Dhruv was the complete opposite. He was outgoing, confident and had a contagious energy that drew people towards him. Lila first saw him at a party that she was reluctantly attending. She was standing by the wall, quietly sipping her drink and trying to blend in with the background when he came over and conversed with her.

Lila was surprised by how easy it was to talk to him. He had a way of making her feel comfortable and at ease, even though she was very nervous at that moment. Soon, Lila found herself talking about everything under the sun, from her favourite books to even their dreams for the future.

Over the next few weeks, they started spending more time together. Dhruv would take her to parties and introduce...