CHAPTER 12

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*IN MORNING AT HIYA'S APARTMENT*

(early morning.... Sunlight streams through the window, casting a warm glow on the room. Hrihaan , still sitting beside hiya, stirs awake as the sun's rays hit his face)

(Hrihaan gently disentangles his hand from hiya's grip and stands up, stretching out the stiffness from sitting in one position all night. He looks down at hiya, who is sleeping peacefully, her face serene and relaxed. For a few moments, he stands there, quietly admiring her)

Hrihaan (thinking): She looks so peaceful. I wish I could protect her from every bad dream, every worry.

(Realizing he’s getting lost in his thoughts, he shakes his head and quietly leaves the room, heading to his own to get ready for the day. After a quick shower and change of clothes, he returns to hiya's room. He writes a note on a piece of paper he found on her desk...)

Hrihaan (writing): hiya, thank you for last night. I’m sorry if my presence made you uncomfortable.. Take care of yourself. - HRIHAAN

(He places the note gently on the side table next to her bed, taking one last glance at her before he leaves..)

Hrihaan  (softly, whispers): Take care, hiya...

(With a final look, he quietly exits her apartment, closing the door softly behind him. He heads back to his car. He drives home...)

*AT KASHAYAP MANSION*

(Hrihaan walks into the house, As soon as he steps inside, his family surrounds him, bombarding him with questions)

His mom(concerned) : ree...Where were you? We were worried ...

Dad : Your phone was off all night. We had no idea where you were...

Uncle : We even asked aarush and karan , but they had no idea either.

Aunt: We were about to call the police...

Ruhi : What happened, bhai? Are you okay?

Rudra : bhai ...why are you quite?
Tell something...

(Hrihaan holds up his hands to calm them down)

Hrihaan : Everyone, please, calm down. I’m fine. I’m really sorry i make you all worried...

Mom: Then where were you? And why was your phone off?

Hrihaan (lying smoothly): I had an urgent work situation come up last night. One of our suppliers had a major issue, and I had to go handle it personally. My phone died, and I didn’t have my charger with me. I’m really sorry I couldn’t get in touch.

Dad : You should have at least called from someone else’s phone.

Hrihaan : I know, Dad. It was a chaotic situation. I’m really sorry for worrying everyone. I’m okay now...

Aunt : "Well, thank goodness you’re safe. Next time, make sure you let us know, somehow.

(Hrihaan nodded)

Mom :  eat something. You look exhausted.

Hrihaan : Thanks, Mom. I’ll grab something to eat and then rest for a bit.

( Hrihaan heads to the kitchen, grabs a quick bite, and then goes to his room...)

*AT HIYA'S APARTMENT*

(hiya stirs awake,  She stretches and sits up, rubbing her eyes. She heads to the bathroom to freshen up, splashing water on her face and brushing her teeth and take a shower ...After dressing, she returns to her room and notices a note on the side table)

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