"Unhe dekh ke dil me hulchul si uthati hai,
Zubaan khamosh hai par, aakhein sab keh jaati hai,
Ek pal ko bhi ab duri manzoor nahi,
Kuch is tarah se, ye palkhein sharam se jhukti hai"

-Vaidehi
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(Ruhanika)

At Ruhanika's college,
The cafeteria buzzed with an air of tension and curiosity as everyone gathered around, whispering and exchanging glances. Anisha, Dhruvi, Tarun, Rohan, and Varun stood in a straight line, their heads hung low like school children caught in a mischief. Their expressions were a mix of nervousness and regret. Karan’s absence was noticeable, and it only added to the intrigue.