Next day
Sonakshi's house
Naina is making breakfast for Sonakshi hurriedly. Somnath enters the kitchen with lazy 'Good morning' wish.
Naina wiped her sweat and ignored his wish.
Naina - "Somnath ji, where is Sona?"
Somanth - "She must be somewhere here. Let me call her..."
Naina - "Is she a kid? She didn't eat her lunch yesterday. I won't leave her."
Sonakshi entered the kitchen. Naina looked at her and diverted her gaze. Somnath gave a helpless expression to her.
Sonakshi - "Mom, you're angry with me for which reason?"
Naina - "Somnath ji, ask her if there are many reasons to get angry with her?"
Sonakshi - "No maa... There is actually no reason except eating food at canteen and not eating the home made lunch... Then for telling no to the groom you saw for me..."
Naina - "What? When did this happen?"
Sonakshi - "Haan maa.. yesterday one guy came to met me and told me that you have sent him. I told him that you met the wrong girl and shown another girl's photo and he got instantly impressed. He will go for bride seeking."
Naina - "I didn't send anyone to you."
Sonakshi - "But still... he met me, right? That another girl belongs to our house only."
Naina - "Shruthi? Sona, what did you do? Your sister Shruthi is in London and how could you do such things? You should have asked me..."
Somanth - "Naina ji... cool. Don't get stressed. Sonakshi beta, did you really show Shruthi's photo?"
Sonakshi - "No papa... I have given mom's photo. He got impressed and behind the photo, I have written the address too."
Naina - "Sona, stop joking. I'm not that foolish."
Somnath - "For a second, I thought my Sona beta destroyed my marriage life."
Sonakshi - "Don't worry papa. Even if mom marries someone, ladies will stand in queue to marry you."
Naina - "Everything is your mistake, Som ji. You have spoilt her with your excessive care. She is busy in bringing ladies in her father's life."
Somnath and Sonakshi laughs.
Naina - "Finally you irritated me. When will you get ready for the college?"
Sonakshi - "Oh my god! I'll come within 5 minutes."
After 10 minutes,
Sonakshi - "Maa... Come soon. I'm getting late for college... Maa..."
Naina - "Haan Event Organiser devi... Take your lunch and breakfast. You should not skip your meals and buy food at canteen. I'll call you to remind."
Sonakshi - "As you say, mom."
Sonakshi kept those things in her scooter and hugged Naina and Somnath.
***
Annie Besant University,
Laura and Dev's performance is scheduled to be on afternoon 2PM. Laura was dressed in beautiful pink gown and she curled her hair.
Dev is wearing a blue denim shirt with a white undershirt and jeans. He did a haircut as well exclusively for this event. Laura is admiring Dev.
All the girls are looking at Dev as he is looking extremely dashing. Laura felt possessive. Laura comes to Dev.
Laura - "What is this new haircut, Dev? I mean, you won't try a new look at last time, right?"
Dev - "Yeah, Laura. But felt that it would look good. I guess I'm looking great. Most of the eyes are on me."
Laura - "Seriously? Then go and serve their eyes."
Dev - "Laura, what happened?"
Laura - "You mean what happened? Seriously...."
Laura thinks, "Oh come on, Laura... You should not over react. Take it smooth."
Dev - "Laura... Are you there?"
Laura - "Yeah, I'm there. Nothing... You were just looking at your admirers and not the dance. It's not good."
Saying this Laura gets inside. Dev looks cluelessly at her movement.
Laura comes to the backstage and with curtains hiding, she silently gazes at Dev and admired his looks.
Laura - "Sorry Dev. Those words are not meant for you. Those girls who are staring at you as if they haven't seen a boy. But anyways, after this function, I'll be proposing my love to you. I love you, Dev."
A sound of sneezing is heard from the back.
Laura turns back and sees Ritesh lying on the bike set up. Laura makes an angry face.
Ritesh sneezes and coughs intentionally.
Laura - "If you are not feeling good, go to the hospital. Don't disturb the people who are practicing."
Ritesh - "No, I'm fit and fine. It's just that few bacterial micro organisms are over here... That make me sneeze. It's necessary to keep the place clean."
Laura gets angry over his remark.
Laura - "So get lost before I kick your bones."
Ritesh - "I won't. If you kick my bones, the Freshers's day event would get postponed obviously because I'm doing three shows. And I feel bad for Sonakshi who was giving me night long lecture to be here on time."
Laura - "Okay, I leave for better."
Ritesh - "You're scared. Seriously? The great Laura Dutta is scared..."
