Juwi's eyes scanned the plane's seating chart, a smile spreading across her face when she spotted her seat number near Pihu, a girl she'd met briefly at the airport in Mumbai. She settled into her seat and greeted the last passenger to board, Shaina, a rich Indian girl who looked like she'd rather be anywhere else.

"Hi," Juwi said with a friendly smile, but Shaina ignored her, muttering under her breath. "I cannot believe this, me in the Economy class, I won't sphere them." Pihu, oblivious to the exchange, plugged in her headphones and lost herself in music.

The flight attendants began their safety demonstrations, and Juwi's mind wandered back to the night before her departure. She was in her room, surrounded by luggage, looking uncertain. Her brother Rohit entered, concern etched on his face.

"Hey, Juwi, you okay? Don't want to go?" he asked, sitting beside her.

Juwi sighed. "I don't want to, brother. I'm scared."

Rohit put a reassuring arm around her. "I know, but you'll be fine. You'll meet people – good and bad. Just stick with the good ones."

Juwi nodded, determination creeping in. "I'll meet people, but I won't show I'm rich. I want honest relationships, not ones based on our family's money."

Rohit smiled. "Good luck, sis. It'll be fun."

They shared a warm smile, and Juwi felt a surge of determination.

The plane landed, and passengers disembarked. As they collected their luggage, Juwi mistakenly grabbed Shaina's bag, while Shaina picked up Juwi's. Pihu hailed a taxi and left without noticing the mix-up.

Shaina's family driver, Arun, greeted her with a bow. "Welcome, Miss Shaina."

Shaina slid into the luxury car, still fuming. "Why would Dad send me here with you?" she snapped.

Arun smiled calmly. "Maybe because I'm worthy, ma'am. Where would you like to go now?"

Shaina huffed. "Home. I need to rest and change these clothes – contaminated by economy poor people."

Arun nodded. "As you wish."

Pihu and Juwi arrived at the University of London campus at the same time, exchanging awkward smiles.

"You, again," Pihu said, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah, you're also here?" Juwi replied, grinning.

Pihu shrugged. "Guess so."

Juwi extended a hand. "Alright, maybe we can be friends, right?"

Pihu hesitated, thinking, _Why would I do that, I just met you._ "Okay then," she said aloud.

As they entered the hostel, they were assigned the same room. Inside, they met Dimpy and Mauli, their new roommates. The four girls eyed each other warily, unsure what the year ahead held.

"Guess it's us four now," Dimpy said, breaking the ice.

The others nodded, and Juwi smiled, feeling a spark of excitement. Little did she know, this was just the beginning.

The girls began to unpack, introducing themselves and sharing stories about their hometowns. Pihu was from Delhi, Dimpy from Bangalore, and Mauli from Bangalore. Juwi was the only one from Mumbai, but she quickly felt at ease with her new roommates.

Their adventure was about to begin, filled with new experiences, friendships, and challenges. But for now, they were just happy to be in London, starting a new chapter in their lives.

Shaina's House

Shaina opened the luggage, her eyes widening as she found Juwi's picture and her less expensive clothes. "That poor bitch took my bag and... I will make sure she pays dearly when I see her again," she muttered, her anger simmering.

Room10

In Room 10, Juwi was having a similar revelation. She opened Shaina's luggage, her eyes widening at the expensive clothes and designer accessories. Dimpy, one of their roommates, entered the room.

"Wow, what an expensive and beautiful clothes," Dimpy exclaimed.

Juwi quickly intervened. "These aren't mine. We exchanged luggage with her," she said, showing Shaina's ID to Dimpy.

Meanwhile, Pihu was lost in thought, walking into a bar to clear her mind about leaving her family and home. She ordered a drink and sat down, her eyes fixed on the glass. A British guy, Ethen, joined her.

"Hello, I'm Ethen," he said with a charming smile.

Pihu smiled, feeling a little more at ease. "I'm Pihu."

Ethen sat down beside her. "You're new, right?"

Pihu raised an eyebrow. "How did you know that?"

Ethen chuckled. "The pretty face of an Indian girl, of course."

Pihu laughed, and they continued talking, their conversation flowing easily. They discussed everything from their favorite foods to their hobbies. Pihu was surprised by how much they had in common.

Back in Room 10, Juwi was in the bathroom when Mauli, another roommate, came back with snacks. "Hey," Mauli said, trying to catch Dimpy's eye.

But Dimpy was cold. "I told you to stop talking to me, don't you understand?" she whispered harshly.

