Never Leaving U ( under editing)

Chapter 9

Recap: Sana and her freinds reached the temple. Vikram also reached the temple.

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Sana and her friends stepped inside the temple, their hands folded in prayer as they stood before the deities. The air was filled with the scent of incense and the rhythmic chants of the priests. After completing their prayers, they all settled down within the temple premises.

Sana sighed, a peculiar feeling settling in her heart.

"I feel something different today," she murmured, a soft smile gracing her lips. "Like something new is bound to happen. It's almost as if I'm going to see my mother. That feeling alone excites me."

Priyanka chuckled. "Wow, that's interesting. Let's see what happens then."

Rakshat gave Sana an affectionate glance. "For the good heart you have, only good things will happen to you, sunshine."

Priyanka groaned, rolling her eyes. "God, you two have already started your brother-sister drama?"

Sana smirked. "You're jealous of us, am I right Raksh bro?"

Rakshat grinned. "Everything you say is right, Sana. Now, shall we go?"

Everyone hummed in agreement, getting to their feet. As they walked out of the temple, Vikram strolled around the main sanctum, engrossed in his phone. Rakshat and Samrat walked ahead while Sana and Priyanka lingered behind, taking their time.

Sana's gaze lifted to the temple's moumental entrance, where a majestic peacock perched gracefully. Captivated, she continued walking, her eyes fixed on the bird. In that moment, completely unaware of her surroundings, she hopped in excitement and crashed into someone.

Vikram's phone slipped from his hands, landing on the stone floor.

He bent down instantly to pick it up, not bothering to glance at the person responsible. Meanwhile, Sana froze, her breath hitching the moment she saw him. Panic surged through her, and before Vikram could look up, she turned on her heels and fled.

When Vikram finally straightened, his gaze landed on Priyanka, who stood before him.

Priyanka, meanwhile, was staring at him in utter disbelief. "Wow... What a handsome man! Now I understand why Sana has a crush on him. God, he's hot and smart!" she mused to herself.

Realizing she had been caught staring, she snapped back to reality and quickly apologized. "Sorry, sir. I didn't see you coming..."

Vikram waved it off. "It's okay. It was just an accident, so let it be."

Without another word, he walked away, assuming it was Priyanka who had bumped into him. Priyanka, however, smirked to herself.

"Well, Vikram met Priyanka, not Sana," she thought smugly before heading back to the car where Sana, Samrat, and Rakshat were waiting.

Inside the car, Sana's face was flushed, her lips twitching as if suppressing a smile. She sat quietly, lost in her thoughts.

Rakshat raised an eyebrow. "Hey, what happened, Sana? Why do you look so flustered? Did something happen?"

Sana turned to Priyanka eagerly. "Hey, Priya! Did he ask you something? I've been calling your name for ages! Please tell me, did he ask anything?"

Priyanka shrugged nonchalantly. "Nope. I just said my friend bumped into him by mistake. He said it wasn't a problem."

Rakshat frowned, confused. "Wait, wait. What's going on? What are you two whispering about?"

Sana grinned, unable to contain her excitement. "Bro, I bumped into Vikram just now! I met him up close... Oh god, what is happening to me?!"