Morning - College
Aishwarya's phone rang just as she stepped onto campus.
Rachel: "Are you coming to college today?"
Aishwarya (hesitant, voice trembling): "Yeah... I'm already at the entrance. But Rachel, I need to tell you something about last night."
Rachel (concerned): "What happened? You sound scared. Come straight to class. Hanging up now!"
Aishwarya sighed, tucking her phone away as she stepped into the classroom. Rachel waved her over to their usual spot.
As soon as she sat down, Rachel leaned in.
Rachel: "Okay, spill. What happened last night?"
Aishwarya hesitated, her hands gripping the hem of her dress. She was about to speak when-
The classroom door swung open with a bang.
Roy Kapoor strode in, his usual arrogant confidence on full display. His gaze locked onto Aishwarya like a predator sizing up its prey.
He walked straight to her desk, smirking.
Roy: "Aish, I need to tell you something. Actually... I like you. Let's date."
Aishwarya blinked, caught completely off guard. She took a moment before responding.
Aishwarya (firmly): "Roy, I appreciate your feelings, but I see you as a good friend. Nothing more."
(In her mind: I'm not dating anyone... especially after what happened last night... I can't.)
His expression twisted instantly, the arrogance replaced by cold fury.
Roy (laughing darkly): "You rejected me? No one-no one-rejects me."
His voice dropped into a venomous whisper.
Roy: "You'll regret this, Aishwarya. From today, you won't have a single moment of peace in this college. You'll starve, you'll suffer, and in the end, you'll come begging to say yes."
Before she could react, Roy grabbed her wrist, his face inches away, his intentions clear.
Disgust filled her. She shoved him back with full force, her chair scraping against the floor.
The entire class fell silent.
Just as Roy recovered and stepped forward again-
The classroom door banged open.
The professor walked in.
Roy had no choice but to step away, masking his anger with a fake smile.
Aishwarya sat stiffly, her heart racing.
She clenched her fists. This isn't over.
---
After Class -
As the lecture wrapped up, Aishwarya turned to Rachel.
Aishwarya: "I'm heading to M&B Engineering Company after class. Can you grab my books from my desk? I don't want to stay here longer than necessary after what happened."
Rachel: "Sure... but how much longer are you going to keep running around to these companies for your project?"
Aishwarya: "You know how important this project is, Rachel. If someone actually looked at my research, they'd see how valuable it is. But I'm just a college student to them-no experience, no credibility."
Rachel sighed but nodded.
Rachel: "I get it. Just... be careful."
Aishwarya nodded and grabbed her bag.
As she was about to leave, she overheard Roy talking to his friends nearby.
Roy (mocking laughter): "That cheeky girl actually rejected me. Just because she's pretty, she thinks she has the right to say no?"
His voice turned cruel.
Roy: "I just wanted to use her body-nothing more. She's not special."
Aishwarya didn't flinch. She already knew his character.
Instead, she tightened her grip on her bag and walked away.
She booked an Uber and headed to M&B Engineering.
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M&B Engineering Company -
At the reception desk, Aishwarya argued with the receptionist.
Aishwarya: "I just need a few minutes with the manager. This project is worth their time, I promise!"
The receptionist looked unimpressed.
Receptionist: "Sorry, miss. The manager is busy. No appointment, no meeting."
Frustration bubbled inside her.
Just then, a sleek black Mercedes pulled up outside.
Raahithya Agarwal stepped out, his presence alone commanding attention.
From where he stood, he spotted Aishwarya at the reception, her face flushed with frustration.
His eyes darkened.
Raahithya (to Veer, smirking): "Why is she here? And why the hell is no one attending to her properly? Did she come for me?"
Veer hesitated, nervous.
Veer: "Uh... no, sir. Actually... she filed a complaint against you. She returned your black card and ring to the police."
Raahithya's jaw clenched.
Raahithya: "Hah. Just what I expected from her."
Veer shifted uncomfortably.
Veer: "Sir... since she filed a complaint, I, uh... ordered some guys to teach her a lesson."
He didn't even listen a single word of veer
Raahithya stormed toward Aishwarya.
But just as he was about to reach her-
Her phone rang.
Rachel (frantic): "Aishwarya, get back here-NOW! Roy and his gang are wrecking your locker! They're destroying your work! I'm trying to stop them, but they're out of control!"
Aishwarya's heart pounded.
Aishwarya: "I'm on my way!"
Without a second thought, she rushed out of the building, grabbed a rickshaw, and sped toward the college.
Raahithya stood there, watching her disappear. His fingers clenched into fists.
Raahithya: "Where did she go?"
Veer: "Sir, um..."
Raahithya: "I don't want excuses. FIND OUT where she went. I have to meet my grandmother, but in ten minutes, I want her location. If you can't get it, start packing your things."
Veer gulped.
----
On the 16th floor of his family's skyscraper, Raahithya entered his grandmother Kokila's lavish suite.
Raahithya: "What's with all this fuss, Grandma?"
Kokila (smirking): "You're 25, running an empire, but still single. I want a daughter-in-law!"
Raahithya exhaled sharply, rubbing his temple.
Raahithya: "Don't worry. I've already found someone."
Kokila's eyes gleamed.
Kokila: "Oh? Who is she?"
Raahithya: "You'll meet her soon."
Without another word, he walked out. Veer was already waiting with the information.
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At the College
Aishwarya burst into the hallway to find her locker in ruins.
Roy and his gang stood there, smirking.
Her heart dropped.
Roy: "Told you, didn't I? You'll learn to obey me."
Aishwarya took a step forward, rage burning in her veins.
One of the girls shoved her hard.
Aishwarya stumbled-but she didn't fall.
Instead, she swung back, slapping the girl across the face.
The entire hallway fell silent.
Roy's smirk faltered.
His face twisted in anger, and he raised his hand-
Before he could touch her, the doors burst open.