"Sid where are you going?" Adi asked in a serious tone which actually surprised me. "Mmm...to meet Richa...why?" He asked. Adi looked at Sharat and lifting his neck, said...in fact, ordered, "You can't go today.... Ummmm.... Me, Nandu, Sharat and Swathi are going out...we want you to stay here and take care of Anjali.." "Whhhat!!!" I screamed at the top of my voice... What the hell...I am not a kid...what was this man thinking...? To my high surprise Tom agreed in less than a minute....strange.

Siddharth's POV

"Give me the remottttee!!!" I chased her as she ran all over the place. Since the four of them left this girl is watching Tom and Jerry... I wanted to watch something else....

She giggled as and when she escaped and believe me, it was a live Tom and Jerry going on here. Finally, I caught hold of her hand and twirled her to me. "What the..." She blabbered on and on and finally shut up looking at our proximity. "To.. I meannn....Siddharth... Would you please mind going a few steps away..." I nodded a no as I leaned closer, with our lips a few inches away... "Nonnanannonanne......" She was tensed like hell and that was so much fun to watch! I slid my palm down her arm and she shut her eyes tight...probably it tickled her, I softly held the remote from her palms, still gripping on her waist and leaned close to her ear, "Bye....and thank you my little Jerry..." I couldn't stop my laughter as she ran behind me, her frowning face showing no sign of relaxing.

And the next day, as I expected my "girlfriend" came rushing to me and she hugged me tight, almost chocking me. I looked at Anjali who was busy taking her books out and purposefully went in front of her as I hugged Richa back. Anjali just rolled her eyes as she left the place... I sighed sadly....once more, I was unsuccessful... (In what? Keep reading to know😉).

Anjali's POV

One year passed like one hour. The time for our biggest adventure had approached. My friends' circle had grown huge, but the five of them (yeah...including Tom) still remaining the innermost ones. Love life??? Na... Nothing of that sort. I felt way more comfortable this way.

"So...it has been an year since we all met..." Haricharan sir began his usual auditorium lecture. Though he was my favorite, lectures could give me head aches. "We are very happy to have you....blah...blah...blah...your final project....blah...blah...blah...blah... All girls are requested to be in their utmost traditional look...yeah... I mean Saree..." The last part of the speech pinched my eardrum. "What....!!!?!??? What did he just say????..." I squeaked in Swati's ears. She looked at me and rolled her eyes. Hitting my head, she said, "Why can't you pay attention...???... By the way...tomorrow is our Farewell...or something of that sort. All of us HAVE to wear Sarees and come in a complete traditional look." Stressing on the word 'have' she made me more uncomfortable. See...not that I don't like Sarees... I do love them...but I don't think I look good in it.... And anything that unsuits my behaviour is out of my life...as you all already know...

Siddharth's POV

"No No No... I don't have a saree... Or jewels..... Or anything... Pleeeeaassseee leeeavve meeeeee!!!" What I saw frightened me. Nandu and Swati were literally carrying Anjali by her arms. Like seriously...? Girls....???

I woke up the next morning to find a brand new pair of whites... White Shirt and a White silk Dhothi lying beside me on my bed. It was then I realised today was our farewell. I soon got dressed up, looking perfect just as Adi and Sharat. We three sat on the sofa, as usual, waiting for the girls. Tinkles of their anklets made us look up.

Swathi came out first. She was looking like an absolute goddess. I could sense Sharat's burning cheek. Adi and I chuckled.

Then, just like a movie celebrity, Nandini came, waving her hands, as if we were her audience. Believe me, she was looking super hot...like always!

A shrill whistle blew my ears off! "Goshhhh!! Aadiiii!!!!" I shouted.

My eyes seemed to be very disturbed. It searched for what it wanted. Swathi and Nandini looked behind and both of them scowled at the same time. "Anjalliiiiii....enough of your hesitation...come out nowwww!!!" Swathi cried out. My heart rate increased and honestly, I started to sweat. I seriously didn't know why was I so nervous....

This time, the tinkles seemed to be very different. I felt as if my heart danced to its random rhythm. I almost had a mini-heart attack when I saw her. She looked perfect. Well, that was the only word to describe her beauty. Those shy eyes, tracing patterns on the floor, the bangles that created a soothing tune whenever her palms fidgeted, the smoothest of the breeze, kissing her thick black locks, and that Saree, which looked as if it was stitched to perfectly line her delicate body. With these thoughts, I smiled to myself, like an idiot.

So... I hope you all liked this part. So sorry for the late update. Awaiting your precious comments and vote. Love😘