CHAPTER 117

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.Keerthi climbs into Angad’s room through the balcony window, grinning. He looks up from his desk, surprised but happy.

> Angad: “You know, normal people use doors.”

> Keerthi: “Where’s the thrill in that?”

She flops beside him on the bed. They’re both quiet for a moment.

> Keerthi: “Damon confronted me.”

> Angad (softly): “You okay?”

She nods.

> Keerthi: “He said he never stopped loving me… but I told him I did.”

> Angad: “Do you regret it?”

> Keerthi (shaking her head): “No. I just felt... relief.”

He touches her hand gently.

> Keerthi (smiling): “You're my peace, Angad. It’s messy outside. But here… here, it’s calm.”

He leans in, pressing his forehead against hers. They don’t kiss. Just stay in that stillness.

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The next day, Abeer walks up to Dharshi near the library steps, holding out a test paper with a goofy grin.

> Abeer: “Look what the dude with a rap sheet and a bad reputation scored.”

Dharshi takes it — 93/100.

> Dharshi (teasing): “Did you bribe the teacher?”

> Abeer: “Just studied. For you.”

She looks at him, eyes softening.

> Dharshi: “I’m proud of you.”

They move closer without realizing it. A hand brushes. Fingers interlock. And then, slowly, Abeer leans in — and Dharshi meets him halfway. A kiss full of quiet forgiveness and love. No drama. Just... real.

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The school terrace. Elena and Keerthi lean against the railing, sipping cold coffee. The wind is gentle, but the tension is quiet.

> Elena (carefully): “You and Damon… it always felt like it ended without a reason.”

Keerthi sighs.

> Keerthi: “That’s because I never gave one.”

Elena turns to her, brows furrowing.

> Keerthi (softly): “Because I saw how you looked at him. Every time. And I realized… it wasn’t just me in the relationship. You were there too, even if silently.”

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