Drenched Heart's || COMPLETED✔️||

🌸New Day🌸

Next Morning:

"ANJALI-ANJALI!" Her mother's voice echoed through the house, attempting to rouse the still-sleeping beauty.

 "Ahhh, Mom, please, just five more minutes," Anjali mumbled in her morning haze.

"No more five minutes," her mother chided, approaching Anjali's bed. 

"Remember, little baby, you asked me to wake you up early." Anjali's frantic search for her phone was interrupted as she glanced at the time. 

"MOM, you should have woken me up earlier!" she exclaimed, her mother facepalming at her daughter's morning chaos.

 "Enough babbling—go get ready. Once you're finished, come have breakfast," her mom said, planting a soft kiss on Anjali's forehead.

(Breakfast Banter)

Later, at the breakfast table, Anjali's father burst in with his usual exuberance. "Good morning, my love and my little baby!" he declared, presenting roses to both of them. 

Anjali hugged him tightly. "What's for breakfast, my love?" he asked nonchalantly.

"Huh, Aloo paratha," her mother replied. His eyes sparkled like a child's. "Not for you, old man," she teased. 

"Remember, the doctor said no oily foods for a month." Anjali joined in, playfully taunting her father. 

"Yeah, Dad, just wait until the month ends!" His mock pout made everyone at the table burst into laughter.

(Taneja's Mansion)

Meanwhile, over at Taneja's Mansion, Aryan greeted his mother in the kitchen. "Good morning, Mom," he said, noticing her presence. 

" Good Morning-But what are you doing in the kitchen? Aren't you late for the office?"

"Mom, I'm the boss," Aryan replied, placing a plate in front of her. "I wanted to make breakfast today."

 She raised an eyebrow. "Being the boss doesn't mean you can be late," she scolded, but he cut her off gently. "Mom, I still have 30 minutes. Have breakfast and take your medicines."

As Aahan, Aryan's younger brother, joined them, the usual banter ensued. "Good morning, big bro and old lady," Aahan quipped.

 Their mother rolled her eyes. "I am not old!" she protested. Aryan intervened, "Aahan, you're going to be late for college. Come, I'll drop you." 

He kissed their mother's forehead. "Take care, Mom. Call me if you need anything." To the caretaker, he added, "And Zinat aunty, ensure she takes her medicines on time." Their mother waved them off. "I'm not a kid, and there are others here to take care of me. You both go." As Aryan and Aahan left, they called out, 

"Bye, Mom! Bye, old lady!"

(Meanwhile)

"Gosh, I am late," Anjali muttered as she rushed toward her bestie's home. "YAAA, CHIPMUNK!" A loud voice echoed through the streets. Anjali turned to find her bestie on the scooter. "Waaah!" she gasped in surprise. 

"What? Waaah! Huh, I knew you'd be late, so here I am," Arushi said, patting herself on the back. "Here you go, Miss Cheeky Monkey, starting with your praises," Anjali thought, facepalming. She moved toward Arushi. 

"Aren't you going to be late for college?"

Arushi replied, "Yayaya, but the same goes for you. Aren't you going to be late to meet the publisher?"

Anjali sighed. "Aish, yes, let's go," she said, and they both drove toward the library.

(Meanwhile, with the Taneja brothers)

Aryan raised an eyebrow at Aahan. "You didn't tell me why you were late yesterday," he said, side-eyeing his brother.

Aahan grinned. "Oh, that crazy freak I told you about? She bumped into me again. Trust me, she's the most annoying girl in all of Delhi," he began recounting the incident.

Aryan chuckled. "Well, I think you two would be suitable for each other," he teased. "Considering you're both annoying," he added, laughing and glancing at his brother's expression.

Aahan pulled a face. "HELL NAHH! She's not even my type. I'm okay with my sexy fangirls," he said, smirking.

Aryan's serious expression returned. "Not again. You're doing the same thing," he warned.Aahan nervously laughed. "Ah-hahha, big bro, I'm just joking."Aryan sighed. "It better be," he said, stopping the car outside the college gate.

Aahan leaned over, kissed Aryan's cheek, and dashed out of the car. "Bye, big bro!" he shouted, the sound trailing behind him.

Aryan rubbed his cheeks, irritated yet amused. He was the cold guy who rarely let anyone touch him, except for his mom and brother. But somehow, Aahan always managed to break through those barriers.

Arushi's POV:

"Huff, finally," I glanced at my watch. "Hmm, I still have some time." I chuckled to myself, *"Ooh dear, Arushi, you should get an award for the amount of hard work you're doing." I decided to put on a little act. As I headed toward the canteen to grab something before classes, there he was—the little freaky head who managed to be the most annoying person in all of Delhi. Even the mere thought of him irritated me. Ahh, I better just ignore that freaky creature. 😄

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