The next morning, her phone buzzed. It was Aryan calling. As the rain-filled tone played, she didn't say "hello." She just held the phone to the window.
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It wasn't a diamond ring or a love letter. For Aryan and Meera, it was a 30-second ringtone. The next morning, her phone buzzed