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Chapter 14 - Strangers in the Same Hotel

"We didn't choose to meet again…

Fate simply refused to forget us."

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Avni didn't see him until the hotel reception.

She and Rohit were checking into their suite in Manali.

The snow-capped view outside. Her dupatta wrapped tight. Rohit was smiling.

It was supposed to be peaceful. Calm.

But the moment she turned… he was there.

Mohsin.

Standing just a few steps away, alone, eyes wide with disbelief.

Their eyes met.

And for one second, the world paused.

> "Avni?"

Rohit looked at her.

She looked away instantly.

> "You know him?"

> "He was… from my old coaching days," she said quickly.

It wasn't a lie. But it wasn't the truth either.

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That night, they ran into each other again.

Same floor. Same corridor. Same past.

Mohsin's voice was low.

> "Tum khush ho, Avni?"

She didn't answer.

Her silence was an answer.

> "Main har din dua karta tha ke tumhe woh sab mile jo main nahi de saka."

Avni blinked back the tears.

> "Phir tum kyu wapas aaye?"

> "Main nahi aaya. Kismet le aayi."

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They didn't touch.

Didn't hug.

But something broke again… deeper this time.

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