July draped the campus in a blanket of thick, humid heat. The vibrant greens of June deepened under the blazing sun, and the air was heavy and still, broken only by the relentless chorus of cicadas. Students sought refuge in the shade of the library or the cool, air-conditioned dormitories, moving languidly through the summer haze.
Amidst this lazy atmosphere, a spark of celebration ignited in Ariana's dormitory. Her roommate, Seyda, was a whirlwind of excited energy. After three years of dating, her boyfriend Palak, a final-year student from the Agriculture Faculty, had officially proposed. đź’«
The engagement ceremony was a lively, informal affair held in the college gardens, reflecting their youthful spirits and shared academic life. Instead of a grand hall, they gathered under a canopy of old oak trees. Palak, looking both proud and nervous in a kurtha, exchanged garlands with a beaming Seyda, who wore a beautiful, simple dress. đź‘—
Their friends from both the Business and Agriculture faculties formed a cheerful circle, clapping and showering the couple with flower petals. Laughter echoed easily, mingling with the scent of blooming summer flowers and cut grass.
Watching them, Ariana felt a warm sense of happiness for her friend. It was another beautiful beginning, a promise for the future forged in the very place where they were all preparing to launch their own lives into the world. đź’