The entire week following their intense eye contact in the classroom was a complete, confusing whirlwind for Diya.

Her close friends immediately noticed the strange change in her behavior. Normally, Diya was the most talkative and cheerful girl in their group. But lately, during their lunch breaks in the crowded university canteen, she seemed completely distracted. While her friends laughed and discussed trivial matters like upcoming movies, shopping, or university gossip, Diya would just sit there, silently tracing circles on her cold coffee cup. Her mind was miles away.