LOVE AFFAIRS OF THE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS

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fields, life moved at a gentle pace. Here, traditions were cherished, and customs deeply

lk, the three were inseparable. Aarav, with his mischievous grin and boundless energy, was the leader of their little group. Riya, with her

g cricket in the narrow lanes, or splashing around in the cool waters of the nearby river, they were happiest whe

ach other's successes. Aarav was the troublemaker, often coming up with wild plans that would land them in trouble. Riya was the one who kept them g

n ways they couldn't quite understand. They would share secret glances and smiles, small gestures that spoke volumes.

v and Riya's feelings for each other became more apparent, even to themselves. It was a sun

e hesitant. "Do you ever thin

laced by a serious expression. "I think about it al

ar. "But what about our families? The town? They

tly. "I don't care about any of that.

ce. He approached with a gentle smile, sensing the gravity of the moment. "You two ne

Their secret meetings became more frequent, and Kabir often covered for them, ensuring th

ge and pink, Aarav and Riya were discovered by Riya's cousin. The news spread like

ious. "How dare you disgrace us like this?" he shouted. "You w

hocked and outraged. His father, a man of few words, expressed his

r sanctuary now a place of solace and planning. "We can't let them

patience. "Maybe if we give it some time, th

her friends with determination. "We have to be smart

plotted a future that seemed increasingly uncertain. The weight of tradition and famili