Chapter 1
T/ W- Trauma and self-harm
HI! My name is Alisha, it’s nice meeting you, I greet you all to my world which is nothing more than a ride of my various phases in life and how I coped with those. You will watch me evolve into a beautiful and strong personality and watch me make wrong decisions and how I ended up loving them. Let’s introduce the characters now:-
1- ALISHA(Female MC) as in noble or exalted
20 years of age
single child
2nd year of college
Indo - American
business major
A girl who is quiet and observant with a savage personality, INTP, narcissistic personality, anger issues, and a person skilled in shooting.
2- ISHIR(Male MC)
20 years of age
elder brother
2nd year of college, a colleague of the female MC
Indian
law major
A boy with a calm personality and strong willpower, the academic rival of the female MC, ENTJ, a black belt in karate.
Later on a big softie for our female lead.
3- NYRA( Bestie of the female MC)
20 years of age
younger sister
2nd year of college
biggest supporter
A philosophical idiot with a love for art and poetry has her bakery
a cold person with a warm heart
the closest to the female MC.
Supporting characters: Akira, Naksh, Vivan, and Mihir.
Special mention to their parents.
Alisha always looks like a shy kid in the eyes of the world. Most people think that Alisha lacks self-esteem and they are half right. She has a lot of social anxiety from her younger years in school when she was bullied. Alisha is really an introvert at heart and she is proud of who she is. She likes taking small steps instead of taking big risks. Even after growing up and going to college, she still lacks confidence. In college, Alisha has been trying to come out of her shell and try new things. She’s been trying to push herself to meet new people and be more spontaneous.
“Alisha, the results are out so let’s go and check. I’m pretty sure you would be number one as always.” Hi, I am Alisha Oberoi and that was Nyra, my best friend calling me to check out the results. It’s that time of the year when the college is bustling with crowds of students sighing over their results.
As expected, I topped again this semester; the only thorn in my way was my nemesis, Ishir Reddy. Big in height which matches his ego and the disheveled messy hair, the look which can make anyone fall in love at first sight I was no exception but he was my ‘nemesis’.
We were not always like that but it’s the world of competition and only the strong survive that’s how we ended up as academic rivals and I don’t like to lose and most of my time goes into classes or digging up stuff in the library. Life is hectic balancing your social life with a not-so-social personality and your disturbing private life, but this is the life we are destined to live.
“Congrats, Alisha, the victory is once again yours,” Nyra exclaimed excitedly. “I am pretty sure there has to be something wrong?” Ishir protested.
“Ha you wish, accept that you lost .” “You dream big, don’t you? I would rather die than accept something that could shoot up your ego.” Ishir retorted back which made my blood boil and our friends had to drag us apart to prevent us from creating a scene.
Sometimes I feel bad for our friends because what you just saw is a daily occurrence, from fighting for seats in the classroom to getting an extra treat from the canteen to roasting the heck out of each other on any topic. This is how the majority of time passed and we entered the 2nd year having daily quarrels.
Despite that, we both maintain top spots in our respective majors.
“Alisha, please accompany me to the bakery I want to try a new recipe I found online. I hope it works out.” “Nyra you are the best baker in town and everyone loves whatever you bake, let’s go for the supplies.” With that, we both headed toward the market in the ‘City of Love; Paris’. It’s called the city of love, a city adorned with scenic beauty, aesthetic vibes, and eye-catching monuments. There’s nothing I could hate about being here, it’s the perfect place for me, and everything I could wish for.
“Good morning students, I have one good news for you all.” Ms. Webster addressed us with this news. “The good news is that our college would be hosting the yearly inter-college fest which is a fun-filled fest to relax, enjoy and give a break to yourself. I am selecting the two main volunteers, Alisha and Ishir, can I trust both of you to this job to be done correctly? Select an appropriate theme and revert to me as soon as you can as the fest will be taking place at the beginning of the next month”
“Yes ma’am,” which was so in unison and had carried a hint of frustration.
“Shorty, meet me in the library to discuss, I don’t wanna do this but just be on time to the library.”
“Do you think that I’m excited to be with you? If it weren’t for Miss Webster I would love to never see your face again.”
“Will they ever stop?” Mihir sighed seeing us bicker like children again. “I guess never?” Vivan joined the conversation sighing about this daily occurrence. This is my friend group technically ‘our’ friend group where harmony is undetectable.
