The aftermath of the explosion left Vidisha and Raunak shaken, but alive. As the smoke settled over the city and the fire department began to contain the flames, the reality of their situation became impossible to ignore. The arsonist had been apprehended, but the explosion had caused significant damage, not just to the city, but to them as well. Vidisha and Raunak could no longer hide what was building between them—professionally or personally.
The media descended on the site as news of the arrest spread, and soon, the spotlight turned to the fire department, and Vidisha herself. She had been instrumental in catching the arsonist, and now she was being hailed as a hero. It was a strange, disorienting experience. Vidisha was used to working in the shadows, doing her job without needing or
