The forced alliance (Completed)

Chapter 11

As they reached the agency's headquarters, Abhimaan parked the car, and both of them remained inside. The realization that they would continue to work together brought a sense of relief.

Abhimaan turned to Aradhyaa, his voice laced with a mix of professionalism and warmth. "Aradhyaa, I want you to know that your internship will continue. We make an excellent team, and there's more for you to learn."

Aradhyaa's eyes lit up with gratitude. "Thank you, Sir. I'm ready for what's next."

They stepped out of the car and entered the agency's bustling headquarters, ready to face new challenges and continue their journey together. The bond they had forged during the mission would not only serve them well in their professional endeavors but also deepen into something more profound in the days to come.

As soon as Aradhya reached her apartment, Tulika opened the gate and hugged her tightly

"Kitne din laga diye I was missing you so muchhhhhhhhhh upar se pata nhi kahan hi chali gayi thi mission pe network hi nahi milta tha chal jaldi se andar aa and fresh ho jaa and haan congratulations on the success of your first mission but baby mission se zyada mujhe romance ki details chahiye"

And winked at her

After freshening up they both sat in their balcony with two cups of hot chocolate which Tulika brought for her very own Aaru

"Chal bata ab kya hua"

Aradhyaa, still a bit flustered from the day's events, plopped down next to Ikaa, and a wide smile spread across her face. "Arey, Ikaa, kahani toh mast hai. Sun na, woh phir..."

With animated gestures, Aradhyaa launched into a detailed account of the mission, her voice fluctuating with excitement as she narrated the challenging moments. Ikaa listened with rapt attention, her eyes widening as the story unfolded.

"Ikaa, tujhe pata hai, woh bilkul Bollywood movie wala scene hua. Abhimaan, mera boss, woh wahan pe hero ban gaya tha, aur main uski savior! Woh goons, unhone hamare upar attack kiya tha, par fir Abhimaan... Abhimaan, yaar, usne unko ek-ek karke bhaga diya."

Ikaa leaned closer, eager for more details. "Aur phir kya? Kya hua?"

Aradhyaa's voice softened as she reached the part about the intense moment under the tree. "Phir, Ikaa, woh baarish ka scene hua. Achanak se badal gaya sab kuch. Hum dono bilkul bheeg gaye the, aur... aur..."

Ikaa's eyes twinkled with mischief. "Aur? Don't leave me hanging, Aru. Kuch toh hua hoga!"

Aradhyaa blushed, and with a teasing nudge, she continued, "Aur phir, woh... ek kiss... hua. Romantic... or maybe intense... nahi, nahi, dono. Samjhe?"

Ikaa gasped, "Aru, tu serious hai? Romance...or intense? Oooh, teri toh picture perfect life chal rahi hai!"

Aradhyaa nodded with a grin. "Haan, woh ek lamba kiss hua, par phir achanak se ek lightning flash ne hume wapas reality mein laa diya."

Ikaa couldn't hide her excitement. "Wow, yaar, ye toh filmy climax hai! Aur phir?"

Aradhyaa's smile faltered as she recounted Abhimaan's decision to keep their relationship professional. She dropped her voice, "Aur phir... Abhimaan ne kaha ki hamare liye yeh sahi nahi hai, kyunki humara kaam hai priority. Mujhe toh... achha laga, par fir usne kaha ki sirf professional rahenge."

Ikaa, noticing the change in Aradhyaa's tone, asked, "Toh tu upset hai?"

Aradhyaa nodded, her voice low. "

Aradhyaa nodded, her voice low. "Haa, Tuks. Main samajhti hoon, woh hamare liye soch kar keh rahe the, par phir bhi... thoda alag lag raha hai. Magar kya kar sakte hain? Kaam hai priority."