*Rashmi Pov*

"I think it is better to have dinner from this place." I pointed out the boarding of the restaurant we will reach within a few minutes.

"You are already hungry? You should stop thinking about food in this obsessive nature, if you really want to have a boyfriend in the future when we join the college." Chitra started her lecture as usual.

"Her and boyfriend? That will never happen." Kalyan commented before I can say anything to her.

Is he serious? Maybe I should say something and let him get the shock of hearing that. No! He is driving and why should I reveal it after hiding it all this time.

"I am talking about this place for your sake only, Chitra. Otherwise, I would have to hear you complain about remaining places. This is the best and we can skip it if you don't want to." I said, shrugging but continued to glare at Kalyan's direction.

"No way! My ears are still ringing from the complaints she had when we were travelling to my home. I will stop here only." Saying that he drove us towards the restaurant and parked the car.

When Chitra walked off towards the restroom, I punched his shoulder the moment he got down from the car. He somehow managed to dodge my next hit and moved away from me.

"Stop hitting me! What did I do this time?" he asked, rubbing his shoulder.

"What do you mean by your words? What will never happen?" I asked back and he immediately looked away.

Why is he showing guilty look to my question? I thought he would just make more fun out of it. He just shook his head and smiled at me.

"I will tell you that after you introduce to me your first boyfriend whenever you get one." He replied shrugging and walked towards the restrooms.

I shook my head and started walking towards the women's restrooms and met Chitra on the half way. She was talking on the phone in a serious tone, but immediately stopped when she saw me.

I am very clear that she said my name to whomever she is talking to. Why did she stop speaking? And why is she looking everywhere except my face?

"Whom are you talking to?" I asked her frowning.

"Why are you asking that question? Anyway, it's just Rohan. He is asking me when will we reach." She replied nonchalantly and walked off.

If it is that simple then what was her earlier reaction about? What am I even thinking? Why am I using my brain during holidays? Let her do whatever she wants.

"You guys already ordered?" I asked, reaching the table.

"Don't worry! I ordered just your favorites." Kalyan replied smiling.

"You are the one paying for this. Why would I worry?" I smirked sitting down.

"You are living off of my boyfriend's money." Chitra complained, taking a bite of her food.

"He just needs to spend one percent less on you because of this. Don't be so stingy, Chitra." I teased her and she glared at me.

"Here!" Kalyan said, moving his spoon to her mouth and started feeding her which she copied.

"Guys! I need to digest this food. Don't make me a third wheel in this obvious sense." I groaned, not able to look at that cheesy stuff.

"That's why you need a boyfriend." Chitra commented and this time I frowned at her.

"Why are you so obsessed about me getting a boyfriend? Why is everyone talking about that? Can I order one boyfriend right now in this restaurant? Will you pay for that bill too, Kalyan?" I asked in a serious tone.

They both stared at me in shock and the looked around. I glanced around to see that I attracted a few audience with my words.

I cleared my throat and stuffed myself with food and we finished our dinner in silence. We didn't utter a single word even after getting into the car, but then after some time against my wishes Chitra did utter just one thing.

"I am just concerned about you. I just want you to be happy. Rohan talks about this all the time, but you never get mad at him." She pointed out.

"She has a specific type of relation with Rohan remember? She doesn't care whatever he does or says." Kalyan stated and I just shook my head looking outside.

He got that wrong too. I was mad at Rohan at one time that I want to kill him with my own hands. I wanted to never talk to him again in my life at that particular moment. Maybe it's a good thing I didn't act out my wishes.

*PAST-SIX YEARS AGO*

"Hey Rashmi! Do you want to come with us to the canteen?" Kalyan asked when I was about to walk out of the classroom.

"I have some work." I mumbled hoping he will leave me alone.

I just talked to him in the train and he is treating me as his friend like he mentioned. He seems like a good guy, but he is coming forward too strong. Maybe I would have been fine if it was just him, but he is always asking me to be with his group.

How awkward will that be? Just because he thinks me as his friend, he can't impose me on his other friends. And I really want to make my own friends. I don't even know who his friends are and vice-versa.

"Kalyan! What is taking so long? Preetha will kill me if we don't find a table." I heard a voice and turned to see a guy walking towards us.

I definitely know him to be the popular guy in our class or maybe even this college. He is part of the group too? I definitely shouldn't become a part of this group.

"Rohan! I am asking her to join us, but she is feeling shy." Kalyan explained and I was like when did I acted like I was shy.

"Just because you want her to join doesn't mean she wants to. She has her own interests and wishes. You shouldn't impose on her like that." Rohan commented and I stared at him with full admiration.

Finally someone who understood my thoughts. Now, maybe being his friend is not a bad thing. I smiled at him, but his next words made me drop it immediately.

"And the main point for her reluctance must be because you are the one asking her. If I had asked her then she would have said yes immediately. Looks matter in this type of cases." He added winking at me.

Even though I felt a little disappointed with his assumptions I still smiled at him. He can definitely be called a popular guy. Who flirts to even make a friend? No wonder within one month he got that title. I took his first uttered words too seriously and should have waited for the next set.

"You are still here? Do you want to die in my hands?" a girl suddenly walked near to him and hit on his head.

"It's not my fault, Preetha. Stop hitting me and just hit Kalyan. He is trying to make this girl join our group." Rohan explained and she immediately glanced at me.

"Is our group some idol one or what? Why would she want to be friends with you two losers? Do you even know who is waiting for us in the canteen? Do you want to finish your assignment or not?" she asked looking at them.

"Do you want help with the assignment? We have one person who is trustworthy to make you finish it very soon." Kalyan asked.

"I am very bad at it that I will waste your time. I will struggle with it myself." Saying that I walked off before they can add anything else to their bickering.

"Hey!" I turned around to see her running after me.

"If you really need help with the assignment, then don't back off because of those two. We have to submit in today's class. So, you better take help." She suggested, but her expression doesn't seem like she actually wants me to come with her.

"I am not asking you to join us everyday. It's just for today." She added still with a blank expression.

"It's okay! I will manage on my own." I replied and walked off giving her a smile.

Seriously, what is with this group people? Why is everyone hell bent on me to join them? Is it because of Kalyan? But why did she asked even though she is not comfortable with the idea? Who else is there that will make me go crazy like this?

I shook my head and sat down on the bench before opening my book. I was not joking with them when I said I am very bad at this chemistry subject. Why do I even have to learn it when I already know I will never enter this branch at any moment of my life?

"Oh god!" I groaned slapping my forehead when I got the answer wrong.

"Why? What should I do to get the answer right?" I mumbled shaking my head.

"You have to do one more step." I got startled hearing a voice and turned to see that a person is sitting beside me and I didn't even notice. And then I remember how I have been acting for the past half an hour, which is not so good for anyone's eyes.

I should have realized right that moment that embarrassing moments started in my life at a whole new level. If I had known then I would have stopped myself from taking so many actions in my life from that day onwards.