Author's pov

It was Ayra's first day in college. Timings were from 9a.m. but as punctual, she was ready by 8a.m. because being late means another lecture from her dad.

Her dad was not strict but just follows rules rigidly, by the way he loves his daughter alot and only wants best for her.

So Ayra woke up at 6:30 in the morning, did her morning routine, got ready and came downstairs to have breakfast with her sweet little family.

One night before....

"Its already 1a.m. at night but I'm not feeling sleepy and if I sleep late I will not be able to wake up early in the morning."

She giggled thinking about her new stationary, new uniform, new books, new world, new people. It felt like a lot have changed in her life.

"But I'm so so so much excited about my college, I can't even imagine that my school life is finally over. I survived those worst days doing my best and now a new chapter of my life is beginning."

She thought, pulling the blanket up to her shoulders.

Again she started overthinking.

"I don't know what new its going to bring in my life but what if its again gonna be same like my school. What if I'll be alone again. Well let's see what will happen." She sighed thinking about this.

"Ughhhhh I still can't sleep. Lemme countdown from 100 to 1 maybe that will work. Sometimes these tricks work though hehehehehehe"

She counted till 47 and started feeling sleepy, finally sleep claimed over her around 1:45a.m.

Ayra's POV

Next Morning....

My beauty sleep was broken by the sharp stinging sound of my alarm. I groaned, picking up my phone to stop the alarm. Then I stayed on my bed for 10 minutes, again thinking about my college and quickly got up to do my morning routine.

I brushed my teeth, took a quick bath, got dressed, tied my hair in a neat bun leaving few strands to cover my face.

"Arghhhhhh, sometimes I really want to cut these long hairs, they really take too much time. But I still remember my reaction when last time I really got them cut. I cried for them, and now I'm not gonna repeat this mistake again"

As usual I applied Kajal and lip balm of my favourite flavour- Cherry. Put on my spectacles and gave a final look to myself, from head to toe, I was looking a neat and tidy girl, already giving the topper vibes.

Buttttttt waitttttt....

WHAT THE HELL!!!

I noticed a pimple on my forehead, I mean "Wowwwww" what's the timing of this pimple, on my first day I have to go with a pimple.

Buttttttttt...

Waitttttttttt....

Agaiinnnnnnn.....

For me pimple means, I'm gonna have my periods soon. No, No, No, this can't happen.

My college has just now started and I can't afford a leave in my first week of college, moreover I don't have friends for sharing notes.

But I can't even get out of my bed during periods. Well let's see what will happen. Keeping my all thoughts aside I came downstairs for breakfast.

By the time I got ready it was 8.

While I was coming down, little paws came running to me from behind and started licking my legs. I already knew he was coming, but acting all innocent gives a little more happiness.

I felt ticklish and started giggling, my eyes lit up when I saw my little pet dog Coco. He was a piece of my heart, my babyyy, I never thought of leaving behind. I lifted him up in my arms and while talking to him I came to the dining table.

Her Coco 😘💖🐶

(It was Bichon Frisè)

"Ohh Coco, my good boy, Good Morningggg babyyy, ummaahhhh....you woke up too. Come baby we will have our breakfast. Do you know today is my first day in college, wish me luckkkkk babyyyyyy!!!!"

I giggled at my baby's cute reaction, he was looking at me with those big puppy eyes, as if he could understand my every word. I made him sit on his mat.

Walking towards my chair, I noticed mom and dad weren't there but hardly had I sit on the chair when they came together from the kitchen holding bowls in their hands.

This sight of my parents melts my heart. The way my dad helps mumma, even if there are servants to help, my dad loves to help mumma or he just want to be around her. This is what I want in my life too.

Pushing my thoughts aside.

"Good Morning mumma, what have you made for breakfast today?" I asked already peeking into the bowls.

"Aloo ke Parathe, Raita and Tea" She replied smacking my hand away from the bowls.

Soon everyone got seated. Dad kissed my head and served me parathe, while mom served raita, I have always been treated like this, like a princess at home, showered with love.

Maybe because I didn't got any friend from outside world, that's why I get extra love in my home.

Soom we started eating, when my dad spoke "Have you taken all the things?"

"Yes dad"

"Are you excited?" Mumma asked next.

To be honest, I was excited but a bit of nervous too. I felt anxious but tried to be normal.

"Obviously mumma I'm excited" I replied giving her a big smile.

Then like a super protective father, dad started instructing me.

"So your class will be in the same wing as my office. There I'll be your teacher, only teacher, unless you are in trouble. If you have any problem or someone tries to bully you, come to my office immediately. Freshers are more prone to bullies, so take care of yourself."

Listening to dad's word, I was lost thinking about school, those bullies, everything that I had survived. I was sitting quiet lost in deep thoughts, when my dad called my name.

"Ayra beta..."

"Yee...yesss dad, I'm listening, ok I'll inform you if I face any."

"Hmmm" dad nodded not pushing me any further.

Soon the breakfast was over.

Getting up from my seat, I gave my mom a tight hug.

"Bye mommm.....I will miss you, ummmaaaahhhh."

And Mom, kissing my both cheeks and forehead said,

"Bye princess, take care of yourself, eat your lunch at time. Make new friends, enjoy your day."

Author's POV

Then Abhimanyu came to Swara, kissed her forehead like everyday. Swara closed her eyes savouring the moment. She always blushes like a teen girl when Abhimanyu kisses her like this.

"Take care sweetheart" Abhimanyu said to Swara, lifting her chin to look into her eyes.

Swara nodded in response with a smile "You too"

Meanwhile Ayra took Coco in her arms "Byee babyyyy, I'm going to college don't forget to eat your lunch and don't trouble my mumma....hmmmm, okkk babyyyyy. Myyyy goodddd boyyyy, ummaahhhh."

Soon the father and daughter duo left for the college, one as a professor and other as a student.

But, Swara called Ayra from behind already walking towards her.

"Beta you forgot your notebook on the dining table." She handed the notebook to Ayra and bid goodbye to the most important people of her life.

The car ride was silent, except for the sound of radio loved by her dad. The drive to college was about 30min. And soon they reached their college on time.

Ayra got out of the car and Abhimanya drove to the parking area. She walked towards the gate, got entry and went inside.

The red sandstone corridors of St. Xavier's College were always buzzing, but for Ayra Mittal, they felt like a gauntlet.

At 5'2", Ayra often felt like she was navigating a world built for people who didn't trip over their own feet or worry about how their thighs looked in denim.

She adjusted her thick-rimmed spectacles, which were perpetually sliding down the bridge of her nose, and hugged her sketchbook to her chest.

It was her shield-a barrier between her soft, curvy frame and the judgmental gaze of the world.

She was a girl of quiet colors and loud thoughts. Her brown eyes, the color of strong masala chai, were usually fixed on the floor, counting tiles to avoid eye contact.

She was the classic introvert, the girl who sat in the back row and hoped the professor wouldn't notice her existence.

She entered the class told by her dad and was met by a large number of students talking, laughing, chattering, introducing, making friends.

Silently she slid past the crowd and chose the last seat in middle row, in between the crowd. She adjusted her bag beside her, patiently waiting for her class to start.

Soon the bell rang and classes started with lectures.

To be continued....

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