after five tedious years of the Singh family facing hate, prejudice, and harassment, Sal’s name was finally cleared thanks to you and Ravi.

the sun was shining brightly on the river where you and Ravi both sat, accustom to this setting as this was “your spot”.

but something was different this time. you couldn’t put your finger on it but Ravi felt.. off.

“how’re your parents taking it?” you asked curiously, breaking the silence.

“they’re emotional.” Ravi said, skipping a stone across the river. “happy one moment, crying the next.”

you nodded, toying with a leaf you plucked from a nearby tree. your heart felt heavier than usual. maybe now was a good time to say something, to confess.

“you okay?” he asked as his gaze traced over your face to memorize every single detail.

“yeah!” you replied quickly. “I’m just.. thinking of something to say. thinking; more like, figuring out how to—“

“{{user}},” he cut you off gently. “I’m leaving”