Next morning, Aarohi did not come to college. Reyansh was waiting for her at the college gate from 8 AM. He was looking at every girl who entered, hoping it was Aarohi.
Neha came and Reyansh immediately went to her, "Where is Aarohi? Why she did not come today? Is she okay?"
Neha was angry at Reyansh for yesterday's drama in the canteen. She said rudely, "Why are you asking? You scared her yesterday. She was crying whole night. She said she will not come to college because of you. You ruined her project."
Reyansh felt guilty. His obsession had hurt Aarohi. He said in a low voice, "Please Neha, give this note to her. I am really sorry. I promise I will never do it again."
Neha took the note but did not promise anything.
On the other side, Aarohi was at home. She was sitting in her room and thinking about yesterday. She was angry at Reyansh but somewhere she was also worried about him. She remembered how he used to carry her books and how he always protected her.
She opened her book but could not study. Reyansh's sorry face was coming again and again in front of her eyes.
In the evening, Neha came to her house and gave her Reyansh's note.
The note said, "Aarohi, I am sorry for yesterday. I know I was wrong. I held Sameer's collar because I love you so much that I cannot share you with anyone. I know love cannot be forced. But please come to college. Without seeing you, my day does not start. Your Friend, Reyansh."
Reading the note, Aarohi's heart melted a little. She decided to go to college tomorrow.
Next day, Aarohi came to college. Reyansh saw her and his face became bright. But he did not go near her. He was standing far, just looking at her with sorry eyes.
Aarohi herself went to him during break. She said, "Reyansh, I forgave you. But remember, only friendship. If you ever do that collar thing again, I will never talk to you."
Reyansh was so happy that he promised, "Never again. I will control my anger. Only friendship."
For next few days, everything became normal. Reyansh was behaving like a good friend. He was helping Aarohi in studies and not getting jealous.
But destiny had other plans.
College announced the Annual Fest. There was a dance competition. Aarohi was a very good dancer but she never participated because she was shy. Neha forced her to write her name.
Sameer also wrote his name. The dance teacher made pairs. And by chance, Aarohi and Sameer's pair was made for couple dance.
When Reyansh heard this, he became jealous again. But this time he controlled himself. He did not shout. He went to the dance teacher and said, "Mam, I also want to participate."
Teacher said, "Okay Reyansh, your pair is with Riya."
Reyansh did not want to dance with Riya. He wanted to dance with Aarohi. So he made a plan.
During dance practice, he would always come to watch Aarohi and Sameer's practice. He would make Sameer feel uncomfortable.
One day, Sameer was holding Aarohi's hand for a dance step. Reyansh could not control. He went and pushed Sameer.
"What are you doing? You are touching her intentionally," Reyansh shouted.
Aarohi became very angry this time. She shouted back at Reyansh in front of everyone, "Enough Reyansh! You are not my boyfriend. You are just my friend. You have no right to tell me with whom I should dance. You are a devil, you will always be a devil."
The whole dance room became silent. Reyansh was insulted in front of everyone. His eyes became red with anger and hurt.
He looked at Aarohi for a second and then left the room without saying a word.
That night, Aarohi felt very bad. She realized she said too much. She called Neha and said, "I think I hurt him badly. He was just caring for me."
Neha said, "Yes, you were a little rude. He was trying to control his jealousy."
Aarohi decided to say sorry to Reyansh tomorrow.
But tomorrow never came for sorry.
Next day, news spread in college - Reyansh Malhotra met with a bike accident last night. He was riding his bike very fast after leaving dance practice.
Aarohi's heart stopped when she heard this. She ran to the hospital.
In hospital, Reyansh was lying on the bed with bandage on his hand and head. He was looking fine but in pain.
When he saw Aarohi crying for him, he smiled.
"You came? I thought you hate me," Reyansh said slowly.
Aarohi held his hand and cried, "I am sorry, I am really sorry for yesterday. I called you devil. Please forgive me. I was very worried for you."
Reyansh said, "If calling me devil brings you to hospital to hold my hand, you can call me devil every day."
For the first time, Aarohi smiled with tears. She felt something special for Reyansh. Was it love?
Will this accident bring Aarohi and Reyansh closer? Will Aarohi finally fall in love with her Devil? Will Sameer leave them?
