Aarav stood alone on the balcony.
Phone still in his hand.
Raghav's voice echoed in his mind.
"This isn't over."
His jaw tightened.
Not again.
He wouldn't let history repeat itself.
Inside—
Ananya laughed softly at something Ayaan said.
That sound—
Grounded him.
This is what I protect.
He walked back inside.
Everything looked normal.
Peaceful.
But he knew—
Storms always came quietly.
"Aarav?" Ananya called.
He looked at her.
And forced a calm smile.
"Nothing."
But deep inside—
He had already made a decision.
This time…
He would end it completely.