Part 2
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Ridhhi was excited to see her college friends. She waved at him, hold Manvi’s hand and pull her towards the coffee table where her friends were standing in a circle. Manvi allowed her to do that because she was not in her senses anymore. Her eyes were fixed on a particular figure. She felt a strong magnetic pull that attracted all of her concentration to him. Ridhhi said hello to all her friends and was welcomed warmly by everyone. “Everyone, she is Manvi. My roommate and my best friend.” She introduced Manvi to everyone. “And Manvi. This is my gang. Avinash, Rehan, Purva, Rachana. And he is our host. Raghav.” “Raghav”, the name of the man Manvi was impelled with. Raghav was a full package with attractive looks and a well build body. He was tall, had black hair, and a sweet smile. He was wearing a white casual shirt with black trousers. He was a charm for the eyes. Manvi broke her stare just before people started to question and said a smiley hello to everyone.
“We should sit somewhere. I am really exhausted from work and have no energy in my legs.” Rachana said in a tired voice. “Yeah… a party in midweek is not a good idea,” Avinash said while tilting his glass towards Raghav. Raghav said nothing, he had something else in his mind. “hey... daydreamer. Back to earth man.” Avinash patted Raghav’s shoulder. “huh…what,” Raghav said, feeling confused and not knowing about the conversation happening around him. Everyone laughed and Raghav shoved his face in his hand. Manvi was watching him and did not take a part in the laughter. There was a little blush on her face “Ok guys… Stop making fun of him. Let’s find a spot where we can talk and drink” Ridhhi said while searching for a place for the group to relax “We can sit there on the sofa. Music is not loud there” Raghav pointed out a corner of the room and everyone headed towards the half-circle-shaped sofa, big enough to accommodate everyone.
“This party is amazing. I needed one like that” Purva said while adjusting herself on the sofa with a pillow.
“Since when did you become a party lover?” Rehan said with a chuckle and sipped from his glass
“Ever since I started to work with some shitheads in the court.” Purva snarled while taking a sip from her glass and sighed. “who said being a lawyer is fun. Huh? I will slap that person hard, I swear.”
“No one said that darling” Rachana said with a smile. “You chose this profession because of your ex,” there was a grin on her face. Purva gave her a death stare.
“I still can’t believe you chose a career because of a guy who left law after four months to become a freelance singer. And then left you because you were serious about your life. Wow man,” Avinash said without looking at Purva. “ Yes, I am stupid and all. But you know what I am more successful in my field than you both idiots.” Purva said in an angry voice which made Rachana and Avinash laugh.
“Hey…cheer up girl. We all are happy to have you as one of the best criminal lawyers of the state” Rehan said with a big smile. “at least we know where to go after murdering someone” He whispered loudly and everyone laughed. Purva pouted and said nothing.
Manvi was quiet the whole time. Raghav was quiet too. They both were trying to engage in the conversation but their eyes were fixated on one another. During the conversation, their eyes met many times and when it happened, they blushed. Not so hard to be noticed by...