Zara,her father and Khusbu were on a taxi, heading to the college.

On the way to the college,suddenly the tyre of the taxi got punctured.

"Sorry for the inconvenience,Sir.Just wait for 10 minutes.I'll fix it soon."The taxi driver said apologetically and got out of the car .

As it was taking time to fix ,Zara and Khusbu came out of the taxi and began discovering the place.As Dehradun is a beautiful place,it's beauty amazed them .They got busy in enjoying the beauty of nature,hills and mountains.

"What an amazing place!I just loved it."Zara exclaimed."And the weather..."she closed her eyes"The weather is so soothing."

"You're right.This place is so beautiful and this gentle breeze cooling our body and mind.I wish I could get to sleep in such place."Khusbu said while enjoying the cold breeze.

"Then lay down here and sleep.If you say,I can arrange a bed for you."Zara said, getting pissed off."All the time ,you think about sleep, sleep and only sleep. Can't you think of anything else?"

"You can't understand the importance of sleep.Sleep is just as important for good health as nutrition and exercise."Khusbu said to which Zara looked at her as if she was talking something out of the world.

"No need to teach me the benefits of sleep, slumber queen."Zara mocked.

"Don't call me that,Zara."Khusbu snapped ."You know I don't like it."

"But I like to call you that .Slumber queen!"Zara teased .

"I said No."

"Slumber queen!Slumber queen!Slumber queen!"

And thus they got into a argument like always and their bickering came to a halt when Zara's father called them out.

"Zara ,Khusbu come fast and get into the car."Zara's father called them out when the tyre got fixed.

"Yeah,coming!"They said simultaneously and started crossing the road.

Khusbu has already crossed the road and Zara was on her way to do so.But She didn't notice a bike coming towards her direction.While the bike was passing by, because of the wind her dupatta(stole) covered the biker's face for a brief moment.

Before going away,the person who was riding the bike looked back .He couldn't see her face ,though.

Zara also looked at the person.But by that time the bike has already gone far.

She only saw a boy , wearing blue T-shirt rode away.She also noticed a guitar, hanging on his back.

"What's wrong with you ,Zara?How can you be so careless?Now, because of your carelessness ,you and the boy who was riding the bike could've met with an accident."Zara's father scolded her when she reached them.

"Now,I am more worried for both of you.I wonder how will you two will live here alone?New country,new place, new people! How will you two manage all these things?"He said ,sounding worried.

"Sorry,Abbu.I'm so sorry.I promise it won't happen again.I will be more careful from now on .Please forgive me this time.Please don't be upset."Zara apologised ,giving his father a tight hug.

He heaved a sigh.

"Alright.But be careful next time,okay?"Her father said,caressing her head.

Zara nodded her head in agreement at his father's embrace.

"Uncle, Don't worry about us.We'll talk care of ourselves"Khusbu assured him.He smiled in response.

"Let's go now.We're getting late."He said,breaking the hug.

They nodded ,then got into the car and headed to the college.
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In Doon Medical College and Hospital....

A gang of senior medical students were ragging a junior student.

"Hey,junior! I hope you understand what you have to do.I hope you're not scared,are you?"one of the senior student said to the junior student who was a girl.

The girl was wearing jeans and top and carrying a backpack on her shoulder.

"I'm not scared.I'll do the task."The girl said, bravely.

"Okay,do it. Let's see how brave you're."another senior student said ,giving her a smirk.

Meanwhile Zara , her father and khusbu arrived in college.Zara and Khusbu was standing outside the gate and admiring the name of their college.A broad smile was on their faces.They were very excited and nervous at the same time.

"I am going to meet the principal to talk about the admission and for the seats in college hostel.Meanwhile you look around the campus."Her father said to them while caressing their head.

They smiled and nodded their head .He left then.

Zara and khusbu held eachother hand and entered into the college campus.

....

"Hey, What was your name?Mira..Nija..ooh, yes Misha. Misha,look over there(they pointed finger at Zara and Khusbu)They are your prey.Go and do your task with them."

"I've to do this with both of them?"Misha asked , sounded nervous.

"No.Do it with one of them.That will be enough"the boy(senior student) said with a smirk.

"Ok, I am going to do it."Misha said confidently but inside she was hell nervous.

Misha's pov:

"Ya Allah,What will I do now?I told them I'm going to do that.But how?How can I do this with them?They're looking simple and innocent ."She mumbled to herself while moving towards them.

"Hey,Why are you walking like a tortoise?Walk fast."One of the female senior student said .

"I've no other choice.I've to do this.Otherwise they'll think of me as a coward."She whispered to herself.

"Don't think too much.Just do it and say them sorry.They are looking nice people.If you told them the reason of your act, they'll understand it."She said to encourage herself.

Thus She reached to them and stood infront of them with a nervous smile on her face.

Zara and Khusbu also smile back at her.

"Hey,Do you know where is the princi....."before Khusbu could complete her sentence Misha mumbled "sorry" and slapped Zara,making them shocked.

Mainly they had given her a task and that was slapping someone.And if she wouldn't agree then she would have to do all their works for at least one month.

"I am so Sorry.Trust me,I didn't want to slap you .But I had no other option. I did this becaus...."before Misha could complete her sentence Zara gave her a very tight slap.

"I also didn't want to slap you but you forced me to.And trust me ,I am not sorry at all."Zara muttered angrily and walked away. Khusbu also left with her.

"Why did you walk away from there ?You should've give her 2/3 more slap.She deserve it."Khusbu said to Zara while walking by her side.

"I don't understand why did she do this?We don't even know her."Khusbu mused then..

Zara didn't utter a single word.She was fuming in anger.

"Hey, girls please stop.I've got to tell you something .Please stop"someone called them out behind their back.

Agitated and flushed they turned around and saw the girl who slapped Zara awhile ago was coming towards them.

"What do you want now? Aren't you satisfy yet?You come to slap her again or this time my turn?"Khusbu asked or can say shout at her when she came to them.

"No, I didn't come to slap anyone.And I had no intention to did this at that time.They compelled me to do this."Misha said .

"Who?"Zara frowned.

Misha explained them the whole matter.

"I hope you understand my situation now.I had no other option.And I know you have no fault either .I am so sorry ."Misha said at the end of her explanation.

"I understand.It's fine."Zara said and turned to walk away.

"Wait,wait.Where are you going?I'm not done yet."Misha blocked their path again.

"What is it now?You wanted me to accept your apology and I accepted it.Now leave my path."Zara said sternly.

Though Zara has forgiven her but still there was some bitterness left.

"No, I'm not moving until you hear me out completely"Misha said being adamant.

"Okay,Tell me.What do you want to say? What do you want?"Zara said in a cold voice folding her hands over her chest.

"Your friendship."Misha said where Zara and Khusbu stared at her,surprised.

"Friendship!"they frowned.

"Yeah,friendship.I slapped you and you slapped me back, account settled now,right?So, can we start everything afresh?Can we become friends?"Misha said with a friendly smile.

"Why do you think that we can be friends after what you did to me?"Zara asked sternly .

"Because I strongly feel that you two are nice girl.And we can be very good friends.So ,can I assume that we're friends?"Misha asked making a cute face.

Zara and Khusbu got impressed with her.

"Umm..You can." Zara said smilingly,a moment later.

Misha's face got brightened with a smile.

"So,Friends forever?"saying this Misha stretched her hand towards them for handshake.

"Friends forever." Zara did shakehand with Misha. Khusbu did as well.

Then they did a group hug.And thus they became friends for lifetime.

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