"Neha... Don't go to college today..."

She frowned and looked at Vapachi after hearing Vapachi saying that she had come from the bath.

"Let's go shopping today..."

"Why...??"

"Nikah is just two days away dear...."

Hearing that she started to feel something. She kept silent and looked at Vapachi.

"What happened dear...??"

"There is no need for that Vapachi.... the program is at home, right..? there will be no one except us.... We can wear what we have..."

"But dear...."

"There is no one but Vapachi... Getting ready is for anyone to see.... I don't like it at all.... If Ummchi and Nada needed---"

"I don't want anything..."

She turned around and saw Nada coming down with her bag.

"Then no one wants anything Vapachi.... there is nothing.... They will come ,,, perform nikah,,, take me away..... why new dress for that....?? So I'm going to college... "

She went inside with a laugh but tearfully, the three of them who were watching her was in the same situation.

♡ ♡ ♡

Today she was more upset.

Even though Jasu spoke a lot till they reached college, she remained silent.

As they reached the college, Jasu suddenly stopped her, walking silently in front of her.

"Neha... What happened...??"

"Hey, nothing..."

"That's a lie... I know, something is bothering you... What happened...??"

Seeing the tension on Jasu's face, she smiled and bumped her forehead against Jasu's.

"Nothing girl... Marriage is near... So just a simple tension..."

Jasu didn't say anything to that. She just laughed.

After Jasu left, she turned to her block and saw Rizin, who had been sitting under the Gulmohar tree for the past two days, watching her.

She was getting angry.

Even though Shiva who was with him was staring at the passers-by, she was sure that Rizin's eyes were on her. Something appeared on her mind that she couldn't control.

This is one of the most hated things since time immemorial. Why are they staring like this..? Even the college hero….!! A sneer bloomed somewhere on her lips.

She knows well enough to let him know that what is inside that abaya is not a kitten but a tiger cub. But she doesn't want to go back to the old Neha. 

Just so that no one will be broken because of her.

She folded her arms and shot him a burning look and slipped into class.

♡ ♡ ♡

When the interval rang, she closed the book and Afra caught her in her hand. She tilted her head and looked at Afra.

"Neha... I'm going to the library... I have a book to get.... Do you want to come with me...??"

"Are you alone...??"

"No, Liya is with me..."

"Then you guys go... I'm not coming..."

"Why..?? Come girl... Don't sit alone here..."

"No it's fine... You guys go... "

She said with a smile and Afra, who understood her smile by looking into her eyes, smiled in return and walked out. Her lips parted as she watched Afra leave.

She has become very close to her in these two days. A poor mouthed girl. She didn't know anything about Neha. She didn't even ask for anything. That was a surprise for Neha. She told her about the family herself.

She had never felt alone in class these two days. Afra used to talk to her without even talking to others.

She loves watching those hands go back and forth while talking.

Remembering Afra with a smile, she saw a lot of people looking at her, so she suddenly threw up from there. Jasu said that she has some projects today. She will come for lunch. Because she can't avoid it.

Seeing the people in the veranda paying attention to her, she headed towards the washroom. 

As she thought about something, she suddenly felt a force in her hand and was speedly pulled into a room.

In a split second, the force that was pulling her was released and as a result, she fell to the ground. 

She balanced her hands on the ground and her heart began to skip a beat. She didn't understand anything...!!

Everyone's faces flashed and disappeared in front of her eyes. And that bearded man too...!! 

She raised her face with a big shock and light spread in that room. Casting her eyes upward for the source of the yellow light that pierced her eyes, she looked for a moment at the hanging bulb.

She suddenly looked around and heard the movement of a foot in the room which was full of football and cricket bats. She felt like her heart stopped for a moment when she saw those pale blue eyes that entered the light....!!

Him.....??

Suddenly what Jasu said came to her mind.

College Villain... Alif Nehan....!!

Fear welled up inside her, but an even bigger question mark rose up at the same time.

Seeing him staring, she quickly lowered her eyes and within a second he picked her up and stopped her together.

