The next day
September 8th 2011, Thursday.
Having a problem gone from their life all celebrated but didn't forget that three days ago was teachers's day and the academy did celebrate it to thank their staff members who worked hard for the academy. Aryan had closed contact with anyone but his friends. He decided he'll never let another member near his family and try hurting his girl and friends. F5 and D4 tried explaining to him that not everyone is going to harm Mannat but they failed terribly. Mannat tried everything hell she even seduced him but nothing worked Mr. Stubborn had decided he is not going to let anyone harm his friends and girl. He had bodyguards watching them in secret without letting them know otherwise they would crib about it.
Three months later...
December
Aryan had come out of his shell now he was speaking to people again but he didn't trust everyone now. Nobody knew his house address and he moved Mannat and himself out from the penthouse and into a mansion where he had a very tight security. The mansion was in a very posh area and to get in that area you needed permission. Couriers were collected by the security and given to the people directly as they were moving in or out. The gates were electrocuted and only one man had access to it which Aryan appointed after shifting into that area.
December 12th 2011, Monday.
Aryan entered college with Mannat and straight away both went to diner. In the diner the rest of the g**g was waiting for them. All sat down and juniors were sitting on the table that was next to theirs as after the incident Aryan had lost his trust and now though he had started talking to people doesn't mean he let other people in. No one extra. It took him a while to accept Anusha into their life but he did as she time and again proved how much of a good nature she had. She always was with Mannat and both girls were really close to each other now. As they were talking a new kid walked up to their table and said: hey guys I'm Rohan and I'm new here. I've recently joined and have become the head for the cultural club and I actually wanted to speak with Aali-yah. So can you tell me who is Aali-yah? He says in his cute Australian accent.
Alia: I'm Alia and you're very cute. She says looking at him.
Rohan smiles and says thank you. He spoke to her about the work as Alia was the cultural head before him so he wanted her help. A girl came from behind and called him and he turned back.
Girl: Rohan what are you doing here I was searching for you everywhere.
Rohan: Shruti I was meeting our ex-cultural club head to clear some doubts.
Shruti nodded and as Rohan finished speaking to Alia they left.
Alia said looking at all and said: isn't he the cutesttttt
Sanam just gave her a look and she smiles at him and kisses his cheek: obviously you are the cutest baby.
And they start making out and all slowly slipped away with their partners. When they look around all had already escaped.
All the couples had gone to their own houses.
Aryan and Mannat's place:
Aryan carried Mannat in his arms into their room and laid her on the bed as she fell asleep in his car and slept on her hugging her close to him making sure his entire body weight is not on her.
At six in the evening they get up and freshen up and go to do their own works. Mannat starts working on her files for her father while Aryan checked his for Malhotra empire. They had dinner with Mannat on Aryan's lap.
She asked him as they ate "Aru how did you realize it's Courtney. The one who attacked me in London as well" He fed her another bite of dal rice and said "Mannat she is Ryan Kansas's sister"
She chocked on her food. He gave her water and patted her back. "what! Ryan, the same Ryan" she asked him looking at him in shock.
Aryan nodded "yes love the same Ryan who committed suicide in our first year of college. You're friend Ryan"
Mannat nodded but was still a little confused "but why is she behind me??
I don't have anything to do with Ryan's death right?"
Aryan sighed while looking her in the eyes "you don't love. Ryan was a victim of bullying as you know and you saved him a lot of times and became his friend. He fell for you and he actually planned on proposing you but that day..."
Flashback:
Ryan is Mannat's friend whom she protects a lot from bullying. Ryan is in love with her and he plans on telling her today. He called Mannat and asked her to come to college a bit late. He went and bought six red roses for her and he bought a box of her favorite chocolates and a ring. He left from the shop and by the time he reached college he was late because of traffic. He walked in and heard people cheering kiss! Kiss! Kiss! He went towards the voices and the flowers dropped from his arms. He saw Mannat in Aryan's arms and both of them were kissing. He then left from there quietly and came home. He saw the video on i********: which many had updated. Aryan was on his knees asking her out and she said yes and kissed him. His Mannat kissed Aryan. It broke him. He couldn't bear it and committed suicide and left a note in his sister's room.
