CHAPTER 20 - THE HEART's CHOICE

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AUTHOR's POV:

As the days passed, a subtle tension hung in the air between Suhnai and Sanjay. While Suhnai remained her usual natural self, Sanjay couldn't shake the awkwardness that seemed to settle between them like an unwelcome guest. Despite Suhnai's confession of her feelings, their interactions became increasingly scarce, leaving Sanjay bewildered and unsure of where he stood in Suhnai's heart.

Today marked a significant day for the village of Bangaon-the inauguration of the Village Library. Hariday's hard work had paid off, and the anticipation among the villagers was palpable. As Hriday and Sanjay descended from their room, their eyes fell upon an unfamiliar figure seated at the breakfast table-a tall, charming man in his thirties. His presence exuded an air of confidence and charisma that was impossible to ignore.

 His presence exuded an air of confidence and charisma that was impossible to ignore

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Sanjay couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy at the sight of their closeness. It was as if this man had effortlessly claimed a place by Suhnai's side, leaving Sanjay feeling like an outsider in his own home.

Sanjay fidgeted with his spoon, pretending to be engrossed in his breakfast while secretly seething with jealousy. His eyes darted between Suhani and Arvi, who seemed to be effortlessly bonding over childhood tales and legal adventures. Hariday's enthusiastic questions only fueled Sanjay's irritation further.

Hariday: "Wow, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas! That's impressive, Arvi. So, you and Suhani studied at the same school?"

Arvi: smirking "Ah, well, it's quite the story. We were both in the same school here in Bangaon itself, and Suhani here used to be my savior during those tough exam times."

Sanjay's inner monologue: "Savior? Seriously? And now she's sitting there, giggling at his every word!"

Suhani: chuckling "Oh yes, those were the days! Arvi was always the one getting into trouble, and I had to bail him out more times than I can count."

Sanjay's eyebrow twitched. "Trouble? What kind of trouble? Is she laughing at his misadventures now?!"

Arvi: laughing "Remember that time I accidentally set fire to the kitchen while trying to make instant noodles? Suhani was the first one there with a fire extinguisher!"

Sanjay's mind raced: "A fire? Is it in his house? in his kitchen? And she didn't even tell me about it! How many more secrets does she have with this Arvi guy?!"

Hariday: impressed "Wow, Arvi, you're quite the troublemaker! But look at you now, a successful lawyer. Suhani, you must be so proud."

Sanjay clenched his fists: "Proud? Proud of him for setting the kitchen on fire? This is absurd!"

Suhani: smiling warmly "Oh! Arvi has come a long way since then, and I've always known he'd make it big."

Sanjay's jaw dropped. "Always known? Is she implying she's been rooting for him forever? What about me?!"

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