It wasn’t just Vedant who was struggling with new feelings. Maruva too felt a similar longing that grew each day. Although they hadn’t talked even once, she terribly missed him but was still not ready to accept the fact. She missed his presence, his gaze, his clumsiness, and everything about him. There was an intense inner conflict she was experiencing, which was evident from her demeanor these days.
Raksha knew Maruva well and had sensed the inner struggle she was going through. She thought of talking to Maruva about it on Monday after college. She didn’t let it out before in the class as she knew Maruva would prepare herself with an answer and would be able to escape the conversation.
Her evident pre-occupation with a thought, her strained smile during their frivolous jokes had Raksha
