Chapter 5: The Rhythm Before the Fall
A few hours back.
It was the same Rajasthan High School shown before. Students were playing football and basketball on the ground. Some girls were walking through the hallway, chatting and laughing.
The scene shifted to a music room filled with instruments. In the middle of the room, a teenage boy was playing the piano. His fingers moved perfectly across the keys. The rhythm felt classical and calm — peaceful, almost pure.
The boy completed the melody and slowly stopped.
His face was still not revealed.
From the shadows, the sound of clapping echoed across the room.
A man stepped out of the darkness. He looked around twenty-seven years old. His appearance: black eyes, fair skin, 5'11" tall. His body structure showed that he worked out regularly. Long curly hair, clean and stylish. Full lips. A white tilak dot on his forehead. He was wearing a light brown shirt and black trousers.
His name appeared: Gaurav Patel.
Gaurav Patel said in an amazed and admiring tone:
"Well done… you performed very well… Aarav."
From the shadow, the boy named Aarav smiled. His face was still hidden.
Suddenly, the door opened. A girl around seventeen entered. Her appearance: big expressive diamond-shaped eyes, 5'4" tall, brown chocolate skin tone, slim sharp nose, full pink lips, V-shaped jaw, layered long hairstyle, pear-shaped body.
Her name appeared: Saavi.
Saavi said in an irritated tone:
"Aarav… lunch break is going to end soon… come fast."
Aarav stood up from his seat and stepped out of the shadows.
His appearance: lower mullet haircut with texture, sharp eyes, narrow upper lip and fuller lower lip, pencil moustache style, 5'9", a small silver piercing in his left ear, fair skin, wide shoulders and narrow waist — it seemed like he worked out too.
Aarav smiled and looked at Gaurav Patel.
Gaurav nodded and tapped his shoulder.
Aarav walked out with Saavi.
Aarav smirked and said in a teasing tone:
"By the way, why are you irritated, hmm?"
Saavi twisted her lips and pouted. She said in irritation:
"You didn't pay attention to me… In the morning you focus in class, that's good… but during lunch you always go to that music room… I will not talk to you."
She rushed ahead angrily.
Aarav thought, (Do I have to make her calm down again…)
Saavi walked into the classroom. Only two people were there, sitting together. She sat beside her best friend.
Her best friend's name appeared: Sakshi.
Her appearance: black eyes, round eyeglasses, full lips, V-shaped jaw, fair skin, oval face shape, curly bob hairstyle, natural eyelashes, 5'3" tall, defined hourglass body type.
Sakshi said in a curious and sweet tone:
"What happened, Saavi?"
Saavi folded her arms and said sharply in irritation:
"Nothing!"
In front of them, at a desk, sat a boy of the same age.
His appearance: textured crop hairstyle, small gold piercing in his left ear, balanced youthful lips, slim nose, oval face shape, sharp jawline, 5'10" tall.
His name appeared: Ayush.
Ayush looked at Sakshi and Saavi. He gestured to Sakshi to calm Saavi down.
Aarav entered the classroom.
Everyone in the room looked at Aarav.
Aarav sat next to his friend Ayush.
Ayush leaned toward Aarav and said in a teasing tone:
"Seems like you made her angry again… don't expect us to calm her down."
Aarav looked at Ayush.
Ayush smirked, stood up from his seat, and gestured to Sakshi to leave Aarav and Saavi alone. They both walked out of the classroom.
Meanwhile, Saavi glared at Aarav and then looked out of the window.
Aarav looked at her and softly smiled.
Aarav thought, (Again I have to face this problem… hmm.)
Aarav stood up and sat next to Saavi.
Saavi silently shifted away from him.
Aarav smirked. His hand went around her waist and he pulled her closer.
Saavi gasped, her eyes widening in surprise, and glared at Aarav.
Aarav smiled and said in a teasing tone:
"What? Shorty…"
Saavi twisted her lips, smiled slightly, and punched Aarav's shoulder.
Scene shifts.
Ayush and Sakshi were walking in the hallway.
Sakshi said in a curious and sweet tone:
"What do you think… why was Saavi angry?"
Ayush said in a normal tone:
"You know Aarav is usually busy… so that's why, I guess… and I am sure Aarav already made her calm during this time gap."
Sakshi was eating dark chocolate and nodded.
Ayush looked at her and asked in a doubtful tone:
"By the way… did you complete my Biology copy or not?"
Sakshi bit her lip and smiled. Her eyebrows and eyes lifted in realization.
Ayush looked at her expression and understood she had not completed it.
Ayush said in a rushed tone, trying to grab her chocolate:
"Hey… you didn't complete it, right? Give back the chocolate you're enjoying!"
Sakshi ran away, sticking her tongue out to tease him.
Ayush ran after her to grab it.
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After a few hours — midnight.
Ayush was scrolling on Instagram.
Saavi was sending reels to Aarav, but he was not seeing them.
Aarav was also on Instagram, surprised by the number of reels Saavi had sent him.
It was more than 100.
Sakshi was listening to music while completing Ayush's copy.
Sakshi thought, (Tomorrow I will make him buy more dark chocolates for me.)She smirked and blushed.
All of them were in their rooms.
Suddenly, at the same time, their eyes became heavy.
They stopped whatever they were doing.
And fell asleep.
In the darkness—
A demonic female voice laughed loudly.
Chapter End.