Does Love Happen in Books?✅

Seeds of Doubt

Midleton College of Fine Arts was abuzz with excitement as Sid prepared to leave for an important out-of-town match, leaving Suhana and Veer behind to manage their studies and activities. As Sid packed his bags in the dorm room he shared with Veer, Suhana couldn't help but feel a pang of loneliness knowing her brother would be away for the weekend.

"You'll be fine, Suhana," Sid reassured her, flashing a reassuring smile. "Veer will be here, and you guys can keep each other company."

Suhana nodded, forcing a smile despite the unease stirring within her. "Yeah, of course. Focus on your match, Sid. We'll manage just fine here."

With a final embrace, Sid bid them farewell and headed off to catch his train, leaving Suhana and Veer standing in the hallway outside their dorm room.

"Well, it's just you and me now," Veer remarked lightly, attempting to lighten the mood.

Suhana chuckled softly, though her thoughts were still preoccupied with Sid's departure. "Yeah, just you and me."

Unbeknownst to Suhana, Sharon had been watching from a distance, her mind already devising another scheme to sow discord. She had noticed the subtle chemistry between Suhana and Veer, and it irked her to no end. As she approached them with a friendly smile, her words carried a venomous undertone.

"Hey, Suhana, Veer," Sharon greeted them casually, though her eyes flickered with malice. "Are you guys doing anything special while Sid's away?"

Veer shrugged nonchalantly. "Not really. Just catching up on assignments and maybe hanging out."

Sharon's smile widened, though there was no warmth in it. "You know, it's funny how close you two are. Almost like there's something more between you."

Suhana frowned, sensing the subtle implication in Sharon's words. "What do you mean, Sharon?"

Sharon feigned innocence, her tone dripping with faux concern. "Oh, nothing. It's just... I've noticed how you two look at each other sometimes. Like there's an unspoken connection."

Veer exchanged a puzzled glance with Suhana, his brow furrowing in confusion. "Sharon, we're just friends. Suhana is like a sister to me."

Sharon's mask of innocence slipped momentarily, replaced by a calculating expression. "Of course, Veer. I didn't mean to imply anything. It's just... sometimes feelings can develop unexpectedly."

Suhana's unease grew, her mind racing with doubts and uncertainties. "Sharon, are you trying to say something?"

Before Sharon could respond, the college bell rang, signaling the end of the conversation as students began to disperse for their classes. Suhana and Veer exchanged a lingering glance, the seed of doubt planted firmly in their minds.

Later that evening, as they sat in the college library studying together, the atmosphere between Suhana and Veer was noticeably tense. Suhana couldn't shake off Sharon's insidious words, and Veer sensed her unease.

"Suhana, is everything okay?" Veer asked softly, his concern evident in his voice.

Suhana sighed, closing her textbook with a defeated expression. "I don't know, Veer. Sharon's words... they've been bothering me all day."

Veer frowned, reaching out to gently squeeze her hand. "You can't take Sharon seriously, Suhana. She's just trying to create trouble."

"But what if there's some truth to what she said?" Suhana whispered, her voice tinged with fear. "What if... we've been blind to our feelings for each other?"

Veer shook his head adamantly, his eyes searching hers with sincerity. "Suhana, we've been friends for years. We know each other inside out. There's nothing more between us than that."