The hotel's grand hall buzzed with the murmur of conversations and the soft clinking of cutlery from the adjacent restaurant. Adarsh, tall and confident, entered the hall with Nirmay, his cousin, by his side. Their laughter echoed lightly, drawing the attention of a few guests.

Naina and Nitya, dressed casually for their quick shopping trip, were heading towards the exit. Her eyes suddenly caught sight of Adarsh.