" she started sobbing.

I sat straight on my bead getting worried.

"Hey hey calm down Trisha what happened? Please tell me" I don't know what to do when
someone's crying!

"They they- are marrying me off! Aaru I don't want to" and she started crying.

"Trisha stop calm down first tell me where are you?" I asked.

"I am in the bathroom at the cafe," she said still sobbing.

"I told you to be with me here why don't you listen to me?" when I was coming to India I tried to get her here with me but she said no.

"You know I can't! They- they have my parent's last memories you know" she said getting emotional.

When her uncle took her in all the property and some photos and important stuff were taken away by her uncle.

"Listen to me, please! You can't stay there anymore pack your backs and come here it's not safe there" I said.

"Aaru I can't-"she tried changing my mind. I told you she never listens. She's a very emotional type she always thinks about others first.

"Trisha please listen to me I am booking the first flight for you. come here, please! pack your bags we'll get all your stuff I promise my brother will help us"

We talked for a few more minutes. I gave her all the instructions while booking the first ticket available. She'll be here by tomorrow afternoon.

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I was seating in the guest room in front of Trisha while she was telling me what exactly happened. we just arrived a few hours ago it's already evening.

When I woke up I told my family about Trisha's condition. They all agreed to help her. She'll be living here for a few months.

My brother offered her a job at his company but she declined saying we have already helped her enough and it will be awkward to live with your boss in the same house.

"What if they get to know I am here? They will come and take me back" Trisha said.

"Babe you are 24! You are an adult! Nobody can force you! I told you before also file a complaint against them. Jail ki hava khayenge toh sudhar jayenge" I said.(If they go to jail they'll know)

"Aaru what are you saying? They are my family! I can't do this them" Trisha apposed.

Why is she so naive she still calls her family? The family who has tortured her? The family who are forcing her to marry someone?

"Okay! We'll see that later you should get some rest. If you want anything come to my room okay ?" I said and left the room knowing she never listens to me but we have to do something of that family of hers. If she doesn't file a complaint I will if I have to.

Tomorrow is my first day at college I should prepare my stuff. I took my bag. Placing my iPad I'll be drawing some digital sketches and a normal notebook with my pencil pouch.

My eyes fell on the keychain I always keep with me. It was a gift from Riya. We both gave each other the same keychain as a friendship gift. I always keep it with me. It is a special gift from my first friend my best friend to my 10-year-old self.

I don't know what has changed this past few days. We were never like this. We always use to solve our fight within a day or two. Even when I was in Newyork we were in touch with each other. We use to video call each other.

I again messaged

Me: Hey Riya! I hope you are fine. Will you tell me why you are not talking to me? What's wrong?

No response

I guess I'll see her tomorrow then.

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Standing in front of the gate of the college I am feeling a little nervous. I clutched my brother's hand very tightly. he insisted to come here.

"Come on we'll meet the principal first" my brother said.

"No bhaiya you can go to the office you have an important meeting anyway, I'll be alright!" I protested

"No meeting is more important than you! Come on I'll come with you" my brother said giving me an encouraging smile.

My brother started walking with me behind him. I remember my first day at kindergarten.

My brother didn't want to leave me alone. He came to drop me at the kindergarten.

We both were crying while hugging each other. My dad had to separate us while mom was consoling both of us.

"If anyone bothers you give me a call. You can even break a bone or two I'll handle it" He warned me.

"Okay, bhaiya!" I said while giggling.

"Study well and come to the office after finishing here we'll have lunch together" he said and left for his work.

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My first day at college went well. My teachers and classmates are so nice some of them even gave me a summary of the past few month's work.

Now we have to work on clothing of our choice as a project for this term.

I was standing near a wall messaging Trisha. She was supposed to go on a few interviews my brother suggested to her. I was messaging her to ask if it went well.

Author's Pov

Aarohi was standing near a wall her head on her phone while a boy was running in her direction.

He was looking behind while running some girls were running and shouting behind him he turned in front and bumped into someone.

He looked at the girl. And started running again looking behind he quickly said sorry looking at the girl and making a mental note to say sorry properly after.

Aarohi Pov

I was slammed into the wall by a great force. Great I am not the only one bumping into everyone here and there. there are some similar species as well.

"Raaajjj" I heard a few girls screaming.

I looked to my left where the guy who shoved me into the wall went. He turned around and our eyes met.

"Sorry" he said quickly and started running again looking back once in a while.

