Veil of Obsession

Chapter 3: Threads of Connection Pt.1

Sanika couldn't shake off the professor's proposition from her mind. As she and Agrim sat in the library, going through their coursework, she decided it was time to bring it up.

"Agrim," Sanika began tentatively, glancing up from her textbook, "Professor Patel mentioned that he asked you to help me with the assignments and be my partner for the project. Is that true?"

Agrim met her gaze, his expression unreadable for a moment before softening into a faint smile. "Yes, he did. I agreed to it."

Relief washed over Sanika. "Oh, good! I was hoping you'd say yes. I could really use some guidance, especially with some of the tougher subjects."

Agrim nodded, his eyes filled with a quiet understanding. "I'm here to help, Sanika. Just let me know what you need."

Sanika felt a sense of gratitude towards Agrim. She had heard about his reputation as one of the smartest students in class, but she never imagined he would agree to help her. It was a relief to know she had someone like him by her side.

As they delved into their assignments, Sanika found herself struggling with a particularly challenging math problem. She let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through her hair.

"I just don't get this math stuff," she confessed, shaking her head in frustration.

Agrim looked over at her, a sympathetic smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Let me take a look," he offered, reaching for her textbook.

Sanika handed it over, grateful for his willingness to help. As Agrim studied the problem, she couldn't help but admire his focus and determination. He seemed to have a natural talent for understanding complex concepts-a talent she wished she possessed.

After a few moments, Agrim looked up, a triumphant smile spreading across his face. "I think I've got it," he said, turning to Sanika.

Her eyes widened in surprise. "Really? That quickly?"

Agrim nodded, explaining the solution he had come up with in simple terms that even Sanika could understand. As she listened, a sense of awe washed over her. Agrim had a way of breaking things down into smaller steps that made even the most daunting problems seem manageable.

"Wow, Agrim, you're amazing!" Sanika exclaimed, unable to hide her admiration.

Agrim shrugged, a hint of color rising to his cheeks. "It's nothing, really. I'm just glad I could help."

But to Sanika, Agrim's assistance meant more than he could ever know. It was a gesture of kindness and generosity that spoke volumes about the person he was-a person she was grateful to have in her life. And as they continued to work through their assignments together, she couldn't shake the feeling that their partnership was the beginning of something special.
As the days passed, Agrim found himself spending more and more time with Sanika, helping her navigate the complexities of their coursework. Despite his initial reservations, he found a strange sense of satisfaction in guiding her through the material, in watching her eyes light up with understanding as he explained a difficult concept.