chapter VI - the reunion

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Rohit knew that Aditi was meant to cause a ruckus wherever she went. So, when he saw Aditi walking onto the practice grounds one sweltering afternoon, her usual air of mischief was palpable.

She strutted across the field as if she owned the place, her small frame radiating a confidence that seemed far too large for her age.

"Adi?"

Rohit heard Ishan Kishan, his teammate and Aditi's three-year-long boyfriend, say from beside him. Ishan's voice held a mixture of surprise and amusement, a common reaction whenever Aditi appeared unexpectedly.

She had a knack for showing up at the most unpredictable moments, always bringing a whirlwind of energy with her.

"Abhi time nahi hai, Ishu. Ro bhai!" Aditi said, striding past her boyfriend with the determined gait of someone on a mission.[There's no time right now, Ishu. Ro bhai!]

Ishan, caught mid-motion as he attempted to pull her into a hug, was left with his arms hanging in the air and a bemused expression on his face.

"Ro bhai, woh Ridhu. Ridhu."

With that, Rohit's mood shifted from happiness to anxiety in an instant. Khargosh. Had something happened to Khargosh? Why was Aditi saying her name with such urgency?

A knot of worry began to tighten in his stomach as he turned to face Aditi, trying to read her expression for any clues.

Rohit felt a chill run down his spine as he saw the seriousness etched across Aditi's usually mischievous face. She was never one to panic or show fear, and seeing her like this only heightened his concern.

He took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves, but the worry for Radhika gnawed at him relentlessly.

"Aditi, please batao, kya hua?" Rohit urged, trying to keep his voice steady for Aditi's sake, but the anxiety was clear in his eyes. [Aditi, please tell me, what happened?]

"Aditi, kya hua? Radhika theek hai na?" Rohit asked, his voice trembling slightly despite his effort to stay calm. [What happened? Radhika is okay, right?]

Aditi nodded, but the tension in her eyes didn't lessen. "Woh theek hai, par kuch hua hai," she replied, her voice softer now, almost hesitant. [She's okay, but something happened.]

Rohit felt his heart pound faster in his chest, each beat echoing his rising fear. He glanced at Ishan, who had moved closer, his expression mirroring Rohit's concern.

Though Ishan doesn't know who this Radhika is, he knows she is enough to make his Ro bhai worried.

"Aditi, please batao, kya hua?" Rohit urged, trying to keep his voice steady for Aditi's sake, but the anxiety was clear in his eyes. [Aditi, please tell me, what happened?]

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