Sick

The following morning, upon waking, I promptly sent her a text message requesting her presence at the cafeteria before the commencement of our classes. Anticipating her arrival or a response to my message, I ventured to the cafeteria, but she did not appear. Subsequently, during class, I was informed by Aria that she had fallen ill that morning, suffering from a high fever which led to her absence from college on that particular day.

Soon after, I received a text from her indicating her intentions to meet me the next day instead. It was a relief to finally understand the reason behind her unanticipated absence. I resolved to remain patient and understanding of her circumstances, prioritizing her well-being above all else. In the interim, I planned to make adjustments to our meeting arrangements to accommodate her recovery process.

I had concerns about her well-being and felt the need to have a private conversation with her, especially after witnessing her show signs of distress in front of others more than once. After contemplating it, I decided to invite Aria and her to my place for a night out. Aria agreed to speak with her about the issue. Later, I received a message confirming their visit on the upcoming Saturday. I was thrilled.

The next day, when I saw her, I inquired about her well-being. She responded, "I'm feeling much better now. Just had a little cold." Although I was curious to learn more, I realized it wasn't the right moment. Over time, I noticed her becoming more withdrawn and distant. She stopped joining us during her free time. Many assumed she had found new friends in her class and preferred their company. But that wasn't the case.

As it turned out later, Aria also sensed that something was off with her for the past few weeks. She began isolating herself, eating less, and venturing out alone without informing anyone.

Aria confided in me, expressing her worries and trying to get through to Kaira about it, but Kaira insisted everything was fine. Aria was really bothered by it, and so was I. She asked me to chat with Kaira since she felt Kaira was closer to me, but turns out that wasn't the case. Kaira was dodging my messages and even giving me the cold shoulder on some days.

On the long-awaited Saturday, my friends came over to my place. I used to share an apartment with a classmate, making us a close-knit group. We enjoyed a meal together and strolled around, chatting and laughing.

Later that night, we decided to head up to the roof since I lived on the 27th floor. The chilly air surrounded us as we opened up about our stories - both sad and funny. However, Kaira remained quiet throughout. Eventually, my roommate Aria and Rishav left for bed, leaving just Kaira and me. As we sat in silence, gazing at the clouds, I wondered, who would be the one to break the ice? Little did we know, the conversation that unfolded that night would alter our lives forever...

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