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Chapter 3

  • NEETHU POV
  • Neethu felt very close to the young man who was sitting
  • near her in flight. He was very special to her
  • because he was her first boyfriend away from home.
  • He knew nothing about him, not even his name.
  • Hopefully he could be an entrepreneur or
  • businessman. Besides trusting him, How could he
  • she found him without knowing any details about him
  • him?
  • She had never acted like this before
  • as usual he will be with his parents
  • whenever they moved out. She did it
  • school, college in her hometown itself. Was
  • too different from others. His gentle demeanor and
  • his eyes caught hers. His eyes wanted to say something and it was clear to see.
  • She pushed her thoughts away. This place was not
  • known to her. She visited this place twice
  • her father to complete all procedures regarding
  • her career. She forgot to tell her parents
  • she reached safely. Her phone rang
  • same time. It was from her father. during an interview with
  • she got into a college hostel with her parents and sister
  • entrance. After signing her entry, she strode out
  • inside the dorm.
  • The college hostel was admired for its beauty
  • infrastructure, painting work, gigantic pillars, etc
  • The dormitory was clearly visible from it. The
  • students wandered here and there. They
  • He seemed to belong to the royal family.
  • Neethu completed all formalities and hostel
  • the leader gave her a token where she found
  • room number 25. She thought about it
  • number in flight and time spent in flight.
  • Her room was on the first floor. She refused to marry
  • elevator and used the stairs. The girls saw
  • her differently. She walked into her room and noticed that the door was wide open. Silence followed.
  • "Bye, friends." Neethu smiled. Three girls
  • the one sitting there smiled back. She put the bag down
  • in the cabin and sat down on the couch. "Well,
  • friends. Let's break this silence. introduce yourself
  • herself," she said.
  • They had a good chat with Neethu and now she did it
  • three new friends: Shanu, Mithila and Rishwana.
  • Each of them was from a different state. They
  • became very close on the first day. They
  • shared their dreams, expectations about college,
  • and fears.
  • Neethu was excited but could not find her
  • complete happiness. It was missing somewhere
  • the young man often thought of her in flight.
  • She felt that there was an empty place in her heart
  • him. Her eyes longed to at least see him
  • once.
  • Rithick's dad, Sanjay arranged to pick him up
  • son from the airport. His driver took him to
  • guest house.
  • Rithick and his parents were usually spenders
  • unforgettable moments in this guesthouse. Was
  • amazed to see so many new arrangements
  • House. Beautiful flowers in front of it
  • the house and artificial waterfall in the back does
  • the guesthouse is more beautiful. He knew it
  • was his father's surprise for him. "I love you dad
  • Thank you" he whispered.
  • He looked for the keys in his luggage and he was shocked to see that the door was unlocked. He pushed the door and it opened. He dropped it
  • his bag on a nearby couch. He sensed it
  • someone was there.
  • "Who's hiding inside?" he shouted. Here it was
  • nothing but silence.
  • "Can't you hear me, man? Stand before me,
  • coward."
  • He found a paper by the stairs. read these
  • line "Hey man, if you're brave enough
  • come to the balcony.
  • Rithick climbed onto the balcony and noticed two men
  • he had a serious conversation standing on the sidelines
  • balcony. Their faces were covered by masks.
  • He stepped closer and clasped their hands
  • behind their backs. He took off his mask and was
  • dismayed. One of them was his uncle Rudhra
  • (Sanjay's brother). He was a famous detective
  • and the other was his uncle's son, Rahul. Rahul was
  • charming and crossed 27.
  • '"'Hey Rahul! You scared the hell out of me!' They
  • they hugged each other.
  • "Dear Rithick. You are brave! I wanted to see that."
  • again. I missed you so much,” Rahul said sadly
  • smile.
  • "Hello son. Look at me too," his uncle said
  • with a smile.
  • "Sorry, uncle. How are you? Dad didn't say."
  • anything about your arrival.” said Rithick.
  • “I am fine, my son. It was a planned surprise
  • for you my brave child,” said Rudhra.
  • Then their happy conversation between them
  • he grew serious. Rithick's phone rang, his father did
  • in a row.
  • "Dad, I'm here with my uncle and Rahul. How are you?"
  • and what does mom do? I am impressed with all of yours
  • surprise.” Rithick said cheerfully.
  • "I love you my son. Of course Ruthra and Rahul do."
  • affectionate towards you, so I asked them
  • to be there Another big surprise, they will
  • stay with you. I hope Rahul didn't open it. He is
  • go study with you I hope you go
  • enjoy college life. Watch out son, she'll call
  • you later.” His father ended the call.
  • "Rahul! I am very glad to continue my studies."
  • with you after school. I know you'll be there
  • for me. No one can replace you, man," Rithick said
  • with pride.
  • "Sanjay!!!" Rudra pressed the phone to his ear
  • after moving away from Rithick and Rahul.
  • He continued, "Hello, Sanjay. I'm here to take care."
