Ara's POV
I'm still confused what to do with this stupid door lock. Liza assured me to wait for her, she will be back. Liza's probability plotting my rescue mission.
Then she knocked "Ara don't worry.. I'm trying with the door handle." She reassure me.
Yesterday I trapped in the elevator and now in my own bathroom. WOW!!!
Liza chuckled from outside "Ara, I'm going to get Leo. Now he is the only hope for you. I can't figure out how to rescue you from the bathroom."
Really??!!! This door lock is messing with me??!! I hate you...
Then I suddenly heard Leo"well, well ,well, looks like someone's getting a ph.D in sillyness."
"Shut up Leo and let me out of this bathroom!!" I screamed using my most of the energy from inside.
"Don't scream..the roof can be fall on you." He suggested.
Oh! My! God! I swear I will bury him alive!
After a while spending time in the bathroom finally I'm going to get out of here. I'm a little suffocated here.
"Here you go.." Leo sneered while opening the door for me.
"Ughh... Finally!" I exclaimed in joy. "Thank you I guess." I muttered. I'm hardly audible.
"Did you said something?!" Leo teased. " Leave this why should I care? You only bark the nonsense every time." Leo snapped.
Why??!!! Why did I thank this type of guy?!!? I think I have to make a plan to bury him tonight when everyone is sleeping.
"Ara don't focus on him, just come with me. Mumma is waiting for you for the breakfast." Liza said.
"I'm sorry for being late. I'm trapped in the bathroom. The door lock is glitched.." I explained to aunt rhea.
"Why are you sorry?? I will try to change the door lock as soon as possible. First tell me are okay." She asked with beam of care in her tone.
"I'm okay" I replied while on the chair.
Suddenly aunt added the topic, "By the way, the school summoned to the academy after two days means on Monday for the entrance exam and interview. So be prepared, take Liza's or Leo's notes for preparation if needed. I will send you the syllabus for the exam. Okay."
"But I don't understand your local language either.." I exclaimed.
"That's not a problem, just chill."
"Mom, do you really think she will handle the burden of studying? She didn't even know how to open a door lock." Leo suddenly snapped.
Oh really!! I give a sharp stare. Now I'm serious, I will bury him alive tonight and pretend that nothing happened.
"Ara, be prepared. Alright." Aunt said.
I nodded. Just nodded and agree. But when I realised the real thing... A spark of electricity moved through my spine. If the environment is same as in Germany?!? No-no-no don't think about it. Just focus on the studies not on friends and academic environment.
Just after finished the breakfast and then suddenly liza called me for her and Leo's notes. Not now..... But I want to go. She said she will help me for the preparation and leaved. Aunt handed me some snacks. If I have an appetite during studying so I can eat them.
I opened the notes both gived me.
What the hell!!!??! Liza's notes are filled with rocket science and Leo's notes are written in alien language!!? I didn't even get a single word... Then I headed straight to liza to eat her time and energy. She agreed to help me!
Great!
Then we both studying, In Peace. Suddenly the door bell rang. Liza goes to check who is it. After a while she come with a stunning beautiful white roses bouquet. "For you." She said while handling me the bouquet.
I was shocked. Second day in India and the proposals are already start pouring in!!! You're certainly making an impact Ara!! But who actually send this??
I searched for a note and I find it! I didn't expect it.
"Read aloud." Liza insisted.
"Huh, yah" and nodded.
"I hope you will be fine after that elevator accident. — your new friend, call be buddy if wanted."
I froze! Literally froze from head to toe I froze. Hello send me this!?!! Really!!!?! How did he know I lived here??
I shifted my gaze to Liza from the note. She was supposed to tear the note taking from my hand.
"What happened?" I asked firly.
"Huh– no I just shocked that the elevator guy send you this." She replied.
"Isn't it beautiful?"
"Yah" she ignored my gaze " Ara I want to go to done some pending work. You should keep studying that topic." She announced and leaved.
She is going to punch someone!! I put the bouquet in my room in front of the window and come back to my study stuff.
But I'm still thinking why my new friend suppose to be sent me bouquet of white roses?? And it's look so expensive by the way..! I still on that topic in my mind. Confused.
After a while Liza came back. I looked at her from head to toe, probably she is hiding something. She directly move towards her room. When she turned I suddenly noticed her right fist.
O–ouch! Her hand is injured! Did she participated in a Boxing match earlier?!!!
Just kidding!! But seriously, it seems like she punched someone very badly.
I rushed towards her and asked what happened...I want a explanation but she..
"Nothing" she muttered.
Her expression is still neutral. I want explaination but didn't push maybe she finds me irritated. I didn't notice when she was leaved the conversation and held towards her room.
I just get some ice from the fridge and moved to her room. I passed her the ice and she passed me a small little smile. I was there since 30 minutes! No one talked. I only make the environment awkward by staying there.
Okay I leave...
I'm back to my room just starting at the bouquet. I take out the white vase I bought yesterday and arranged the white roses in it. I couldn't help but think about my new friend who sent this.
Very Sweet!
I placed the vase on the window.
Looks beautiful!
Liza's POV
Yah, I know I only made the environment awkward when she is here. She is so sweet and innocent. Why?!! If I open my mouth I really spill the beans.
But he is really so tough! I punched him to give him the taste of displeasure but in return I got a burning hand. If my fist hurts this much then he is probably feeling a whole lot worse!
