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Chapter 7

*Anvi Pov*

"How is everything there? Was there any issue?" I asked stepping into my room after finishing the dinner with the people I met today.

I am glad to come here and participate in the conference. It was a good exposure and maybe this could help with my plans more.

I can also interact with many prominent speakers tomorrow and can clear any kind of doubts. However, I am still worried leaving the hotel just like that and coming here which I didn't do for the past two years.

"Everything is fine. I said there will be no issues, right? Also, you just went for the weekend. How is the weather there? I heard the cyclone will shift to Mumbai by tomorrow." Jhanvi asked in a worried tone.

"It is just raining but not much. Tomorrow I will immediately return after evening session. I already booked the flight." I assured her.

I stared at the window looking at the rain thinking this feels too familiar from last year. Didn't we meet in the similar circumstances?

The only difference is we both have our own plans and are going forward with it. Also, he feels bit different but it is not my place to think too much.

According to the words I heard, I think he is even getting married. I sighed shaking my head and continued to chat with Jhanvi before cutting the call as I needed to get some rest.

As I lay down on the bed, I continued to stare at the window for a few more minutes before drifting off into sleep.

The next day, the session continued like yesterday and I finally get to ask the questions I noted down and even got a few cards from some investors that were interested when I gave a brief introduction about my future plans.

I thanked them sincerely and walked out of the conference only to pause as I found him standing a few steps away from the conference room entrance.

"Hi!" I said as he approached me.

"Hi! Is it over?" he asked looking behind me and found many others walking out of the conference room.

"Yeah!" I replied and then glanced down to check the time.

"Well, I need to get ready and catch my flight." I added as he stayed silent.

"I thought we could catch up with some dinner." I shook my head saying, I will just take a quick bite and go to the airport directly.

"Okay!" he said nodding.

If he really wanted to catch up, there was a chance to do that yesterday, right? I have time to stay for sometime and have dinner with him but I don't feel like doing it.

"Goodbye!" saying that I started walking away.

"Anvi! It was nice to see you." He commented and I just nodded at him and continued to walk.

When I reached my room, I took my packed bag and got downstairs to go to the hotel for quick dinner.

I continued to walk to the hotel and had dinner and walked out only to suddenly pause as I checked the message received.

Flights are canceled? Why? I frowned checking the browser and found the precautionary measures are being taken because of the cyclone.

Great! I immediately checked for buses but found there is no availability. But there is an availability for tomorrow morning.

I immediately booked it before I miss the chance. Now, the issue is to extend my stay at the hotel.

With that thought, I approached the reception desk only to find many people already querying about it.