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Chapter 22: Old Flames and New Sparks

Tanya Gupta's Perspective

Tanya Gupta had always been a force to reckon with. Growing up alongside Varun and Rohit, she had shared countless adventures, triumphs, and secrets with them. After graduating with a degree in business, Tanya took the helm of her father's company in Thailand, driving its success across multiple branches. Now, after five or six years, she was in the United States, ready to embark on a new venture—a partnership with Varun's company.

As she walked into the sleek, modern office building in San Francisco, memories of her childhood with Varun and Rohit flooded back. The laughter, the shared dreams, and, most poignantly, the secret crush she had harbored for Varun all those years ago. Little did anyone know, that spark had never really faded.

Tanya's arrival in the US was marked by a flurry of activity. The new project she was spearheading with Varun's company was crucial, not just for business, but also for her personal mission. She wanted to reconnect with Varun, to see if there was still a chance for the feelings she had buried deep inside.

Flashback: 

As children, Tanya, Varun, and Rohit were inseparable. They would spend endless summer days exploring their neighborhood, dreaming of the future. Tanya often found herself glancing at Varun, admiring his determination and kindness. But as they grew older, paths diverged, and she had to focus on her own career.

Present Day: 

Stepping into Varun's office, Tanya felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness. She saw him standing by the window, looking out at the cityscape. He turned as she entered, and their eyes met. The years melted away in that moment, and she saw the same boy she had admired, now a successful CEO.

"Varun, it's been too long," Tanya said, extending her hand.

Varun's face broke into a genuine smile. "Tanya! It's great to see you. How have you been?"

They sat down and caught up on their lives, reminiscing about their childhood and discussing their respective careers. The conversation flowed effortlessly, as if no time had passed. Tanya felt a warmth in her heart, but also a pang of longing.

"Remember that time we tried to build a treehouse?" Tanya asked with a laugh.

Varun chuckled. "How could I forget? We got halfway up the tree before realizing none of us knew how to build anything."

They laughed together, the old camaraderie resurfacing. Varun leaned forward, his expression turning serious. "It's really good to have you here, Tanya. This project means a lot to me, and having an old friend involved makes it even better."

Project Begins: 

The partnership project was intensive, requiring long hours and close collaboration. Varun and Tanya found themselves working late into the night, bouncing ideas off each other and strategizing. The old camaraderie was back, and with it, Tanya's old feelings began to resurface.

She admired Varun's dedication and intelligence, but she also noticed something new—a maturity and depth that made her feelings for him even stronger. However, she was also acutely aware of his relationship with Aanya. As much as she wanted to confess her feelings, she didn't want to be the cause of any disruption in Varun's life.

Aanya's Perspective

Aanya felt a pang of disappointment as she looked around the bustling office. It had been a busy day, and she hadn't seen Varun at all. She had hoped to catch a glimpse of him, maybe even steal a moment together, but he had been locked away in meetings all day.