Nisha POV
I made my way to the college building and instead of feeling excited, all I can feel was annoyance. I was feeling like I should go back not liking the stares of all students as I walked past them. It was very irritating. I had a bandage over my knuckles and a cut on my side lip. I lowered my eyes and moved fast towards my locker.
I took my books and headed towards the class. I was hearing hushed whispers of students as I walked towards the class. Gladly I didn’t see those bullies….at least not yet.
I entered the class and looked around to find Ahana sitting at the back of class. I made my way towards her and sat down on the empty chair beside her slamming my books harshly against the desk. She flinched with sudden noise and looked towards my direction. She sighed when she saw me.
“Why are you in foul mood today?” she asked me.
I sighed and glanced at the whole class who kept on glancing at me from the corner of their eyes. Then I looked towards her giving her the look 'see'
She shook her head and chuckled softly.
“What do you accept from your stunt of yesterday?”
I huffed under my breath and glanced at my watch. Wow I came early today. We still have 10 minutes to spare before the lecture.
“Nisha are you alright? How’s your knuckles?” she asked with concern.
“Oh it’s fine.”
“I didn’t expect you to fight against them and scare the s**t out of them. It was like I was watching a live action movie.” She widened her eyes and her voice was sounding very enthusiastic.
“ what happened to you? You look very happy today?” I asked her seeing all her enthusiastic mood.
“You Didn’t Here Today’s Gossip. Did you?” she asked me with wide eyes.
“Um no?” I shook my head. She is really a gossip person.
“ You know what! Hailey and her friends got suspended for a whole week. It never happened before. I mean her father is this college’s trustee and the others also belong to rich families. They always got their way. But this time it’s different. No questions asked, the authorities suspended them for the whole week and that Zach got suspension for two weeks. I can’t believe it. Well no one is believing it. But it’s true.” She said.
Detention for a week? I am sure it will show on their cumulative records. They might get problems in career. And a guy called Zach got suspension for two weeks?
“Zach?”
“Oh the one who squeezed your neck brutally.” She replied.
Oh! His name is Zach. But why they got this hard punishment. I mean it’s not like I care but still it might affect them in future. I’m sure it was Azlan's doing. The way he stared at my neck yesterday with seriousness, I knew he would definitely do something about that issue. I should tell him to lessen their punishments.
“Hey I am sorry that I didn’t came with you yesterday and for not returning your calls.” I apologized for yesterday. She called me in the evening but my mobile was dead.
“Ah that.. it’s absolutely fine. We’ll go out some other day. Don’t worry.” She smiled.
“So how was your date?” I asked her teasingly.
“Shut up” she scowled at me.
I chuckled at her. We chatted for sometime until the lecturer arrived.
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Lunch came quicker than I realized. I made my way towards the washroom to freshen up. But I somehow forgot the way. This college is so big and the interior of each floor is almost similar which is very confusing.
Finally I found the washroom. I quickly freshened up and made my way towards the canteen. But just I was about to walked passed the lockers, a human body came flying in the air and slammed against the lockers with a thud in front of me. An unexpected scream left my lips and I jumped back in horror from the sudden impact. I watched as the boy who was slammed dropped on the ground holding his head moaning loudly in pain. Blood started oozing from his forehead.
I gasped and looked at the sides from where he came flying. I felt shock and fear of what I saw. I saw Aaron breathing heavily with a murderous look on his face. The atmosphere suddenly felt suffocating for me as the dark aura surrounded us.
Did he just threw this guy over the lockers? I glanced at the poor boy who looks badly beaten. His nose was little out of shape and was oozing blood. He was groaning in pain.
I watched as Aaron quickly stride towards us and lifted that poor creature by his collars and grabbed his throat launching him midair.
“Dare you to say that again. I WILL KILL YOU.” He let out a rough scary strange noise like an animal.
Did he just growled? Like an animal? I gasped in horror and took a step back from his murderous self.
That boy was turning green from the lack of oxygen. And Aaron was nowhere near to leave him. It was looking like he was about to kill him.
No no I should save him. Ahana was right. Aaron is dangerous and scary.
“Hey stop! What are you doing? Leave him.” I screamed at him trying to pry his hands off from that poor creature’s throat.
Damn! He held him so high. My hands didn’t even reach his hands. I gripped his forearm attempting to stop him.
And it worked.
Aaron’s whole body stiffened and he released his hold making that boy fall on the ground gasping for air barely conscious.When I touched his arm, sudden tingles spread over my body and suddenly I was feeling butterflies dancing in my stomach.
He moved his head towards me in dangerously slow speed. I didn’t realized that I still had a hold of his arm. I quickly took my hand off.
The next thing I knew that he grabbed my shoulders and slammed me on the locker wall trapping my body with his.
“And who the hell are you to stop me? Huh?” he spit his words harshly. His voice was dripping with anger.
“I-I….” I lost my voice. Looking at his angry self, fear was crawling into me.
“Listen here. Stay away from me Nisha. Don’t try to come close to me. You will regret it badly. Very badly.” He shouted releasing my shoulders from his painful grip. My heart raced, my legs started trembling as it became hard to breath. He looked away from me and growled once again at that boy before he kicked him in his stomach and stormed away.
