Chapter 4: chapter 4

Chapter 4: A Complicated PastAs the night wore on, Raj and Jona sat together on the rooftop, watching the stars twinkle to life above. They talked and laughed, sharing stories and secrets, and Raj felt like he had known Jona his whole life.But as the conversation turned to their pasts, Raj noticed that Jona seemed to hesitate. She spoke vaguely about her childhood, and avoided talking about her family altogether.Raj's curiosity was piqued, and he found himself wondering what Jona was hiding. But he didn't want to pry, so he let the subject drop.As the night drew to a close, Raj walked Jona back to her hotel. They stood outside her room, reluctant to say goodbye."I had an amazing time tonight," Jona said, looking up at Raj with sparkling eyes."Me too," Raj replied, smiling. "Would you like to meet up again tomorrow?"Jona nodded, and Raj's heart skipped a beat. "I'd love to," she said.As they shared a soft, goodnight kiss, Raj couldn't shake off the feeling that Jona was hiding something from him. But he pushed the thought aside, not wanting to ruin the magic of their budding romance.The next morning, Raj received a text from Jona, asking him to meet her at a local café. He arrived early, feeling excited and nervous.But as he waited for Jona to arrive, he couldn't help but wonder what secrets she might be hiding. And whether their whirlwind romance would be strong enough to withstand the challenges that lay ahead.Just as Raj was starting to get anxious, Jona walked into the café, looking stunning in a yellow sundress. But as she approached him, Raj noticed that her eyes seemed troubled, and her smile was tinged with sadness."What's wrong?" Raj asked, as Jona sat down beside him.Jona took a deep breath, and Raj could sense that she was struggling to find the right words. "Raj, I need to tell you something," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Something that could change everything between us."