"Curiosity "

Ritu, a free bird, desired to soar in the vast sky with her dreams. She wanted to start over, forgetting all the sorrow and deception. Ritu returned to her home for a few days, and the phone that used to be in Ritu's hand all the time was now lying in some corner, no longer waiting for any special message or call.

She was now free of any bonds; she didn't care if she lost anyone or was cheated in love; she could communicate openly with whomever she chose; and she didn't have to explain anything to anyone.

She used to walk alone on the terrace till late at night, listening to music with headphones in her ears. When the chilly breeze kissed her body, she would feel happy as she looked up at the sky, seeing the moon and stars. She'd been lost in such moments before, and she'd spent a couple of evenings with Rahul as well. One night, she slept with Rahul, laying a bed on the terrace under the glittering stars in the open sky; that night, Rahul had fallen asleep, but Ritu couldn't sleep; she remained awake the entire night, staring at Rahul and thinking, seeing dreams with open eyes.

Suddenly, the song ended, and Ritu emerged from the world of dreams. She gazed at the sky and returned to reality, where Rahul was no longer with her. Her steps became faster, and with each step, her intentions became stronger; she was ready to fly with her open wings as long as she stayed at her house; she had made up her mind; she would not fall in love now.

She began preparing to return to college with strong intentions, but Rahul had rejected her and chosen Priya, and this was still on Ritu's mind. Ritu looked in the mirror and became lost in thought, wondering why she was not attracted like other girls, why no one liked her at first glance, like other girls.

She wished to be the free bird that everyone desired, and whoever clutched someone else's hand except her, she wished to tell him what he had lost. She was demonstrating that she had progressed in her life, but her needle was stuck on Rahul; he had left her heart, but all she could think about was how to degrade Rahul.

When Ritu arrived at the college, everyone was taken aback by her new appearance. Ritu's appearance is undeniably stunning, yet she has never attempted to enhance it.

But this time, Ritu changed completely, not only on the outside but also on the inside; she was now single and without a lover. She began talking openly, and the laughter on her face was unlike anything she had ever seen. Perhaps it was the happiness of independence that was obvious on Ritu's face.

Ritu saw everyone's reaction, but her eyes were looking for Rahul. She wanted to see that gilt in Rahul's eyes, but before that, Ritu had to face Sumit. Ritu and Sumit were in front of each other, but both of them ignored each other and moved on. 

Ritu didn't mind meeting Sumit because it appeared as if she didn't know him, and some of her friends even told her, "Talk it once, but Ritu refused." Ritu was only waiting for Rahul. Throughout the day, she searched for Rahul everywhere in the college, but he was nowhere to be found. Priya was also feeling very awkward seeing Ritu, and she was scared that Ritu's beauty might draw Rahul closer to her. Since Priya had found Rahul, she was the one who had come as a spark in their relationship, which burned Ritu's life by setting fire. Priya's hatred for Ritu was clearly visible in her eyes, but there was a question in Ritu's eyes as well: why did you do this? You were my friend, weren't you? 

Anyone who happened to pass by Ritu that day couldn't help but stare at her. She walked with her waist-length open hair, small pink lips that didn't need lipstick, mascara-ed eyes, and a mole near her lips, a red colour-fitting top, and blue jeans. As she walked, the braids on her face would blow in the breeze, enhancing her beauty.

Ritu's new look had created a sensation in college, and everyone was talking about it. Ritu went to deposit her fee, and there she encountered a person who deposited Ritu's fee and gave her a receipt. "Who is this man?" Ritu inquired about one of her classmates. "He is a new recruit. He looked gorgeous in every way. Everyone was anxious to know about him, the friend said, but that guy was very busy at work, yet even after being so busy, he noticed Ritu. 

The collage ended, but she was unable to see Rahul. Ritu was dissatisfied and sat in the front seat of the bus with her friend; her dissatisfaction was visible on her face, and she felt that her hard work had been for naught.

Ritu then noticed the stranger boarding the same bus. Ritu asked her friend to get her side seat vacated, and he arrived and sat by her. When that guy sat there, Ritu smiled slightly.

The bus was ready to start when Rahul appeared from the front. Ritu jumped off the bus without thinking. She just wanted Rahul to see her once. Rahul noticed her and was astonished, but he couldn't say anything in front of such a large crowd. Rahul climbed into the bus, standing in front, and Ritu sat in her bus. Ritu was curious about the person sitting next to her, but she couldn't say anything. When Ritu saw him, she forgot everything; she suddenly wanted to know everything about him. After all, who was he and where did he come from?

Curiosity frequently disturbs our minds. Until we know, we are not at rest; hence, Ritu's state had also become similar; there was no feeling in Ritu's head for that guy, but only a curiosity that was causing Ritu to think about him. That night, every girl in every room surrounding her was gossiping about that man. No one knew anything about him; everyone was simply speculating. Ritu didn't want to speculate; she wanted to know the truth, but how? 

Should I go straight to him and ask, or find out from any of his friends, what to do? After all, this curiosity is preventing Ritu from sleeping. The same face was visible again and again that night as soon as Ritu closed her eyes. She was curious to know more about him. Rahul had dropped a message on her mobile.

After all, who is this new person about whom Ritu is so curious? Will this person add a new twist to Ritu's life? Will Ritu's wish to see Rahul's guilt in his eyes be fulfilled? And what message did Rahul send? Will it happen to Ritu? Will she be able to love someone again? Obviously, love has happened again, but how, when, and with whom?