Six Journeys One Destiny

Chapter 4 The Bomb

Author's pov

After breakfast, the girls spent some quality time, as did the boys. Soon it was dusk, and the family decided to depart since everyone had business to deal with, and the elders had already planned something big for the six of them.

As the girls descended the staircase with their luggage, they took one last look at the farmhouse, where happiness was such a fine blessing, sprinkled with laughter, baubles of stolen kisses, trinkets of borrowed love, and trunks of secret words. Here lay the divine memories of summer. Fate had chosen them to spend days in the sun with people they loved, whom they would never forget.

The boys were already outside discussing business with the elders. By the time the girls came out, the elders had already departed, leaving only the six of them.

The atmosphere was heavy with the weight of their unspoken words. Nil broke the awkwardness by saying, "So finally it's over."

"Indeed," Radhika stated, a glint of something flickering through her tone that she couldn't decipher, whether it was nostalgia or something awaiting resolution.

"Too much drama. Getting back to work is better," Ayan said nonchalantly.

"As always, running away, Mr. Workaholic Malhotra," Paridhi replied, giving a tight-lipped smile to Ayan.

On the other hand, Prisha, who wanted to leave as soon as possible and get over all of this, could feel someone's burning gaze on her. When she looked to the source, it was none other than the guy she despised—Heyansh. Their eyes spoke volumes that their mouths could not. As the saying goes, eye contact is far more intimate than words can ever be.

Soon, the six of them left for their respective places, but little did they know that something big was waiting ahead for them—the arrival of the storm that would change the dynamics.

**Three Weeks Later**

As all six of them got back to their normal lives, Nil returned to managing his law firm, Ayan faced a hectic schedule managing his hospitals and patients, and Heyansh launched his new app, celebrating its success. On the other hand, the girls were busy as well: Prisha, the cold and bossy CEO of her tech company, fired fifty employees over a dispute, earning herself the title of "Ice Queen" among some of her employees, which suited her. Radhika was busy selecting models for her fashion show, and Paridhi was occupied attending meetings with her foreign business acquaintances. They all thought that things would be normal from now on, but destiny had other plans in store for them—yet another twist.

"It's time we let the children know about what we have decided," Kirtan Singhania spoke as he took a seat in the meeting hall.

"Indeed, it's time," Avinash Malhotra added, taking the seat across from him.

"This joint venture is a great way to progress and mend things," Raj Lamba said, sipping his coffee.

"What a pleasant surprise! As far as we knew, the vacation was over," Heyansh mocked, noticing all five of them present in the meeting hall.

"You being late shows how much of a businessman you've become," Kirtan Singhania retorted, showcasing the sour-sweet relationship of the father-son duo.

"Moving on, Mr. Singhania, could you tell us why you've called us all here?" Heyansh asked, sounding all professional.

"My son, you can call me Dad. As for why we called all of you here, it's something interesting. First, you all have a seat," Kirtan Singhania said, turning on the projector screen.

As they watched, Avinash Malhotra asked, "So what do you think about this project?" pausing the screen for the six of them.

"Well, Mr. Malhotra, I think it's a really good idea. You guys being in a joint venture would be amazing for the business," Nil said, showing a bit of interest.