"yes."Aradhya replied...the word escaped aradhya's lips before her mind could catch it.For a second, pranav didn't react.Then pranav eyes softened, and a slow, genuine smile spread across his face-the kind that comes from relief,not victory.Happiness flickered in his expression, warm and real."I thought you would say yes,"he admitted after a moment his voice low."But I didn't think it would be today.I thought you'd need time...maybe days,maybe weeks."Aradhya looked at him, confused by her own choice,"so did I."She shook her head slightly."I didn't think.I don't even know why I said it."Pranav chuckled softly,just surprised.He met her eyes again, sincerity steady in