Chapter 1: A Glimpse of Sophie

The sun-kissed streets of Hyderabad bustled with life, its vibrant energy infectious. Amidst this chaos, a young girl named Sophie navigated her world with a spark of her own.

Sophie fidgeted with her pencil case as her dad drove her to the coaching center for admission. She couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about the upcoming board exams. As they walked in, Sophie's bright smile instantly put the receptionist at ease, and she effortlessly charmed her way through the registration process.

In class, Sophie's infectious laughter echoed through the room as she joked with her friends. Iris, her classmate and newfound friend, teased her about her meticulous notes, and Sophie playfully rolled her eyes. Despite her occasional flash of temper, Sophie's kind heart shone through in the way she offered to lend Iris her favorite pen.

One evening, as Iris suggested they catch a movie, Sophie's eyes sparkled. "Really? My first movie in a theater!" She bounced up and down, her ponytail bobbing with each movement. Her mom raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Alright, but don't stay out too late." Sophie's face lit up with gratitude as she hugged her mom tightly.

But beneath Sophie's carefree exterior, a subtle unease is simmered. A lingering aversion towards boys, rooted in unspoken reasons, left her questioning her own emotions. Little did she know, life was about to unravel its surprises, testing the very fabric of her relationships and self-discovery.

The movie night had left Sophie beaming, and she couldn't stop raving about it to Iris at school.

"Iris, oh my god, that cinema experience was amazing!" Sophie exclaimed.

Iris chuckled. "I told you it would be! Now, let me tell you about the funniest thing that happened last summer..." Iris began, her eyes sparkling.

As Iris shared the story, three boys sitting on the front bench caught Sophie's attention. Omar, Adie, and Andy seemed engrossed in their conversation, but Iris's laughter drew them in.

"Omar, tell Sophie the rest of the story," Iris urged, nudging Omar.

Omar's introverted nature made him hesitant, but he began speaking in a soft, measured tone. What struck Sophie was his respectful demeanor; he didn't ogle or try to flirt. Instead, he maintained a polite distance, his eyes cast downward.

Sophie found herself appreciating Omar's reserve. In a world where boys often made her uncomfortable, Omar's shy nature was a breath of fresh air.

Meanwhile, Andy, who had been pining for Iris, seized the opportunity to tease her. "Hey Iris, still not accepting my Valentine's Day invitation?" he asked, grinning.

Iris playfully rolled her eyes. "Andy, I've told you before – I'm taken." Sophie noticed Iris's subtle smile, hinting at a secret.

As the conversation flowed, Sophie's friends started teasing her about Sam, a good friend who had been vying for her attention. Sophie's cheeks flushed, but Omar's gentle nature remained a pleasant contrast to the usual unwanted advances.

For the first time, Sophie felt at ease around a boy, even if it was just a fleeting impression.

Who's Sam??

a) A friend of Sophie

B) Sophie's crush

C) Childhood Sweetheart

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