Mauli looked hurt. "Sorry," she mumbled, bringing out the snacks.

Juwi emerged from the bathroom, confused by the tension. Dimpy smiled falsely. "Hey Juwi, you're out already."

Mauli offered snacks. "Do you want some?"

Dimpy quickly intervened. "No, I don't want."

Juwi, sensing something was off, spoke up. "I want some, please."

Mauli's face lit up as she handed Juwi a snack. Dimpy's expression soured.

After finishing their drinks, Ethen invited Pihu to his apartment. "I thought you said we're going somewhere," Pihu said, looking around the dimly lit space.

"This is it, Pihu," Ethen said, moving closer.

Pihu's instincts kicked in as Ethen tried to hug her. She pushed him away. "What are you doing?" she asked, her voice firm.

Ethen's expression changed. "Come on, you're not that naive."

Pihu's eyes narrowed. "Sorry, but I'm not what you think I am. I'm not that type of girl."

Ethen's voice turned persuasive. "Come on, P."

He grabbed her hands, and Pihu reacted instinctively, slapping him across the face. "Get away from me," she said, her voice shaking with anger.

Ethen's smile was cold. "You'll regret this, Pihu."

Pihu turned and walked out of the apartment, her heart racing. She hailed a taxi and headed back to her hostel, trying to process what had just happened.

Pihu stormed into the room, still fuming from the moments ago encounter. Juwi immediately noticed her distress.

"Are you alright?" Juwi asked, concern etched on her face.

Pihu ignored her, throwing herself onto her bed and covering herself with a blanket.

The next morning, Mauli and Dimpy left for class, leaving Pihu and Juwi alone in the room. Pihu got up, preparing to leave, while Juwi was on the phone.

"Hey," Pihu said, trying to slip out unnoticed.

Juwi quickly ended her call. "Are you alright? Last night I saw—"

Pihu cut her off, her anger and embarrassment simmering. "I said I'm okay," she said, her voice laced with resistance.

Juwi's concern didn't wade. "Sorry, okay? I just don't want to talk about it here," Pihu added, her voice cracking as she sat down, tears welling up in her eyes.

Juwi quickly consoled her, wrapping her arms around Pihu. "Hey, it's okay. You can talk to me," she said softly.

Pihu took a deep breath and began to recount her encounter with Ethen. Juwi listened attentively, her expression growing increasingly concerned.

Meanwhile, on the main campus, Ethen was recounting his version of events to his friend Billy.

"How could you let that girl just go without showing her who you are?" Billy asked, incredulous.

Ethen's face darkened. "A girl slapped me!" he exclaimed, still shaken. "And an Indian girl, it's so embarrassing."

Just then, Olivia approached them. "Don't tell Liv about this," Ethen whispered urgently to Billy.

"About what?" Olivia asked, her eyes narrowing.

Ethen fell silent.

Back in Room 10, Juwi tried to comfort Pihu, who was still visibly shaken.

"I too hate it here, but we'll get used to this new place," Juwi said, smiling.

Pihu managed a small smile back. "And last night, some London boy tried to take advantage of me," she revealed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Juwi's eyes widened in shock. "Really?" she asked, her voice full of concern.

Pihu nodded. "I slapped him and left."

Juwi's expression turned worried. "Well, you did the right thing, but..."

Pihu's eyes met Juwi's. "But what?"

Juwi hesitated. "What if he tried to be more ruthless?"

Pihu's face fell. "I don't know, but I hope I don't see him anywhere."

As they talked, Ethen was telling Olivia about Pihu, his tone licked with malice.

"I just hope you learn your lesson," Olivia said, her voice stern.

Billy intervened. "Liv, this is serious."

Liv shot him a glance. "What'd I say wrong?"

Ethen's expression turned cold. "Whatever, but the next time I see that girl..."

He didn't get to finish, as his eyes locked onto Pihu walking across the campus. Pihu's heart sank as she realized he was staring at her.

_Oh my God, not now_, she thought, trying to quicken her pace.

Ethen, however, was undeterred. He began pointing her out to his friends.

"She's not bad," Billy said, earning a jealous look from Olivia.

Liv's eyes narrowed. "Really?"

Ethen's smile sent a chill down Pihu's spine. "I don't care about her beauty. I have to take my revenge on that girl."

Pihu quickened her pace, feeling a sense of unease wash over her. She didn't know what Ethen was capable of, but she was determined to avoid him at all costs.