Next morning...

Adhisti was sleeping soundly, curled up on her side, hugging her soft toy tightly-just like she always did. The blanket lay half tangled around her legs, and the room was filled with that calm, lazy morning silence where everything felt safe and warm. Her breathing was slow and peaceful, completely lost in her comfort bubble.

Just then, her room door creaked open softly.

Arushi tiptoed inside, a small smile forming on her lips as she looked at her. She walked closer to the bed and gently shook her.

Arushi : "Uthh Ishtiii... bachaaa, wake up... college nahi jaana kya?"

Adhisti groaned softly, turning her face into the pillow, refusing to open her eyes.

"Hmmm..."

Her voice was sleepy, almost a whisper.

Arushi laughed lightly and shook her a little more.

Arushi : "Chal jaldi uth..."

Before she could protest, Arushi held her hand and pulled her up slightly, making her sit on the bed. She opened her eyes halfway, everything still blurry. Rubbing them lazily with the back of her hand, she looked at Arushi, still not fully awake.

Without thinking, she leaned forward and hugged her, resting her head against her chest. Her arms wrapped around her instinctively, like a child seeking comfort.

Arushi smiled, her hand moving gently on her back, patting it in a soothing rhythm.

Arushi : "Chalo chalo, wake up bachaa..."

Half asleep and half smiling, she murmured,

Adhisti: "Hmm... good morning, mumma..."

Arushi chuckled softly, tightening the hug for a moment before pulling away.

Time skips...

Still yawning, she dragged herself into the washroom. The cold water slowly woke her up, washing away the last traces of sleep. After a long bath, she finally felt fresh. She got ready, choosing her outfit carefully, tying her hair neatly, doing just the bare minimum enough to feel like herself.

Before leaving the room, she paused in front of the mirror, taking one last look. A small, satisfied smile appeared on her lips.

Adhisti ( looking at the mirror) - btao hai koi Adhisti malhotra se Sundar..

She tilted her head slightly, fixed a stray strand of hair, and gave a playful flying kiss to her reflection.



[ Her dress ]

Downstairs...

Everyone was already present at the dining table. Arushi came out of the kitchen along with the butler. The butler placed the food on the table carefully, one dish after another.

Shivansh looked at her softly.

Shivansh: Sukoon kitni baar kaha hai aap rest Kara kro vo sab dekh lenge.

Arushi looked at him in disbelief.

Arushi: shiv mai toh bass kitchen se leke aayii hu bass help ki hai sab inhone hi bnaya hai.

Shivansh shook his head slightly.

Shivansh: Fir bhi I don't like meri wife kaam kare apko kuch Krna hai toh mujhe khane khilao.

He said this while pulling her gently and making her sit on the chair beside him.

Aaransh was scrolling on his phone.

Aaransh: Dad mom aap logo ka romance mujhe single feel Karata hai.

Adhisti came there and sat at the dining table.

Adhisti: Aur mujhe bhi.

Arushi smiled warmly.

Arushi: lijie agyi apki star.

Adhisti smiled.

Adhisti: Good morning mom good morning dad morning bhaii.

She said this while picking up her plate from the table.

Aaransh looked at her.

Aaransh: Waahh sabko good morning aur mujhe bss morning.

Adhisti looked at him.

Adhisti: Apki good morning hogi bhi kese bhai saara din toh books mai jaega girlfriend dhundhlo kahi single mar jao.

Shivansh spoke teasingly.

Shivansh: Star iski baski kuch nhi hai iski Umar tak toh meri shaadi hogyi thii.

Aaransh replied quickly.

Aaransh: To save mom.

Shivansh glared at him.

Shivansh: chup kar baap se zuban ladaega ab.

Aaransh shrugged.

Aaransh: par maine toh kuch nhi kaha.

Aaransh noticed Adhisti's empty plate and started serving food to her. After that, he served himself.

Arushi shook her head lightly.

Arushi: shiv bass karo bachee hai aap bhi inke saath bachee ban jao.

Shivansh leaned his head on her shoulder.

Shivansh: par maine kya kiya baby.

Adhisti asked while eating.

Adhisti: bhaii nivansh bhai kaha hai.

Aaransh replied calmly.

