Author - Jui Purohit.

  *Click here for the previous part(12)* "Please sign here Miss Verma", said the registrar of the college office. Tara completed the formalities. Akash helped her with the paperwork. "Is he your guardian?", the registrar asked pointing towards Akash. "Umm..no...he is a friend!" Tara said as she glanced at Akash. "Actually my grandmother had accompanied me but she had a meeting so she left. She has already done the signatures wherever needed, in Principal's office", Tara explained.  "Okay then you can join in from tomorrow Miss Tara Verma", said the registrar. "Now this calls for celebration. You should definitely join us tomorrow Tara", Akash said clapping his hands a few times. Tara looked around, feeling a little embarrassed. "I will have to ask nani", she said in a very low tone, almost whispering.  They both stepped out of the office and Akash spoke, "Tara don't be constantly fearful. Don't run f...

*Click here for the previous part(11)* "This is Smitha and this is Tara", Akash introduced the girls to each other.  "Why does your 'genius' sound like 'playboy' to me Smitha?", Akash raised one eyebrow and questioned Smitha. Smitha stuck out her tongue trying to tease her brother. " Playboy and you Anna? You never ever had a girlfriend before", she said. Tara had a smile on her face watching the duo having a fun banter. "Tara is not my girlfriend. She's a friend though and yes she's a girl so....", Akash said looking at Tara, not making her feel uncomfortable. Tara lowered her gaze and seemed demure. "And mind you she's your senior here", he warned Smitha. "Oh is it....I'm sorry Tara, I must've misread the air. But I haven't seen you before", Smitha said looking at Tara carefully.  "It's okay Smitha! I got admitted to the college today itself. I'm new here so please guide m...