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Chapter 3: 5 Hours back
Venkat was radiating with happiness after his engagement. The joyous glow on his face was unmistakable, and he couldn't wait to celebrate with his friends. Initially, he had planned the bachelor party for the night right after his engagement, eager to ride the wave of excitement. However, upon realizing the importance of Arjun's presence, he decided to postpone it to a more suitable time—Sunday night.

When the night of the party arrived, the pub buzzed with energy. The lively atmosphere, accompanied by pulsating music and dynamic lighting, filled the air with excitement. Venkat's friends, known for their boisterous nature, ordered rounds of drinks and hit the dance floor, reveling in the vibrant ambiance.

Arjun, who typically shied away from such social gatherings, accepted the party invitation to make his brother's special day even more memorable. He knew that Venkat had been looking forward to this celebration, and he didn't want to disappoint him. Despite his initial reservations, Arjun decided to immerse himself in the festivities for Venkat's sake. Both brothers settled for fruit juices and a selection of snacks, content to watch their friends enjoy the energetic atmosphere that enveloped the pub.

As the night wore on, the party at the pub reached its peak. Venkat, the man of the hour, was overjoyed, surrounded by friends who celebrated his engagement with enthusiasm. The atmosphere was electric, pulsating with music and laughter.

Arjun, on the other hand, found himself in the midst of a whirlwind of emotions. He observed his brother's jubilation and couldn't help but smile at Venkat's happiness. Deep down, he was grateful for this moment, even though it was tinged with a sense of unease.

Though he had once been the life of such gatherings, something had changed within him since the day he lost contact with Swapna. Nobody knew the real reason behind his transformation, except for himself. He wasn't truly enjoying the party, but for the sake of his brother's happiness, he continued to wear a facade of enjoyment, dancing along and engaging in lighthearted conversations to keep up appearances.

As the night wore on, the revelry in the pub reached its peak, with music thumping and the crowd's spirits soaring. Kamal, one of Venkat's friends, was in high spirits after consuming a few drinks. However, things took a dramatic turn when he saw another guy verbally abusing a girl who bore a striking resemblance to Kamal's ex-girlfriend. Consumed by a cocktail of alcohol-fueled bravado, fury, and sentimentality, Kamal confronted the offender. A heated argument escalated into a full-blown altercation, with tempers flaring and punches thrown. The bouncers intervened swiftly, escorting Kamal and his friend out of the pub and leaving them on the dimly lit street, surrounded by the echoes of their ill-fated night.

Outside the pub, the friends, in a strange twist of fate, began to find humor in their situation. Laughter echoed through the empty streets as they roamed aimlessly through the city, not quite ready to let the night end. They were in no rush to head home. Laughter bubbled out of them as they wandered the city streets, the flickering lampposts casting long, distorted shadows. The camaraderie...