Siya's pov

But he hold my wrist and I was shocked hearing his next words, " I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU SIYA " I was dumbfounded and didn't know what to do. I didn't expect these words from him . I wanted to leave.

Just then my phone rang. It was a call from Raghav.

"Hello Siya , You told me that you would help me with work today. I need your help. Come at ... this location."

"Yes ,Sir "

" Aditya , I got a call from my boss . I need to leave ."
"Can we atleast exchange numbers? I would like to keep in contact with you. "And I left from there and hired a taxi to reach there.

Thank God ..No ... Thanks Raghav for saving me...

And also special thanks to my saviour ..Ria.

Flashback

One day before reunion,
On Saturday

I was worried about my how to get ready for the reunion. I realised I had no dress and makeup... I don't know what to do .

Ria called me ," My saviour, I owe you a treat . You told me you have plans tomorrow. How about we hang out today ?"

"Okay , Ria , let's meet today. "

On my way ,  I saw the same earrings on window display in a shop . I compared those with mine . They were a lot different. Therefore, Raghav told me not to were them . I was such a fool.

Just then Ria collided with me and the earrings fell down . She picked it up and asked me ," These earrings are fake .."

" I realised that just now . My friend gifted it ."

And then she flipped her hair back and then I saw her earrings. They were same as mine.

" Siya , they are real earrings. The shine is different , see ."

" Yes , they are pretty. "

Then , we went to have lunch where she kept on blabbering about this and that ... I really enjoyed he talks . She is such a cheerful girl .

She asked me about tomorrow's reunion . I told her that I don't want to go since I was an unpopular girl and was also bullied in high school.

"You were bullied ? But why ?"

"I don't know. Suddenly everyone started hating me ."

" You should have asked  them why ."

"How could I ?"

" How will you know if you don't ask ?.. Honestly , I am the type to run away when things get too hard but you should try your best before that ." She motivated me ," You should get know if these people were simply crazy to bully you or had any good reasons to do so .Then you will have no regret in life . "

" It makes so much sense. Why haven't I thought about it earlier?"

But I smile awkwardly realising something..

"What happened , Siya ?"

"Turning a shameful past into a history sounds easy but it can't be done overnight for someone like me."

"That may be true . But you can try ." She said with a cheerful smile.
" A stich in time saves nine ."
" Why fear when Ria id is here... It's finally time for me to repay your kindness, my saviour."

And then we went to a parlour... It looked quite expensive. It has been long since I visited a parlour.

" Siya, I am going to pay with my membership here . So just chill..."

"But..." She was not ready to listen to me .

The hairstylist asked me abouty preferences about haircut but I had no idea.

" Ria , I want to a different person. "

"Okay , you will be reborn today . You will see a different person today . Just wait and watch."

Those who aren't mentally mature judge others by their looks . So if you want something, dress accordingly .

After few hours, I saw the mirror. Was it really me?? I couldn't believe myself.

"Siya , you were pretty before but now you look much more prettier and different as you wanted. " Ria complimented me ..

Then we went to select dresses and finally after trying many dresses , we selected one or rather say Ria approved one .

Then we went to handbag section . There I saw a purse which made me remember my past memories.. 
" Siya , this purse is so good . You should take it ."

"Maybe next time . This needs to go to someone else ." In my previous life it belonged to Alia or rather say Samrat gifted her with my money .

I received a message from Mr Ashish, " I will review your proposal.  Alia and Meera will be on your team and make up for what you lack."

Alia will be on my team.

Then I received Alia's call.

" Hey Siya , what did you do today ? "

" I hanged out with Ria today . Sh egot tired and slept at my apartment. "

"What ? You were with Ria ? You should have called me . Did I do something to upset you ?"

" Did you do something to upset me , Alia ?"

"No , nothing . By the way I called you to talk to you regarding your meal kit  proposal. It's really great. Can I fix it a little and propose it again ? "

As expected , she asked me the same thing as in my previous life. That time I believed her and gave her my proposal which she presented as it was and got promoted but not this time....

" Not at all . It's my proposal." I refused her .

" But why ? Your proposal was rejected. Let's work together and fix it. "

" You should have told me before . I already fixed it . I will give you my good idea next time..... And also stop calling me by my name and nicknames at work.  We are friends but I am your superior at work . I am more experienced and you are crossing the line by making me run coffee errands for you and ordering me . Let's act as professionals in office. " I said everything in one go. It's time to make her realise her place.

" What ??" I know never in her life did she  expect me say these things  but I have changed Alia.

" I have work to do . So I am hanging up. " And I cut the call

What a relief we get when  reveal our true thoughts. A burden is reduced now.

On Sunday , Ria helped me with my dress and makeup. When she saw my earrings, she told me ,

" When it comes to fake items , there  are many types and these earrings are the worst quality . They don't even have the decency  to pretend to look real .... There's only one reason for such gifts and that is .... Humiliation."

" So now what should I do ?"

"Why fear when Ria is here ... Here you can were my earrings . These are the original ones . Wear them and rock it . Ask them till you don't get your answers ."

So this is how Siya changed into a confident person in the reunion.
Ria encouraged he rto get her answers from her bullies .

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