The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the bustling streets of Mumbai as Nyrah Sharma made her way to college. She adjusted the straps of her backpack, its weight a reminder of the countless books she had stuffed inside. Today, her mind was particularly occupied with the pages of a novel she had just finished—a gripping tale of love lost and found. Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed the world around her, the laughter of students and the honking of rickshaws fading into a distant hum.

As she stepped into the college courtyard, she was greeted by the familiar sight of her best friends, Kaira and Harshith. They waved enthusiastically, their smiles bright against the dull backdrop of the college building. Nyrah approached them....

“Hey, Ms. Book Lover!What is your new book about ? Adventure or happy ending or a tragedy?

Nyrah rolled her eyes playfully. “Just finished a novel about heartbreak. I’m not sure if that’s an adventure or a tragedy.”

“Let’s make it an adventure!” Harshith chimed in. “How about we go to that new café after class? I hear they have the best pastries.”

Nyrah hesitated, her introverted nature flaring up at the thought of mingling with the crowd. But she also didn’t want to disappoint her friends. “Sure, why not?” she replied, a small smile gracing her lips.

As the trio headed to class, Nyrah felt a sense of comfort in their company. However, she couldn’t shake off the feeling of something stirring within her—an inexplicable urge for change, for something more than the pages of her books.

Later that afternoon, as Nyrah scribbled notes during her psychology lecture, her gaze wandered out the window. A group of students gathered outside, their laughter contagious. Among them stood a tall figure that caught her attention. Vishal Singhania, with his easy smile and animated gestures, seemed to radiate warmth. She had seen him around campus as he is famous for his looks but had never interacted with him. Something about him intrigued her, igniting a spark of curiosity deep within.

“Nyrah, are you even listening?” Kaira whispered, snapping her fingers in front of Nyrah’s face.

“Uh, yeah! Totally,” Nyrah stammered, her cheeks flushing slightly as she turned back to her notes.

After the lecture, as Nyrah packed her bag, she felt an unexpected nudge of courage. Maybe she could step out of her comfort zone, just this once. As she made her way to the cafeteria, she spotted Vishal again, this time at the counter ordering coffee. Her heart raced, a mix of excitement and anxiety coursing through her veins.

“Hey, I think I’ve seen you around,” he said, flashing her a smile that lit up his face when she approached him. “You’re in the psychology program too, right?”

Nyrah felt her throat go dry but managed to respond, “Yeah, I’m in my first year. You’re in your second?”

Vishal nodded, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. “Absolutely! It’s a wild ride, but I love it. There’s so much to learn about the human mind.”

They exchanged a few more words, and for the first time, Nyrah interacted with someone for so long other than her friends. Just as she was beginning to relax, Kaira and Harshith appeared at her side, their presence pulling her back to reality.

“Hey, Nyra! Who’s your new friend?” Kaira asked, her tone teasing.

“This is Vishal,” Nyrah introduced, while her heart bests faster. “We were just talking about psychology.”

“Nice to meet you, man! We were actually headed to that new café. You should join us!” Harshith suggested.

Vishal hesitated, glancing at Nyrah, who felt a mix of hope and apprehension. Would he want to join them, or would this be the end of their brief encounter?

“Sure! I’d love to,” he finally replied, his smile growing wider. “I could use a break from studying anyway.”

As they walked to the café, Nyrah felt a sense of exhilaration mixed with dread. This was new territory for her, and she wasn’t sure if she was ready for the whirlwind change that this unexpected encounter could bring. She was feeling overwhelmed.

As they settled into their seats, laughter and chatter enveloped them. Nyrah watched as Vishal interacted effortlessly with her friends, his charm undeniable. She felt a flicker of envy mixed with admiration—how could he make it look so easy?

But in that moment, amidst the laughter, Nyrah realized that perhaps this was the beginning of something new, something she had been yearning for.

Little did she know, fate had more in store than she could ever imagine. As they shared stories and laughter over pastries, shadows of Nyrah's past began to loom larger, and unseen challenges awaited to test the bonds that were just beginning to form.

The sun dipped lower, casting long shadows, hinting that the night would soon envelop them, bringing with it mysteries yet to unfold.

Then she bid a goodbye to her friends and Vishal and left for her house.

After a long journey of two hours from college to her home she just threw her bag in the corner of the room and threw her body on the bed as she was very tired

Her dad came from his room and asked her how was her day and asked to freshen up and have the dinner

But she didn't hear what her father said as she was lost in her thoughts about Vishal and his talks wondering how can someone be so carefree and be enthusiastic

She came out of her thoughts when her dad called out her name saying 'Nyrah! What are you thinking about ? Where are you lost? '

She came out of her thoughts and said 'Nothing dad. I was just thinking about my book and its ending'

He left the room saying 'You are always thinking about your novels. Get freshen up and have food. It's prepared'.

She got freshen up and had her food and came on to the bed while still thinking about Vishal

Then she came out of her thoughts mumbling to herself 'Why am I thinking about him so much.Lets not think about him and read my novel'

Then she started reading her novel and later kept the book aside to sleep thinking about the next day wondering how the next day is going to be......

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