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Chapter 5: Bus Stop Blues (2012-2013) Life had settled into a comfortable routine in Bangalore.I found a great friend in Dipti,a lunch buddy with a genuine sense of humor and honesty.While oblivious to her deeper feelings,I was content with our platonic connection. Then,in late December 2012,a chance encounter on the company bus changed everything.A burst of laughter,a misunderstanding about my Gujarati cooking instructions—Vibha's charismatic presence sparked an immediate connection. Over the following weeks,our daily bus commutes became a highlight.She confided in me about her divorced parents, and when she spoke to her father on the phone, she changed from being