Back at the resort suite, the night had settled, but Arohi’s heart hadn't.
Ahan had fallen asleep on the bed, curled against a plush pillow with his tiny hand clutching his stuffed bunny. His soft breaths were the only peace Arohi could hold on to.
But her mind was spinning.
She sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the floor when Nina walked in, still in her wedding jewellery, glowing with joy but instantly reading the tension in her best friend’s eyes.
"How could you not tell me he would be here?" Arohi whispered, her voice trembling—more tired than angry.
Nina sighed, closing the door behind her. “Arohi, I didn’t want you to worry unnecessarily. And… he’s Aman’s best friend. We couldn’t just not invite him.”
Arohi stood up and paced the room, arms wrapped around herself. “You kno
