FIRST DAY OF UNIVERSITY

Just like every other day, my alarm rang. I woke up immediately and picked my phone, it was 6:30 Am, June 14, 2021. My first morning in university. It was another important event today, my parent's marriage anniversary.

I called and wished them, then started freshening myself up. Today was the first day and I must look good.

I dressed myself in plain peach colour knee length flared dress. It was suitable for hot weather and looked decent. I secured my hairs in a messy high pony tail, bangs falling beautifully on my brows. A bit of light peach lipstick and moisturizer and I was done. Perfume was an inseparable part of my dress up so I applied some sweet fruity smelling perfume.

It was 7:30 Am and I was ready. I looked around, Misti was reading book and Kuhu was playing games. Where is Seerat?

I parted the curtains of her bed; she was still sleeping.

"Seerat wake up or you will be late on your first day" I shook her.

"Two minutes…" she mumbled in sleep.

"Kuhu see!! oh my god, so much discount on latest dress collection" I loudly said and winked at Kuhu.

"Where? Where?" Seerat sat up quickly.

"In your dreams" Kuhu chuckled and I laughed too.

"I'm leaving first. All the best" I informed them and left with my bag.

I had half an hour before my first lecture, so I started to wander around like a free spirit. Walking in the direction of my class, I tried to remember the surroundings.

On my way I happened to pass through the fashion designing class, girls and boys dressed fashionably. They were fashion designer indeed.

"Look, she is dressed so plainly but still look so elegant" a girl talked to her friends pointing at me.

"Her pearl bracelet looks so natural, matches her well" one of her friends spoke indicating the pearl bracelet Sumedh gave me. I wore it every day.

"Is she a new student of our department?" a bold prideful voice came.

It was Trisha!!!

I pretended not to hear anything and walked with unhurried steps.

"She is a computer science student" the first girl spoke "she came yesterday itself, but her beauty made everyone notice her. I have heard a few boys talking about her, her name is…. umm…Kuki"

"Kuki you look beautiful" Trisha praised me. I could clearly see her evil smirk turning into a forced smile.

I stopped and smiled "but less than you senior." And then headed towards my class room.

It was a very big classroom, semi-circular rows for students to sit. I went and sat near the window of second row, looking out of the window I saw many boys were playing basketball in the court, it seemed that the game was over and people were shaking hands.

My eyes went on a thin boy with a familiar structure who was leaving the court.

"Was it him? Am I imagining things?... I am not that lucky to see Vidyut again." I mumbled to myself.

"What imagining?" a girl sat next to me with concerned eyes.

"Seerat, you came. sit. I thought you are going to be late" I quickly changed the subject.

"How can I be? huh?" her voice full of confidence.

Professor stepped in; he was a middle-aged man dress well in western suit. The whole classed wished him morning. He introduced himself and asked about us. Half of the class went in introducing, joking, etc. then he turned serious and taught the rest of class.

After he went out, I woke up the sleeping Seerat.

"Let me sleep a bit more" she said rubbing her eyes.

"You slept in your first lecture, really admiring" I sarcastically said.

"I am special, hehehehe…" she giggled.

Four girls entered the class. I quickly recognised them; they were the ones I met this morning.

"Your second lecture is delayed a bit" Trisha announced boldly.

All boys stared passionately at her; she looked stunning.

"Since you are free, will you mind if I take some of your time?" she winked.

"we'd love to" a boy said, many joined him.

She laughed alluringly.

"Dear freshers… I welcome you all to The Michel, congratulations to get in here, dream of every youth"

"Thank you" we said in unison.

"There is also something we seniors have arranged for our dear juniors…"

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"Have a guess" she giggled "a masquerade party"

Everyone clapped in joy.

"We will hold the party today evening, in the university's hall itself. Be there at 8 pm, dress yourself in your Sunday best. We have a lot of arrangements for you. See you." Her charm was in the air, she left after announcement with her friends.

"She is truly amazing; her presence made the boys short of breath" Seerat whispered.

I nodded.

"You are no less, it's just you two are too different. Why don't you dress yourself so well like her?"

"She is a future designer; she has to try different looks. How can I be same?"

"But today in the party you have to dress well"

"Do I not dress well?"

"You do, but too simple. I want you to be the most beautiful girl in the party." Seerat almost scolded me her innocent nature really made an impression on me.

"Ok-ok I will-I will… happy" I assured her.

After all I always dress well in events, there was no need to tell me.

The second period was over too.

"let's go back" Seerat held her bag walking to the door.

"I still have music class; you go back first." I said following her to door.

"Ok, come back as soon as possible. We have to prepare for the party"

I nodded smiling and then walked in the direction of Music class.

