Never Leaving U ( Completed )

Chapter 53

Recap: Vishwanath plans against Vikram

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Pugazh had called Rakshat the night before, asking him to visit Vikram Mansion the next morning. As the family gathered around the dining table, laughing and chatting over breakfast, Rakshat entered with a bright smile.

"Congrats, Pugazh, Pranitha," he said, greeting the couple warmly.

"Thank you," Pranitha and Pugazh said in unison, smiling at him. Pugazh shot him a knowing look.

Vikram leaned back, arms crossed. "What's happening, Rakshat? We haven't seen you around lately."

"Nothing much," Rakshat replied, casually. "Just sort of busy."

"Is it?" Vikram asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes, Vikky," Pugazh joined in with a smirk. "Poor fellow is very busy."

"Why do I feel sarcasm in your words?" Rakshat narrowed his eyes.

"Do you feel that, Vikram?" Pugazh said innocently.

"No, Pugazh. Rakshat, did you really feel his words were sarcastic?" Vikram teased, suppressing a grin.

"Something's going on... and I'm not sure what it is." Rakshat thought and he turned toward Sana, who gave him a sheepish look.

"She blurted it out, didn't she? " he thought and hesitated for a while.

Vikram cleared his throat, smirking. "What are you thinking about, or where are you lost, Mr. Rakshat?"

"Okay, fine," Rakshat said, exhaling. "Shoot your questions."

"We have nothing to ask you," Vikram replied nonchalantly.

"Okay, okay," Rakshat raised his hands in surrender. "I'll confess everything."

"Bro, what do you have to confess?" Pugazh asked, playing along.

"Are you shy?" Pranitha teased.

"I'm in love with a girl," Rakshat finally confessed.

Vikram grinned. "We are aware of that. Tell us who the girl is."

"Have patience! She's my PA. Her name is Kayal," he said with a shy smile.

"Finally, you confessed it," Sana laughed.

"You blurted the secret!" Rakshat pointed at her, mock-offended.

"Sorry, it was a slip of the tongue," Sana replied with a guilty chuckle.

"Fine," Vikram stood up. "Let's go talk to her family and fix the marriage. Everyone, get ready."

"No, no, not now!" Rakshat stopped them quickly.

"Why do you stop us?" Pugazh asked.

"Just like me, she has no one in her life."

"Ohhh," Vikram said slowly. "So who are we then, Mr. Rakshat?"

"You've rewarded us nicely," Pugazh added, pretending to be offended.

Sana put her hand on her chest dramatically. "Bro, so you never saw me as your sister all these days?"

"Oh my God!" Rakshat held his head. "I never meant that! I meant she doesn't have a mom and dad."

"We are with you," Sana smiled gently. "We are your family, so stop worrying about anything."

"Okay, Sana," Rakshat said sincerely.

Vikram nodded. "Fine. When would you introduce her to us?"

"She's waiting outside."