  • from Rithick. Don't worry about him."
  • replied Sanjay. “I am relieved, Ruthra, that my son.
  • I'll be safe there, I can't bear it if anything
  • It happened to him. Our plan should be secret
  • and Rithick shouldn't know about it. I want mine
  • son safe, Rudhra. I think Bengaluru will be safe
  • for him. Take care of him.”
  • Rudhra assured, “Okay Sanjay, don't worry
  • always be with Rithick. Rahul is here to take care
  • and his. Bye brother.” Rudhra hung up.
  • Rithick and Rahul talked about their lives in the past
  • two years. In between the conversation itself, Rahul felt it
  • something was troubling Rithick. His face looked
  • often dull and had a dry smile that wasn't his
  • heart.
  • "Are you alright Rithick?" Rahul asked worriedly.
  • "Of course I'm fine," he replied.
  • "I know you, man. There's something there, don't try it."
  • hide it.” Rahul said hopefully.
  • Rithick was in no mood to explain about the journey - about Neetha. "There's nothing to be afraid of, me
  • I am good."
  • Rahul prodded on, “How was the journey?
  • did something bad happen?"
  • Rithick was unable to hide anything from Rahul
  • because they knew each other well. There weren't any
  • the secret between them.
  • Rithick sighed." Yes. Neethu."
  • Rahul frowned, "Who? Neetha? You shouted at that."
  • her?"
  • “No, I didn't yell at her, I just looked at her
  • an hour and a half,” Rithick said with a small smile.
  • Rahul laughed. "Impossible! Are you kidding me?"
  • He knew about Rithick's history with girls. "Do you remember Suhana?"
  • Rithick yelled, "Shut up. I'll kill you if you tell her."
  • name again."
  • "What's wrong with that? How can you forget her?"
  • How hard she made you fall in love with her…
  • But you… man.” Rahul continued, “You didn't even do that
  • look at her once You yelled at her in front of you
  • other,"
  • "Stop! I said stop Rahul. Don't force me."
  • furious. You know about Suhana and Jeevith
  • he loved my money more than me."
  • “Okay, okay, calm down,” Rahul paused for a moment
  • the other gently asked, "Well, who is Neethu?"
  • “Neethuuuuu…” Rithick extended her name with a
  • humble smile on his lips.
  • “Have you ever seen a young girl who doesn't care?
  • about anything around her for production
  • are others happy? Have you ever seen a girl who talks?
  • without stopping? Have you ever seen a girl who is
  • innocent at heart?"
  • Rahul was amazed.
  • "You're Rithick? I can't."
  • believe your own eyes. What is happening here,
  • man?"
  • Rithick: "What magnetic eyes she had! I couldn't look away. They sparkled like 1000W bulbs.
  • she felt breathless near her. Every word
  • she made me open the door of my heart and she is
  • safe inside now.”
  • "Wow! I'm so happy for you Rithick." Rahul clapped
  • his face. "Have you shared your feelings?"
  • “I didn't even know how to start the conversation…
  • he looked at her silently. She concluded that I was
  • dumb. What a girl she was!"
  • Rahul smiled. "Dumb?" He burst out laughing.
  • Rithick smiled shyly. When she left me I felt like
  • everything was stolen from me.
  • There was strong emotion in Rithick's voice.
  • "Don't worry Rithick. She will be yours."
  • "I don't know anything about her. Where would she be."
  • remain? She said she was here to give chase
  • her dreams,” Rithick sighed.
  • Well, if she's here to study, she has to be here
  • at least two years,” said Rahul.
  • Rahul's words made Rithick feel much better
  • it gave him confidence. "I will find her.. I want to love
  • her crazy."
  • Rahul smiled. "I can't believe my ears. I can."
  • realize how much she has affected you. I am
  • eager to see his sister-in-law. Get her soon, man!"
  • "I hope so. You know? She gave me a gift."
  • Rahul raised his eyebrows. "That's great. What is it?"
  • it?"
  • “I haven't seen it yet. Rithick took out the gift
  • from his bag. It was a small, neatly wrapped gift.
  • It was a key ring with two birds facing each other.
  • They were the words: "Flowering spring days".
  • stamped on them.
  • Rithick was ecstatic and hugged Rahul.
  • Rudhra entered the room. "Let's go to dinner," "Oh yes, uncle." Give me a few minutes,” Rithick
  • he said before leaving the room.
  • "I have arranged to be accompanied after the boarding house
  • and in questionable places throughout the city to give
  • enough protection for Rithick,” whispered Rudhra
  • Rahul.
  • "That's a good plan, Dad. I'll take care of him inside."
  • University. Don't worry about him."
  • Rudhra asked to keep it top secret.
  • Rahul promised the same.
  • Rudhra drove towards the restaurant. Smooth
  • followed by a conversation in the car. They had theirs
  • dinner and Rithick looked forward to the next day—the
  • re-opening of the dormitory.