"Shreya do you think I should participate in solo?" I asked clicking the pen on the table wondering if I should take the chance.

"Of course Rose. You have such strong vocals, after a little practice anyone can get sweet vocals but having a strong and melodious voice that sounds beautiful even on such a high note is god gifted" Shreya said her eyes shining like a loyal fan as she clutched my hands that laid on the table.

"But I was rejected-" She cut me off.

"Every artist faces rejection. You shouldn't let people affect you" She said making a smile break on my face as I jumped from my seat and hugged her.

"You are the best. Tell me do you need anything from me?" I asked her wanting to return her favour.

"Yes. Promise me when you are a popular singer you will book the whole first row for me and my 5 kids" Her cheery smile was contagious and I nodded my head.

"Even if you forget this old friend of yours, the first row in my concert show will always be booked for you" I pledged which made her giggle. I tried maintaining a serious face but her laugh was contagious and a little later I joined her.

"Shreya listen" I stopped laughing and with a serious face asked her "Who will be the father of the 5 kids?"

"Not father. There will be fathers" She replied leaning back in the cafeteria seat comfortably.

"Alright. Who will be the fathers?" I asked lowering my voice to join her joke.

"Hardy Sandhu, Vicky Kaushal, Karthik Aryan, Parth Samthan and Harshvardhan Rane*," She said her eyes closed as she sighed dreamily.

"Wow. You have a great taste in men" I said smiling as I googled the last name.

"Well do you want me to set you up with someone?" She asked me suggestively wiggling her eyebrows.

"I will think about it" I replied smiling showing my dimples to her.

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The class was about to start when my music teacher called me. Looking around I picked up the call.

"Rosie meet me in the staff room. There are some things to be discussed before you sign up for the performance" He said cutting the call after he heard me saying 'okay.

Standing up I placed my bag on the table and exited the room. As I reached the music room I saw my previous group members waiting there.

"Hey, Rosie. Are you taking part in the music fest?" She asked me, Prerna was a sweet bubbly girl. She was friendly to even those who were rude or antisocial like me. I smiled at her and nodded.

"So whom are you participating with?" She asked her brown eyes curious.

"I am doing solo" I replied, her eyebrows squinted as she turned towards the notice board.

"But... there are no solo performances in the fest" She said pointing towards the paper which said about all the events in the function. I walked closer and touched my nose as I rechecked the date of the circular. But it was accurate, the circular was posted today.

"Don't worry talk to the professor. If he refused then you are always welcome in our band" She said noticing the nervousness on my face. I patted her shoulder and nodded my head at her kind nature.

"Thank you. I will go talk to him" I bid my farewell and raced towards the office.

He was typing on his laptop when I entered.

"Sir?" I asked to get his attention.

"Yes, Rosie. I called for you because I wanted to inform you about the changes in the fest" His face a little guilty as he pushed his sliding spectacles on their place. His face was a little red and his eyes were swollen because of lack of sleep.

"I am sorry. I requested the faculty for solo, but they cancelled it at the last moment" He removed a paper from the printer and started marking the names.

"So..?" I enquired further.

"Well, there are quite a few students who insisted on solo. And there is even a student who didn't even register for the fest" He rambled off then looked at the sheet of paper as if it was a long lost treasure.

"Why don't you ask the student to participate with you?" He said his face filled with excitement, looking at me.

"Who is she?" I asked as hope-filled in, if the student was someone I knew we can become partners for the fest.

"Um. It's a he. His name is Karthik. He is skilled in piano and has a remarkable voice, I think you both can start a band too in the future marking how talented you both are..." I cut him off.

"Sir is there anyone else other than him?" I asked.

"No, there isn't. Why?" He asked in a soft voice.

"Uh, I don't like him" I replied my head titled towards the ground.

"There isn't though" He answered his brows knitting in irritation as he tried to read me.

"Then, I guess I won't apply this time" I softly muttered afraid to anger the professor. But he exploded.

"What's wrong with kids these days? You youngsters always get swayed by your ego. It won't make you small if you try to compensate somewhere" He said his voice turning a little louder as he went on like a philanthropist.

"Look Rose, I have seen my share of failures and downfall. It wasn't my lack of talent but the lack of understanding. Now as a professor I don't want my students to repeat my mistakes" Taking a deep breath, he continued in a soft voice.

"Musicians require practice, sacrifice and strong willpower. You should try to adjust and stop being so stiff. A beautiful song is indeed sung from a broken heart. But a great singer should know when to use that broken heart and when not to", He drank some water and wrote my name on the form and handed it to me.

"Enter my class with a completed form, okay?"

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Hardy Sandhu

Vicky Kaushal (Iqbal from Raazi)

Parth Samthan (Manik)

Kartik Aryan (Sonu)

Harshvardhan Rane(Inder)

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So this was chapter 11. I hope you liked it.

Which was the last tv show or movie you truly enjoyed?
Chinese drama Someday or One day.

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