The Moon to my night

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(So someone asked for a double update, increase the number of comments and votes, validation dedo :| anyway enjoy the chapter, I kept it longer than usual )

∞Nazar∞

Rudransh Singh Chauhan

I handed the car keys to the valet and followed Dhaya to her room. Abhir and Aahana were already there, with Abhir trying to lift the mood with his playful jokes. Dhaya, however, remained silent, her expression blank.

"You have about two hours to rest. Take this medicine and get some sleep." I caught up to her and handed her the medication. She nodded lightly and whispered a soft thank you.

"Where are you all coming from? Aru, weren't you supposed to be resting?" We turned to see the twins approaching.

"We went to visit the doctor," Aahana explained, drawing their attention to Dhaya. Before she could speak, Yug interjected.

"Aru, is your throat bothering you?" Yug asked, gently checking her temperature with the back of his hand. "A friend of my father has a clinic here in Udaipur, just a twenty-minute drive away. I thought it would be better to get it treated since we have events lined up." He nodded, smiling at me.

"What did the doctor say?" Concern was etched on both of their faces as the elder twin asked.

"He gave me an injection and some medications. Moreover I am feeling alot better now." her tone was soft and low, slightly louder than a whisper.

"We could have gone with you. Bhai even asked me to check on you. I knocked on your door, but there was no answer. I thought you were sleeping, so I didn't disturb you," Yagya said, his tone concerned. His middle name must be Yagya Aridhaan's Puppet Rajvansh.

"It's okay, Bhai. Stop with the interrogation. Let her rest. Be ready for the Haldi. I'm going to make up for all the Holis I missed over the years! I'm not sparing any of you," Aahana whined, changing the subject. For the first time in the three days since meeting her, I actually liked her.

"But still, Bhai wouldn't like this," Yagya started again, but Yug pulled him closer, wrapping his arm around his shoulder.

"Who's going to tell him? All that matters is that Aru is fine. Let's get going; Maami asked us to bring fresh rose petals for the Haldi paste. Aru, you go and rest!" The twins walked away, bantering with each other.

She retreated to her room with Aahana while my brothers and I lingered in the corridor. It had been quite a day—first her allergic reaction, then the near-miss with the accident. I glanced at Abhir, who was scrolling through his phone, and couldn't help but wonder what might have happened if she hadn't warned me in time. We could have been in a life-threatening accident. I don't know if I could forgive myself or live with the guilt if anything had happened to any of them. Even though my brother can be a pain, he's been my support system forever. He doesn't need instructions; he just knows how to help, like with the dance competition or today in the car.

I smiled at my carbon copy, just two inches taller. He looked up from his phone, giving me a confused expression.

"I'm not Aradhaya, Bhai. Stop romanticizing me," he said, pulling me out of my thoughts. I take it back—brother or not, he's still a nuisance.

"You both are here! I was looking for you everywhere." We turned to see Rishi stepping out of the elevator, an iPad in hand. "Rudra, go throw your phone from the top floor if you're never going to answer it." I pulled my phone from my pocket, noticing his five missed calls, each spaced fifteen minutes apart.

"My phone was on silent," I explained, knowing it was a poor excuse for my carelessness.

"Whatever, come with me. We have a meeting to attend." He brushed off my words, passing me the iPad.