Unveiling Fate's Game

CHAPTER 3:Aradhya's Zone of Terror

Aradhya: (Thoughtfully) "Why do these dreams keep haunting me?"

Devil Aradhya: (Supportively) "You should talk to someone about it, Aru. Don't bear this burden alone."

Angel Aradhya: (Defiantly) "Oh, come on! They're just dreams. Ignore them and focus on enjoying your college life."

Devil Aradhya: "Or you can try acting like Rakul Preet's character in the movie 'Spyder.'"

Angel Aradhya: "Oh, hello! What are you saying? Why are you distracting her?"

Devil Aradhya: "Yaar, it's fun... Look, that boy is coming towards us. Maybe he is going to propose to us! I'm excited!"

Angel Aradhya: "Aradhya, quickly run!"

Devil Aradhya: "No... Aru, accept him and make the dream come true!"

Angel Aradhya: "Shut up!"

Devil Aradhya: "You shut up!"

As soon as Aradhya arrived at college, preoccupied with her thoughts and battling her inner devils, she came across a handsome guy named Prabhu, who had been in love with her for the past two years. Today, he had decided to confess his love to Aradhya, no matter what.

"Hi Aru," Prabhu said nervously to Aradhya.

Aradhya raised her eyebrow, maintaining a cold face with no smile.

As she predicted his intention, she didn't want to give him any false hopes.

"Hi Prabhu, can you please call me by my name? I don't like the name you're using," Aradhya said casually, still without any facial expressions.

"Hmm... sorry, it's okay. I'll call you as you say," Prabhu replied, trying to hide the rose he had bought for her.

He knew Aradhya's character well, but he wanted to try his luck since she had been nice to him for the last week. Little did he know, as soon as she noticed the red rose in his hands, her expression changed.

Sensing her attitude towards him today, he decided to postpone his confession.

"Anything else, Prabhu?" Aradhya asked him, still with a poker face.

Prabhu knew that Aradhya was dangerous compared to any other girl he knew. He didn't want to end up on bad terms with her.

"Hmm... no, nothing. It's just... um... I bought a rose for you," Prabhu awkwardly said, trying to maintain his composure.

"Oh... sorry, but I don't like flowers," Aradhya said matter-of-factly, still not showing any sign of a smile.

"Oh... it's okay," Prabhu replied, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Hey, why don't you give it to Harika? She loves flowers," Aradhya suggested, motioning her eyes to the back where Harika was running towards them, as if someone was chasing her.

"Why not, here!" Prabhu nervously handed the rose to Harika as soon as she reached near Aradhya.

Harika looked puzzled at first but then realised what was going on, based on Aradhya's usual behaviour.

This wasn't the first time someone tried to confess their feelings to Aradhya, only to be gracefully rejected. Her reputation of being indifferent and cold-hearted was undeserved. She simply focused on her studies and goals, determined not to burden her parents financially.

Some may have called her selfish, but Aradhya had a different perspective. She valued her independence and wanted to achieve success on her own terms. Deep down, she was a caring and understanding person, but she had a unique way of showing it.

Harika couldn't help but chuckle at the situation. "Ah, poor Prabhu! He fell into Aradhya's zone of terror," she said, trying to hold back her laughter.

Aradhya joined in the laughter, "Well, I can't help it if boys get nervous around me. It's not intentional."

Harika teased, "Oh, I know, I know. But you have to admit, you have a special way of keeping them on their toes!"

The two friends laughed together, enjoying the humorous side of Aradhya's unintentional effect on people. Despite her reputation, they knew that deep down, Aradhya was a gem of a person and a true friend.

"Now, tell me, why are you running towards me as if someone is chasing you?" Aradhya knew her friend well, so she asked without batting an eye.

"Oh... that's because I heard you are getting married!" Harika exclaimed with excitement.

"What!" Aradhya exclaimed even more loudly, drawing attention from everyone around.

Realising the public setting, she quickly kept her mouth shut and shot daggers at her friend before heading to their classes as they were getting late.

Aradhya and Harika parted ways as they had different classes.

As Aradhya was making her way to class, she suddenly tripped and was about to fall when a large hand immediately grabbed her waist, pulling her towards a strong chest.

It was the first time a man had touched her like this, and she couldn't help but shiver under his touch. She met his eyes, which were locked onto hers, as if not wanting to look away.

"He is hot," the devil inside her whispered with a hint of mischief.

Shaking herself out of the trance, she managed to say, "Thank you," but the man didn't let go of her waist. Instead, he gazed at her as if she were some kind of prey.

As she realised they were outside the classroom, Aradhya could hear her teacher beginning the lecture inside.

Aradhya tried to get rid of the man politely, saying, "Sir, can you please let me go? I'm getting late for class."

Her cheeks flushed as she struggled to respond. The boldness of this man took her by surprise, and she wasn't sure how to handle the situation.

The man's lips curled into a playful smile as he finally released his hold on her. He straightened himself but maintained a captivating presence.

He then bent slightly, lowering himself to her level, and whispered in her ear with a hint of seduction, "What if there is no class? Is that okay?"