BOUNDED BY FORCE UNITED BY LOVE

CHAPTER 14

Four months had passed, and Kruti's stress levels were at an all-time high. Her third-year results were about to be announced, and she had been worrying nonstop. Ahir, sensing her anxiety, tried to calm her down. "Kruti, relax, you've studied hard. You'll do great," he said, his voice soothing.

But Kruti was beyond consolation. She had been working tirelessly, sacrificing her social life and relationships for her studies. She had to prove herself, not just to her family and friends but also to herself.

"Ahir, what if I don't get good grades? What if I disappoint everyone?" Kruti's voice trembled with fear, her eyes welling up with tears.

Ahir's expression turned serious, his eyes filled with concern. "Kruti, you're an amazing student. You've worked hard, and you deserve to succeed. But even if you don't get the grades you want, it's not the end of the world. You're more than your grades, Kruti. You're an incredible person with so much potential." Ahir's voice was filled with emotion, his words spoken with conviction.

Kruti's eyes welled up with tears, her heart filled with gratitude. "Thanks, Ahir. You always know what to say to make me feel better." She felt a lump form in her throat, her emotions threatening to overwhelm her.

Finally, the day of the results arrived, and Ahir opened the envelope containing Kruti's results. His eyes widened in shock as he read the scores, a huge smile spreading across his face. "Kruti, you've topped the university!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement and pride.

Kruti's eyes widened in disbelief, her face pale with shock. She had done it! She had actually done it! Tears of joy streaming down her face, she hugged Ahir tightly, her heart overflowing with emotion. "I can't believe it! I did it, Ahir! I actually did it!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with happiness.

As they hugged, everyone around them cheered and clapped, congratulating Kruti on her achievement. Ahir's eyes shone with pride, his heart filled with joy. He had never felt this way about anyone before, and it scared him. He was falling for Kruti, harder everyone knew that ahir is changed because of kruti and he love.

They walked back to their room, arms around each other, basking in the glory of Kruti's achievement. As soon as they entered the room, Kruti flung herself on the bed, exhausted but happy. Ahir sat beside her, his eyes fixed on her face.

"Kruti, I'm so proud of you," he said, his voice filled with emotion.

Kruti's eyes met his, her heart filled with gratitude. "Thanks, Ahir. I couldn't have done it without you."

Ahir's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "Anytime, Kruti. That's what friends are for."

Kruti's heart skipped a beat at the word "friends." Was that all they were? She didn't know what she wanted from Ahir, but she knew she couldn't lose him.

As they sat there, the tension between them was palpable. Ahir's eyes never left Kruti's face, his gaze burning with intensity. Kruti's heart raced, her emotions threatening to overwhelm her.

Just then, Kruti's phone rang, and she excused herself to answer it. Ahir watched as her face lit up with a radiant smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, I'll meet you at the cafe at 5 pm," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Ahir's curiosity was piqued, his heart filled with a twinge of jealousy. Who was Kruti meeting at the cafe? And why was she being so secretive about it? He couldn't help but feel a pang of possessiveness, his mind racing with possibilities.

As Kruti hung up the phone, Ahir asked her, "Who was that?"

"Just a friend," she said.

Ahir raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with skepticism. "A friend, huh? Well, I hope you're not getting into any trouble, Kruti." His voice was laced with concern, his heart filled with a desire to protect her.

Kruti's eyes flashed with amusement, her heart filled with gratitude. "Trouble? Me? Never!" she said with a smile.

As they laughed and joked, Ahir couldn't help but wonder what lay beneath Kruti's playful exterior. Was she hiding something from him?

Ahir's eyes locked onto Kruti's, his gaze burning with intensity. "I love you, my baby girl," he said, his voice filled with emotion.

Kruti's eyes sparkled with mischief, but she didn't respond. Instead, she said, "I know," with a sly smile.

Ahir's face fell, his eyes widening in surprise and disappointment. "You know?" he repeated, his voice laced with confusion.

Kruti nodded, and said "yes I know"her grin growing wider.

Ahir said "But I want to hear those three words from you." His eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "You sneaky thing," he said, shaking his head. "I am  going to make you say it." With this he suddenly came on kruti who was lying on bed and continue " babygirl say it" his voice was slow and seductive.

Kruti's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Maybe," she said, her voice playful.

Ahir chuckled, his initial disappointment. "I love you my, say it back," he said, his eyes locked onto hers.

Kruti's grin grew wider, her eyes sparkling with mischief. She came closer to his ears "I love...(Stopped for some seconds) cooking!" she exclaimed, pushed ahir on bed and sat on a comfortable position.

Ahir's face fell, his eyes widening in surprise and disappointment. "Cooking?" he repeated, his voice laced with disbelief.

Kruti burst out laughing, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Gotcha!" she exclaimed, her voice playful. "You should see your face! Priceless!" And started laughing.

Ahir chuckled, his initial disappointment giving way to amusement. "You sneaky thing," he said, shaking his head. "I thought you were finally going to admit your feelings."

Kruti's grin grew wider, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Feelings? What feelings?" she asked, her voice innocent. "I'm just a girl who loves cooking, that's all."

Ahir playfully rolled his eyes. "Sure, sure. Keep pretending, Kruti. But I know the truth." He winked at her, and Kruti's heart skipped a beat, her playful facade momentarily slipping to reveal a glimpse of the real feelings she hid beneath.

"Huh, I don't know about any feelings and all. I just love cooking," Kruti said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She made puppy eyes at Ahir, her grin growing wider.

Ahir's heart melted at the sight of Kruti's puppy eyes, his resolve weakening. "Okay, okay, I believe you," he said with a laugh, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "You're just a cooking enthusiast, nothing more."

Kruti's face lit up with a triumphant smile, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Exactly! And don't forget it, mister." And pulled ahir's cheeks.

Ahir left for his office by hugging kruti and kissed on her forehead. She smiled and said "bye ahir" he just looked at her and left.