17. worst day

They were both looking at each other, lost in their world forgetting others. He was looking deep into her eyes. His breath fanned on her cheeks, sending a tingling sense of delight down her system.

The camera flashes and the sound of clapping brought her back to her senses. She wriggled out of his hold, licking her lower lip in nervousness. She could feel the heat on her cheeks due to his proximity.

He was watching her and let her go slowly. She chimed in a sweet "thank you" to others and ran off the stage quickly.

He watched her go and get busy with other students. But suddenly his dull mood had now changed to a happy one.

Just a little presence of her and he was feeling relaxed.

She walked away from the crowd, looking for her friend whom she had just left to receive her trophy. She asked the other classmates about Ritika but they were also clueless. They began to congratulate her on her achievement.

She dialled Ritika's number to know about her whereabouts. Ritika received her call