Vulnerable Lasya

To all victims of abuse and harassment.

Foreword

The name Fallen Star might suggest defeat but it was taken because the author wanted to tell the readers that even when everything is destroyed one can shine in the darkness. That's why the title says Fallen Star not fallen warrior. The name of the cover page of the novel is Cage and it says the same thing. The chained wings and body are in the darkness but the smile on the face and the vibrant glow emitted by the body is in contrast to each other; it says a star can be shined in the darkness despite being chained to different norms. So, believe in yourself and don't let others' opinions and words chain you down and drag you into the darkness. Life is beautiful and death is not the solution. Thus, if you are in the same situation as the main characters of this novel Lasya and Dhani; focus on survival. That's the key to making life worthy of all pain and suffering. One day you will be proud of yourself.

Preface

Based on the real-life story

Acknowledgements

To my mother and father who always supported me.

To my best friends Abhilasha, Padmesh and Pratiksha for helping me a lot.

To my editor who humbly refused to add his name.

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"Lasya! How many times should I tell you this?", Sanket yelled sending shivers down her spine as he aggressively rambled on while she trembled in terror in front of his angry self. "STOP BEING SL*T. If you have a boyfriend then why the hell do you need friends? I told you multiple times I don't like you talking with other boys. You can talk with me, and me only", he continued ignoring the fact that he is making the situation worse.

"You know, I love you a lot. I just want to protect you from this cruel world", Sanket stated in a calmer tone this time, which made Lasya's heart feel a bit of concern in his outcry of agony.

Sanket Holkar was a tall man. His black hair and pale face were a wonderful combination. Perhaps that could be the reason everyone called him chocolate boy. He was famous in his high school for his killer attitude. His biggest ambition was to be a politician. His brown eyes were deep like the ocean. Girls used to slip and fall in them but he ignored every other girl except him with a girl named Lasya because of his unending love for her. His father was a Collector (Indian Administrative Services). That's what he told her and made her believe. His best friend was Rishu Patil. He was the only one who knew every little thing about him. He trusts him a lot and always treats him like his brother. After high school, he took engineering for further studies.

Lasya Deshmukh was a sweet girl. Her long raven hair and pretty face were a dazzling combination. She has a friendly personality with a mixture of loving nature. She used to take care of people around her because of her loving spirit. She was famous in the class due to her Cheerful personality. She had only one goal, to find a lovely partner. After some Sparks of romance, she found a loving partner Sanket Holkar. She didn't know what she wanted to do in the future besides finding a good partner. She was good at biology subject than mathematics so she took science as her career option after the end of middle school. After Highschool she started to learn pharmacy to become Pharmacist. The only thing she hated was politics.

"I got it. I am sorry. I know you are doing all this to protect me", Lasya replied trying to swallow her tears despite knowing she was doing something wrong all this time. She ignored everything and with her teary eyes went back to her home.

"Mom, I am back", She announced with a broken tone. "Lasya! Did something happen in your college?", her mother asked softly after observing her moist eyes and tear tracks on her cheeks. It must be that same boy Sanket, she thought but waited for her reply. "Nope, Mom. I am just tired. Nothing happened at college", she said and slammed shut the door of her room.

DING (A notification of cellphone)

It must be him. He must have messaged me to know if I reach home or not so he could begin his lecture, Lasya thought as soon as she heard the notification. She ignored that message and went inside to take a nice warm bath.

"Lasya!", her mother called her. "Yes Mom?", she yelled. "Dinner is ready. Eat it after a bath. I am going for a jog", her mother replied.

"Yes, Mother", She yelled back. After a nice long shower, she came and changed her clothes. She was going to eat but her phone rang. She reluctantly went to see the caller Id. It was Anushree.

ANUSHREE PATIL! Why is she calling me after ghosting me like that? Lasya thought but still picked up the call.

"Hello", Lasya said in a low voice. "Hey, Lasya! How are you?" Anushree interrogates her cheerfully. "I am good. What about you?", Lasya asked her back genuinely. " I am good too!", She replied. "I am coming to your city for some shopping can we meet?"

"Sure?", Lasya said without knowing what is waiting for her. "Can you bring Sanket with you too?" Anushree asked excitedly. "We fought Anu. I don't want to talk with him", Lasya replied. "Come on. I know you two will make up soon. I will see you tomorrow", Anushree stated and hung up.

Am I this vulnerable in front of him? Lasya thought and went into her room. Dinner was long forgotten. She was too tired from her life.

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