Adithi's POV
The night weighed heavily on me, a restless longing gnawing at my heart. Sleep eluded me, my mind consumed by thoughts of him. When I finally stirred from my fitful slumber, I found myself alone, the emptiness of the space beside me a stark reminder of his absence. Curiosity drew me to the window, where I caught sight of him, a solitary figure shrouded in the haze of cigarette smoke. My heart sank at the sight.
He hadn't indulged in this habit since our college days, a distant memory now revived before my eyes. What had driven him to resume such a vice? As I watched, he withdrew his phone, his features contorted in frustration as he engaged in conversation. I strained to catch his words, yearning to understand the turmoil within him.
"I hate you. Why are you behaving like t
