Ladaku Vimaan: Arrangements by God

CHAPTER 6

Radhe Radhe...

Advika sat comfortably on the plush couch in the living room of Hriday's penthouse, engrossed in her book. After a long day at college, she had come straight to Hriday's place.

Hriday was sitting across from her on the opposite couch with his laptop, couldn't help but steal glances at Advika. She occupied his thoughts and heart, her presence captivating him in every way.

Everything she is doing attracts him, how she is flipping pages effortlessly delved deeper into the book, how her expression is changing by each past second. Hriday couldn't help but watch her with a mix of awe and affection.

Just then, a maid entered the room, announcing that the snacks were ready and inquiring about where they should have them.

Advika being the thoughtful soul she is, looked up from her book and  glanced at Hriday's bandaged foot and asked him, "if he would prefer to eat at the dining table instead."

Hriday appreciates and is touched by Advika's concern, flashes her grateful smile and says...

Hriday:- let's have it at the dining table...

The maid nodded her head and left from there, prompting Advika to signal Hriday to join her in the dining area. Putting his laptop aside, Hriday followed her towards the dining area.

As they settled at the dining table, Hriday glanced at the snacks and made a face...

Hriday:- I don't want to eat these....he remarked.

Advika shot him a stern glare and said....

Advika:- why, it's healthy for you, chup chaap se khaiye.....she retorted back.

(eat them silently...)

Hriday shook his head again with a mischievous smile playing on his lips. He loved to pester her. The back answers he received are all what he wants. He enjoyed teasing her.

Advika took a deep knowing breath, already feeling a headache coming on.

After a few seconds she tried again, this time with extra sweetness in her voice....

Advika:- kha lijiye, these dishes are beneficial for your health....

(eat it...)

After more sometimes of sweet talk, eventually Hriday gave in to her persuasive words, he started eating with smug expression. However, he left the glass of milk untouched.

Advika noticed this, and closed her eyes, taking a moment to compose herself. Then she opened her eyes and with a tight lipped smile she gently spoke.....

Advika:- sirrr has this too.....she said while pointing towards milk filled glass.

Hriday rolls his eyes listening to her overly sweet tone. But nevertheless drink a glass of milk.

Otherside.....

After college Kaanvi comes to her room and freshens up. After coming out from the bathroom, her eyes clearly stated that she had cried.

Kaanvi sat on her bed, lost in deep contemplation. This had become her daily routine after the senior's adieu party. It seemed like she couldn't escape the clutches of her own mind. She often drifts away into her thoughts, reliving a particular scene and fixating on someone's eyes to find peace.

In the midst of her thoughts, Kaanvi's mind transported her to that dark hall once again. The air was heavy with tension, and shadows danced ominously on the walls.