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CHAPTER 05

AUTHOR'S POV

A week passed in a blur! The girls were busy settling down and the boys were in their own world.

It was another busy evening and riya and Aditi were sitting in front of Aishwarya who was talking about that mysterious guy who she met a week ago!

Ahem that guy was Vikram!

"But that did not stop okay! He had the audacity to even steal my freaking rubber band" Aishwarya yelled .

Riya yawed as she heard the same story for the 7th time in the same day.

Saving her from her best friend! The universe sent someone through a phone call.

A caller name Dev rang through her phone! Riya's hands shivered

Where was the waring before calling? The introvert in her wanted to scream and run away.

Yet like a baby don that she is
She attended the call

" Riya can you come alone for a few minutes?" Dev asked

No? What? What happened to hello da? This is what a first call suppose to be ?

"Ah yes! Where?" She asked

"To the auditorium! Be quick okay!" He sounded in hurry

Riya stood from the chair and Aditi looked at her confused

"What happened?" Aditi asked

"Dev called! I guess for the auditions! I will be back in a hour if not I will come directly to the Flag! Bye " riya informed as she grabbed her back pack.

Thanks for the less crowded Monday canteen area she easily ran to the auditorium.

Her glasses eyes scanning the crown to find dev!
It was not that tough ,he was the tall and that mustard colour shirt  he wore made him look all special in that crowd !

Upon spoting her , Dev immediately marched towards Riya

"Hey Riya! Actually the auditions are now! You just go in and sing a song of your choice and the team will select ogay?" Dev told

"I actually saved a token for you! Just wait here okay Imma just go grab it" dev told and ran to the backstage

And now riya realised what actually is gone happen! She is gone sing a song that was not the problem! But she was not prepared and also singing infront of complete strangers did something to her tummy!

She had the urge to throw up all the sandwich she ate for lunch .

"Alright shall we.. hey Riya you okay?" Dev who just came back saw her paled out face and scared eyes.

" Ye..yes I am it's just that The hall is filled with strangers and also I don't think so I am really well prepared " riya whispered

"Ouch! That hurts!" Dev told dramatically with his hand on his chest

"I thought I was your frand! " Dev told , a small pout in his lips and his eyes small .

Riya could not help but let out a small laugh

"I will be there when you sing ogay? Do your best and let go of the rest" he said and riya did her signature duck nod

And that really helped her! She felt  relaxed and calm !

Atlest she had someone in the hall who would feel happy if she was selected or feel sad if she didn't.

The next token number was called and it was riya's turn to go
She turned around and looked at dev one last time before entering the stage.

Standing in front of the mic!  Riya's eyes like always,like the same 10 years old her eyes searched for her parents in the crowd but as usual they were not there .

Her parents were sweet, supportive ,kind and everything but Riya was a single child
She felt lonely at times ,she wanted her parents to be around her in victory and sadness .

The number of times she wanted her parents to be around on her annual day, sports day atlest when she sang randomly at home.

But sadly her parents were too busy in building their own career.

Riya closed her eyes and started singing her favourite song! It was her time to prove and she did not wanna lose it.

And here dev stood watching her! Her German blue kurti and thoese little jumkas dancing around her pony tail!

Dev just knew her skin would feel baby soft! She looked like a kid longing for attention to his eyes!

Something in this girl took away all his attention!

Be it her innocent eyes or that sad pout or that tiny hand of hers and now that damn vohce of hers!

What was that? She sounded angelic! He felt someone poured a drop of honey in his ears!

He did not realise when and how but she saw riya walking towards him with a huge smile  in her face

And with that look in her face and after hearing her voice ,dev knew she was selected

His hands immediately raised and as soon as she came close to him.

She hit a hi-fi all giggling!

"I did it!" She whispered yelled in  excitement

"Yes you did!"

"Ahhhhh! The relief, I am gone treat myself a Ice creatfor the great job I did" she told as they both started walking

Dev looked at her for a minute!

"What about I treat you with a congratulations ice cream?" He asked and riya raised her eyebrows

"And also for being sweet enough to not get mad at me for not informing you about the auditions earlier!" Dev asked and riya nodded

"Sounds good!"

Quickly! They both walked towards the food court area.

Keerthana who was buying a milkshake for Aishwarya looked at her best frand her brother's friend walking together!

She couldn't help but notice the chemistry!

She quickly sat by the table and watched them.

Dev paid for a  Arun Icon ice cream the bigger one and gave it to riya making her smile

"Thank you!" She whispered as she peeled off the wrapper and threw it in the dust bin

Keerthana could not help but giggle noticing them.
A smirk on her lips!

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KEERTHANA LOOKING AT DEV AND RIYA !

KEERTHANA LOOKING AT DEV AND RIYA !

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