{27}•Jᴇᴀʟᴏᴜsʏ Uɴʟᴇᴀsʜᴇᴅ•

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Bondita, her expression fraught with confusion, glanced at Anirudh and uttered, "Mishti?" Her eyes pleaded for an explanation, searching for clarity in the midst of her perplexity.

Anirudh, meeting her gaze, was on the verge of responding when the train's intercom interrupted, announcing the cessation of the journey. With a sigh, he turned towards Bondita and spoke, his tone tinged with urgency, "chalo chalo ab Sabhi niche utarna hai Sara se samna sahi se Lena Uske bad Mujhe mat bolna ki yeh miss Ho Gaya Woh miss Ho Gaya theek hai..?

Kabir, chiming in with a hint of agreement, nodded, "Alright, Ani bro..."

As the group stirred to leave their seats, Bondita remained seated, lost in thought. Her mind whirled with questions: "Kon hai yeh mishti? jo pati babu ki sari baatie janthi ho jisko saab pata hai.. Pati babu ni mujh kabhi bataya kyu nahi.. Hai kon mishti..."

Anirudh, noticing Bondita's preoccupation, gently called out, "Bondita kaha khogyi chalo"

Startled out of her reverie, Bondita nodded in acknowledgment, slowly rising to join the others, her mind still consumed by the enigma of Mishti and her connection to Anirudh.

As they disembarked from the train, they found a car waiting for them at the station. Bondita remained silent throughout the entire journey, not uttering a single word, her quiet demeanor enveloping the car like a thick fog. Despite the hustle and bustle of the city outside, her thoughts seemed to consume her entirely, rendering her speechless as the landscape rushed by in a blur. The silence between them grew palpable, punctuated only by the occasional hum of the car's engine and the rhythmic thud of tires against the pavement. It was as if she carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, her expression inscrutable as she stared out of the window, lost in her own thoughts.

The group arrived at the luxurious hotel nestled amidst the majestic mountains of Manali. The grand edifice stood tall, its elegant architecture adorned with intricate wood carvings and glistening glass windows that reflected the golden hues of the setting sun. The air was crisp and invigorating, with a hint of pine scent wafting through the breeze, a testament to the pristine beauty of the Himalayan landscape.

As they stepped out of the car, their eyes widened in awe at the sight before them. Anirudh, Kabir, Bondita, Naina, Som, and Tupur couldn't help but marvel at the grandeur of their surroundings, their excitement palpable in the air.

Amidst the admiring glances and whispered conversations, Anirudh noticed Bondita's distant expression, her thoughts seemingly lost in the ether. Concern etched across his features, he approached her with a gentle touch on her arm.

Anirudh: "Bondita? kya hua tumhe pure Raste Mein Maine notice kiya hai. tumne Ek bhi Shabd Nahin bola.. kuch hua hai kya mujh bata sakthi ho tum"

Bondita turned to him, her smile strained yet genuine.

Bondita: Nahi pati babu aise kuch nahi bas Thodi Si thakan hai.."

Anirudh gazed into her eyes, searching for any trace of deception.

Anirudh: Are you sure you're telling me the truth?

Bondita's smile widened, though a shadow of uncertainty flickered in her eyes.

Bondita: Haan-Haan...

Anirudh remained unconvinced, his concern lingering like a cloud over their conversation.

Anirudh: Bondita, if there's anything bothering you, you'll tell me, okay? main hu na tumhare sath.

Bondita nodded, her heart heavy with unspoken worries.

Kabir interjected, suggesting they rest for the night and explore Manali's charms the next day.

Kabir: Guyss.. main kya bol raha hun Aaj Raat Ham Yahan Aaram kar lete hain aur kal Subah Se Manali ghumna?

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