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◇Chapter~11◇

In the recent few days ,
Riddhi was too attached with Nitya , roaming around her like her soulmate , trying to know every small things about Nitya and her big brother,  Devesh.

One day , Nitya invited Riddhi along with all the friends to Agarwal's house for group study .

Devesh brought snacks after few hours of study .Keeping the plate of snacks on the table , Devesh again starts to study.

After sometimes ,
Riddhi shifts uneasily in her seat, glancing at Devesh who is busy scribbling on his notebook, completely absorbed in his assignment. She hesitates for a moment, then gathers the courage to speak up.

"Uhh, Devesh...?" she begins, her voice barely above a whisper.

Devesh looks up, his brow furrows in confusion, "Yeah?"

Riddhi bits her lip, trying to formulate her words, "Devesh, I can't solve this question. Will you help me?"

He looks around at their group of friends, his expression puzzled, "Which question are you struggling with?"

Riddhi shifts uncomfortably in her seat, "It's... um, it's just... uhhh, you’re sitting too far. Can I sit beside you and show you the problem?"

Kiara, who has been listening intently, let out an exaggerated sigh from across the table, "Guys, you're sitting just one table apart."

Riddhi shoots her a look, her cheeks flushing, "That's the problem, Kiara. It's too far!"

Shivani, who has been whispering to Nitya, suddenly raised her eyebrows, "Isn’t Riddhi acting a little... strange today?"

Nitya leans closer and whispers back, "More than Riddhi, I was looking at Rasika."

Shivani turns around, scanning the room, "Rasika?"

Before Nitya can answer, both of them turns to find Rasika glaring daggers at Devesh from across the room. Her eyes are cold, her jaw clenches as she glares at him with such intensity that it is hard to ignore. Devesh, oblivious to her stare, looks at his brothers for some guidance, his expression asking what to do.

Sakhi, noticing the tension, leans over to Mahi,"I think the place is about to blow."

Mahi frowns, glancing back and forth between Rasika and Devesh, "But Rasika’s a quiet girl. She hardly shows interest in anyone at college."

Sakhi, however, has a knowing smirk, "Yeah, but everyone’s seen the way she looks at him. Those silent eyelocks? Can't miss that."

Mahi raises an eyebrow, finally understanding, "Uhhhh... looks at both Devesh and Rasika... then I think I’m the one who's getting mixed signals here."

Kiara, who has been eavesdropping, chimes in with a perplexed frown, "Not just you. I’m confused too. What’s going on with those two?"

Shivani raises her hands dramatically, "Love triangle?"

Nitya, always the bookworm, pipes up, "Inspired by Shakespeare, perhaps?"

Jay, who has been quietly observing, laughs and shakes his head, "Damn! You girls are practically writing a whole history of love right here."

Shivani shoots him a playful glare, "Oh, shut up, Jay! There’s a whole world outside of your books, you know."

Jay gives her a mocking grin, "A world with trust issues and mixed feelings. No thanks, dear. I'm good."

Shivani rolls her eyes, "And I’m sure your fictional women are so much better, huh? Not that I care about them."

Jay raises an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"