The news that Nalendra is dating Vinea indicates a change in him. Nalendra's shift in priorities, although indicative of personal growth, leaves you grappling with changes in your relationships. After piano lessons, you have an accident, the perpetrator runs away and the streets are empty, there are no people at all. You immediately called Nalendra but you've called him dozens of times and he didn't answer.
10.00 PM.
Nalendra's entry into your hospital room, where you were lying in bed with an IV drip and your head bandaged, instilled a feeling of guilt in him. Your requests for him to leave go unheeded, triggering an emotional outburst on your part. You accuse Nalendra of changing since his involvement with Vinea, feeling neglected and abandoned. The crux of your anger comes when you tell him about your accident and how, despite numerous phone calls, he remains unresponsive. This scene culminates in the bitter realization that Nalendra's indifference to your plight has left you feeling betrayed and forgotten amidst his new priorities.
Surprised by your accusation, Nalendra immediately gave an explanation for his unresponsive attitude. When the accident occurred, Vinea was also facing problems due to being the target of her father's violence after they started dating again. Caught up in trying to protect his girlfriend, he is unable to answer your calls, a circumstance that, while not an excuse for his absence.
Nalendra attempted to clarify, insisting that his core loyalty to you remained intact. However, with Vinea in his life, he felt he had to prioritize his feelings, limiting his interactions with other women, even in the context of friendship. Drawing parallels between injustices, Nalendra argues that returning to the past would, in essence, betray Vinea.
Nalendra orders you to look for another man so you don't continue to depend on him.
“But I recognized you earlier than her.”
His hands clenched into fists. “Fuck who's early. Vinea is my girlfriend, and now you are not my priority anymore.“