Glory & Fame Awaits Aditya?

Two months had passed, and Aditya and Ahana hadn’t spoken a word to each other. An accident had caused Aditya to lose his phone, and with it, Ahana’s number. It seemed like all avenues to stay in touch were now closed.

Aditya's life had settled into a simple routine: from home to the café and back home again. He often stayed late at the café, sometimes until 11:30 p.m. or later. It wasn’t that he was unhappy—he had come to terms with being alone once more. Each night after the café closed, or whenever it was empty, Aditya would write something in his diary.

One evening, as Aditya was working at the café, a group of 7-8 boys and girls from a nearby coaching centre came in. They were regulars during the lunch break, but today, they arrived ten minutes early.

Aditya: (teasingly) What’s up with you all? Bunking class to come here early?

Karthik: Yup, but we’ve got a reason.

Smita: We need an answer from you.

Aman: Do you believe in love?