19. A Plan, A Lie, and a Guilty Heart 🧠🎭💔 (Updated)

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Siddharth and Avneet were walking back to the Vibha aunty's room when suddenly something came into Siddharth's mind.

"Nakchadi," he called softly.

Avi halted, turning back with a questioning gaze. Siddharth walked up to her and hugged her tight, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead.

"What happened?" she asked, brows furrowed.

"You go inside."

"Where are you going?"

"You'll know soon."

"Areh... but—"

"Bye."

Before Avi could say another word, Siddharth rushed toward the parking lot. Avi watched him leave, confused, "What happened to him suddenly?" Brushing off her thoughts, she headed to Vibha's room.

Inside Vibha aunty 's room

After 15-20 minutes Avi entered alone, Abhishek looked around, "Avi, where's Ashu?"

"I don't know, Bhai. He went somewhere..."

She was about to explain further when Abhishek's phone rang. The caller ID announced: Ashu.

Everyone looked confused as to why Siddharth is calling instead of coming directly.


"Put the phone on speaker, Abhi!", Vibha aunty said. Abhisek nod

Abhishek answered the call, "Ashu, where are you?"

"Dada, I have good news... and bad news. Which do you want first?"

"Good news."

"Dada, remember I told you I wanted to launch my own active wear brand?"

"Yes!"

Ranveer looked confused, "What are you two talking about? Active wear? Launch? What's all this?"

Abhishek smiled, "Dad, I'll explain it later."

"Yes, Dad," Siddharth added. "Dada will explain. So, the launch was halted because of some paper work and by god grace and mom-dad 's blessings the paper work got complete."

Abhishek nearly jumped with joy. "What?! No way! You're joking, right?"

"No, Dada. I'm serious. We can finally launch the brand".

"Whoooo! Congratulations, champ!"

"Thank you."

"And the bad news?" Abhishek asked cautiously.

"Actually, Dada... I want to launch as soon as possible, so I need to go to Paris."

"Okay... but why is that bad news?"

"Woh... Dada... I need to leave today itself. So I won't be here to welcome Akshu."

Hearing this both Akshu and Avi instantly understood — this was the excuse so Akshu could return to Nigam Mansion without Siddharth there.

Vibha frowned. "That's not fair. I wanted to welcome you both together."

"I'm sorry, Mom... I want the same. And Akshu, I'm really sorry. You're coming back after so many years, and I won't be there to welcome you."

Akshu bit her lip. Her voice sounded casual — but inside her heart ached. "That's not fair, Siddh..... Ashu..."

Siddharth's heart stung hearing her say it — even if it wasn't fully genuine. "I'm sorry," he whispered, meaning every word.

Abhishek asked, "Where are you now?"

"On the way to the airport."

Vibha sighed. "Kanha... when will you come back?"

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