TRUE LOVE NEVER GIVES UP

Chapter-20: Exploring Jaipur

As the group gathered in the grand lobby of the palace, marveling at the opulent decor and the regal ambiance, Mukti's eyes betrayed a hint of melancholy amidst the splendor. Sensing a subdued mood, Navya approached her with a gentle smile.

"You seem a bit quiet, Mukti. Is everything okay?" Navya inquired, her tone filled with concern.

Mukti sighed softly, her gaze drifting off into the distance. "I was just thinking about Abhimanyu. I miss him, you know? It's been tough being apart while he's on his business trip."

Just as Mukti finished speaking, a familiar voice rang out from behind them, causing her to whirl around in disbelief. "Did someone mention my name?"

Standing before them, with a mischievous grin on his face, was Abhimanyu himself, a bouquet in hand and a twinkle in his eyes.

Mukti's jaw dropped in astonishment, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Abhimanyu?! What are you doing here?"

Abhimanyu chuckled, stepping forward to envelop Mukti in a warm embrace. "Surprise, sweetheart! I couldn't stay away from you any longer, so I decided to cut my trip short and come surprise you here in Jaipur."

The rest of the group looked on in amazement, exchanging excited whispers and delighted smiles as they witnessed the heartfelt reunion.

Manik, ever the mastermind behind the surprise, grinned proudly as he watched Mukti's stunned reaction. "Looks like our plan worked perfectly, huh?"

"It’s the best surprise bhai."Mukti said with a wide smile.

Abhimanyu turned to greet the rest of the group, extending his hand in friendship to Navya and Nandini. "Hi, I'm Abhimanyu. It's great to meet you guys."

Navya returned his handshake with a warm smile. "Nice to meet you, Abhimanyu. Mukti talks about you all the time."

Nandini nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Mukti's been singing your praises. It's wonderful to finally put a face to the name."

Abhimanyu grinned, his gaze softening as he looked at Mukti with affection. "Well, I'm lucky to have Mukti in my life. She's the best thing that's ever happened to me."

Mukti blushed at his words, feeling a wave of love and gratitude wash over her. "Oh, stop it, you. You're making me blush."

When the manager handed out the keys to their rooms, the group gathered excitedly. They were all ready to finally relax after their busy journey. With a lot of excitement, they took their keys and joked around, promising to meet up again for breakfast and to explore together.

Nandini and Navya entered their room, greeted by the luxurious surroundings of the palace suite. Navya flopped onto the plush bed with a contented sigh, while Nandini admired the intricate details of the decor.

"Wow, this place is amazing," Nandini remarked, her eyes scanning the ornate furnishings and elegant draperies.

Navya nodded in agreement, a smile tugging at her lips. "Fit for royalty. I can't wait to explore Jaipur tomorrow."

Meanwhile, in the room shared by Mukti and Alya, the atmosphere was filled with excited chatter as they settled in for the night. Mukti couldn't contain her excitement about Abhimanyu's surprise visit, her heart still fluttering with joy.

"Can you believe Abhimanyu is here? I'm still in shock," Mukti exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

Alya grinned, patting her friend on the back affectionately. "I know, right? It's like a fairytale reunion. I'm so happy for you, Mukti."

In the room occupied by Cabir and Manik, the duo wasted no time in making themselves at home, exchanging playful banter as they lounged on the cozy couches.