The night had settled in quietly, the only sounds being the distant hum of city life and the occasional chirp of crickets. Saanjh stood on her balcony, the cool evening air brushing against her skin. The lights of the city twinkled below, and the calmness of the moment provided a welcome contrast to the whirlwind of thoughts swirling in her mind. Her phone was pressed to her ear, the soft, familiar voice on the other end giving her a sense of comfort.

“So, how was your day?” Nikhil’s voice came through, calm and warm, a slight undertone of concern in his words. He had been more attentive lately, sensing that she was going through a lot with the wedding preparations and everything else.