December 12 2023

The first week of college exams had arrived, and the atmosphere on campus was thick with tension and anxiety. Students could be seen studying, stressing out, and preparing for the upcoming tests.

Some students had even started studying earlier and felt relatively ready to tackle their exams, while others were starting to panic, The library was swarming with students trying to find quiet spots to study, and coffee shops were bustling with students trying to stay awake and focused.

The first class of exams has already begun. Students were focusing but were stressed out at the moment. Meanwhile, in one of the dorms, Logan was seen with Samara as both of them were waiting for their class to begin.

Samara: It's the first week of the exams, How do you feel?

Logan: I hate it, Hoping it was gonna start later.

Samara: Well, I'm nervous, but I also feel confident about this.

Logan: Looks like someone's been studying hard.

Samara: Of course, and you should focus as well, Kenway. Otherwise, how are you going to be a businessman?

She playfully smacked the book on his head as Logan chuckled before he grabbed her by the waist as Samara was laughing.

Samara: Hey! Let me go!

Logan: Nope, why did you smack the book on my head?

Samara: You deserve it, Jerk!

Logan smiled before he carried him over his shoulder as Samara screamed and continued laughing before Logan ran to his bedroom and slammed her on the bed, The two continued laughing while laying next to each other.

Logan: Got you!

Samara: I hate you, Logan.

Logan: And I love you too.

Samara blushed and smiled at him, She was hoping he meant that for real. Logan looked at her and raised both of his eyebrows, teasing her as she giggled and looked away.

Samara: Come on, We shouldn't be lying here. Our class is gonna start very soon.

Logan: We still have a lot of time, Don't worry.

He got up and stretched out as Samara smiled and got up as well. However, Samara noticed something in Logan's pocket, She looked at it until she realised what that was.

A pack of cigarettes.

Her eyes widened in shock and thought, "Does Logan smoke cigarettes?" She knew this was going to get him in trouble, Logan was talking to her about something, but she wasn't paying attention.

Logan: Sammy, Are you listening?

She shaked her head and stared at him as Samara raised an eyebrow.

Samara: What is that in your pocket?

Logan: What do you mean?

He placed his hand on the pocket as Samara knew he was trying to hide it.

Samara: I can see it, Logan. Is that a pack of cigarettes?

Logan was silent and knew he couldn't lie about this, He raised both of his hands and spoke bluntly.

Logan: You got me.

Her eyes widened, and she was surprised he actually admitted the truth. Logan pulled out the pack of cigarettes, She stared at him before speaking to him.

Samara: What are you thinking? Aren't you gonna get in trouble for that?

She asked with concern as Logan pulled out the lighter and lit up his cigarette.

She stared at him in shock as Logan continued smoking before he looked at her.

Logan: Logan exhaled a cloud of smoke before responding, a slight smirk on his face.

Logan: Trouble? Honey, I am trouble

Samara narrowed her eyes as Logan chuckled, knowing she was flustered by his response as He took another drag on his cigarette before speaking.

Logan: Besides, if I get caught, I'll tell them it's my stress relief for studying. Gotta manage my stress levels, you know?

Samara: Logan, that's not right, though

Logan: What are we? High scholars? We're college students.

Samara: But-

She sighed and looked at him, She crutched her nose due to the awful smell of cigarettes, Logan looked at her and noticed she didn't like it, He smoked the last cigarette before throwing it away.

Samara: How long have you been doing this?

Logan: Since I was at high school.

He got up from the bed and picked up his backpack as Samara got up and stared at him in disbelief.

Samara: Cigarettes are terrible, Logan. You need to stop.

He looked at Samara before he smiled and kissed her on the cheek, Samara was flustered and shocked by his sudden move as he walked away. Weaving tried to stop him, but he had already left the dorm as she stood there and looked around.

She was still shocked about this, Now she wondered what else Logan was hiding from her. She caught something by the bedside table, and it was a picture of a couple holding a baby boy while there was a little girl hugging the father's leg.

She stared at the picture and wondered. "Is that Logan's family?"

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College has ended as everyone was relieved that the first day of exams were over. However, they needed to be prepared for tomorrow as well. Instead of having fun. Right now, someone was seen driving towards his house as he sighed from exhaustion.

Cillian got out of his car as he was thinking about a lot of things, the exams, hoping his class was studying well, Anne and the problem with her ex-husband. He was really worried about her abe even noticed how tense she had been feeling.

As he was making his way towards his house, He was suddenly ambushed from behind with a baseball bat as Cillian fell in the ground, holding his head as he turned around to see the assailant. However, the man was wearing a hoodie jacket.

The man continued assaulting him with the baseball bat as Cillian grunted in pain and tried to get up and fight back, but the assailant kept pushing him down and continued his assault.

Cillian managed to kick his gut and got up from the ground, He snatched the baseball bat and was about to hit the assailant until. . . .

Without a warning, Cillian was stabbed in the head with a switchblade as he dropped the bat and grunted in pain before the assailant took off the knife and kicked him to the ground.

