Chapter 1: Can we be friends?
"Hey guys, happy weekend..See you tonight at Ice Spice pub.
"Sure you go ahead, we will join you. "
Shreya: Hey Ishu lets get ready yaar. Let's change and we need to leave. Purvi, chal naa
Purvi: Hey let me finish this code. Will be with you soon.
Shreya: rolls her eyes (whatever)…Ms Ice maiden, she muttered
Soon, Shreya and Ishu (Ishana) changed out of their formal clothes into some smart casuals. They had done their hair and had some flashy make up on. They were ready for party.
Kevin walked in and whistled at the girls. Wow Shreya you look fab !
Shreya blushed: thanks Kevin, lets go..
Shreya: Purvi yaar, get up..we are leaving. We are late already…
Sachin joins Kevin: Yaar come on. The party is on in 15 mins
Purvi: You guys leave, I will manage and reach in 20 mins…I am ready
Shreya: what you not changing. Are you coming like this? it's a pub
Purvi: shreya, leave I will manage
Kevin gets irritated: Let's leave yaar, Ms Purvi Krishnan Iyer will finish coding and will manage to reach the pub with her superpowers
Purvi gave a disgusted look at him. Shreya dragged him away…
Kevin was a tall, handsome, intelligent and a big flirt. He didn't have any special girl but loved to flirt with any hot girl. This is why he was severely put off by Purvi. She was a simple, traditional girl who didn't have any fun. Socially she used to interact very less; it was her traditional upbringing that made her hesitant to have friendships with boys. It was tough in school but it was tougher in office. She had friends but her limits very well defined.
The gang (Shreya, Kevin, Sachin, Rohit, Ishana, Abhijit, Mariana and Vivek) reached the pub. All of them worked in the same project and Abhijit was their lead. They had recently completed a big assignment and the organization awarded them a team night out. Of course, Purvi was their star performer.
The gang had already ordered their first round of drinks. They were already having a great time with their drinks and snacks. The DJ was spinning some great tracks and they were already on the floor. After some time, Abhijit got a call from Purvi, he went out to fetch her. Soon the team joined them at the table for some more drinks. Purvi had changed to a simple top and jeans. But still had her glasses on and her hair was tied into a bun. Kevin felt she still looked geek.
Kevin: Hey Ms Purvi iyer, finally did you finsh the code. Laptop kahan hai tera?
Purvi: I completed it Kevin..she looked angrily
Kevin: smiled, hey then we should celebrate this…drinks everyone?
Everyone: Yay !
Purvi: Just a cold drink for me…
Kevin: no filter "kaapi" Purvi..he teased..
Purvi: replied sweetly: Sure Kevin, please get some
Kevin glared and left with Vivek to get drinks..
Kevin to Vivek: Yaar isko kyun bulaya..poora mood kharab kar rahi hai…
Vivek: teri problem kya hai yaar…faltu me peeche pada chodd. The DJ is awesome yaar..Hey who tera friend hai na..
Kevin: yeah, my school buddy..He was the stud in our school and an awesome dancer.
Kevin walked up to the DJ console with Vivek…Hey buddy !
DJ Karan: Hey kevin, wassup man…long time..
Kevin: Yeah just partying with my friends. Hey you wanna meet them
Vivek, Karan and Kevin made their way through the dancing crowd to the table. Vivek handed the drinks.
Purvi: Are you sure this is just cold drink?
Kevin: yep..boring as you dear ! Btw, meet my friend from school..he is DJ karan..
Karan: Hi everyone !
He introduced everyone.
Kevin: That's Shreyu, Ishu, Abhijit, Rohit, Sachin, Vivek, Mary and Miss Purvi Krishnan Iyer !
Everyone giggled and Purvi looked the other way.
Karan exclaimed: Purvi were you in SN college, Pune?
Purvi: Yes…
Karan: Man…its awesome seeing you here…don't you remember me? I am Karan from JHU college…We have met in so many competitions. You guys always beat us. Remember?
Kevin: Yaar kabse chess khelne laga?
Karan: Chess?
Kevin: Yeah..miss Iyer 3 hi shauq hai…coding, singing boring carnatic songs and Chess..face pe likha hai..
Karan: who honge shayad..But all I know is that she is a fabulous dancer and an awesome choreographer…man..koi chance nahi deti thi yaar hame !
Kevin: mazaak mat kar..yeh aur dance?
Karan: May I dance with you Miss ?
Purvi: no way Karan, that was in college…
Karan: I just don't believe this. You have to dance with me. You do not know but I had a crush on you seeing you dance. Please, please dance with me…please he pleaded
Purvi was embarrassed. Kevin was thought (really miss purvi Krishnan iyer and dance)
Abhijit: Hey purvi. He is requesting so much..go yaar..everyone egged her on..yeah go for it Purvi..
Kevin: Yeah Purvi Iyer, show your bharatntyam moves..he imitated a bharatnatyam step..
Purvi just pressed her lips and let out a sharp breath..Fine..let's go but Karan just one song
Karan: Sure.. I know you will like my choice..It's my favorite and you dance fab on that!.."Tamma Tamma"
They made the way to the dance floor… Karan took the mike and announced…"hey Guys! Having a great time?. Make some noise" "We have the wonderfully talented Purvi who will mesmerize you with her moves." "I am telling yaa. She is special"..
Karan played the new song "Tamma Tamma" (Varun and Alia). Everyone just stared at her. She just closed her eyes and though of her college times, when she had danced on this song in a competition. No one knew she was passionate about dancing…
She didn't realize but went into a trance and started dancing. Her team was just stunned. She was sensational. Karan joined her and they both were just magical. Everyone was cheering wildly for them. Shreya and Ishu couldn't believe what they saw. They all started cheering for her.
But the one person who was just stunned completely was Kevin. He stood there with wide eyes and open mouth. While dancing, purvi's hair fell open. He saw her curly hair and dimpled smile for the first time. He loved the spark in eyes through her glasses. He was seeing the most gorgeous girl in front of him. He was mesmerized completely..
The dance ended with a dramatic lift by Karan. It was followed by wild hoots, cheers and claps. Karan bowed 3 times before Purvi, who was just tired but smiling.
She walked back to her team who were still silent from the pleasant shock she gave them. Lots of people in the pub came up to Purvi, appreciating her dance.
Purvi raised her eyebrows, when she saw her team was just stunned and completely silent..
Purvi: What ! Hi all !
Shreya and Ishu hugged her..chal yaar Purvi back to the dance floor… The girls made their way and danced to all the tracks. Purvi had a great time dancing to all the songs. She was both graceful and sensual. All of them made their way to the dance floor except Kevin. He wanted to but his eyes never left Purvi and he was watching her move and groove..
Kevin thought to himself and smiled: Ms Purvi Krishnan Iyer..You just went from icy to spicy and I think I like spicy better.
He walked slowly to Purvi who was dancing with Karan. He patted on her shoulder, she turned and glared at him.
He extended his hand and said. Hi Purvi (for the first time he didn't call her full name) I am Kevin..Friends…
Purvi smiled and shook her hands with him..Yes ! And they all danced together….
Hope you all liked this start of a wonderful love journey. Will Purvi and Kevin become friends? Will they fall in love? Watch as the story unfolds..
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