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Aranya had never felt so distracted. It was like her brain was in a blender. There

were days she felt helpless and under a lot of pressure. She would see her
father’s face right in front of her, cursing and tormenting her for the entire two
months she would have to spend at home if she didn’t get this internship.
She would end up texting Raghuvir and they would stay up all night writing to

each other. Not that it meant anything, but it kept her a little sane. She might
have slipped a few times though, when she was at her weakest, asking him if

they were a possibility. Sometimes Raghuvir would say ‘Yes’. But at such times
she thought it was out of pity more than anything else . . .
But then one day, things changed.
ARANYA

I miss you in college sometimes.
RAGHUVIR

My sentiments exactly.
ARANYA
Which company have you joined?
RAGHUVIR

You will know soon.
ARANYA

Why such a secret?
RAGHUVIR
Just like that, don’t want to jinx it. How’s your prep going?

ARANYA
Good. But scared. What if . . .
RAGHUVIR

You won’t have to go home. You’re good.
ARANYA
Found a replacement for Smriti yet? *wink*

RAGHUVIR
Haha. No. Not looking for one. Trying to turn over a new leaf.
ARANYA