Author's pov:
It was a new morning.Nandini woke up but didn't want to leave her bed,she was shivering.All the past incidents were flashing in her mind continuously,she wasn't able to tolerate it...she closed her ears with her hands and slowly she got up from the bed and went to get ready.On the other side ,manik was in deep sleep.Cabir was trying to wake him up but he wouldn't get up.So Cabir brought a bucket full of water and told manik if he doesn't wake up in 5 seconds he would pour all the water on him.Manik suddenly got up and saw that the bucket was empty,he frowned and told cabir it's still 15 minutes until college.Cabir told him that none of his excuses will work today and that he will have to get ready.Frowning,manik went to get ready.
Navya entered Nandini's room and saw her getting ready.
Navya: Nandini,how much more time?
Nandini:Sister,just 5 more minutes
Navya nodded her head and said 'okay'.
Nandini: Let's go, sister.
Nandini's hands were trembling.
Navya came,held Nandini's hands and said'
Don't be scared, Nandini. It's the beginning of your new life! Enjoy it and try to forget everything that happened in the past, hmmm?'
Nandini nodded her head and held navya's hand.
They both left for college.
They arrived at the college campus together.
Navya could sense the stress on Nandini's face, she held her hand and said'If anything happens, just call me, okay? I will be there for you and keep a smile on your face, okay?'
Nandini:Hmm
Navya kissed Nandini's forehead and left from there, giving her a smile.
Nandini was standing at the entrance of the college,feeling scared...her hands were trembling,she held the gate for support and finally entered the college.
All the students were looking at her,Nandini was feeling really awkward.
Screen shifts to manik and Cabir's side
Manik was in the bathroom and Cabir was waiting for him outside
Cabir:Manik,how much more time?Listen you better make it fast,we are running late .You always do this!
Manik:Did I tell you to wait for me? First,you woke me up early in the morning and then play cheap tricks with me and then expect me to make it fast , seriously?
Cabir:Cheap tricks?What cheap tricks did I play?Manik you better make it fast,okay?I don't want to listen to any of your excuses!
Cabir gets a call,and he smiles
Manik comes out of the bathroom, and seeing him smile asks, 'What happened?'
Cabir:Manik,a new fresher has come to our college.Its going to be so much fun....Cabir laughs.
Manik: Let's leave for the college(sarcastically smiling)
They both headed off to college together.
They both reached the college and were talking to each other,laughing
Cabir:Where is this fresher?
Manik:We have a whole day, don't worry we will find her!
Cabir nods his head and they both exchange smiles with each other.
Nandini was walking in the canteen area when a group of boys came and were giving dirty looks to her.Nandini was playing with her hand,ignored them and tried to leave from there but she couldn't.
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Healing Echoes
Short StoryShe wanted darkness He was her light She was traumatized, He wanted to heal her Let's peep in👀