Episode 4: Juwi The Airport Thief

Juwi was walking, lost in thought, when she suddenly bumped into a handsome Indian guy. "Oh, sorry!" she exclaimed, looking up to see him smiling at her.

"So sorry," he said, his eyes cr crling at the corners as he smiled.

Juwi's thoughts were interrupted by Shaina's shrill voice. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the airport thief," Shaina sneered, her friend Mandy sn giggling beside her.

Juwi's eyes narrowed, recognition dawning on her face. "Yes, I was looking for you to return your things," she said calmly.

Shaina laughed, her voice dripping with condescension. "So now you're pretending after stealing my luggage because you're poor and I'm rich?"

Juwi was taken aback, shocked and confused by Shaina's accusations. She had thought they could just exchange luggage and move on, but Shaina seemed determined to make a scene.

Classroom

The teacher was droning on when Ethan and Billy sauntered in, the entire class erupting into greetings and requests for autographs. Everyone except Tina, who sat close to Pihu, rolling her eyes.

Pihu leaned over, whispering, "Who is he?"

Tina whispered back, "He's an actor, and they're rich. When I say rich, I mean extraordinary rich. Even richer than my parents. That's why everyone likes him, but I don't."

Pihu's eyes widened in shock. She had never seen anyone like Ethan before, and she wasn't sure she liked the attention he was getting.

Outside

Juwi tried to reason with Shaina, who was still fuming. "Sorry, you got the wrong idea, I didn't steal it, it was a mistake," Juwi said, smiling.

Mandy scoffed. "You're even smiling, right?"

Shaina's expression turned icy. "Well, you'll tell that to the police."

Juwi's eyes widened in shock as Shaina stormed off, Mandy following closely behind.

Classroom

Juwi slipped into class, still reeling from Shaina's words. She sat down next to Gaurav, who introduced himself with a friendly smile.

"I'm Gaurav. You're new, right?"

Juwi smiled, grateful for the distraction. "Juwi, yes, I am. You're Indian?"

Gaurav nodded. "Yeah, we moved here recently."

Juwi smiled, feeling a connection. "Nice to meet you."

Gaurav's eyes cr crled at the corners as he smiled back. "You too, Juwi." He noticed Juwi's discomfort and asked, "But are you alright?"

Juwi hesitated, then told him about Shaina's accusations. Gaurav listened attentively, his expression growing increasingly sympathetic.

Meanwhile, Pihu tried to leave class, but Ethan blocked her path. "I know you're angry about last night, but I'm sorry," Pihu said, her voice firm.

Ethen's face darkened. "Sorry? How dare you slap me."

He raised his hand to slap Pihu, but Karan intervened, holding Ethen's hand and flinging him away.

"Don't even think about it," Karan growled, his eyes flashing with anger.

Pihu's eyes widened in gratitude as Karan turned to her, smiling. "Are you okay?"

Pihu nodded, feeling a surge of appreciation for this stranger who had just saved her from Ethen's wrath.

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