I stood there dumbfounded of what the hell just happened? I didn’t even do anything but he accused me as if I stole his precious jewels and ran off. And coming close to him? Dude I just met you now and that too for the first time.
What the hell?
Anger started building in me as I stared at the empty hallway. Jerk. Fat headless chicken. Pig head. Bastard!
I looked at the that beaten up by who vanished from hallway.
I huffed angrily and walked towards the cafeteria. He ruined my whole mood today. What does he think of himself? Just let me see you mister jerk, I will show you what I can do. Just let me see you.
I entered the cafeteria only to be come face to face with Samantha. She was wearing a short sleeveless dress and high heels.The dress was so tight like second skin and it was a bit revealing in the chest area. But she was looking beautiful.
“Move out of the way b***h” she said almost yelled in displeasure.
I sighed and moved aside. I don’t want more headache than I am already having. She glared at me and stormed out with loud clicks of her heels.
"Hi nisha" I heard someone calling my name, I turned to face a girl with blonde hairs and baby blue eyes. She was wearing a beautiful sundress and heels. She was beautiful. She had a smile on her face.
"Um hi....." I trailed off not knowing her name.
"It's Cole." She told with a chuckle.
"Hi Cole nice to meet you." I said.
"Indeed very nice to meet you. You made your presence known in just few days." She said with a grin.
I didn't speak anything as I didn't know whether it was compliment or a taunt. Based on the tone of her voice she sounded genuine. So it has to be a compliment. I just smiled awkwardly.
"And don't worry about Samantha. She is just angry at the moment. Once her anger calm down, she won't be rude to you. I know that because I am her best friend." She said with an honest smile.
Best friends? But they look so different from each other. Samantha is like a scary annoying girl who always insults others while Cole looks like a sweet and peace loving girl. Maybe that's why they are best friends. Different personalities, different likes still same love and concern.
"You know we can be friends." She said with a smile.
I stared at her with wide eyes. Friends? I never made friends so fast except Ahana because I felt her genuine and unharmful. But Cole? I am not saying she doesn't sound genuine but still.....
"Babe what are you doing here? I was waiting for you on our table." A tall boy spoke as he made his way towards us. He was very handsome. He was wearing a polo shirt and some pants and had black aviators on. He was looking cool.
"Babe I am just talking with my new friend. Meet her." She replied while side hugging him.
"Oh hi Nisha. I am Kai, Cole's boyfriend." He said with a smile and forwarded his hands to shake.
"Nice to meet you." I shook his hand gently. It seems everyone knows my name here.
As I stare at them.i remember I saw them with Noah and Samantha yesterday. The boy looked quite familiar though. I think I saw him before.
"You don't know but we live in the same terri.. I mean area. My dad told me he met you and you are very sweet girl" Kai said.
"Your dad?"
"Yeah Mr Keaton Martin."
"Oh yes. I met him." I said. Now I knew why Kai looks so familiar. He looks like his dad Mr Keaton.
"Why won't you join us for lunch? Let's get you introduced to everyone." Kai said.
"Yeah it would be great. Come on Nisha." Cole also supported him.
"No no! Uh I mean I can't. Not today. I have my friend waiting for me."I said kind of in panic. I don't want to be the center of attention. And as Ahana said these guys are very famous, I don't want to sit with them. It will bring unwanted attention towards me. And also Noah and Samantha will also be present there and also that jerk. They might not like it. So No.
"Ok but next time you have to agree. Alright?" Cole asked.
I nodded my head with a smile. With that they went towards their table while I searched for Ahana. I saw her at our usual table. She was staring at me with confusion. I moved towards our table and sat on the opposite chair.
“Do you know them?” she asked as soon as I sat. I nodded.
“They introduced themselves.” I replied while rubbing my eyes. Last night I didn’t get proper sleep due to slight pain in my body. And now I am feeling like bunking the rest of the lectures and sleep somewhere in the corner of the library.
“How?” she asked curiously.
I sighed. She won’t stop her questionnaire unless I answer her.
“I live with Samantha and Noah's family. Since my parents are no more, I moved here to live with my dad’s friend’s family.” I said. I already told her from where and why I came here but didn’t tell where I am living.
“ Oh. That explains the whole thing. Well Samantha doesn’t seem to like you. I mean I saw you two some minutes ago and the way she was glaring at you only have the expression of dislike and hate.” She said.
“I know”
“Are you sad?”
“Why would I ?”
“ Um i-I, it’s just that...... I don’t know the feeling of loosing my both parents as I have mine healthy and alive. But it must be hurting loosing them. I can’t even imagine that. I just want to ask you if you are ok.” She said with concern and sympathy.
“I- I am fine. Thanks for asking. I really appreciate it.” I said gulping the lump formed in my throat. Suddenly I was feeling very emotional. My heart was burning from inside. I wanted to tell her how much it hurts. How much it hurts to have no one to share your pain with, to care for you and to love you.
But I just told her that I am fine.
She then diverted the topic seeing my uneasyness. We finished our lunch and went towards our next class.
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