Aaransh: vo log direct college mai milenge.

Adhisti made a face.

Adhisti: Apke saath jaana hoga.

Aaransh looked at her.

Aaransh: kyu mujhme kaate lage hai.

Adhisti stuck her tongue out.

Adhisti: blah blah blah blah.

Aaransh sighed.

Aaransh: bachii kahi ki.

Shivansh added instantly.

Shivansh: kahi ki kya meri hai sadak se thodi uthaya hai teri tarah.

Adhisti laughed loudly, the dining hall filling with warmth and familiar chaos.

On the other side

Anvay was still sleeping watching a dream , a smile was playing on his lips .

SUVIRA- hahha dhruv catch me if you can...if you catch me I'll give you a kissi *she giggled and jumped on the bed*,

He was smiling while watching the dream...

DHRUV- if I catch you heart..then i won't stop on a kiss..

SUVIRA- first do...

Dhruv also jumped on bed and caught her..as she fell on the bed while laughing dhruv started tickling her..admiring her face..

SUVIRA-itne pyaar se kya dekh rahe ho mr. Khurana?

DHRUV- my world..*she said tugging her hair behind her ear*,

SUVIRA- ohh..so I'm your world..

DHRUV- heart..aur kitna time?? *He asked while tears formed on his eyes*

SUVIRA (smiled softly cupping his cheeks)-bs thoda sa aur..*she said while her tears flowed down*,

She cupped his cheeks and about to kissed him when Anvay felt someone throw a pillow on his face making him groan , he woke up while breathing heavily, tears on his cheeks..

Aakarsh( yelled ) : we are lateeeeeeeee just because of you...

He was still processing what he just saw.

Aakarsh- haqiqat mein toh rona aata nahi..sapne dekh kr ro leta hai..tu insan hi hai na?? 5 mint mein tyaar hokar aaja..

He nodded without saying anything. when aakarsh left , he groaned frustradely and threw all the pillows from the bed on the floor.

" Ek toh neend nahi aati aur ajae toh ye sapne " , he was breathing heavily , eyes were red with different kind of emotions.

Adhisti 's side in car

In the car...

Adhisti was sitting on the passenger seat, comfortably buckled in, her arms crossed as she looked outside with mild annoyance. The morning traffic moved steadily as the car headed toward college.

Adhisti: kyaa bhaii maine sochaa thaa bike se entry lungi par apne meri bike hi late book kri.

Aaransh kept his eyes on the road, his hands steady on the steering wheel.

Aaransh: maine time se hi kri thii vo ayi nhi toh meri kya glti.

The car moved smoothly through the streets. On the back seat, Adhir , Kavish, and Nivansh bhaiya were seated, the atmosphere relaxed and noisy in a familiar way.

Nivansh leaned forward slightly, resting his arm on the seat.

Nivansh: sunshine aap meri saath chalti kitna maza ataa sab hi ek car mai jaa rahe hai ye zruri tha kya.

Adhisti turned her head and looked back at him with a playful expression.

Adhisti: kyu apka aura kharab hora hai.

Nivansh shrugged lightly.

Nivansh: ab kuch aisa bhi nhi h.

Adhir glanced at him, amused.

Adhir: lagta toh yahi hai.

Kavish sighed dramatically, rubbing his cheek.

Kavish: tum logo ko aura ki padi hai mai subh subh ek tamacha khaa kar aya hu papa se.

Adhisti looked at him in confusion, eyebrows raised.

Adhisti: kyuuu ab kya kardia apne.

Kavish replied while still holding his cheek, making a crying face.

Kavish: mumma papa ke room Mai ghus gya thaa subh subhe tamacha maar kar nikal dia.

The moment he finished, laughter filled the car. Even Aaransh smiled slightly while driving.

Adhisti laughed and shook her head.

Adhisti: fir toh hona hi thaa ye sab. Vese Aaransh bhai toh bol rahe thee aap log vahi miloge ?

Nivansh: haa par mai apni sunshine ko isske saath paka nahi sakta thaa na toh mai aagya aur mere piche ye adhir bhi.

Adhisti ( smiled ): achaa hua bhaiya.

She looked at kavish.

Adhisti : Aur aap kese aye ?

