'It should be declared a crime to hate K-dramas! How can anyone dislike these beautiful love stories? I bet she's an alien.'
"You should roam around and see the world instead of burying your nose in books or an iPad," she said, throwing a pillow at me.
"When I can see the world comfortably from my bed, there's no need to go anywhere," I replied with a sheepish smile. "And for your information, the real world is fucked up. Let me live in my fictional world with my Baek Hyun-woo." 
She gave me a judgmental look, clearly unimpressed.
"Okay, but you're coming with me to England this vacation. You promised," she said, raising an eyebrow.
I glanced at her, contemplating. "I'll think about it."
"Don't you dare ditch me at the last moment."
"Never," I said, squinting my eyes playfully. She smiled and blew a kiss at me.
After that, we ordered pizza and watched a random football match together because that's the only thing Shanaya Agrawal is interested in. 
Damn, I'm not judging her, but how can someone have just one source of entertainment? 
I mean, having only one choice is kind of weird, right?
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The whole last week has been spent grinding to complete our assignments and quizzes. 
It's overwhelming, but in the end, it will all be worth it—every sleepless night, every tear I've shed missing my family, and every frustrating exam week.
In the end, when I become 'Dr. Lavika Mehra' instead of just 'Lavika Mehra,' it will all be worth it. 
"Should I book tickets for tomorrow, Lavi?" Shanaya asked as she stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel. I glanced at the ceiling for a moment before replying, "I've got a few classes left. You go ahead, I'll join you a day before your birthday."
"Are you sure you're not going to ditch me?" she asked, raising an eyebrow for confirmation.
"Nah, girl, I promise," I said with a wink. "If you have any doubts, book the ticket for the day before your birthday."
She nodded. "Okay, I'm trusting you." With that, she went off to make the arrangements, and I went back to my book.
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She left for England, and I got busy finishing up my remaining classes. 
I had to complete them before her birthday, otherwise, she'll kill me if I missed it. 
I'd already informed my parents that I was going to England. 
They wanted me to come to India, but after I explained that I'd promised Shanaya, they told me to go to England instead. 
I miss my family, but I'll wait until Christmas to see them. 
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I settled into my seat on the plane. It wasn't too crowded, and the seat beside me was empty, so I could sit comfortably however I wanted. 
I had booked a window seat, which made the journey even more peaceful. 
The flight from Moscow to London would take about four hours, and I planned to close my eyes and listen to my Bollywood playlist.