" Are you Rahul, the campus leader ? "

rajni was going towards the library.

Rajni :- I have to Quickly submit the book at the library . I'm heading to the physiology hall, can't afford to miss today's lecture.

Oh God, why did I wear this suit salwar( Indian dress) ? Neha handles it so well, but I struggle with this 1.5-meter dupatta; I just can't manage it like her.

Rajni was lost in her clothes, not paying attention. Without looking, she collides with something, and all her books fall.

Rajni :- Oh God, this was the only thing left.

Boy :- Oh, I'm sorry. Are you okay ? Did you get hurt ? I'm really sorry ?

Rajni :- No, no. It was my fault; I wasn't paying attention and walking without looking.

The boy lifted Rajni, seated her on the nearby bench, and began picking up Rajani's scattered books. Rajani refuses, but the boy insists, saying, " No, I'll help you up. You might be injured. Sit comfortably. "

Boy :- Oh no, I should have been more careful too. Are you hurt ? Are you okay ?

Rajni :- Yes, I'm fine. Thanks.

Rajni looks at her wristwatch and says,

" Oh God, only 15 minutes left. " I need to go; I have to submit my books quickly. I have a physiology lecture in 15 minutes.

boy :- Oh, okay. But are you sure you'll be able to submit your books and reach the lecture hall in 15 minutes ?

I mean, both are on opposite sides, and you just stumbled, so won't you be able to run ?

Rajni :- Oh yes, what can I do now ? I'll submit the books later; I'll have to manage somehow.

Now I'll have to pay a fine for submitting the books late.

Rajni's face falls; first, she stumbles, and now she has to pay a fine for the late book submission.

Boy :- Well, if you want, I can submit your books for you. If you're okay with it, I have time in my lecture right now.

Rajni becomes very happy upon hearing this.

Rajni :- Thank you so much! You saved me from paying the fine.

Boy :- No, you fell because of me; the least I can do is help you out.

Rajni :- Here's my library card.

Boy :- Oh, okay. You're Rajni; nice name !

Rajni :- Well, can I know your name ?

Boy :- I'm Rahul, Rahul Sharma. Nice to meet you, Rajni.

Rajni pauses and then asks " Are you Rahul, the campus leader ? "

Rahul :- It seems I've become famous. * laughs * Yes, it's me.

Rajni :- Oh, okay. It was nice meeting you.

Rajni is now contemplating whether to seek help from Rahul or not. If she refuses, it might sound rude. What should she do if she doesn't want any help from Rahul ?

Rahul :- Well, I think you should leave now, or you'll be late for the lecture.

Rajni :- Oh yes, I'm leaving now.

Rajni starts to leave and realizes that now there's nothing she can do, and she can't refuse Rahul anymore. it will be rude .

Rahul :- After the lecture, make sure to collect your card from the library, okay ?

Rajni :- Okay, I will. Thanks again.

Goodbye.

Rahul :- Bye.

Seeing Rahul leave, Rajni was in deep thought. She couldn't figure out if this was the real Rahul or if he was just acting. Because the Rahul Rajni had just met seemed quite different from the one Neha had described earlier – this Rahul appeared to be gentle, kind, and had a helpful nature. The Rahul that Rajni had just encountered seemed worlds apart from the Rahul Neha had described. There was a stark contrast between the two.

{  A few days ago, when Neha entered the hotel room, she was quite angry and only spoke in a dismissive tone. " Rude, idiot, shameless, what he understand of  himself, he is team captain right , so what ? Does whatever he wants, huh ?

This is a hostel, not his bedroom. He can't just make out anywhere. I'm going to report him to the director ( head of college ). "

Rajni :- Wait, wait. What happened ? Why are you so angry ? Why are you in a bad mood because of someone else ?

Neha :- Why did my mood start to sour because of someone else ? I'm good mood is okay .

Rajni :- Yeah, yeah, I can see that.

tu thand rakh ye le Pani pee .

  (  Keep your cool. Here, have some water. )

Neha :- Don't even talk to me. You were boasting about him, saying he's like this, like that. I've seen how he really is, shameless and a big shot.

Rajni :- Who is shameless ? Whom did you see ? Be clear, and why are you so angry ?

Neha :- I'm talking about that shameless person, your " soo called Rahul.

Hearing Rahul's name, a different kind of sparkle appears in Rajani's eyes.

Rajni, full of excitement, asks, " You saw Rahul ? Where did you see him ? What's he like ? I haven't seen him; he might be in another batch. "

Neha :- You don't have to even seen him . He's a very fallen person. God has just given him a good appearance, but his heart is very dark.

Rajni :- Oh, what are you saying ? What has he done to make you say that ?

Neha :- Do you know that the guy was openly making out with his girlfriend in the boys' PT room ? If they're comfortable doing all this, why didn't they just take a room ? And when I saw them, they didn't even stop; Rahul was half-naked there. Even when I spoke up, they didn't pause; both were glued together, showing no sign of shame or embarrassment whatsoever.

Do you know who that girl was ?

Rajni :- How would I know ? You saw it, girl.

Neha :- That girl is Paarth's girlfriend. She's the one who proposed to him last weekend in the canteen.

Even though that girl is in a relationship, she's still engaging in all this. Rahul must be aware, yet both of them continue with such behavior.

Rajni :- Are you sure it was definitely Rahul ? you have never seen Rahul before.

Neha :- Yes, bbe, it was him. I can't believe what I saw either.

Rajni :- But how can this happen ? even Professors speak so highly of Rahul.

Neha :- No one really knows who is good or bad; I've seen for myself what kind of person he is.

Rajni :- Who knows, maybe you saw someone else. it wasn't Rahul, may be someone else could it be ?

Neha :- It was definitely I heard that girl mentioning Rahul's name.

Rajni :- I can't believe it either.

Neha :- All guys are the same – jerks, playboys. You're not talking to that jerk anymore. Whatever it is, let's drop it.

Rajni :- It's okay; I won't meet him again. What's the point anyway ? I was just curious because everyone was praising him so much.     }

It seems different from what Neha described. Was he pretending ? should I have to to tell Neha that I met Rahul.

Rajni :- No, she'll be really angry with me for talking to Rahul. Besides, she gets so upset these days just hearing Rahul's name.

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On the other side, Ishaan had also reached the physiology hall today to see Neha.

Ishaan :- Today, I'll stay here until I meet Neha. But where will I find her amidst all these girls ? How do I figure out which one is she ?