Kavish : bike se.

Adhisti rolled her eyes listening his answer.

She : nhi mujhe laga helicopter se aye hoge haina.

Kavish leaned on the seat lazily.

He : vese aa sakta thaa par college mai landing kaha karta.

Nivansh - Tu kisse baat kar rahi hai sunshine ..isse ulte jawab ke alava kuch nhi milega..

He said and hit kavish head lightly from the back as he was trying to frustrate his little sister.

Kavish hissed : ahh bhaiii aap iski sheild kyu bane firte ho thode maze lene dia karo ek hi toh bhen hai.

The rest of the ride passed in light chatter and laughter. After about twenty minutes, the car finally entered the college premises. Students were already scattered around, some walking in groups, others standing near bikes and cars.

Aaransh parked the car neatly and stepped out first. He walked around and opened the passenger door for Adhisti. As she looked up and stepped out, her eyes instinctively moved ahead, taking in the familiar college building and the crowd slowly turning toward them.

Her college day had officially begun.

On the other side

Outside the house...

Mishita stood near the entrance, already irritated, adjusting her bag on her shoulder. Her eyes moved toward the stairs again and again.

Mishita: bhaiiiiiiiii

She shouted loudly at Aakarsh.

Mishita: ishiti waha pahunch chuki hogi apki wajha se clg ke pehle din late hu.

Aakarsh sighed, clearly unfazed by her drama.

Aakarsh: meri nhi Anvay ki wajha se bol.

Mishita crossed her arms instantly.

Mishita: haa unhi ki wajha se.

Just then, Anvay came down the stairs, fully ready. His posture was relaxed, keys already in his hand, as if he had all the time in the world.

Aakarsh looked at him and smirked.

Aakarsh: aap ready hai toh chale Maharaj.

Anvay raised an eyebrow slightly, amused.

Anvay: kyu nahi sipahi.

Saying this, he moved outside casually.

Mishita rolled her eyes dramatically and followed them.

Mishita: ughh pehle din hi class lag jayegi aap logo ko toh adat hogi hai.

In the car...

They all settled inside the car. Anvay took the driving seat, Aakarsh sat beside him, and Mishita occupied the back seat, already holding the handle tightly.

Mishita: bhaiiii dheere.

Anvay glanced at her through the mirror, pressing the accelerator slightly.

Anvay: jldi pahunchna hai ya nahi.

The car picked up speed smoothly.

Mishita widened her eyes.

Mishita: yeh koi racing track nahi h.

Aakarsh chuckled softly.

Aakarsh: tu usko drive krne de.

College premises...

Within five minutes, the car stopped inside the college campus. As soon as they got down, Mishita placed her hand on her chest dramatically.

Mishita: hh main zinda hu

She exhaled loudly.

Mishita: laga nahi tha bachugi aaj ishiti ko call krlu.

She quickly dialed Ishiti's number while Anvay and Aakarsh started walking away, leaving her behind.

Corridor...

Aakarsh glanced sideways at Anvay while walking.

Aakarsh: canteen chale.

Anvay nodded slightly.

Anvay: hm chal.

Both of them walked down the corridor together, their footsteps echoing softly as students passed by, laughter and chatter filling the air. The first day had officially begun, and unknowingly, something was already set in motion.

Parking area...

Adhisti picked up the call, shifting her weight as she sat casually on the edge of a parked bike at the back side of the parking area. Her foot tapped the ground impatiently.

Adhisti: kaha hai tu 5 min se wait kar rahi hu tujhe pata hai na mujhe pasand nahi hai wait krne ka.

Mishita's voice came instantly from the other side.

Mishita: Arahi hu kaha hai tu.

Adhisti glanced around lazily.

Adhisti: parking mai back side baithi hu kisi ki bike pe pta nhi tu jldi aa.

Mishita: ayiii 2 min.

Adhisti smiled faintly and leaned back, waiting.

A few moments later, Mishita finally appeared, slightly out of breath. As soon as she reached, Adhisti stood up from the bike and moved toward her. Mishita immediately rested her arm over Adhisti's shoulder, pulling her closer.

Mishita: oyeee hoyeee patakhaa lag rahii haiii.

