Following the buzz of the annual day, Sanju found herself buried in books, her exams demanding all her attention. Meanwhile, a significant change shook up the usual office dynamics. Anitha, following directives from Vijay, immediately reassigned Vishal to the marketing team on a temporary basis. Vishal, feeling unsettled by the sudden change, approached Anitha for some clarity. "Anitha, can we talk about my unexpected transfer to the marketing team? It feels rather sudden," he said, his voice tinged with frustration due to the distance this move would put between him and Sanju. Anitha, recognizing Vishal's discomfort over the impact of this move on his personal life, yet maintaining a professional tone, replied, "Vishal, I understand your concerns, but this directive comes from senior management. I did what I could to prevent it, but there's little flexibility on this matter. It's a temporary assignment, though, and it's critical for the project." Disappointed yet unable to negotiate further, Vishal accepted the situation, though it left him feeling isolated from the rest of his team — especially Sanju. This reassignment widened the gap between him and Sanju. Now, absorbed in her exam preparations, she barely left her work area, and he lost even those brief moments of seeing her during lunch.