Anant halted abruptly, gazing deeply into Rahi's eyes. She, too, paused, offering a faint smile in return.
"Tell me," he requested.
"Hmm?" She responded, her expression blank.
"What did I promise you?"
Rahi's smile grew, and she cast her eyes toward the ground, her heart warmed by his unspoken promises. While he hadn't explicitly made commitments, he had already fulfilled them effortlessly. Yet, the feeling of reassurance and joy enveloped her each time he grasped her hand and silently vowed to keep her happy and safe.
"You always promised to bring me happiness, to keep me safe and protected... The essence of your promises remained the same, albeit indirectly," she replied, her eyes shimmering beneath the soft yellow streetlight, her smile faint yet beautiful. Anant understood the d
