Life was moving forward for both Raghu and Reena, but their bond stayed intact as they made time to chat on Facebook and WhatsApp.
Between Reena’s college schedule and Raghu’s new work responsibilities, their conversations became a comforting escape for both of them.
One evening, as they were exchanging messages, Reena excitedly told Raghu about her college life.
"Guess what, Raghu? I’ve finally made some great friends in my class! We’ve started hanging out during breaks, and it feels so good to have people around who share my interests."
Raghu read her message, and while he typed out a cheerful response, a slight pang of uneasiness tugged at him.
He had always been one of the few people Reena trusted completely, and now, hearing about her new friendships, he couldn’t help but wonder if his place in her life was changing.
"That’s awesome, Reena! I’m happy for you. What’s your gang like?" he replied, masking his subtle apprehension.
Reena quickly responded with details about her new friends—how they helped her with assignments and how they were planning to start a study group together.
As Raghu read her words, he felt a mix of pride and unease.
He admired her ability to connect with others, but part of him feared being replaced.
Not wanting to linger on those thoughts, Raghu shifted the conversation to his own life.
"Sounds like you’re having a great time! On my end, work has been keeping me super busy. I’ve been traveling a lot lately to promote our new brand. Last week, I was in Bangalore, and tomorrow I’m heading to Delhi. It’s exciting but exhausting!"
Reena responded almost instantly.
"Wow, Raghu! That sounds incredible. You’re really making moves in your career. Do you even get time to rest?"
Raghu smiled at her concern.
"Barely! But it’s worth it. Meeting new people, pitching ideas, and seeing how our strategies work in the market—it’s a great learning experience. What about you? How’s your semester shaping up?"
Reena shared updates about her classes, upcoming projects, and her plans for participating in an intercollegiate event.
Raghu encouraged her, telling her how proud he was of her for taking such bold steps.
Despite the cheerfulness of their messages, both Raghu and Reena felt something unspoken between them. Raghu wondered if Reena’s new friends would take her further away from him, while Reena sensed Raghu’s tiredness and wished she could help ease his burden.
Their conversations, though filled with updates and encouragement, also carried the weight of their unexpressed emotions.
But for now, both of them chose to focus on celebrating each other’s achievements, knowing that their friendship was strong enough to withstand the changes in their lives.
The bond between them remained steadfast, even as life pushed them into new directions, and they found comfort in knowing they could still turn to each other no matter how far apart their worlds seemed.
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