“In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you.” - Unknown
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
When Ranveer arrived home that night, he did not find Monique waiting for him as she had promised. In fact, the apartment was dark when he came in. That was unusual, and he was instantly filled with worry.
Monique had not answered any of his calls or text messages he’d sent her throughout the day. It was unlike her.
Halfway through the day, he had wanted to make a spin to the apartment to check on her, but his father had insisted on Ranveer accompanying him on a tour of some of their businesses. Ranveer had been unable to come up with a good enough excuse to return home without admitting he’d wanted to check on the girlfriend his parents didn’t know he had. So he kept his worry in check; went with his
