The news about Aryan possibly leaving the city stayed in Riya's mind for days.
Even when she tried to focus on her studies, she couldn't stop thinking about it.
Meanwhile, Aryan also felt confused.
Part of him believed that moving again would be easier.
After all, he had done it many times before.
But another part of him didn't want to leave.
Because this time, things were different.
This time, he had met someone who mattered to him.
One evening Aryan called Riya and asked her to meet him in the college garden.
When Riya arrived, she saw him standing near the same tree where they often talked.
Aryan looked serious.
"I talked to my parents today," he said.
Riya waited quietly.
"They want me to move with them if the transfer happens."
Riya felt nervous.
"And what do you want?" she asked softly.
Aryan looked at her.
For a moment he didn't say anything.
Then he finally spoke.
"For the first time in my life, I don't want to run away from a place."
Riya's heart started beating faster.
Aryan smiled.
"I want to stay."
Riya looked surprised.
"You can do that?"
"I can try," Aryan said.
"I want to finish my studies here."
Riya felt relief spreading through her heart.
For the first time since hearing the news, she felt truly happy.
Aryan looked at her and said gently,
"I think meeting you changed my mind about many things."
Riya smiled.
"And meeting you changed mine too."