Chapter 3: Morning Routines and Evening Therapy

Varishtha woke up to the sound of her mother's scolding. "Get up, Varishtha! You're going to be late for school!" she yelled. Varishtha rubbed the sleep from her eyes and quickly got out of bed. She hastily brushed her teeth, washed her face, and got dressed. She grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door, not even having time for breakfast. She checked her watch and saw that it was already 7:30.

Meanwhile, Monalika was still fast asleep, despite her mother's attempts to wake her. "Monalika, get up! You're going to be late for college!" her mother scolded. Monalika groggily opened her eyes, whined, and rolled over, going back to sleep. She was a first-year college student and was notorious for being late to her classes.

Khushi, on the other hand, had been up since 5:00 am. Her parents had woken her up to study, and she had reluctantly complied. She was sleepy, but she feared her parents' wrath, so she pretended to study while dozing off. After 6:00 am, she started doing her household chores and then left for tuition at 7:00 am. She returned home at 10:00 am and then left for school at 12:00 pm.

Despite being in different schools and colleges, their friendship remained strong. They didn't meet at school or college, as their bond was formed in the neighborhood they grew up in. They would often meet at the park, or at each other's homes, sharing stories and laughter.

Their lives had intersected in unexpected ways, weaving a tapestry of friendship that was both strong and fragile. Varishtha and Khushi had been friends since Varishtha was in the 6th standard, bonding over their shared love of adventure and mischief. Monalika, on the other hand, had known Varishtha since childhood, but they had lost touch when Monalika's family moved away. Fate had brought them together again when Monalika turned 16, and her family moved back to the same neighborhood. The reunion was awkward at first, but as they spent more time together, their old bond was rekindled, and a new friendship was forged, one that included Khushi and was stronger than ever. As they grew closer, they found solace in each other's company, sharing their struggles and supporting each other through thick and thin.

After they came back from school and college, they went to the terrace as usual, where they would sit and talk about their day. The terrace had become their sanctuary, a place where they could be themselves without fear of judgment.

As they sat together on the terrace, watching the sunset, they felt a sense of comfort and belonging. They decided to head to the vet to check on the puppy's condition, as it had been injured.

As they walked to the vet, they chatted excitedly about their day, eager to see if the puppy was doing okay.

As they approached the vet's office, they saw the puppy wagging its tail, despite its injured leg. The vet smiled and greeted them, "Ah, you're the girls who brought in the puppy yesterday. It's doing much better today, thanks to your care." The girls exchanged relieved glances, happy to see the puppy on the mend...

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