TRUE LOVE NEVER GIVES UP

Chapter-19: Unintended Revelations

As the aroma of freshly prepared snacks filled the air, the group eagerly dug into the delicious spread before them. Plates piled high with samosas, pakoras, and assorted chaat disappeared within moments, accompanied by the satisfying crunch of crispy snacks and the occasional burst of flavor from tangy chutneys.

Cabir, in particular, seemed to be in his element, his eyes alight with joy as he savored each bite with gusto. Mukti couldn't help but tease him, a playful smirk playing on her lips.

"You know, Cabir, I think we should start calling you 'The Foodie King' instead of just 'The Entertainer'," Mukti quipped, earning chuckles from the rest of the group.

Cabir flashed a grin, unapologetic in his love for good food. "Hey, why settle for just one title when I can have them all? 'The Foodie King', 'The Entertainer', 'The Dancing Dynamo'-I'll take them all!"

Manik joined in the fun, nudging Cabir with a playful smirk. "Well, just make sure you leave some room for dessert, Your Majesty. We wouldn't want you to miss out on the sweet treats."

Cabir waved off Manik's jest with a dismissive flick of his hand. "Please, I have a separate compartment reserved just for desserts. There's always room for sweets, my friend."

Cabir grinned unabashedly, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "And you know, khavanu pivanu majani life! Eating good food is one of life's greatest pleasures."

Alya rolled her eyes, her lips curved into a fond smile. "You know, Cabir, I think your love for food is going to be the end of us all one day. We'll have to roll you out of here like a giant ball if you keep eating like this."

Cabir laughed heartily, his infectious mirth spreading to the rest of the group. "Hey, no need to worry. I'll make sure to work off all these calories with a marathon dance session later. You'll see."

Nandini chimed in, her voice laced with amusement. "Well, if anyone can dance off a mountain of food, it's you, Cabir. But let's not forget to save some energy for exploring Jaipur later."

As the lively banter continued, Alya's curiosity got the better of her, and she turned to Nandini with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Hey, Nandini, remember that boyfriend you mentioned at the reunion party? You never told us much about him. What's the deal?"

Before Nandini could respond, Navya interjected with a playful grin. "Oh, come on, Alya. Nandini doesn't have a boyfriend. She's been single forever!"

Dhruv's brow furrowed in confusion as he interjected, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "Wait a minute, Navya. We clearly remember Nandini mentioning a boyfriend at the reunion party. She said he lived out of the country, right?"

Alya's eyes widened with interest as she turned to Nandini, awaiting her response. However, instead of answering, Nandini's gaze dropped, a guilty expression crossing her features, confirming the truth of Dhruv's statement.

Sensing the tension in the air, Manik's heart skipped a beat as he watched Navya's reaction. He knew how important their friendship was to Nandini and how much she relied on Navya for support.

Concern gnawed at him as he wondered how Nandini would manage to mend the rift between them.

Meanwhile, Navya's playful demeanor faltered as she caught Nandini's guilty expression.

Without saying a word, she rose from her seat and made her way out of the dhaba, her steps heavy with disappointment.

Alarmed by Navya's abrupt departure, Nandini's heart sank, and she hurriedly followed after her friend, her mind racing with worry and regret.

Manik watched them go, his heart heavy with concern for Nandini and the rift that had formed between her and Navya.

As the group fell silent, the weight of their unintentional actions hung heavy in the air, overshadowing the jovial atmosphere of the dhaba.