Adhisti smiled softly and pinched Mishita's cheek playfully.

Adhisti: tu bhi kisi se kam thodi lag rahi hai.

Mishita laughed and adjusted her bag.

Mishita: kaha chale.

Adhisti tilted her head slightly, pretending to think.

Adhisti: first class lena zruri hai.

Mishita shook her head instantly.

Mishita: nhi chal canteen chalte hai kuch khaate.

She said this, but her eyes suddenly moved around. Students nearby had slowed down, some pretending to be busy while clearly stealing glances.

Mishita lowered her voice.

Mishita: ye sab tujhe dekh rahe hai.

Adhisti followed her gaze and looked around calmly before shaking her head.

Adhisti: Nhii hum dono ko.

Both of them laughed softly, completely unfazed, and started walking toward the canteen, ignoring the curious gazes trailing behind them.

Canteen...

The canteen buzzed with noise and energy. Freshers crowded the counters, laughter mixed with loud conversations, and the smell of food filled the air. Adhisti placed the order confidently while Mishita stood beside her, scanning the menu again for no reason.

After placing their order, they picked a seat near the corner and settled down, placing their bags aside.

Mishita leaned back, smiling.

Mishita: college ka pehla din aur class miss kar di proud moment.

Adhisti chuckled softly, resting her elbow on the table.

Adhisti: pehla din yaad rehna chahiye boring lectures se nahi.

They waited for their food, unaware that several eyes were still subtly following them, and that the day was far from being simple.

Anvay was sitting quietly, his eyes fixed on his phone screen. His thumb moved absently, but his mind was elsewhere. Today meant office after college, which automatically meant another long, exhausting day. The thought alone made him sigh internally.

Aakarsh looked at him knowingly.

Aakarsh: toh aaj kya dekha.

Anvay looked up at him. As usual, Aakarsh had asked the same question again. Aur kitna time. The familiarity of it made him chuckle softly.

Aakarsh leaned closer.

Aakarsh: aur uska reply.

Anvay shrugged lightly.

Anvay: bs thoda sa time aur.

Aakarsh rolled his eyes.

Aakarsh: ab toh uss ladke se zyda mujhe jaldi hai ki kab khatam hoga yeh intezar.

Anvay's smile faded just a little.

Anvay: nahi sabse zyda mujhe hai kyuki woh jo feel krta hai woh sab mujhe hurt krta hai.

Aakarsh exhaled sharply, clearly done with the topic.

Aakarsh: whatever.

He stood up and walked toward the counter to bring their order.

Just then, chaos unfolded.

Aakarsh's shoelaces got tangled, and before he could react, the food tray slipped from his hands. In the next second, noodles, a burger, and cold coffee landed straight on Aaransh, who was standing at the counter with Kavish and the others to place their order.

Aakarsh froze and immediately face-palmed himself.

Aakarsh: bs subha subha yehi hona baaki reh gaya tha.

Anvay stood up instantly and moved toward them.

Kavish stared at Aaransh's jacket and burst out laughing.

Kavish: bro iss ne toh tujhe noodles burger and cold coffee se nehla diya I mean teri jacket ko.

While Adhisti and Mishita were lost in their own world, gossiping softly and laughing over random things, sudden noises reached their ears. Both of them paused mid-sentence and turned their faces toward the source of the sound.

Adhisti's eyes landed on Aaransh first and then slowly travelled down to his clothes. For a second, she bit her lips, trying hard to control her laughter. But the sight was too much.

She burst out laughing loudly.

Adhisti: ohh my God bhaiya apki jacket subh subh food bath le liya apne..

Aaransh looked at her, clearly annoyed but trying to hold his composure.

Aaransh: Sunshine isme hasne vali kya baat hai you should be angry na ki tumhare Bhai par kisi ne ye kra.

Adhisti tried to stop laughing, covering her mouth for a moment.

Adhisti: ohk ohk kisne kara.

Kavish answered immediately, pointing a finger.

Kavish: iss ne.

Adhisti turned her gaze toward Aakarsh.

Adhisti: ohh aapne kara koii baat nhi hote hai accidents.

She said this casually , stood up from her seat and stepped closer, signaling Aaransh to bend down slightly.

