The two girls had escaped on Raksha’s Activa. Though they felt disheartened, it was the only course of action they could think of amidst fear and helplessness. Never in their dreams had they expected the owner to arrive. This was completely out of the blue. They felt ashamed of themselves and guilty for fleeing without Vedant. Maruva didn’t utter a single word through their drive home.
After dropping her, Raksha apologized to Maruva for what had happened. Maruva responded that it wasn’t entirely her fault, the two had been willing partners in crime. They hung their heads in shame. Raksha suggested they find a way to apologize to Vedant. Maruva looked at her and shook her head. Raksha took leave since it was getting late. Maruva moved to her gate with a sense of guilt, the only mercy being
