MOHABBAT-E-DIWAANGI ( Book 1)

26. Unconscious avantika ✨

Hey everyone,

I’m finally settling into hostel life. It was tough at first, but it’s getting better. I’m still adjusting to the timing, though.

Today is my maa sa’s ❤️ birthday, and I’m missing her a lot.

Happy reading ✨

Authors pov

As the bullet whizzed past Aadish's shoulder, she gasped, her heart leaping into her throat. The narrow escape left only a shallow cut, but the sight of him wounded was enough to send her into a spiral of fear.

Aadish, quick to react, yanked her to safety, pulling her behind the car's frame. His grip on her wrist was firm, a reassuring anchor amid the chaos. His eyes, intense and unwavering, met hers, revealing a storm of emotions—concern, pain, and an undying resolve. Despite the sting of the injury, his gaze was focused solely on her, trying to soothe her trembling form with silent strength.

Aadish gently placed his hand behind Avantika’s back, his fingers lightly grazing her shoulder as he offered a comforting rub. His voice, soft and reassuring, broke through her tears. "It’s okay, betu (child). It’s just a minor injury. Please don’t cry," he said with a tenderness that seemed to melt away her distress.

Avantika, slowly emerging from her haze of worry, turned her face toward him. His hand, now resting near her chin, seemed to offer a steady anchor amid her storm of emotions. She met his gaze with her deep, dark eyes, a silent plea for reassurance.

Without hesitation, Aadish handed her his phone, his gaze steady and firm. “Call Armaan. I’ll handle this,” he instructed, his tone brooking no argument. As he began to rise, ready to tackle whatever awaited them, Avantika’s hand reached out, gripping his with a desperate urgency. Her touch was a silent plea for him to stay, for his presence was the only thing grounding her in this moment of chaos.

"Please bachha, vo log karib aa rahe honge... Hume kuchh nhi honga (child, they must be coming closer... We’ll be fine)," he said, trying to reassure her, though he remained unaware of her innocent yet anxious state of mind.

He placed one hand on hers, saying, "Pakka... promise (I swear)...". He was about to continue, but before he could, she asked, "Gun kaha hai? (Where is the gun?)" Her question caught him completely off guard. His eyes widened in shock, revealing the impact of her words. The sudden realization struck him hard, leaving him visibly shaken and stunned by the gravity of the situation.

He was still in shock when she repeated, "Gun kaha hai Aadish (Where is the gun, Aadish)?" The urgency in her voice, calling his name, broke through his daze. Unable to control himself, he pointed to his pocket and retrieved the gun, revealing its formidable presence.

Just as he was about to react, Avantika, with a swift motion, seized the gun from his hands. Before he could fully comprehend what was happening, she fired, hitting a man who had been standing just behind Aadish. The suddenness of the shot and the gravity of the situation left Aadish momentarily stunned.

Before Aadish could fully process what was happening, his future queen had neutralized the goons with just five shots. The scene unfolded so quickly that it left him in utter disbelief.

"Avantika!" he shouted as the realization finally sank in. Overwhelmed with shock and joy, he turned toward her, his face reflecting a mix of astonishment and admiration.

Before he could say anything, she interrupted, "Mr. R aapko dard ho raha h n .. chaliye doctor ke pass chalte hai" (Mr. R, you seem to be in pain. Let’s go see a doctor), her eyes scanning his injury with concern.