A New Beginning

Shruti's best friend, Akankshi, sensing her friend's emotional exhaustion and desperation to escape the lingering shadows of her past, encouraged Shruti to consider a romantic relationship with Ravish. "You can't move on without his help, Shruti. He's been your rock, your confidant, and your savior through all this drama," Akankshi reasoned, emphasizing Ravish's unwavering support and dedication.
Shruti, still reeling from the emotional turmoil of her experiences with Raj and his girlfriend, hesitantly started chatting with Ravish, testing the waters of their friendship. One evening, she mustered the courage to ask the question that had been lingering in her mind, "Ravish, do you love me?" Ravish, taken aback by the sudden and direct question, replied, "Let's talk about this tomorrow, Shruti."
But Shruti, impatient and eager for a response, pressed on, her curiosity getting the better of her. "Tell me now, Ravish. I need to know. Do you love me?" Ravish, with a sigh, revealed his true feelings, his voice filled with emotion. "Shruti, I love you. You've been my only focus, my only love, since the day we connected. You're the reason I wake up every morning, and I can't imagine a future without you by my side."
Shruti, though not in love with Ravish, saw an opportunity to move on from her past, to start anew, and to find solace in someone who genuinely cared for her. "I want a relationship with you, Ravish. Not because I love you, but because I want to move forward, and I need your help to do so. I need someone to help me heal, to help me forget the past, and to help me find happiness again."
Ravish, smitten and willing to take any chance with Shruti, agreed, his heart filled with hope and joy. "Whatever you want, Shruti. I'll be yours, if that's what it takes to make you happy. I'll be your partner, your friend, and your confidant. I'll help you heal, and I'll help you find happiness again." And with that, Shruti and Ravish embarked on a new journey together, one that would help Shruti heal and move forward, with Ravish by her side, supporting her every step of the way.