That incident during picnic had created a small gap in between Anant and Navya. Later, the gap widened, making them entangled into problems of their respective lives.

Renuka, elder sister of Navya was at home due to her disturbed married life. Her husband didn't want her in his life anymore. Moreover, she found him cheating on her. Her marriage was almost on the verge of breaking down.

On the other side, Anant's family had a thought of fixing his alliance with sister of his sister in law. He chose to remain silent as the matter was under discussion which was definitely a relief to him.

While the stories of both sides were going on Navya tried a few times to figure out point of view of Anant about pushing her back. Even though he was gentle yet she missed his usual self.

She missed the smile made her smile in the most beautiful way. She missed the touch of mischief to his personality which made her admire him. She missed his loving voice, and felt nothing except void in its absence.

When she couldn't get a chance to talk to him despite a few attempts she decided to observe him silently like he used to do. She hadn't spotted his gaze on her after the incident of picnic, but she had sensed it. She just didn't look back as she knew that he wouldn't like to get caught. Even, she didn't like to make him uncomfortable.

Anant who kept observing Navya found that she wasn't spending time with her friends Appy and Ritz after college. Usually, the trios used to sit for a short chit chat or roam in campus while talking and laughing. He hadn't seen anything like that since a few days.

He thought to ask the reason to Appy and Ritz. Then, he remembered that they weren't much happy with him for ignoring Navya. Navya didn't complain about Anant, but the girls were smart enough to sense the distance in between the duo. Without any option, he went to Navya to ensure her wellbeing.

"Navya, are you upset with me? I know that I deserve this, but.............," a hesitated Anant took a pause before proceeding ahead.

"I don't want you to remain either sad or separated from your friends. I got to know that Appy and Ritz were upset with you for not sharing your sadness reasoned by me," he was informed about the disturbance among girls by his friend Ranveer, boy friend of Ritz.

He knew yet couldn't intervene. Luckily, the issue didn't go too far to make girls distanced or getting them into silent zone unlike he had created one for him and Navya.

"Yes, they were a bit upset with. Now, everything is fine with us," Navya's eyebrows moved in tension at the revelation.

"Then, why you guys aren't spending time like before or are you guys having girls' time, secretly?" Her assurance wasn't enough to convince him.

He wanted to ask the exact question which had emerged as his worry. He was aware of the fact that Navya was doing well with her friends, but he wasn't sure whether she was doing well in life or not.

"Actually, my sister is at home with my little niece. So, I am spending time with her along with Appy and Ritz," she was hopeful to get rid of suspicious stare of Anant whose concern was somehow making her nervous.

"So, it's girls' time exclusively, isn't it?" He attempted to confirm for the last time.

"Yes, a kind of. Now, I have to go," she quickly excused himself as soon as his relaxed sigh was heard.

When she opened her bag to take out phone he noticed another identity card in her bag other than college identity card. Before he could see anything much, she left, and he stood behind with his concern for her which made a come back to his heart.

So readers, here's the next part.

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