The motives of the assailant grew darker as Cillian was holding his bloody hand in pain, The assailant was ready to kill him until Cillian managed to kick his knee as the assailant grunted and was frustrated that Cillian is still fighting back.

The assailant backed away and began running away, Cillian yelled at him in anger until he noticed the assailant's hoodie slipped off, revealing dirty blonde hair as Cillian stared in shock, realising who it was.

[Later on]

A car arrived near the house, Anne immediately got out of the car and ran to the house with worry and fear, She opened the door and barged in, running to the living room and saw Cillian sitting in the couch.

He looked exhausted, beaten with several scars and bruises. He had some blood on his forehead, and his hand was completely bloody, Anne stared in shock by the state of his look as he looked at her.

Anne: Oh my god, Cillian!

She ran towards him as Cillian stared at her as she was scared.

Anne: W-What happened? Who did this to you!?

She looked directly at his wounded hand as her heart dropped.

Anne felt like crying when she saw the wound and blood on his hand, She quickly got up and to check on one of the shelves for a med kit, She has been in his house and knew where most of the things were at.

Cillian: Where are you going?

Anne walked away and didn't respond. He knew she was scared and worried right now.

Soon, Anne was seen cleaning the blood off his hand, Cillian winced in pain and began grabbing his knee, Anne felt hurt seeing him like this as Cillian spoke with a hint of anger.

Cillian: Your crazy ex did this.

Anne's eyes widen when he says that, and the fear comes back to her.

Anne: Will?. . . .

Cillian: I guess he followed me and attacked me from the back. . . . He actually could have killed me right there.

Anne's eyes widened in shock and terror as the reality of the situation set in. Her face drained of colour, and her body began to tremble as a mixture of fear and pain was seen on her face.

A tear slipped in as she continued cleaning his wound as Cillian felt hurt.

Cillian: Anne. . . Don't cry-

Anne: How!? I-I could have lost you!

She cried and didn't want to imagine what Will would have did to Cillian, He frowned and touched her shoulder as Anne finished cleaning the wound and began wrapping the bandage, She was glad the stab wasn't too deep.

She looked at Cillian before hugging him tightly, He hugged her back while gently grabbing her hair.

Cillian: Hey, It's okay. . . I'm here for you.

Anne: I'm scared. . . I don't know what he's gonna do to both of us!

She hugged him tightly as Cillian was hugging her even tighter, Seeing the stress and fear in her voice, He felt enraged by the problems Will has been causing.

Cillian: That psychopath isn't getting away easily. . . .

His voice darkened as Anne was silent and continued hugging him tightly.

Unknown to them. . . .

Will stared with anger, He was satisfied with his assault but he planned to get rid of Cillian forever, He continued staring in anger while clenching the switchblade tightly.

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Chris: Florence!. . . Florence!

Florence and Chris had another bad argument earlier, He was looking for her around the campus but couldn't find her, She wasn't even at the dorm as well. Chris decided to sneak away from the college again as he was thinking about her.

Chris: Stressed out about the exams. . . Stressed out about her.

He spoke to himself as he continued walking through the streets, Chris tried to message and call her, but she wasn't answering any of them. He sighed and continued walking until he had a hunch of where she could be at.

Five minutes later, He continued to try messaging and calling her, but it wasn't working. Finally, he made it to her favourite coffee and what he thought was true, She was seen standing outside.

Chris: Florence!

Florence looked at Chris as her eyes widened.

Florence: Chris, what are you doing here!?

Chris: Looking for you, Of course! Why are you not answering my calls and messages-

Florence: Let's talk somewhere else-

Chris: No, We're talking right here-

???: Hey Babe, Who's this guy!?

Chris saw a man who seemed a bit older, He was probably twenty-seven or something. Florence stared at both of them in shock as Chris was confused and shocked.

Chris: Babe!? Florence, who is that!?

Florence: C-Chris-

???: No, who are you first of all!?

Chris: I'm her boyfriend!

The man looked shocked as he stared at Florence.

???: Florence, are you seriously cheating on me!?

Florence: D-Daniel!

Chris felt his heart break hearing that, He couldn't believe it. He loved Florence, and this is what she did to him? She cheated on him with another man.

Chris: Are you kidding me?. . . .

His voice darkened and was filled with sadness, Florence was in an uncomfortable spot as she looked at both of them.

Florence: Chris. . . I can explain-

Daniel: Explain to me, Florence!

Daniel looked heartbroken and angry as well, Florence tried to speak to him, but Daniel walked away, Florence yelled his name, but he wasn't listening as Chris stared at her in disbelief

Florence: I'm so sorry, Chris-

Chris: . . . . Why?

Florence: *Sighs* I'm sorry. . . The truth is, I have been dating Daniel for a year. But since he's older than me and he has a job. . . . I felt lonely, and I got interested in you. And. . .

Chris felt angry and heartbroken, but he tried his best not to show those feelings, but he was failing. Florence could see how sad he looked.

Chris: So you were just using me huh? You were lonely and dated me for fun. . . . .

Florence: Chris. . . I know this was wrong, but I'm really sorry. . .

Chris: Forget about it, You didn't only break my heart and trust. you even broke your other boyfriend's heart.

