🎶Tum mere ho iss pal mere ho🎶 Kal Shayad yeh aalam na rahe🎶Kuch Aisa ho tum na Raho🎶Kuch Aisa ho hum, hum na rahein🎶Yeh raaste alag ho jaaye 🎶Chalte Hum Kho jaayein  🎶Main Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga(4X)It   One of the featured songs on zee world titled Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga can be heard from Rachael's room as she danced slowly to the beats.   It was a love song as she moved freely to the beat. Her body moves slowly from right to left as she stomps her toes in a to and fro manner.   She held the saree fabric with her left hand as she swerved, moving to and fro. Her face was vibrant, as she closes her eyes, slowly moving to the slow rhythm of the music.   That is Rachael. Her love for the Indian and its culture cannot be described with words alone. Their customs, songs, clothes

CHAPTER 24- TRAPPEDRachael walked gently towards the Principal's office. She felt her hands cold, as she rubbed them together to generate heat. She brushed her hair slightly, creasing her forehead slightly.For some reason, she has not been feeling well after her quarrel with Joy. It felt as if a part of her is in an empty void. Joy was her best friend after all. They have been through thick and thin together, but it seems Zack is bent on tainting their friendship.Knocking gently on Principal Mullins's door, she began to wonder why her attention was needed. There was no doubt she was quite close with the Principal.While most students wished to be in her shoes, as friends with the Principal, some were pretty jealous. Principal Mullins and Rachael's friendship started when Rachael did a heroic act by standing up for a girl who had a talking difficulty.It was a sight that caught the Principal's attention. For that, she became close to her. The

 It has been over two weeks since Zack said those words to Rachael. No doubt Rachael decided to feel unaffected as she responded bluntly with a 'thank you before getting out of Zack's car.A little hint of disappointment could be seen on Zack's face as he tried to cover it up with a devious smile. 'He shouldn't be affected since he is playing a game. A game whereby he is the controller and going to be a winner,' he told himself.After that scenario, Rachael and Joy's friendship was still at arm's length. In short, none of the four in the group walk or talk together like before. This, mostly due to school stress and the awkwardness they had to deal with since Joy is mostly with Zack. Zack and Rachael's tutoring continues, as Rachael tries to keep it as strict as ever. She still tries as much as ever to remain unaffected by Joy and Zack's closeness.Rumour even has it that Joy and Zack went on a date and might become a couple anytime soon. Jealousy co

 Rachael's lip curled into a smile as she listened to the last part of the recording. Breathing in and out gently, she rested on the books on the dining table.She has been secretly recording Zack's every word. After all, Zack was not cautious enough not to reveal his plans. Right from the time, she called Joy a dumb girl till when Zack even proposed to him. It was more like a loose end on his part.Rachael raised her head looking at the small recorder containing all Zack's voices. Rachael fully realized it was time to put Zack in his right place. If Joy gets to hear the recordings, she won't let him go scot-free, especially if she realizes that Zack was simply playing with her feelings.Rachael felt a wave of calmness within. It was a good thing to sacrifice just to get one's friendship back on. She has missed her best friend, Joy, even Heaven can testify.Rachael shifted slightly as she heard the doorbell ring. She looked at her wristwatch

 The slow song of FINAL WORD by Jeiel Damina was playing softly as Kevin sat down on the bed, looking through his journal. He looked through the pictures attached to it, showing his best friends.He took out a single picture of Rachael. She wore a straight gown, her blonde hair in a bun, a smile on her face. Kevin sighed, as he dropped the picture.For the past days he had avoided Rachael, it does not seem right. He thought he would be able to finally get rid of his feelings for her, but it was the opposite. The feelings felt like a magnet, attaching more for him. The feelings he thought he was going to bury came rising again.There was a slight knock on the door as Kevin quickly closed his journal, placing it beside him."Come in," His mum walked in with a tray of tea in her hands."Kevin, I brought you your evening tea," his mum moved closer as he smiled gently, taking the cup of tea as he sipped it."Are you still thinking abou