She was lost in the flashbacks, her mind replaying the memories of their past, when she was jolted back to reality by a sudden thud. The lift jerked violently, causing both her and Siddharth to stumble. The lights in the lift started flickering, casting eerie shadows on the walls.As the jerking stopped after a few seconds, Shruti's awareness snapped back to the present moment. That's when she realized she was in an awkward situation. Siddharth's hand was wrapped around her waist, holding her steady as he had instinctively reacted to the sudden jolt. He had been looking upwards, checking the