The truth hit her as she realised what she did, Chris stared at her before he walked away as Florence tried to grab his hand.

Florence: Chris, Please forgive me! I love you, I just made a horrible mistake-

Chris: And that mistake isn't gonna be fixed!

He moved his hand away and continued walking away as Florence continued yelling his name, Chris felt so angry and sad right now. He really loved her so much, but she betrayed him. . .

Later on, Chris sat outside the campus and his mind in turmoil. Anger, betrayal, and sadness were seen in his face, He couldn't believe that Florence had cheated on him, especially after everything they had been through together.

Chris felt hurt and deceived. He had loved her with his whole heart, and now he felt as if he had been a fool to trust and love her.

He began holding his head in anger and pain. However, someone was actually watching him from afar.

She continued staring at Chris and noticed how angry and sad he looked, She wanted to approach and check up on him, but she thought about giving him some space right now.

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Benjamin was seen with Racheal and Darby as both of them were talking to each other. However, Benjamin was having a hard time focusing right now. He hasn't spoken to Disha for a few days, and he felt worried, He knew she was still shocked about hearing everything about his life and why he secretly works as an informant.

Darby: Benji, are you listening to us?

Benjamin: Sorry, what did you say?

Racheal: What's the matter, Benjamin? Is something bothering you?

Darby: It's about the exams, Right?

Benjamin just nodded, He didn't want to tell them the truth yet.

Benjamin: Yeah, I'm kinda stressed out for tomorrow.

Racheal: Are you sure?

Benjamin: Of course, I just feel anxious. . .

Darby: Don't worry, Benjamin. I'm sure everything will be okay, You got our support.

Benjamin: *Forces a smile* Thanks.

Racheal: *Smiles* You're welcome. Anyways, where's your "Raajkumari" ?

Benjamin: My what?

Darby: *Chuckles* You know who we're talking about?

Racheal and Darby smirked as Benjamin realised who they were talking about as he rolled his eyes and blushed a little.

Benjamin: I know who you're talking about. . . . But what does that mean?

Racheal: *Winks* Princess.

Benjamin: You guys learned hindi faster than me.

They shared a laugh as Benjamin just chuckled and began thinking about Disha again. Soon, they made it to his dorm as Benjamin said "Goodbye" to them as Racheal and Darby went back to their dorms.

Benjamin opened the door and was about to enter until someone pushed him inside, He couldn't react as Benjamin turned around and saw who it was.

Benjamin: Disha?

Disha looked at him and crossed her arms as there was awkward silence between the two.

Disha: Hey Benjamin, Why are you avoiding me?

She asked bluntly as Benjamin frowned and looked at the ground, feeling hesitated.

Benjamin: I. . . I'm sorry, I just thought you were upset at me.

She frowned and looked at him, feeling a bit bad.

Disha: Why would I be upset at you? It's not your fault.

Benjamin: I know. . . Don't get the wrong idea, okay? I'm doing this to help people and for Harry.

Disha nodded and began holding his hand, Benjamin's heart skipped a beat as both of them were looking at each other.

Disha: You deserve better, I'm sorry if this all happened to you. I'm sure you and Harry had a strong friendship.

Benjamin felt sad and began recalling old memories, the fun, the jokes, the laughs, and great moment they shared. Benjamin stared at the ground as Disha felt sad for him and held his hand tightly.

Benjamin: I don't know what made him a criminal, though?. . . . He was so innocent, Even after the commissioner told me about him, I couldn't believe it.

Disha: It's okay, Benjamin. I can imagine how difficult it must be for you to come to terms with the truth about your friend. It's always hard when someone we care about turns out to be different than we thought. . . But you never know, Maybe there was something going on in his life. Something that he never told you about.

Benjamin knew she was telling the truth, Disha touched his cheek as both of them looked at each other.

Benjamin: I. . . Suppose you're right, and I have to find out what it is.

Disha: *Smiles* Believe it or not, you're a hero.

Benjamin smiled at her words as his heart was beating fast. Both of them continued staring at each other until Disha leaned closer to him and. . . .

Benjamin's heart skipped a beat as Disha suddenly kissed him, her lips soft and delicate against his. Caught off guard, Benjamin hesitantly kissed her back, the moment between them suddenly feeling precious and tender.

As they broke the kiss, Benjamin couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise and tenderness. He never imagined she would kiss him ao suddenly, A soft smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he looked at her, feeling undeniably happy in that moment.

Disha giggled and blushed as Benjamin continued smiling at her.

Disha: Main tum se pyar karta hun.

Benjamin: What?. . .

Disha: *Smiles* I love you.

Benjamin looked at her in shock and happiness, Disha continued smiling at him as she spoke to him.

Disha: I mean it, I really do love you for a long time.

Benjamin smiled at her as he began holding her hand.

Benjamin: I love you even more, Disha. . . I always loved you, But I was afraid to tell you about it.

He pulled her close as both of them were smiling at each other.

Disha: My hero.

Benjamin: My Raajkumari. (My Princess)

Both of them laughed and shared a hug, They were so happy to finally be together and they were going to push every obstacle away from them.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)