The weeks that followed the riverbank conversation brought with them a quiet yet undeniable change. Vivek and Nisha's relationship, once clouded with uncertainty and fear, now felt steadier, more grounded. It was no longer a matter of questions and doubts but of moments—small, simple moments that spoke volumes.

The crisp winter air of Uttarakhand had begun to settle in, the mornings cold with a touch of frost on the ground, and the evenings long, the sky tinged with soft hues of pink and orange as the sun dipped behind the towering mountains. It was in these quiet, still moments that Nisha found herself thinking about Vivek more and more.