Laura - "Laura and fear? You're a fool. What do you want seriously?"
Ritesh - "A dance? Heard that you're a big dancer. Let's see if you could match my moves. But the task is, you dances for longer period without losing energy. "
Laura smirked and gives a nod.
Ritesh played Tune Maari Entriyaan song from GUNDAY.
Ritesh and Laura danced for that song and hearing the sound, everyone comes to the backstage and looks at them. Dev and Sonakshi are also looking at them in surprise.
Sonakshi understood what is going on over there.
Sonakshi switched off the song.
Sonakshi - "What is going on here? If you dance here rigorously for your silly bets, how will you give stage performance? Ritesh, it's my last warning to you. Just mind your business."
Dev - "Laura, what is this?"
Laura - "Nothing, I wanted to teach him a lesson. But I'll look at him later."
Sonakshi - "Okay, everyone can go for lunch and come within 30 minutes. Soon."
Everyone dispersed.
Sonakshi comes outside with her bag and sits at a bench. She opens her tiffin box and starts eating the lunch.
Dev comes there.
Dev - "Shall I join you?"
Sonakshi - "Yeah, why not? Sit here, Dev."
Dev smiled and sit with Sonakshi.
Sonakshi - "You're looking handsome, Dev. Most of their eyes are actually on you. Since morning, it is the breaking news."
Dev blushes. Sonakshi laughs.
Dev - "Even you're looking beautiful."
Sonakshi - "Thanks for the compliment. What's your plan for the future? Job or higher studies..."
Dev - "Business. Laura and I have opened a Dance Club 'Hustlers Dance Academy' in Amber Street. After studies, I'll focus on the Academy and had ideas to expand it over the city."
Sonakshi - "It's really amazing. Many people say that dance is their passion but very few could make it as a profession."
Dev - "Yes, true. My parents are really supportive. They motivated me for this."
Sonakshi - "You're blessed."
Dev - "What about you, Sonakshi?"
Sonakshi - "I'll work in IT sector for few years and then decided to start my own IT company."
Dev - "Sounds great. All the best."
Sonakshi smiled.
Dev - "But, it will cost a lot of things when you quit a high paying job, right? Your parents, your going-to-be life partner, his family and the society..."
Sonakshi - "My parents are aware of this and I convinced them in all these years. Regarding my life partner, he'd trust me. If he trust me, we both can convince his family. Then society is not a big deal."
Dev - "You're so sure that he'd trust you. Anyone?"
Sonakshi - "No... Not like that... But I expect someone like that. Dev, do you love anyone? If no, how will you find a life partner?"
Dev - "I'm not in love. Also, I don't have much expectations on my life partner too. I want her to accept my profession and support it. Then someone who can understand me and my feelings and still love me."
Sonakshi - "That's nice. Nice conversation with you. Come fast, let us go to the Auditorium."
Dev nods and looks at the way Sonakshi goes till she disappears. Dev smiles.
Dev - "I guess, you are the one..., Sonakshi."
Laura comes there with her mom Tanushree.
Laura - "Dev, here is my mom."
Dev - "Namaste aunty."
Dev took blessings from Tanushree.
Dev - "I'll guarantee you that you'll enjoy the show for sure and feel like dancing with your daughter."
Tanushree smiles.
Tanushree - "I see. All the best, Dev and Laura."
***
Freshers Stage
The anchor welcomed the fresher students who have gathered in the auditorium. All the dignitaries and delegates are seated in the first two rows.
It started with Manyata, a reality show singer, lit the stage with her voice.
The second performance is from Ritesh. Ritesh did a comedy mono-acting performance for which everyone whistled.
Then Dev and Laura danced for Le Gayi song from Dil To Pagal Hai
It was welcomed by the audience for Laura and Dev's sizzling chemistry and dance moves.
Then, Ritesh performed a solo dance for the song 'Shutup and Bounce' from the movie DOSTANA
His performance generated a adrenaline rush among the audience and they too vibed for his song.
After stage performances got over, Sonakshi take over the stage.
Sonakshi - "Dear juniors, I hope you enjoyed your seniors' warm welcome. But the celebration is not yet over. We have arranged a movie night in the ground for you exclusively. Please enjoy that."
Students shouted in joy.
Laura - "Dev, I have to tell something important. Please come with me."
Dev got tensed - "Okay Laura. I'm coming."
Dev goes with Laura and Laura secretly smiled as she is going to propose Dev.
To be continued...
A prompt-based original story.
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