CHAPTER 116

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Dharshi stood silently, arms folded, eyes brimming. Abeer stepped closer.

> Abeer (softly): “I don’t care what they say. I just care about you. And whatever happened with Keerthi... it ended the moment I realized I was in love with you.”

Her breath hitched. She turned her back, wiping her eyes.

> Dharshi (choking up): “I hate even hearing my name with those rumors. I trust you... even when the world doesn’t.”

Abeer gently turned her around, cupping her face.

> Abeer: “So can we start again?”

She nodded. A teary smile.

> Dharshi: “We never really ended.”

They hugged—tightly, like nothing else mattered

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Watching from a distance, Angad wrapped an arm around Keerthi, tugging her close.

> Angad (mocking): “So everyone’s reconciling, and we’re still sneaking around like spies.”

> Keerthi (laughing): “It’s kinda hot though, right?”

He leaned into her neck, voice low and teasing.

> Angad: “You know, with the way Peter or damon looks at you... I might have to tattoo property of Angad across your forehead.”

> Keerthi (laughing, playfully pushing him): “Possessive much?”

> Angad: “Only when it comes to the girl I love.”

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Caroline’s house was lit with fairy lights. Music bumped low, and the usual crowd gathered—Stefan, Elena, Damon, Abeer, Dharshi, Angad, and Keerthi.

Keerthi pulled Caroline and Dharshi aside.

> Keerthi (whispering): “Tonight, we expose Ruby and Chandni.”

> Dharshi: “How?”

> Caroline (smirking): “Easy. Let them overhear something fake and juicy... then wait for it to spread.”

> Keerthi: “By morning, everyone will know who the real snakes are.”

They exchanged determined looks. The plan was in motion.

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The party buzzed below, but Dharshi had slipped away quietly, needing air. Abeer followed, finding her under the stars.

> Abeer (softly): “Funny how even in a crowd, I only notice you.”

Dharshi turned, surprised but smiling. He stood beside her, close but not touching.

> Dharshi: “It’s been long, huh? Us… like this.”

> Abeer (gently): “Yeah. Too long. And I don’t want to lose it again.”

He reached out, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. Her eyes searched his face — gentle, familiar, still hers.

> Dharshi (quietly): “I love you.”

> Abeer (whispering back): “Then hold me.”

He did. They stayed like that, no words, no doubts. Just warmth. Just them.

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