She raised her eyes to his face with a fierce resentment.

Those bright, dark brown eyes with thick eyelashes rose up to him, and those pale blue eyes shone brightly. He pinned her to him as she tried to free her hand.

He sees fear in her eyes.

Tightening his grip on her hand, he pulled the eyeballs with his eyes without cutting them. He had a mad feeling. He knew that her eyes were more drunk than the beer or cigarettes he was consuming.

He listened to her heartbeat. He wanted to hug her tighter. But he didn't feel like he had to look away from those eyes.

He kept looking into those eyes without even blinking.

The way he looked into her eyes was making a big difference in her. She watched in wonder as his pupils dilated every second. 

Moments passed... She couldn't let go of his hand even a bit.

And she felt faint at his gaze. 

His hair falling on his forehead, his pale blue eyes, and stubble on that serious face, seemed to draw something from her.

She had been looking into his eyes till now and suddenly got some courage and lowered her head. She closed her eyes and tried to release her hand again.

Her eyes went out of sight and he was out of control.

Suddenly he grabbed her by the hand and pulled her to his chest. She opened her tightly closed eyes and glared at him with shock.

That was enough for him...!! 

That single look turned those red pupils into blue again. He ran his eyes rapidly over both of her eyes.

He knew that his blood was getting hot.

"" I WANT YOU""

She tried to release her hand while looking sharply into his eyes and suddenly stopped breathing when she heard what he was saying....!!

Her eyes widened. and her heart started pounding loudly.

Suddenly his grip loosened and she went backwards.

She was shaking well. He walked forward again and suddenly she hit the wall.

He came right next to her and looked at those eyes. then slowly turned and walked away.

He suddenly stopped and tilted his head slightly.

""You are Alif's..... only Alif's...!!!!""

Rubbing the ring on his chin, he opened the door and went out. Even then, the words started to echo in the room again and she covered her ears and closed her eyes tightly.

♡ ♡ ♡

Sir came to the class after ringing the bell but not seeing Neha caused a little tension in Afra. 

She looked around outside the class and Sir's face alternatively. As Sir turned to write on the black board, she quickly dug into the Shamna in front of her.

"What...??"

"Hey... Where did Neha go...??"

"Who..?? That silent girl sitting next to you...??"

"Yes... Has anyone called her...??"

"No... She went down somewhere..."

Hearing that, Afra's tension started increasing. Sir went out after ringing the bell and without waiting for lunch break, she quickly went out. 

Knowing her friend who always calls Neha, she went to the second year block.

The problem was not knowing which class she was in. But without turning around, she looked through the window in a way that no one could see in every class.

Finally seen.....!! 

Then she didn't look at anything. She went straight to the door and stood there.

"Ma'am..."

All eyes turned towards her. She shot her eyes straight at Jasu.

"Yes... What do you want...??"

"Ma'am, that was.... The sister who is sitting there asked me for a book.... I'm here to give the book to her."

As she didn't know the name, Jasu looked at her as if what came out of her mouth suddenly. 

She showed many expressions with her eyes and Jasu realized that there was something wrong. At that time Jasu stood up.

"Ma'am... It's urgent... May I go...??"

"Yeah,, fine..."

"Thank you ma'am..."

She escaped from her sleepy seat and quickly walked out. Afra immediately held Jasu's hand and stood away from the front of the class.

"What's the problem...?? Why did you lie...?? Why did you call me...??"

"Sister that---"

"First of all, you should breathe slowly.... no need to call me sister.... Just Jasu.... that's enough."

"Yeah.. That's ok... As for why I have come... Neha... she has not come to class yet..."

"What...?? She hasn't come...?? Where did she go...??"

"I don't know Jasu... I went to the library during break time... I asked her but she didn't come.... When I came back and looked, she was not in the class....

I asked a friend and she said that she went out alone.... Where has this girl gone...??"

Jasu's tension was increasing as Afra saying each word. Then without wasting even a second, both of them hurried down the steps.

Since it was a free period, Rizin and Shiva were sitting in the empty classroom and playing Ludo.

