Ivy did not utter a word. Her face is filled with sadness.

Arora assured her saying, " hey, it's ok. Don't force yourself. You can tell me when you are ready. I'm always available. So now leave that sad look and smile " She pushed the corners of Ivy's lips up with her fingers and said, " See, you are so pretty, when you smile. "

Ivy finally smiled.

After taking a few steps, Ivy said in a faint voice, " the pendant you saw just now, was designed by my father"

Arora was awestruck by her statement.

" wh.. what..?? "

Ivy continued, " my family is filled with designers from three generations. I'm the only heiress. So naturally, I was forced into this. "

Arora who was astonished, finally regained her senses and said, " you mean, you are the heiress of STYLISH STRANDS "

Looking at her baffled expression, Ivy quickly explained, " I didn't mean to hide it from you. I just.. I just don't want you to misunderstand me. "

Arora smiled and said, " what are you talking about. I'm just surprised "

Ivy relieved a sigh and said, " I have always been alienated by my classmates since childhood. They hated me because of my status. And I never had friends in my life. I'm so happy that I finally made some. You and Nisha are really good to me. I don't want to have any misunderstandings with you guys. "

That's true. Ivy is an innocent girl, who believes others easily. Because of her soft nature, she was bullied a lot. As she do not have any particular interest, she took jewellery designing as her major, just because of her family. But then, she was again bullied in her college. Even though she never complained anything to her parents, it was blown up and eventually she transferred, leaving her home so that she can start afresh.

Arora smiled warmly and said, " who dared to bully our cute Ivy. Don't worry. As long as I'm with you, no one can pick on you." She took Ivy's hand in her arms and continued, " And also what if you do not have a dream, you can always find one. "

Finally Ivy had a broad smile on her face. When Arora was about to say something, they heard a commotion opposite to the street.

A group of girls were searching for someone. They had pluck cards in their hands saying, " universal prince" " handsome hero " and so on.

Arora and Ivy wondered what's going on. Just when they were about to enter their dormitory, a man appeared.

***

" why are you ignoring my calls? " a voice came from behind.

They turned around and saw a handsome man whose smile is charming.

" it's you. Why did you come " said Arora, who was angry at him.

" why do you think. You have been ignoring my calls. Then what can I do "

" how long has it been since I came back from my internship. You have time to visit me only now. "

Indeed Arora was really angry. It's been half a month since she returned from her internship from a famous jewellery designer. How can he not come and meet her all this time.

" ho come on. I'm really busy recently. Otherwise why would I not come " the man tried to explain.

Ivy, who was flabbergasted, finally said, " aren't... aren't you the famous actor from the movie UNIVERSAL PRINCE. "

...to be continued...

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