Aaransh frowned in confusion.

Aaransh: kyaa huaa ab kya karna hai.

Adhisti leaned in and whispered, barely holding back her smile.

Adhisti: ek photo lelu dad ko bhejni hai.

She laughed again and signaled Mishita with her eyes. Mishita immediately understood and lifted her phone. Aaransh chuckled despite himself, and Mishita quickly clicked their picture, freezing the moment forever.

Aaransh murmured: ye ladki nahi sudhregi ... kheech le Adhisti ki bachii tera phone hi hack karke picture gayab krdunga..he smirked.

"so beautiful," Anvay's eyes were glued on her, and the words slipped out of his mouth without permission.

Aakarsh (in mind): food accident se toh bach bhi jaate... par ab kaha.

As soon as Anvay said those words, everyone turned to look at him.

Nivansh: kya kaha tune?

He grabbed Anvay's collar.

Anvay jerked his hand away.

Anvay: I'm not talking to you... so next time be careful.

Aaransh looked irritated.

Aaransh: tere se advice mangi kya?

Aakarsh quickly stepped in.

Aakarsh: chodho na... jo hua galti se hua... sorry.

Anvay smirked slightly.

Anvay: kabhi kutte ki ghee hazam hote huye dekha hai?

He mocked and casually wrapped his arm around Aakarsh's shoulder.

Aaransh's temper snapped.

Aaransh: kya tune mujhe-

He grabbed Anvay's collar and punched him.

Anvay laughed softly, unfazed.

Anvay: toh tu maanta hai ki tu-

Before he could finish, Adhir jumped in.

Adhir: tu toh gaya aaj.

He squeezed the sauce bottle, splashing it all over Anvay.

Anvay looked down at his clothes, completely unimpressed.

Anvay: kya bachchon wali harkatein karte ho abhi bhi.

AUTHOR'S POV

Mishita looked at the chaos in front of us, her brows knitting together.

Mishita: dekh ye log kya kar rahe hai..

Adhisti didn't even look up properly, already half-turned towards the counter.

Adhisti: bhaiya momos dena extra spicy wali chutney ohkk..

Mishita stared at her, disbelief written all over her face.

Mishita: tujhe momos khane hai ye sab lad rahe hai...

Adhisti finally looked at her, completely unbothered.

Adhisti: toh kya karu? vese bhi bachee hai ye sab aise lad rahe hai college mai... hum kyu beech mai bali ka bakra bane..

Saying that, Adhisti casually pulled a chair and sat down at the table, Mishita following her and sitting beside her. Around them, students had already started forming a circle, some whispering, some enjoying the free drama.

Mishita shook her head with a small smile.

Mishita: tu kitni chill rehti hai yaar...

Adhisti smiled lightly, scrolling through her phone as if nothing unusual was happening a few steps away.

Adhisti: zindagi mai insaan ko chill rehna chahiye... dekh ab ye log lad rahe hai sabhi log dekh rahe hai... koi video bnaega viral krdena fir baad mai pareshani kisko hogi?

Mishita looked back at the boys fighting, then answered softly.

Mishita: insab ko...

Adhisti nodded, finally locking her phone.

Adhisti: correct... ab isi baat par uth or momos leke aa ban gye honge itne mai... inki ladai solve karti hu... koi toh mature insaan shaant krae..

Before Mishita could reply, Adhisti stood up, pushing the chair back slightly. Her expression was calm, but her eyes carried that sharp authority which made people listen without realizing why.

She walked straight and stood between Anvay and Aaransh bhaii.

Adhisti screamed at the top of her lungs.

Adhisti: chuppppppppp..

Both of them were still fi

ghting, cursing each other, breaths heavy with anger.

Adhisti turned her face towards Aaransh bhai, narrowing her eyes.

Adhisti: chupppp... bhaiya aap bhi chupp..

Then she turned towards Anvay.

And froze.

Her eyes widened slightly as realization hit her like a slap.

Did she just call him bhaiya?

She bit her lips instantly, lifting her hand and shaking it awkwardly, trying to cover up the damage.

Adhisti: uh... mera mtlb sabhi chup..

The canteen went silent for a second, the weight of that slip hanging thick in the air.

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