After finishing her classes, Smita went home without wasting time and, after changing clothes with her cousin Rimpi Di, they left the house. Then they took an auto-rickshaw to Cachar Club. There, they went towards the restaurant area of the club, where Aryan was speaking with Mr. Jitendra Jha, the general manager of Cachar Club.
Jitendra Jha: Mr. Aryan, we've sorted everything out. Now, we just need a few signatures on these documents.
Aryan: Alright, Mr. Jha.
Then, Aryan signed the papers and said:
Aryan: You've cleared the matter of the fashion mall?
Jitendra Jha: Yes. They've agreed to shift the mall there.
Aryan: Now listen. As per my earlier plan, until I give you further instructions, use the ground floor as a banquet hall.
Jitendra Jha: But what are your future plans?
Aryan: Actually, I want to establish a separate fashion area in Cachar Club with top branded clothing, so our guests can shop there and feel a sense of royalty. And I've already spoken to the "Siara Group" about transferring funds to Cachar Club to buy the rear portion of the property. That way, we can build a separate pool area.
Jitendra Jha: Wow, that's a great futuristic plan for us.
Aryan: Alright, now leave this place and start working on the next set of papers.
Jitendra Jha then left the table. Aryan also left the table and moved towards another table where Smita was sitting with her cousin Rimpi Di, waiting for him.
He approached the table and said:
Aryan: Sorry, the meeting went on longer than expected.
Smita: No problem at all. Please, have a seat...
Aryan sat down.
Smita: Aryan, meet my lovely cousin, Rimpi Bhattacharjee.
Aryan: Hello, Rimpi Di.
Rimpi Di: Hello.
Aryan: So Smita, tell me—what did you want to talk about?
Smita: Actually...
Before Smita could say anything, Rimpi Di interrupted:
Rimpi Di: Actually, I wanted to meet you and thank you for helping Smita during her difficult time.
Aryan: No... no... there's no need to thank me. It was my duty.
Smita: Aryan, I also want to apologize for not trusting you when the rumors were going around about you.
Aryan: It's okay, really. It wasn't your fault. Given the situation, anyone would have had doubts.
Smita: But...
Aryan: Let's set that aside. Let's order something for lunch.
They ordered food and had lunch.
During lunch:
Smita: Aryan, don't take this the wrong way, but... do you have a girlfriend?
Aryan: No, I'm not interested in such things.
(During lunch, Smita tried several times to express her feelings to Aryan. But then, she decided to first build a strong friendship before confessing.)
Smita: Aryan, you talk like a saint.
Aryan: Actually, through practicing martial arts, I've realized that love is a divine gift from God, but teenage love is mostly just infatuation.
Smita: That explains how you defeated Manab and his gang so easily—you must be practicing martial arts.
Aryan: Yes.
Smita: What kind of martial art do you practice? Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, or Mixed Martial Arts?
Aryan: None of those. Actually, I practice an ancient Indian martial art.
Smita: You mean Kalaripayattu?
Aryan: Yes and also no. Kalaripayattu is a basic component of the martial arts I practice.
Smita: Alright.
After lunch, Smita and Rimpi Di left for home. Aryan then proceeded to inspect the property with Mr. Jha.
The Next Day,
As usual, Aryan was waiting in class with Mondeep, Abhijit, and Tamanna for the professor to arrive.
A few minutes later, Professor Samordeb entered and began explaining a chapter.
Some time later, the HOD entered the classroom along with a very beautiful girl.
Seeing the girl, all the boys couldn't take their eyes off her beauty. Some whispered, "What a babe," others said, "She's not just a babe, she's a princess," and some even said, "Guys, she's not a girl, she's a blooming flower."
The girls in the class also commented, "Who is this girl?" "She looks like a fairy," "No, she must be an angel descended from heaven."
Then Mondeep said:
Mondeep: Aryan, who is she? She's extremely beautiful.
Abhijit: Mondeep, why are you asking Aryan? He wouldn't know the name of an angel!
Tamanna: Mondeep, Abhijit's right. But I have to admit, the girl is gorgeous.
Suddenly, Aryan spoke:
Aryan: Kiara...
Mondeep: What???
Aryan: Nothing.
Seeing the commotion in class, Professor Samordeb looked at the students and noticed the HOD standing at the door.
Professor Samordeb: HOD Sir, is everything alright?
HOD: Professor Samordeb, everything is fine. I've come to introduce your new student.
HOD: Her name is Kiara Shergill. She is now your student and a new classmate.
Professor Samordeb: (confused) Alright, sir.
Usually, at the college, no teacher personally introduces a student in this way. But the HOD himself brought Kiara to the class, and his behavior toward her was very respectful. Witnessing all this, not only the students but even Professor Samordeb was left confused.
Why was the HOD so respectful toward Kiara?
Why did Kiara choose to enroll in the same college where Aryan studies?
Will the students discover the reason behind the HOD's courteous behavior toward Kiara?