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4

3 years later

NIYATI'S POV

Today was the day I had been waiting for - graduation day. As I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my cap and gown, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

The past year had been a rollercoaster ride, especially after my breakup. College, once a haven, had become a prison. Every corridor seemed to whisper judgment, every stare accused me of being the one who cheated. But I knew the truth, and that's all that mattered.

Despite the pain and struggles, I had persevered. And now, as I prepared to walk across that stage, BBA degree in hand, I felt a sense of liberation wash over me.

This was more than just a graduation - it was my freedom from the hell that had consumed me. I was leaving behind the whispers, the stares, and the heartache.

As I took a deep breath, a smile spread across my face. I was excited to start anew, to embark on a fresh journey, untainted by the memories that once haunted me.

This milestone marked the beginning of a new chapter, one where I would rediscover myself, unleash my potential, and shine brighter than ever before. Today, I closed the door on my past and stepped into a brighter tomorrow, ready to face whatever life had in store for me .

As I drifted away, lost in thought, Nimisha's voice pierced through the haze, snapping me back to reality.

Niyati, me kabse tujhe bula rahi hu? Dhyan kaha hai tera?

[ Niyati, how long have I been calling you? Where's your attention? ] she asked.

Her tone was laced with playful exasperation.

I recognized the familiar glint in her eye, a mix of amusement and concern.

Kahi tu fir se us kutte Ansh, tera ex, us kamine ke bare me to nai soch rahi?

[ Are you thinking about that scoundrel Ansh, your ex, again? ] she teased.

I shook my head, smiling wryly.

Nahi yrr, me kyu us ke bare me sochane lagi? 3 saal ho gaye us baat ko.

[ No, why would I think about him? It's been three years since that happened. ]

Chal ab chalte hai [Come, let's leave now] she continued, her eyes wide with dramatic expression, exaggerating the consequences of our tardiness.

Varna der ho jayegi aur tera khadu bhai mar dalega hum dono ko [Otherwise, we'll be late and your strict brother will kill us both]

Khadus... [Strict one...] I teased, a sly grin spreading across my face as I recalled my brother's notorious reputation for being strict.

But tujhe to mera bhai handsome, hot, dashing lagta tha .[But you used to think my brother is handsome, hot, and dashing]

I said, raising an eyebrow, recalling her past confessions about my brother's captivating looks.

Ab kya hua? [What happened now?] I asked, raising an eyebrow.

Her cheeks flushed, and she playfully hit my arm. Shut up she exclaimed trying to maintain a straight face but failing miserably.

I let her be for a while and said, Chal, abhi ke liye chhod diya [Come, let's drop it for now].

Chal, car aa gayi hamari Sandeep bhai ke saath [Come, the car has arrived, with our Sandeep bhai].

Sandeep bhai, my personal bodyguard, stood tall and imposing beside the car, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a mix of professionalism and familiarity.