𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 (𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝)

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔 : 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

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It had been a whole day since Ranvijay had left for Delhi, and the Rathore family gathered for breakfast. Everyone was talking, laughing, and eating, except for Anvi. She was deep in thought, pushing her food around on her plate. Her gloominess didn't go unnoticed by the family.

"Anvi, beta, is there something wrong with the food?" Shreya asked gently, noticing Anvi's absentmindedness.

"No, Chachi, it's fine," Anvi replied, forcing a small smile.

"Then why aren't you eating, dear? If you want something else, just tell me. I'll make it for you," Shreya offered kindly.

"No, Chachi, it's just... I'm not hungry," Anvi said, taking a reluctant bite.

"Anvi, beta, today we're going to a village near Udaipur. You should come with Anika and the other girls. You'll be bored sitting here all day, and Kunal is going too, so you won't be alone," her bua, Sa, suggested, trying to cheer her up.

"I'm fine, bua-sa. I'll just rest. My health isn't the best right now," Anvi replied, offering a weak smile.

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It was evening when Anvi sat in her room, lost in her thoughts on the balcony, her eyes fixed on the horizon. Suddenly, the door to her room burst open, and in came Anika, Shanvi, and Radhika.

"Hello, Bhabhi-sa!" Shanvi greeted in a cheerful voice, causing Anvi to smile faintly in response.

"Kya anvi idhar akele Beth kar kya kar rahi ho chal humare sath ghumne aa jayega Tera Rana sa jaldi"Radhika said, putting her hand on Anvi's shoulder.

(What's wrong, Anvi? Sitting alone like this? Come with us, let's go out. We'll have fun, and your Rana-sa will be back soon)

"Ayi hi nahi rahe hai apke dost itte bekar hai nahi phone call utha rahe na koi message or bada bol kar gaye tha ki I will come soon dekh liya mene kita pyaar karte h merese" Anvi said with a trace of sarcasm, tears threatening to spill from her eyes.

(Your dear friend still hasn't come back, huh? He's so useless-not picking up calls, no messages. And he left with such big promises, saying, 'I'll come soon.' Now I see how much he really loves me.)

"Areee jaan aap kyu ro rahi ho bhai sa jab aayenge n tho hum sab unki khabar lenge acche se aap aise roye tho na don't forget anvi I hate tears" Shanvi said dramatically, trying to make Anvi laugh. Anvi couldn't help but chuckle despite her sorrow.

(Jaan, why are you crying? When he comes back, we'll all take care of him. Don't forget, Anvi, I *hate* tears,)

"Haye apki smile ne tho Dil le liya humara bhabhi sa" Anika teased, placing her hand over her heart in mock dramatics.

(Your smile just stole my heart, Bhabhi-sa,)

"Hasi tho phasi matlab anvi chal rahi h humare sath yeahhh" Radhika interjected, making a playful face.

(A smile means you've agreed, Anvi, so you're coming with us-yeah!)

"Where are we going?" Anvi asked, stopping them.

"To the club, where else?" Radhika shrugged with a mischievous smile.

"What?? I'm not going there! Do you remember what happened last time?" Anvi glared at them.

"Come on, this time it's fine. We're not going to be spotted. Don't worry, Abhishek Bhai-sa is also mot here so there wont be a problem" Anika said, trying to convince her.

"Yeah, but if by mistake rana sa finds out, you guys escape easily, and I'll be the one left to handle his anger," Anvi warned, remembering the last time.