Alif has been sitting there silently looking at the phone since he came. 

Suddenly Shiva felt like he saw something in the veranda and saw Afra and Jasu walking in a hurry. 

Don't they have any classes...??

"Hello.... "

When it was a chance to bring a show, Shiva immediately stopped them by showing his hand. 

Both of them were suddenly shocked and looked at him. Jasu looked at him silently as she was in no mood to act humble.

"Where are you both going during class time...?? Who is this new girl...?? Where is that abaya girl...??"

Hearing that, those two pairs of eyes that were looking at the phone widened.

"She is missing.... we went down to look for her..."

"She is missing...??"

Before Shiva could say anything, Rizin suddenly jumped up and asked. Everyone except Alif looked at him in surprise.

Alif's pale blue eyes narrowed.

"Where did she go...??"

Alif looked at Rizin slowly as he asked again worriedly.

"We don't know brother... She went out and didn't come back yet..."

Afra quickly said and looked at Shiva and Rizin.

"Come on, let's look...."

"Rizi...."

Rizin hurriedly walked forward and suddenly Alif's voice was raised. All four looked at him.

"I saw her going towards the sports room. Take a look there..."

Saying that, he passed them and Jasu looked at him suspiciously.

♡ ♡ ♡

"Nehaa...."

She didn't know how long she sat like that. Suddenly she heard the voice, so she raised her face and saw Jasu running to her in a panic and kneeling in front of her. 

Afra was also there with a lot of tension on her face.

"Nehaa..."

Jasu called out as if on the verge of crying and she slowly leaned on Jasoon's shoulder.

Seeing her eyes closed, Jasu slowly raised her niqab and started calling her on her cheek. 

As if in some other world, she slowly tried to open her eyes and saw Afra sitting frozen in front of her.

Cold water fell on her face and she slowly opened her eyes. Afra smiled at her and lifted her up slowly from Jasu's lap. She couldn't even smile back. Slowly lowering her head Jasu lifted her face.

"What happened...??"

Suddenly she remembered all that and her eyes filled with a bad expression.

She narrowed her eyes as what he said rang in her ears again.

"Neha..."

Afra tapped her shoulder gently and she opened her eyes in shock.

"What's wrong Neha... What happened...??"

Hearing Jasu's worried question, she smiled.

"Nothing.... I came here to see the college. Suddenly I felt something dizzy.. That's why I sat here."

Both of them did not believe what she said. But they didn't say anything. 

Jasu took her hand and walked to the class with Afra, thinking that she would be okay and ask.

♡ ♡ ♡

When they reached home, she was about to leave and suddenly Jasu caught her by the hand. She looked at Jasu confusedly.

"What really happened...??"

She smiled.

"Let me tell you.... But not now... it's a small problem... it should be settled first... It's Nikah the next day, right...?? then it will take care of itself..."

"What are you talking about...??"

Hearing that, she laughed and pecked Jasu's cheek.

"Don't mind it my lovely Jasu... Just go and chat with your Ichayan..."

After saying that, she turned and walked away. Jasu didn't understand anything but stood there as if she understood something.

♡ ♡ ♡

She couldn't sleep at night. Today the moon is also hidden in the dark clouds. 

When she closes her eyes, those light blue eyes and the words he spoke come to light.

""You are Alif's..... only Alif's...!!!!""

She felt like she was going crazy. Why am I so angry when someone says something..?? Blah…. 

But this is the first time Neha falls in front of a man.

Huh..... 

She quickly shook off all those thoughts and quickly turned around and held Nada.

♡ ♡ ♡

When she reached college, the first thing she looked at was under that Gulmohar tree. Glancing at Shiva and Alif, who were sitting with Rizin, who was looking at her, she slowly walked towards the class.

Stepping onto the verandah, she suddenly looked back as she felt someone behind her. 

But the verandah was empty. 

Seeing that, she stood still... not seeing a single person who had been in the verandah so far.

Not understanding anything, she turned forward and suddenly hit something, she took two steps back, and the strong smell of cigarettes penetrated her nose.

to be continued...