The next day Kainaat sat through the morning classes, her mind wandering far from the lectures. She felt the weight of Vikas's joke lingering in the air, a reminder of the emptiness that surrounded her life. The laughter of her friends echoed in her ears, but it felt hollow, like the walls of the orphanage that enclosed her.
As the bell rang for lunch, Kainaat gathered her things and joined her friends. They made their way to the courtyard, where the sun bathed everything in a warm glow. Thanmayi was animatedly talking about a new movie, while Shreya and Ritvik chimed in with their thoughts. Kainaat smiled and nodded along, but inside, she felt disconnected with everything.
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