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The days that followed felt surprisingly beautiful.

There was nothing extraordinary about them. No grand gestures. No dramatic moments. Just simple conversations scattered throughout the day. A "Good morning" after waking up. A "Did you eat?" in the afternoon. A random photo. A silly joke. A sleepy "Good night" before sleeping. Yet somehow, those small conversations became the most important parts of Naina's day. Life felt lighter. Happier. She found herself smiling more often than usual, and every notification from Aarav somehow managed to brighten her mood.