But I'm not sorry at all! He really deserve this! I want to punch him even worse!
– flashback –
Wow! Just Wow! He is really eating pizza like nothing happened. I tracked him from my phone standing at four-way intersection.
After all, I'm good at computer science! I ran with my full speed!
The moment I saw him I want to cut him off!
I stormed towards him, my eyes blazing with fury. "What the heck do you think you're doing, sending white roses to Ara?" I spat, my voice venomous.
He stood his ground, a hint of amusement dancing on his lips. "Just being friendly, Liza. No need to freak out."
I laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "Friendly? You think sending her flowers is friendly? You're just trying to get under my skin, aren't you?"
His expression turned serious, but I wasn't having it. "Liza, you need to calm down and—"
I cut his mid sentence. "Calm down? Are you out of your mind? You're messing with my family, and you want me to calm down?" My voice rose to a shout. "You're a bloody idiot, you know that?"
He raised an eyebrow. "Liza, you've never been one to mince words, but this is getting out of hand. You're cursing like a sailor." I sense the disappointment in his voice. But I don't care at all.
My anger surged. "Shut your trap! You have no right to lecture me after what you've done. You're just a manipulative bastard to me."
That was when it happened. My fist flew out, connecting with a loud thud to his face. He fell back on the ground , his eyes widening in shock.
I don't want to do that!!!
My hand is aching now! This punch is that much tough!
The people passing by the street just looking at us. So embarrassing!! But now I only think about him.
The sound of the punch still echoed in the air when I snarled, "Don't you dare come near Ara again, or you'll regret it. Got it?"
He rubbed his jaw, his eyes flashing with anger. "Yeah, I got it. Loud and clear."
My chest heaved with rage. "You'd better. Now, stay the hell away from us."
He stood up and took a step closer, his voice low and menacing. "You think a single punch will solve anything, Liza? You think it'll scare me off?"
I sneered. "It won't scare you? Then maybe this will." I took another step closer, took a deep breath. my eyes blazing. "Stay away, or the next time won't be just a punch."
The air was thick with tension as we stood there, the silence between us heavy with unspoken threats. The weird human beings are still watching us like hit movie is going on. Finally, he turned and walked away, leaving me seething with anger.
Really!?!!?
– End of Flashback –
But Liza is this is really you?
On the next day, I turned to normal. I see Ara with a unease but I don't know about what. On breakfast I asked her about her preparation. She almost ready about the written exam. She is good at learning. This is the time for her interview.
"Have you prepared something for your interview?" I asked her.
"Yah, I tried really hard last night in front of the mirror! She exclaimed and continued " But know Hindi well..." She is nervous now.
"That's not a problem, that's a excuse." He teases her again. I don't know why... he hates her.
"Did I talked to you?" She snapped back.
Leo fell into silence. I said" that's not a problem, don't worry you only have to speak in english."
"Hmm, okay." We all finished her breakfast and I'm giving her training for the interview tomorrow.
I sat down just in front of Ara on a chair and Leo's chair is still empty besides me. Anyways, I wore sigma glasses because I was unable to find formal glasses.
I tried super hard to look as serious as possible. "Okay Ara, I'm here to help you with the interview. I will teach you how to crack it." I said with a excitement.
I watched Ara stand up straight, trying to look confident. "Okay, let's do this. I'm ready for your mock interview."
I raised an eyebrow, amused. "Alright, let's see how you do. And remember First impressions are everything, so let's start with a handshake."
Ara extended her hand, and I shook it...or rather, tried to. "Seriously, Ara, you call that a firm handshake?" I teased, laughing. "It felt like a limp noodle!"
Ara giggled, looking sheepish. "Hey, I'm trying!"
She tried multiple types... When she was able to do a little then..
Just then, Leo teleported from I don't know where "hey, Are you trying to confuse the interviewer?" He said while sitting on the chair next to me.
I chuckled, shaking my head. "Leo, be nice."
Ara playfully rolled her eyes. "Shut up, Leo!"
I focused back on Ara. "Okay, okay, let's focus. Ara, can you tell me why you want to attend this school?"
Ara launched into a response, but it was a bit...unconventional. "Uh, because...um...the food is great? I guess 'kachories' we eaten in today's breakfast."
Leo burst out laughing, and I couldn't help but chuckle. I really tried to keep my mouth shut but "The food? That's your reason? You're going to get in just because you love kachories!"
Ara grinned. "Hey, it's a valid reason! And I'm pretty sure I'd ace the cafeteria food review."
I smiled, shaking my head. "Well, let's work on your interview skills a bit more, okay? Maybe we can add 'love of food' to your list of strengths."
As we continued the mock interview, Leo chimed in with more jokes and teasing comments but I know he is just increasing her self confidence. I know he still loves her.
Out of my thoughts, I kept Ara focused on the task at hand. By the end of the session, wasting half of the time in teasing and ridiculous things, Ara looked a bit confident, and I felt a sense of satisfaction.
"Thanks, guys," Ara said, smiling. "I feel like I can handle anything they throw at me now."
I grinned. "That's the spirit, Ara. Now go out there and crush that interview."
Leo added, "And don't forget to mention your love of kachories. That's sure to seal the deal."
Ara playfully rolled her eyes, laughing. "I'll keep that in mind, Leo."
I smiled, knowing Ara would do just fine.
But it's a new country for her I hope so she just even pass in the interview.
Please!!! Planets be with her!