✧ 𝕿𝖍𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝕯𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖞 ✧

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Maya took Akshvi along to her apartment. She pulled the keys out of her purse and unlocked the door. Inside, it was completely dark. Turning on the light from the switchboard, Maya said, "Come on in, Akshvi!"

Akshvi stepped inside and took in the entire apartment. It was extremely cozy and charming. She said, "Maya! Your home is so beautiful. I really like it."

"Thank you so much," Maya said as she slipped off her heels.

Akshvi was very impressed with the interior design of the flat, so she placed everything she was holding onto the sofa and started admiring Maya's house. Maya, noticing this, smiled. At that moment, she could see the same dreams in Akshvi's eyes that she once had, dreams that she had fulfilled. Maya saw a reflection of her younger self in Akshvi, which is what had drawn her so close to Akshvi in such a short time.

Maya got up from the sofa and said, "Akshvi! Let me get the guest room bed ready for you. In the meantime, feel free to explore the house."

"Okay," Akshvi smiled.

With that, Maya headed towards one of the rooms. About fifteen minutes later, she emerged from the room and said, "Akshvi, your bed is ready. You must be tired. You can take a shower; I've turned on the geyser."

Akshvi was looking at some photographs on the wall, her attention caught by one of them. She was so lost in thought that she didn't hear Maya's voice. Seeing Akshvi standing still for quite some time, Maya approached her and asked, "Akshvi, what has you so captivated that you didn't even hear me?"

But as soon as Maya reached her, her own steps halted. Akshvi snapped out of her thoughts and, pointing to a photograph, asked, "This... photograph... in it..."

"It's... it's nothing special," Maya quickly said, flipping the photo frame on the side table.

Akshvi looked at Maya's face, noticing a sudden change in her behavior. Maya's eyes had gone completely blank, and her face was expressionless. Akshvi grabbed Maya by the shoulders, turning her toward her and said, "Maya! You can tell me. What is the meaning of this photograph? That's Raumik in the picture, right? You both look pretty close. Then why are you acting so strange? I noticed in the elevator today that something's off between you and Romi. What happened, Maya? If you consider me a friend, please share it with me."

Maya looked at Akshvi, tears welling up in her eyes, though they stayed trapped on her eyelids. In a choked voice, she said, "Raumik... Raumik is my ex."

"What?" Akshvi asked in shock.

Maya replied, "We broke up. It's been six months since we parted ways."

Akshvi was stunned to hear this, but she asked, "You... still love Raumik, don't you?"

"No," Maya immediately responded, as if reminding herself of it.

Akshvi gave a faint smile and said, "You do, Maya! Otherwise, this photograph wouldn't still be hanging in your house."

Maya pulled herself out of Akshvi's grip and said, "I don't love him. He was a mistake. He was my past. I have nothing to do with him anymore. He means nothing to me. Nothing at all."