तुम आए तो मेरी ज़िन्दगी में बहार आ गई,
हर एक पल में मोहब्बत की ख़ुशबू छा गई।
तेरे साथ जीने की तमन्ना है अब,
तेरी मुस्कान से मेरी दुनिया रोशन हो गई।
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Author Pov
Avyansh stared at his phone, typing out a message with his usual straightforwardness.
" I will pick you up tomorrow after coming back from the office."
He hesitated for a moment, then hit send. He hoped it didn't come off as too impersonal, but knowing Avantika, she would appreciate the directness.
After sending the message, he placed his phone on the nightstand and tried to focus on his work, but his mind kept drifting back to her.
Avantika saw the message notification pop up on her phone. She read it but didn't reply.
Her emotions were too tangled for a simple response, and she wasn't sure what to say.
Instead, she let the phone slip from her hand and stared at the ceiling, her mind racing with thoughts of her family and Avyansh's impending arrival.
Next Morning
The sky was still dark, and the air was cool when Avantika woke up at 4:30 AM. She had barely slept, her mind restless with anticipation and anxiety. She quietly got out of bed.
After freshening up,She dressed in her usual comfortable attire-a simple pair of leggings and a loose top. she grabbed her yoga mat and headed to the balcony.
The early morning silence enveloped her as she unrolled the mat on the cool tiles. She took a deep breath, letting the fresh air fill her lungs.
The world outside was still asleep, and for a moment, she felt a sense of peace.
Avantika began her yoga routine, moving through the poses with practiced ease. Her body flowed from one asana to another, but her mind remained cluttered.
She couldn't shake off the unease she felt about returning with Avyansh.
Her family had been civil, even pleasant, but it all felt like a façade. The tension in the air was palpable, and she knew it would only worsen if she stayed longer.
As she transitioned into the final pose, Savasana, she lay flat on her back, staring up at the faint lightening of the sky. Her thoughts wandered to Avyansh.
He was an enigma-cold, distant, but also strangely considerate. His message from last night echoed in her mind.
"I will pick you up tomorrow after coming back from the office."
It wasn't a question; it was a statement, almost as if he knew she needed an escape, even if she hadn't asked for it.
She wondered what he truly felt, if he even cared, or if he was just fulfilling an obligation.
The uncertainty gnawed at her, but she pushed the thoughts aside. She needed to be strong, composed.
As the sky turned from dark blue to soft pink, she finished her yoga routine and rolled up the mat.
She stood by the balcony railing, watching the first rays of sunlight peek over the horizon. It was a new day, a new beginning, but the weight of yesterday still clung to her.
