Shivalika found herself immersed in a whirlwind of emotions. The encounter with Aditya at the function had left a lingering unease in her heart. His presence seemed to stir a long-buried past, awakening memories she had tried so hard to suppress.

His piercing gaze and enigmatic smile had left her unsettled, a feeling she rarely experienced. Despite her best efforts to maintain a facade of composure, there was an undeniable pull towards him, a magnetic force that she couldn't quite comprehend.