" Watch out.." I see one guy warning me but before I could react. The only thing I know is I fall on the floor. My scholarship papers scattered here and there. I feel pain in my bum.

People start laughing around me making me embarrassed. I was admiring my dream college. I didn't realize the floor was slippery. Tears start falling down my eyes.

The laughter died down. I opened my eyes to see what happened I noticed the same guy who warned me to watch out is now glaring at people and signalling them to leave. I was surprised as no one said anything and left from there without protesting. I was glad. I am feeling embarrassed.

He gave me his hand and I got up with his help.

" Are you fine.." He asked me. I nodded my head. His gesture warms my heart.

" Thank you for helping me.." I thanked him. He starts helping me in collecting the scattered paper.

" I am Nandini Murthy. First Year Student. Science Stream and you.." I introduced myself.

" Manik Malhotra. Science Stream.. Second year student.." He introduced himself.

I think I have seen him somewhere. But I don't remember. Think Nandini. Think Nandini. My eyes widened. He is the Manik Malhotra and He is part of Fab 5 who is a bully but why he is helping. I remembered Navya's words that they will not leave their target easily. Navya is my friend who I met in the orientation. She has warned to never cross a path with Fab 5. They will make our life hell once we become their target.

I wipe the sweats which are forming in my head.

" Where do you want to go ? It's your first day. I can help you.." Manik offered his help. I couldn't gather the courage to speak after I realized who he was.

" I.. I.. I.." I stammered. I don't want to get into the mess. I wanted to spend my rest of the year without being noticed by Fab 5. But see my fate I met the monster the first day itself.

" Relax Nandini. I won't eat you. Why are you stammering and sweating..? " Manik comforted me. He gave me confidence to speak. He is not like what Navya has described to me instead he is helpful.

" I want to go to the trustee's room to fulfill the remaining procedure.." I said. He gives me the direction to go to the trustee's room as well as her classroom direction.

" If you want I can leave you there.." Manik asked like a gentleman.

" It's okay. I will manage. Thanks.." I smiled and left. Why he is so nice to me? I frowned but chuck the thought. May be he shows good side to some people and monster side is reserve to other people. Whatever it is I don't care as long as I am not in trouble.

Thank God! The direction he has given me is right. I completed all the procedures of the scholarship and went to attend my class. It was dream come true moment for me. I have done hard work to reach here for two years. Finally, my hard work paid off. I will surprise my Chachi. I have a deal with my Chacha I won't tell Chachi before taking admission in Space Academy. Although I don't know why he made a deal with me. I didn't even give a second thought to it.As long as I can get admission in Space Academy. Nothing matters to me. They will become proud of me.

I met Navya in my classroom. Thank God, she is in my section. Everything is going well except the falling part.

In all the periods there was an introduction class. I didn't went to have lunch as I am not able to walk properly. So Navya brings me food in the classroom and we share our lunch.

After the class ends. We were walking in the corridor when people starts whispering looking at me. I was feeling uncomfortable in their gaze. I ignore them and starts chatting with Navya.

After bidding bye to her, I went to my home.

" Chachi, Chachi.." I called her after I entered in my home.

" Offo, Nandu why are you screaming? Chachi comes out of kitchen.

" I completed my scholarship procedure. I am part of Space Academy now.." I announced excited. But Chachi face pales. I frowned as Chachi doesn't seem to be happy.

Before I can ask her reason Chacha interrupts us.

" Congratulations Nandu. I am proud of you.." Chacha kissed my forehead. Chachi gives me fake smile and pulls Chacha away from me. I frowned at Chachi's behaviour. I tried to eavesdropping their conversation.

" Out of all the college. You decided to send her the Space Academy. It's not enough that she is here in Mumbai. You can send her anywhere she wants but not in this college. I won't let it happen again. I won't.." Chachi yelled at Chacha. Her body is trembling in fear.

" Shh.. Nandini will hear you. Do you want her to listen..? " Chacha signals her to keep quiet and they starts whispering so that I can't hear anything. After 1 long hour disccusion they both come back.

" I am sorry Nandu. The Space Academy is expensive college. So, I was tensed covering all other expenses related to your study. When your Chacha told me all your other expenses will be covered by your college. I became relieved. Congratulation Nandu. I am proud of you.." Chachi lied to me. I can feel it. She is clearly not happy about me going to Space Academy and I know it's not about expenses. What is this Space Academy Mystery?

" You have to promise me that you will not tell Amms you are going to Space Academy. There is a lot news about how students bully other students. How does the authority suppress the news in these colleges ? She will tensed about you. Her health will be detroit. Do you want it..? " Chachi takes promise from me. Why do I feel fishy in her every reason ? Nevertheless I decided to chuck the thoughts. It is useless. I am here for study as well as for Rishabh treatment.