Chapter 37. First Step II

The rest of the day passed quickly, and I hadn't realized it was time to leave.

I said goodbye to Shreya and was about to go to the car when she stopped me. "Hold on. I want you to meet someone. I nodded and waited. She scanned the area, and then her face lit up with a smile. I watched as a young man approached us, undeniably handsome, though no one could rival my Cassian. 'Mhm, your Cassian,' I reminded myself. The young man stopped in front of us, and Shreya embraced him, receiving a warm hug and a gentle kiss on her forehead. Adorable!

"Seraphina, this is Veer, my boyfriend and the love of my life. And Veer, meet Seraphina, a new student and my new friend," she introduced. I hesitated but extended my hand to greet him with a reserved "hi. Shreya added, "He also goes to our college, but he's studying to become an orthopedic surgeon. We talked for a few minutes before I had to leave. "Sorry, but I have to go; my car is w