Loveless Beauty (Completed)

Chapter VIII: Fighting the Wicked

'Fighting the Wicked' has gotten intensive publicity before the promotion. The cast launch was the reason behind the extravagant attention even before the start of the shooting.

Gashmir had done few advertisements along with few side roles. Nothing this huge. This was his first web series as a main lead. The adding element was Era Oberoi, the sensuous actress as a female lead. Ensuring the tremendous excitement on the campus.

Nobody cared as I walked by the campus towards my class. Like I wasn't the only topic before 'Fighting the Wicked'.

I won't complain though. The weeks were suffocating as smoky fire. They might have forgotten me for now but I knew I'll always be recognized as the girl who did something atrocious to Gashmir Shenoy.

For now, I felt relieved. I spoke too early I think.

With her predatory walk, she came nearer, painfully slowly. The smirk plastered over her face was a clear indication of her victory. I scoffed mentally for the drama she was about to create. Shouldn't she be satisfied with the hazard she already had caused.

"Enjoyed the attention?! Though it didn't last long." Shesha sneered, once she stood close to me.

I didn't think it was necessary to answer her, so I passed a tight lipped smile.

I hadn't had dreamt of it in my wildest dream. However, Shesha fulfilled it.

That someday the whispers in the air will carry my name, that I will be the target of those glaring eyes. I will be the reason for the disgust on someone's face. That the hateful words will be directed towards me.

Shesha Puri knew how to defeat her opponent. She knew where it would hurt them most. So, she went out of her way and did this. That day when she left quietly I wasn't surprised. I knew she would plan something cruel against me. My only problem was does it have to be this disastrous?!

I should have known the next second Shesha Puri walked out on me with the abhorrence that she won't sit quiet for long. But do I really deserve this?! Although I did nothing. Except bruising the populars ego.

Recalling my memories I don't doubt someone would have back answered Shesha Puri. I almost felt bad for the poor girl. But then again she didn't deserve my pity looking at the scene unfold in front of me.

Scrutinizing me from top to bottom, she raised her brow, "it will be fun playing, don't you think?!"

Rolling my eyes at her childishness, I answered, "Grow up, why don't you?!"

She laughed, though there wasn't humor in it. Followed by her infamous meanancing look taking over her face. She threateningly came closer, with the fire burning in her eyes. Her jaw was clenched, along with the fists.

"You would be stupid if you think I will leave you so easily. College or not, you began this. And you will find the end of it." She moved back, forcing a smile but failing miserably. Was it that hard for her to even force a smile. Did she not know how to smile?!

However what was more surprising was her next words. "After that I'll think about growing up."

Shesha left leaving me dumbfounded. Only to wonder if the girl was bipolar.

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I was typing furiously in an attempt to complete my assignment when the brewing hot coffee cup was placed on my table. I smiled and thanked God for blessing me with such an incredible friend.

I left the library in a hurry for Chao Mao after informing Aj to fill my hunger. She stayed behind for her practice, telling me that she will join after finishing it. Even after eating and scrolling my insta when she didn't come I started with my assignment.

"Hmm!!" As soon as the coffee entered my system I hummed satisfyingly. "It take you so long___"

Words died on my tongue after realizing the person who offered me coffee wasn't my best friend. He was far from that.

Frowning over what I said, Kanan began, "Really?! And here I was wondering why you weren't accepting my apology. Now that you gave me the reason I couldn't help but agree."

I sigh in defeat. Kanan was apologizing for his behavior. He was perturbed hearing the crazy rumor about I abusing Gashmir. And took the blame on himself, apologizing for hundred times. That I became the victim of such a thing. Though the role doesn't fit him leaving me suspicious. But he remains persistent about it.

He deleted all those photos to make me believe him. However I wasn't convinced.

Why sudden generosity towards me?! It's not like he was my friend or something. Albeit I was his assignments completer for almost two years. It hadn't stopped him from threatening or teasing me before. Then what has changed now?!

With the Shesha tailing on my back I couldn't help but become wary of every little thing. It was that or I was just overthinking it again.

When I didn't reply, Kanan continued, "As I told before I wasn't going to share those photos. I was only having fun."

That was it. I closed my book with a thud, tired of his nonsense. I really want to punch the fun outta him. And see his reaction when I'll answer 'just for fun'.

I was blessed by Kanan's colorful vocabulary while packing my things before leaving.

Why does his fun cost me a rumor?! Was he there to apologize or worsen the situation?!

I heard him calling but didn't stop. He needs to learn how to apologize first. Then he should ask for an apology.

A/n : painfully short filler chapter.
But I can't help giving more than this.
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