Once upon a heartbeat! - (9)

*Click here for the previous chapter...(8)* Book cafè : Alora had accepted whatever was happening with her. She went home, with the thrilling thought of joining Armaan's team. She set the alarm for next morning, a half an hour early and went to bed. The alarm rang and Alora jumped out of the bed. Yes, it was half an hour early. She was excited for the day and there was a knock on her room's door. "Hey why are you up so early? Its Sunday today beta. Do you have plans with Jia?", Alora's mother came in. "Maa!", Alora exclaimed. The silver threads from her mother's hair had vanished. She hurriedly checked her mobile. It was year 2020. Alora sat down on the floor with mobile in her hand. "You okay beta? What happened? Has Jia ditched the plan? No worries come with me to the mall for shopping. Your birthday is coming close, lets get you some fancy clothes ", mother said. Alora couldn't fathom the situation. Just when she had accepted,...