Chapter 8: A Surprise from Afar It was a lazy Sunday morning, and Niyati was still wrapped in the warmth of her blankets when her phone buzzed insistently. Four missed video calls from Parth blinked on the screen. Groaning softly, she rubbed her eyes and sat up. With a mixture of curiosity and concern, she immediately dialed him back. “Buddy! What happened? Why did you call so many times?” she asked, her voice still thick with sleep. Parth’s voice came through, bubbling with excitement. “Niyati! I have some really, really big news!” Her heart skipped a beat. Could it be