The present

Aarush: Hi Mehra!

Maahi: How goes?

Aarush: I need some attention.

Maahi: Lol

Aarush: I'm serious.

Maahi: How about your best friend?

Aarush: He's on his honeymoon. They are currently trekking in the Macchu Picchu.

Maahi: Oh wow. Jealous.

Aarush: Have you been?

Maahi: No, I want to. One day.

Aarush: Me too. Although I feel like I should cut down the travelling.

Maahi: Why? Do you not enjoy it anymore?

Aarush: No, no I do. I just...feel like I should stay put for a while.

Maahi: Lol. You should do what you want. What is holding you back anyway?

Aarush: ...

Aarush: I don't know.

Maahi: Then go. Whatever has to wait for you will wait.

Aarush: Promise?

Maahi: *Nods*

Maahi: Now, I'm off.

Aarush: Wait! Can we meet tomorrow?

Maahi: No, I have a shoot. I'm travelling.

Aarush: Oh, where to?

Maahi: Not too far. But I have a really nice Airbnb booked. Kinda excited for that.

Aarush: 🥺

Maahi: What's with that face?

Aarush: I'm bored...Can I tag along?

Maahi: It's a work trip, Iyer.

Aarush: I won't photobomb you! I'll stay out of your way the whole day, I promise!

Maahi: Tsk. Won't you get bored there as well?

Aarush: No! I'll write there in your fancy Airbnb!

Maahi: You can write in your fancy apartment too.

Aarush: Come on, Mehra! I'll split the cost with you.

Maahi: Lol, that's not the point.

Aarush: Then? Wait, are there two bedrooms? Are you worried about that?

Maahi: Oh God! No. That's not what I meant either. Fine, you can come. Just don't bother me. And I will be going straight to sleep. You can entertain yourself. Agreed?

Aarush: YAY! Agreed.

Aarush: You won't regret it, I promise!

Maahi: Mmmhmm. Sure.