"Enemies Don't Look At Me Like That" Episode 3

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WAR DECLARED

Scene 1 – Outside Class

Aarya Nanda (FL)

I swear, if he calls me Anaya or Aanya one more time, I’ll lose it.

Toesha Ray ( FL's friend )

(Grinning) You’re still mad about that?

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Wouldn’t you be? I corrected him three times, and he just smirked like it was funny.

Toesha Ray ( FL's friend )

Or maybe... he just wanted your attention.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Please. He’s not worth my brain space.

Toesha Ray ( FL's friend )

Mhmm. Sure.

After a short break, they again went back in for the class

Professor

You’ll be working in pairs for this presentation. Pairs are randomized. Check the list on the screen.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

(Frowns while scanning the screen) No. No no no no—

Toesha Ray ( FL's friend )

(Gasps) You got Rayansh??

Aarya Nanda (FL)

This has to be a prank from the universe.

Zee (Author)

hehehe, this was the prank from my side. 😁😁 Now back to story.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

(leans back in his seat) Well well… look who’s stuck with me.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Can I trade?

Professor

No changes allowed. Make it work.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

Don’t worry, Anaya. I’ll carry the team.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

It’s AARYA—and no, I’ll carry the team. Just stay out of my way.

Shivay Khanna (ML's Friend)

(from behind) This is gonna be fun to watch.

Akshay Sharma (ML's Friend)

I give them 3 days before someone throws a chair.

Naman Kapoor (ML's Friend)

2 days.

After the class

In the library

Project discussion

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Okay. We divide the topics. I’ll do the intro and conclusion. You handle the main points.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

Hmm... I was thinking the opposite.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Of course you were.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

What? You think I can’t handle the conclusion?

Aarya Nanda (FL)

I think you can’t handle spelling my name right, let alone conclusions.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

So dramatic.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

So arrogant

Rayansh Shah (ML)

You're kinda fun when you're angry, Aarya.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

For the last time, It's Aarya not AARYA.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Wait! you said it right.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

(smirks)I know right, Anaya!

Aarya Nanda (FL)

It’s. AARYA. Say it with me. Aaaa—ryaaa.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

I’m not in kindergarten, thanks.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Could’ve fooled me.

After some time

During discussion

Rayansh Shah (ML)

“What if we added a real-life case study to back the stats?”

Aarya Nanda (FL)

“What if we added a real-life case study to back the stats?”

they spoke at the same time

[Both freeze, stare at each other.]

Rayansh Shah (ML)

...Okay, didn’t see that coming.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

Don't get used to it.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

Never said I would.

They did some discussion and went back to their dorm rooms

Later that night

Rayansh Shah (ML)

📲: Try not to mess this up, Anaya.

Aarya Nanda (FL)

📲: I won't. And it’s AARYA. Write it down, tattoo it, learn it.

Rayansh Shah (ML)

📲: we'll see

Scene Ends

Aarya Nanda (FL)

He thinks this is a joke. By the end of this project, I’ll make sure he knows exactly who I am. And never forget my name again.

End

Zee (Author)

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