Why is he running from the girls? But why is he running? Did, he do something bad to them?

"Raj!! Just one date please!!!"one of them screamed her lungs out. Her throat is gonna hurt tomorrow.

Well, this guy has some crazy fangirls!

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"Good morning mam" I was greeted by my brother's assistant at the entrance of the building.

"Bhai sent you?" I asked.

"Yes ma'am. Sir is in a meeting right now" he informed.

"Meeting? But bhai was free in the afternoon" I asked in confusion.

"It was a last-minute visit," he said walking forward as we left the elevator towards my brother's cabin. I sent smiles to people working on that floor.

The door of my brother's cabin opened and my brother walked out with Mr. Raichand behind him. Ooow so he's the guest.

"Aarohi, do you mind if Reyansh joins us?" My brother asked as soon as he saw me.

Abhi inke muhh pe nahi kasie bolu?( How can I say no to their face? )

"Of course. Not! He can join if he is free" I don't have any other option now! It was a date between me and my brother! Why is he coming with us?!

I am in my brother's car with my hands crossed near my chest. That third wheel is coming in his car.

"Why are you sulking? College didn't go well?" My brother asked. he was driving the car with one hand while the other was shifting gears.

"It was our date na! Why did you invite him?!" I wanted some alone time with my brother.

"Aise nahi karte beta, he is family now, he was there so I invited him" he continued stopping the car."Now come on don't sulk! We'll eat your favorite dish Today!"
(Don't behave like this baby sis)

I just sat there looking at the front. I know it's a stupid reason but still!

My brother came to my side & opened the door for me.

"Princess come on" he forwarded his hand.

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We settled down. My brother ordered Fried Rice for me, it's my comfort food. I can eat it wherever.

Both of the guys were busy talking about some collaboration ideas.

My brother deals with graphic designing. They make characters for different games toys and stuff! That's how I started taking an interest in drawings.

My brother taught me how to draw. I used to make clothes for the characters until I started making real clothes designs.

Raichand Inc. has a clothing line so Maybe they are planning for some cartoon-themed clothes?

"Are both doing a Collab?"I broke the silence while sipping my water.

"It was just an idea, but it's not possible" my brother answered.

Our food was here by now.

"And why is that?" I asked my brother while digging in my food because I am starving!

"We both deal with two different things, so it's not possible" It was Reyansh who answered.

"I thought youweremaking cartoon themedclothes" My mouth is full I don't know if they are understanding what I am saying.

I guess my food went into the wrong pipe because I started coughing!

Reyansh forwarded the glass of water while my brother started patting my back.

"How many times do I have to tell you don't speak while eating? Are you a child? Even a child eats nicely!" my brother started scolding me.

I drank the water & calmed down.

"Sorry I was hungry" I apologised

"You are always hungry!" My brother argued.

"Arey! It happened only once na! I don't do this every day!" It's not like my food goes into the wrong pipe every day.

"You are a clumsy girl accept it!" why my brother is embarrassing me??

"I am not!"

"Yes, you are! still behaves like a child" he muttered the last part to himself but I still heard it!

"What ?? What are you saying?" I asked.

"I am saying you are stupid! You never listen to me!" he said making me more angry.

"Areyy! I told you know it happened only once!" I argued.

"It happens every day!" he's still not stopping.

"I said you-"

"What were you saying earlier?"I was again cut off by Mr. Reyansh

This dude always cuts me off when I am speaking!

"I was saying, you both can do a collab. You can launch cartoon-themed clothes!"

"Well, we can't! They only make professional clothes" my brother answered.

"We don't make clothes for children. our clothes are worn by famous celebrities." Mr. CEO of Raichand Inc. himself said this looking at me with calculative eyes.

Arrogant much?

"It was just a suggestion. Graphic tees are in trend these days and your fAmOus cEleBrItiEs also wear those types of clothes!" I mocked.

What does he mean by children's clothes? I am wearing a graphic tee myself! He's too old for this generation. My clOthEs aRe WoRn bY fAmOus cEleBrItiEs!

"Nice idea baccha. But they don't make those clothes" mg brother said sweetly. Wasn't he arguing with me a few minutes back?

Well, I guess it's genetics even my mood changes from time to time.

"There's always a first time for everything. And as I said it was just a suggestion" I said looking at Mr. Arrogant who was raising his one eyebrow to me.

His loss! He'll stay behind making clothes for his fAmOus cEleBrItiEs and others will go ahead of him with the latest designs

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