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CHAPTER - 10

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4 years later, 

Aryan wraps up his business meeting in Bangalore. He decides to join his friend for a coffee outside. While enjoying their coffee, he notices a familiar face outside a boutique – it's Aditi. To his surprise, she is accompanied by a man and a toddler in her arms, appearing remarkably close. The trio seems to share laughter and joy, giving off the aura of a family. Aryan watches from a distance realizing that Aditi has seemingly moved on, married, and now has a child. He saw the couple going inside the boutique. 

Aryan engages in conversation with his friend. After some time, he feels a tap on his shoulder. Turning around, he sees Aditi with the toddler in her arms. Aryan's friend excuses himself leaving the two alone. Aditi takes a seat beside Aryan. 

Aditi: "It's been a while Aryan. How have you been?" 

Aryan: "I'm good Aditi. How are you and how is your health?" 

Aditi: "I've been good, managing life as it comes." 

Aryan looking at the kid, stretches his hand to take the kid. The kid happily hops on to Aryan.

Aryan: "So, who is this little guy? Your son?" 

Aditi: "No. This is my adorable nephew, Kiaan. He is Navya Di's son." 

Aryan: "Oh, I saw you outside that boutique. (he points to the boutique on another lane). I thought you had a family now." 

Aditi: "No. That's my cousin's husband. She is inside the boutique. We are waiting for her. It's really nice to see you again. Life is full of surprises, isn't it?" 

Aryan: "Tell me about it. I thought I had you all figured out." 

Aditi: "People change, circumstances change. Life takes unexpected turns." 

Aryan: "How are you doing after the accident?" 

Aditi: "I've recovered well. My aunt's family in Mangalore took great care of me during the healing process."

Aryan: "I'm glad to hear that." Aditi: "How is everyone in your family? I heard Armaan and Priya are married. How are they?" 

Aryan: (with a different tone) "Yes, they are married, and everything seems fine." 

Aditi: (noticing the tone change) "Aryan, is everything okay?" 

Aryan: (sighs) "To be honest, Aditi, I'm still upset about that day. Seeing you in that condition devastated me. And, well, I'm angry with Armaan for not interpreting that message clearly."

Aditi: "Aryan, there's no one to blame here. It was a result of business rivalry, something that happens in our industry. I became a victim of circumstances that day."

Aditi places her hand on Aryan's, providing comfort and understanding. They share a heartfelt conversation, acknowledging the complexities of their past and the impact it had on both. 

Aditi: (checking her phone) "Oh, it seems my sister's shopping is done. They are ready to leave." 

Aryan: (nodding) "Sure, Aditi. It was really nice to see you again." 

Aditi: (smiling) "You too, Aryan. Let's not wait for another accidental encounter to catch up. Keep in touch." 

Aditi waves goodbye, carrying Kiaan in her arms. 

They continued to stay connected through calls and messages, rekindling their friendship over time. Their conversations brought back the warmth of their past, creating a bridge between the gaps that life had once imposed on them. 

Aditi, despite her father's concerns, decided to spend a month in Mumbai to oversee their branch there. She informed Aryan about her arrival, and they started meeting occasionally for coffee or dinner.

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To be continued...

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