ENTWINED LOVE

2. Forced Alliance.

As we parted ways, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. I had survived our meeting without any major incidents. But then my phone buzzed with a text from Dakshit. "Hey, I found an interesting article related to our project. Want to meet up at the library to discuss it?"

I rolled my eyes. What did he want now? But my curiosity got the better of me, and I agreed. Maybe this article would be the key to unlocking our project's potential, and I could finally get rid of Dakshit.

Our meeting at the library was just as tense as the first, with both of us circling each other like enemies. Dakshit was still smug, and I was still seething. But we managed to discuss the article without killing each other.

But just as things were going smoothly, Dakshit's phone rang, shrill and loud. He glanced at the screen, his expression changing from calm to concerned. "I have to go," he said abruptly, gathering his things.

I raised an eyebrow. What was so important that he had to leave like that? And why did I feel a twinge of satisfaction at his sudden departure? "Good riddance," I muttered under my breath.

As I watched him rush out of the library, I felt a sense of unease. What had just happened? And why did I feel like I was still in this alone?

I gathered my things and left the library, my mind racing with questions. What was so important that Dakshit had to leave like that? Was it something to do with our project? Or was it something more personal?

As I walked back to my apartment, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. Dakshit's sudden departure had left me with more questions than answers.

When I arrived at my apartment, I tried to focus on our project, but my mind kept wandering back to Dakshit. What was he hiding? And why did I care?

Just as I was starting to get frustrated, my phone buzzed with a text from Dakshit. "Hey, sorry about leaving like that. Family emergency. Will catch up soon."

I raised an eyebrow. A family emergency? That was a pretty convenient excuse. But something about his message seemed sincere.

I hesitated for a moment before responding. "Okay, hope everything is alright."

As I sent the text, I felt a pang of guilt. Maybe I had misjudged him. But as I waited for his response, I couldn't shake off the feeling that he might have been dealing with a family emergency, but I was still dealing with the aftermath of our tumultuous partnership.

The next day, Dakshit and I met up again, this time in Professor Fernandez's office. We were there to discuss our project, but the tension between us was palpable.

"So, Dakshit, what happened yesterday?" Professor Fernandez asked, her eyes narrowing.

Dakshit hesitated before speaking. "Family emergency, Professor. My sister was in an accident."

I felt a pang of surprise. An accident? That was serious.

But as I looked at Dakshit, I saw something unexpected - vulnerability. For the first time, I saw him as a person, not just a rival.

"Sorry to hear that," I said, my voice softer than I intended.

Dakshit looked up, his eyes locking with mine. For a moment, we just stared at each other, the tension between us dissipating.

"Thanks," he said finally, his voice barely above a whisper.

As we left Professor Fernandez's office, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Dakshit's vulnerability had been a fleeting moment, and I knew our animosity was far from over.

"Don't think this means I'm going easy on you," I said, my voice cold.

Dakshit's expression turned icy, and he sneered at me. "I wouldn't dream of it," he spat, before turning on his heel and walking away.

I watched him go, my anger simmering just below the surface. This was far from over. Our partnership was still a battleground, and I was ready for the next fight.

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