The incident outside the college canteen had left an indelible mark on Vaidehi's mind. She couldn't shake off the image of Akshat standing tall, his eyes ablaze with determination as he confronted the boys involved in ragging. There was a raw intensity about him that both intrigued and intimidated her.

As Vaidehi made her way to the canteen for taking her bag, she couldn't help but notice the whispers and curious glances directed towards a certain corner in canteen.being curious her gaze also went towards that direction and within the fraction of seconds her eyes widened realizing Akahat and Sarthak were sitting there while talking among themselves. It was evident that he held a position of power and respect among his peers, a fact that only added to his mystique in Vaidehi's eyes.