Courts,
She doesn't love me she loves Aryan Malhotra. I thought she loves me courts. I can't handle living without her and I can't see her living with him. I'm sorry courts. I'm sorry. I love you sis.
Ryan..
And blood droplets on the letter.
Flashback ends.
Mannat started crying. The guilt that he died because of her was killing her inside. She wasn't told it was suicide. She was told that he was in an accident. She cried that night for her friend's death. Aryan consoled here and continued "Courtney was heartbroken. She got that letter after his funeral when she was in his room. Sam spoke to me, Courtney went mad. Ryan was her only family and he too died. She became mentally unstable. She couldn't handle seeing you happy. She wanted you to die because she believed it's your fault that Ryan died. She was admitted to mental hospital by Sam on my insistence and she was getting better. Sam was there for her all the time caring for her. After all Sam was her best friend even if she was your high school friend. They said she ran away six months ago. I didn't recognize her because she has changed. She wasn't the same Courtney with specks and braces and two pig tails you know. If I knew I would have protected you better love. Believe me.
Mannat was shocked. She couldn't handle herself and continued crying on his shoulder holding onto him. That night was a bad one for them.
Next day:
December 13th 2011; Tuesday.
With Courtney/Riya out of college Aryan didn't have any student to train but the exam time was here. Musikschlacht was done way before with samrat, gungan, Akash and Shanaya forming a band. They were a band but they didn't have a official name yet. Now there was the final exam where the juniors will be graded on the basis of what they have been taught throughout the semester by their seniors. Aryan called the whole college to the auditorium and he was standing on the podium with the dean.
Aryan: hello everyone. As you know your exams are here but before that for 20% of your grade which the seniors will grade will happen right here right now. We at Silver Creek believe in fair and square. So get ready for your exam.
All students groaned and were shocked because they actually had a lot of plans for cheating and get marks and had been the seniors slaves trying to get grades from them.
Everyone sat down in the rows of benches organized in different parts of the auditorium with a wide space between two benches to avoid cheating. The seniors were kicked out and the strictest teachers were placed in every single direction so cheating was not easy. An hour later the examination was over and all got up and left the Audi complaining how bad they did. The teachers collected the papers and gave them to Aryan because he planned on correcting them himself. Silver Creek was a very prestigious college and selected students studied here. Every field had only 250 seats available. So they had three sections of business and accounting, arts and designing and medicine. Below that there were categories where students could choose. There were minors to choose from: acting, music, sports, dance, animation, graphic designing, modeling and event management for which there were clubs which decided everything but Aryan's approval was required for certain matters. They had complete freedom but not for certain matters.
Dramatics Society: {DS}
The society to fulfill everyone's dreams about being an actress or model. It taught you how to charm people with your beauty and how to control your confidence from turning into over confidence. The head of the dramatics society was Vivian Singhania.
Music club: {MC}
The club offered various platforms for everyone to showcase their talent in music. They sometimes partnered with DS and put out musical plays for people who are interested in acting as well as music.
Model House: {MH}
Model house full fills every girl's dream to be a model. The house organizes various ramp walks in pairing with their majors which were designing. Every designer (senior) got three models (junior) who would wear it's designs and just walk the ramp showcasing their work. They invited super models like Malaika Aurora Khan and photographers who would love to do their portfolio. Model house was headed by Tamanna who is a follower of Mannat. She has always admired Mannat and follows in her foot steps all the time.
Cultural Society : {CS}
Cultural society organizes all the events that take place in college from the timings to the event dates so that certain events do not clash whth each other. Every year they have the same set of events happening but at different times regarded the demand of the situation. The order is Musikschlacht first followed by Espectro Dinámico- a fashion event, Zheśhè- arts event ,Meràkí- photography event and Exchange Alley- a event for business and many more were held all together. These events happened in four days time and the largest fest of India hosted by Silver Creek right after the exams were over as a treat for the students before the next semester began.