The music class was a big hall, with all possible musical instruments arranged well. Stand mics for vocal training. On one side there was a shelf with books regarding the instruments.

There were many students practicing different instruments, some practicing vocals. A man stood with a file in his hand, his back facing me.

I stepped like a cat towards him. His black loose T-shirt contrasted well with his long blonde highlighted hairs. He wore a glossy leather black cap backwards.

Slowly I lifted my hands and covered his eyes.

"who's this?" Rishi said moving his palm on my hand trying to recognise me "listen girl, I'm not a student here, I'm a teacher." He said firmly.

I giggled, thinking that he must have taken me some girl trying to pursue him.

"Oh, it's you" he recognised my giggle "let go of me Kuki, others might misunderstand."

I let go of him still giggling "good morning 'teacher'."

"You spoilt brat" he turned holding his file high to hit me lightly on hear "should have told me that you are coming, at least you should not have grabbed me from back. So many students are here" he started nagging.

"You think girls might misunderstand us and will stop pursuing you… don't you think I was generous enough to not to hug you" I winked at him with a playful smirk.

"Even though we are very good friends, I am still your vocal trainer Little Bell, show some respect."

"Thank you, dear vocal trainer you taught me to sing, after you joined here you continued the lessons online, you are the reason Little Bell exists." I lazily recited as a child saying rhyme and then took a small box out of my bag and handed it to him

"So, I have prepared something for you to express my gratitude"

"Why being so formal" he said opening the box and then smiled "you know me too well, I was after this watch but it's very difficult to get."

"Good that you like it" I warmly said "and yes, I am here to tell you something"

"continue"

"Since you know my identity, you can inform everyone that Little Bell is a student here. So, that I can continue singing as Little Bell in the events here. And yes, no need to tell them that I am Little Bell"

"Good, my department will become famous. Everyone will think Little Bell will be a music major student. You have it as optional so naturally no one will doubt you. What a smart plan, your Krishna has blessed you with great strategic mind" he said slapping the files lightly on my arm.

"He has" I smiled thinking that he said 'your Krishna' it is the best praise anyone can give me.

"I will inform everyone then. Today many new students will join us. I just got the new student details" he said looking at the file.

"So, you really weren't aware that I'm your student. Go on looking at details. I have some things to be taken care of. Bye -bye." I waved my hands and moved out with quick steps.

Once I reached my dorm room, my eyes teared apart.

"What have you all done?" I asked in shock.

The whole room was in a mess. Dresses, heels, makeup supplies, jeweller scattered everywhere.

"We were deciding our outfit" Kuhu replied very casually.

"how's this one" Seerat asked with a dress in her hand.

Kuhu shook her head disapproving.

"We tried to open your closet but it was locked, so we haven't decided your outfit" Kuhu told me.

Thank God I had locked my closet before leaving, otherwise all my things would have cursed me.

"You created such a mess; how do you plan to clean it up" I asked crossing my hands on my chest.

"We will clean it, first show me which dress you'll wear" Seerat pulled the edge of my dress like a kid.

"Ok I'll show you, let go of me first" she left my dress and I opened my closet and took out a white dress out of it.

"So beautiful" Kuhu complimented joining her hand on her cheek.

"Today you'll show everyone that you are more beautiful than Trisha." Seerat exclaimed looking closely at the dress. Competing with Trisha was never my intention but I didn't want to spoil their mood my speaking it out loud, maybe later when they'll know me more, they will naturally understand.

After deciding our outfits, I helped them clean up the mess. Misti also came back, we helped her decide her outfit too.

~~~~~~~~~~~~MINI DRAMA~~~~~~~~~

girls while shopping dress

Kuki- "not very long or else I'll fall. making my waist look thin and small, and shoulder focused. yep that's it."

Jasmin-"hugging me at each curve, my legs must look long. Making me look as sexier as possible" (~my boyfriend is a designer he must make me the best dress)

Archita-"as loose and comfortable as possible if possible then I prefer pajamas" (#pitiful me I got beaten up by them for saying so T_T huh huh)

Aradhya-"why so much hassle any dress as long as suits me will do. I feel all the dresses here look similar look at those two completely same even the colour isn't different" (#got ignored because the two dresses she pointed were two different shades of lavender)

Seerat-"floor length dress so I can wear high heels and my face can at least reach a boy's shoulder" (~god made me too short but still I'm cute)

Kuhu-"laced off shoulder will go best for me I guess" (~my boyfriend will feel the heat yet wrapped in lace he must understand his darling is hard to get)

Trisha-"dress so tight that even the onlooker hold their breath. reveal so well that one desire to see more. you get it right. (#the staff gave her hottest possible dress with strange expression"

Misti-"do I also need to buy? okay give me dress in which I can keep my books to study in between the events" (#the staff serving her is still in coma)