𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 (𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝)

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟎 : 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫

Pov AUTHOR

All the youngsters soon arrived at the bustling village fair along with shanvi and Aniket and were waiting for Radhika. The excitement was palpable as colorful stalls, joyful music, and the aroma of local delicacies filled the air. Standing at the entrance, surrounded by security guards, they drew curious gazes from onlookers who had realized their king was among them.

"Yaar, Aniket Bhai, when is your girlfriend coming? She's taking forever! I want to go inside!" Anika whined impatiently, fidgeting beside Anvi.

Ranvijay, who had been observing his wife and Anika's exaggerated excitement, muttered under his breath, "These two! Even little kids aren't as hyper as these two."

Unfortunately for him, his comment wasn't as discreet as he'd hoped.

"What did you just say, Rana Sa?" Anvi demanded, her tone icy as both she and Anika glared at him.

"N-nothing, Jaan. How could I possibly say anything about you?" he stammered, avoiding their deadly gazes.

Before Anvi could respond, a voice interrupted them.

"Sorry! Sorry, we're late! Traffic was crazy," Radhika said, rushing toward them with a young woman who appeared to be in her early twenties.

"You!"

"Aap!"

Both Anvi and the girl exclaimed simultaneously, their voices overlapping in surprise.

"You know my sister?" Radhika asked, clearly intrigued.

"Yes, Aarohi works in my company," Anvi explained, earning nods of understanding from the group.

"Well, that makes this easier! Everyone, this is my younger sister, Aarohi Shrivastav. Aarohi, you've already heard about them," Radhika introduced cheerfully. Aarohi smiled warmly and greeted everyone politely.

During the introductions, Ansh found himself unable to take his eyes off Aarohi. He stared, utterly mesmerized, convinced that blinking would make the angel before him disappear.

Anvi, noticing his dazed expression, nudged him with a smirk. "Statue over, Ansh?"

"Huh? What did you say, Bhabhi Sa?" he asked, snapping out of his trance.

"Hmmm," Anvi teased, singing, 'Pehli nazar mein aisa jadoo kar diya... Tera ban baitha hai mera jiya...'

"What nonsense! You're imagining things-it's nothing like that!" Ansh protested, his voice faltering as he tried to sound convincing.

"Oh, really? I was just singing a song. Why so defensive? Did I hit a nerve?" she teased, raising her eyebrows mischievously.

"N-no! Nothing at all. Let's go inside!" he muttered hastily, rushing ahead to escape further teasing.

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Shanvi's eyes sparkled as she spotted a stall selling vibrant bangles and earrings. "Bhabhi Sa, look at those beautiful bangles! And those jhumkas! Let's go!" she exclaimed, dragging Anvi and the other girls toward the shop in a blur of excitement.

Within moments, all the girls were engrossed in admiring and trying on jewelry, while the boys trailed behind, burdened with shopping bags and looking like lost puppies.

The boys stood a little distance away, visibly tired and regretting their decision to come along. Suddenly, Ranvijay's sharp eyes caught sight of a man helping Anvi try on bangles. His expression darkened instantly, and he stormed toward the scene, his fury palpable.

"Step away. I'll help her," he commanded, his voice cold and intimidating. The man stammered an apology, muttering, "Shama karein, Maharaj," before hastily retreating.