Episode 3: Pihu Sees Ethan 2

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.

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