Chapter 14 When Friendship Turned Into Silence
Not every distance begins with anger; some begin with quiet neglect. Kayal, her best friend. They had shared laughter, food, late-night talks, and the comfort of knowing someone always had your back. But lately, that bond had started to fade without explanation. It began with small things — Kayal went out to buy scrubs and didn’t tell her. Then came the birthday celebration, a few group outings — all without Janani. She noticed it, but stayed quiet at first, hoping it was unintentional. But silence has a way of growing heavier. One day, when another misunderstanding broke out during their internship, Kayal chose to support someone else — not Janani. That moment hurt more than she could admit. She smiled on the outside, but her heart whispered, “Why didn’t she stand by me this time?” That night, Janani couldn’t hold it in any longer. She wrote to Kayal — not with anger, but with honesty. > “I wanted to talk to you about something that’s been on my mind. I’ve noticed some changes...