Chapter 2: The first meeting
Maanvi and Viraat had been attending the same university and same course for a year and had made it successfully into year 2. Only they did not know they existed thanks to the huge population of students. Maanvi was very happy as her neighbour and childhood friend Maya had been posted as a lecturer in her university and was looking forward to start the term with her although she was not to be taught by her. The second year started and during her break, Maanvi approaches Maya in the canteen.
Maanvi: Maya, I have ended my lessons but now i have to wait for you because i promised aunty that i will send you home since i was the one who influenced you to select this place to begin your career. But the library is so packed that i cannot study. How now? And my whole timetable is as such that i need to wait everyday. If this is the case where do i go to?
Maya: Maanvi calm down, just come with me for the last lesson. Well it is a focused group discussion today and i don't think the boys would mind you there. Anyway you are learning the same thing as well so it will be helpful for you. You can just join the class everyday. It can serve as a revision.
Maanvi: Okay then. But how are the guys? Nice or flirty?
Maya: They are nice. Its almost time so let's go.
Maya and Maanvi proceed towards the classroom. They enter and the class greets Maya. Good Afternoon Mam. She replies A very good afternoon to you all. From today onwards we will have Maanvi joining us for lessons. She is in a way my student too and i hope you would be warm and help her feel in place. Everyone nods and Maanvi looks around. The entire class was just boys and she felt wierd. Nevertheless she got herself seated in the front row.
Maanvi continues taking attendence. Aman? Here Mam. Viraat? Here Mam. Khushi jolted. Such a nice voice. She turned around but could not locate Viraat. She turned back and started with her work.On the other hand, Viraat had fell for Maanvi the moment he saw her. He was a strong guy who never fell for anyone. But there was something in Maanvi that attracted him alot. He felt that she was the one for him but he was determined that true love should not come based on his status in the society.So he had chosen to stay hidden behind his friends.
This went on for some time. Soon nearly 2 terms had passed. Maanvi knew almost everyone in the class and had clicked along very well. But she still did not notice the owner of the voice who had still kept hiding behind his friends. Maya had been noticing the changes in Viraat and Maanvi and she was the one who knew that Love was slowly blossoming between them. She recalled her college days where the same incident had occured leading to her first and only love NandKishore her now fiance.One day after lessons, she told Maanvi to wait in the cafe and had spoke to Viraat. Viraat had confided in her since by then he knew the bond Maanvi and Maya shared. Maya had offered to assist him and the opportunity had arised. It was the annual outing once again
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