Aryan rose before sunrise, as he always did. The world was still dark and quiet when he made his way to the rooftop. There, beneath the vast early sky, he began his spiritual and martial routine—his personal blend of meditation and Tattva-Áyudha practice. By 9 a.m., his training concluded, and he descended the stairs with calm determination.
At Home – Departures and Arrivals
Family members who had their own vehicles had already left for the day. Aryan freshened up, grabbed a quick meal, and then joined Kajol, Sanjana, and Lucky in his sleek black Mercedes. Together, they set out from his grandmother's home. Meanwhile, elsewhere, Rohit and his mother had left early for their own errands.
On the Way – Conversations That Matter
Kajol leaned forward from the back seat.
Kajol: "Aryan, did you know our graduation classes start in three days?"
Aryan: "Yeah, I was aware. What about you, Sanjana and Lucky? Did you both get into GC College?"
Sanjana: "No, we enrolled in Cachar College."
Lucky: "And I regret it already."
Kajol (curious): "Why?"
Lucky (grinning): "Because if we'd chosen GC College, we could ride in this amazing car every day. Now we've lost that luxury."
Aryan (smiling): "Don't worry. I'll drop you whenever our timings align."
Sanjana: "Sounds good to me."
Kajol: "By the way, Aryan, did you call Smita today?"
Aryan: "Yeah, I gave her a call this morning."
Lucky (teasing): "Oho! Smita—your first love!"
Sanjana (raising an eyebrow): "But as far as I know, Smita's dating Manab."
Kajol: "She was. But after what happened recently…"
Before she could finish, Aryan shot Kajol a look. She immediately fell silent.
Lucky: "What happened?"
Aryan (calmly): "Nothing major. Smita found out that Manab was seeing other girls behind her back. So…"
Sanjana: "Well, that's probably for the best."
Lucky: "So you're trying to win her over now? That's why the morning call?"
Aryan (seriously): "Actually, she wants to move on from all of that. Manab has been trying to intimidate her. Kajol and I simply helped her out."
(Truth be told, Aryan and Smita had agreed during their morning call to stick to this story if anyone asked—just a cover-up for the truth.)
Sanjana (surprised): "Wait, when did all this happen? You just got back from Mumbai yesterday."
Aryan: "While I was coming to Silchar with Kajol. Smita called and told me she was back in Udharbond, and that Manab was threatening her. She needed help."
Sanjana: "So…?"
Aryan: "We helped her."
Lucky (still teasing): "And now you're trying to impress her!"
Kajol: "No, he's not. In fact, I told her last night—Aryan has no interest in winning her back. He's just helping."
Lucky: "Really?"
Sanjana: "So our friend Aryan is soft and tough at the same time… someone who doesn't believe in love?"
Aryan (seriously): "Not at all. If I proposed to her now, she might say yes out of gratitude. But that wouldn't be real love, would it?"
Kajol (mock-dramatic): "Oh my god! Our friend's turned into a monk after returning from Haridwar!"
Aryan (chuckling): "Alright, cut it out. Look, we're already at Udharbond."
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The Next Few Days – Power Moves Behind the Scenes
The friends parted ways for the day. Over the next three days, Aryan remained busy. He formally took charge of the Silchar-based Cachar Club Hotel and sought the help of its General Manager, Mr. Jitendra Jha—a man of influence across the Barak Valley. With Jha's connections, Aryan quickly managed to resolve the police issue involving Manab.
Meanwhile, Smita befriended a girl named Tutu and stayed at her rented apartment. Two days later, she returned to her own home as her family came back to town. Smita chose not to tell her family anything about the incident or the police case.
During those three days, she called Aryan every morning and chatted with him frequently on WhatsApp and Instagram. Despite the emotional storm, Aryan remained grounded.
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College Begins – A New Chapter
It was the first day of graduation classes. As always, Aryan woke before sunrise and completed his martial arts practice. After bathing and having breakfast, he suited up in his college uniform and headed to GC College on his Bajaj Pulsar 150—a deliberate choice to maintain a low profile despite owning luxury rides like a Mercedes, a Kawasaki, and a Thar, which he now kept parked.
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At GC College – Quiet Power
Aryan arrived on time and joined his friend Mandeep for their first class. The professor didn't begin with the syllabus, but rather gave a personal introduction. A few seniors from the student council also entered and introduced themselves to the newcomers.
The seniors were already familiar with Aryan and treated him with warmth and respect. Seeing this, Aryan's classmates began to admire him. He made quick friends among the boys, though he made no effort to speak with the girls first.
Yet, his aura and connections attracted the attention of several female students. Some wanted to approach him but hesitated.
After the first period ended, a few girls asked their male friends to initiate a conversation with Aryan. Aryan, in turn, spoke to them gently and respectfully, yet carried himself with subtle confidence—not shy like Mandeep.
The girls left impressed and returned to their seats, whispering among themselves about what Aryan had said.
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The Mysterious Girl – A New Twist
During the second period, another professor arrived, and some new students joined the class. One particularly beautiful girl entered, caught Aryan's eye—and smiled at him. Aryan, however, gave no response.
The girl quietly sat on the seat just behind Aryan, but her face clearly reflected some annoyance.
Who is this girl?
Does she already know Aryan?
If Aryan knows her too, why didn't he react?