•𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄• /𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒚𝒂 𝑺𝒆𝒏/

' 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 12 '

Aarohi tiptoed into the room, her eyes shining with excitement. She gazed down at Lakshya, who was still fast asleep. A gentle smile played on her lips as she said, "Good morning, Mr. Lakshya."

Lakshya stirred, his eyes fluttering open. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes, his morning voice husky as he said, "Good morning, good morning."

Aarohi's grin grew wider as Lakshya sat up, his hair mussed from sleep. "Why did you get up so early?" he asked, his voice laced with a hint of curiosity.

Aarohi's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Cuz we are going today" she said, barely containing her enthusiasm.

Lakshya raised an eyebrow, his morning voice husky. "Where are we going?"

Aarohi's grin grew wider. "I've heard that there is a forest nearby" she said, her voice trailing off.

Aarohi's interest piqued, "Where peacocks are found... I really wanna go there" she said, his eyes shining with anticipation.

Lakshya's brow furrowed in puzzlement. "What's the point of trekking into the jungle when you can gaze at peacocks in the comfort of a zoo?" he asked, his tone laced with skepticism.

Aarohi's eyes sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight. "But that's precisely the point!" she exclaimed. "I yearn to behold their majesty in the untamed wilderness, not cooped up in some enclosure. Come on, it'll be an adventure like no other!"

Lakshya's hesitation was palpable. "But..."

Aarohi's voice took on a playful, teasing quality. "Ah, don't be a spoilsport! You vowed to indulge in some fun with me this weekend, remember?"

Lakshya's resolve crumbled, his words dripping with mock exasperation. "God, fine! You've got me wrapped around your finger, as per usual."

Aarohi's triumphant whoop echoed through the air. "Good! I knew you'd see things my way!"

As they approached the jungle's edge, Lakshya's enthusiasm surged. "Let's go!" he exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Aarohi's voice trembled slightly, her doubts resurfacing. "Are you sure we should go inside?" she asked, her eyes scanning the dense foliage.

Lakshya's grin faltered, his brow furrowing in confusion. "What? You're the one who wanted to come here," he said, his tone laced with a hint of teasing.

Aarohi's fears spilled out in a rush. "Yeah, but what if we get lost, or there are wild animals?"

Lakshya's expression softened, his voice filled with reassurance. "I'm here to protect you, don't worry," he said, his eyes locking onto hers with a promise of safety.

Aarohi's gaze lingered on his, her fears slowly dissipating under the warmth of his words.

Aarohi's hand slipped into Lakshya's, her touch sending a spark of excitement through him. "Okay," she said, her voice barely above a whisper, and together they stepped into the jungle's depths.

Time passed, the sounds of the wild enveloping them, and Lakshya's gaze wandered, his eyes scanning the trees. "Are you sure they're here?" he asked, his voice tinged with doubt.

Aarohi's nod was confident. "Yeah" she said, but before she could elaborate, a mischievous monkey darted into their path, its beady eyes fixed on her.

"Oh no, Lakshya!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling.

Lakshya spun around, his eyes widening in surprise. "What?"

"There's a monkey!" she whispered urgently.

Lakshya's expression turned calm, his voice soothing. "Don't worry, just stay quiet, it won't harm us for nothing."

But before he could finish, the monkey's eyes locked onto him, its face contorting in a snarl. "Hushh!" Lakshya whispered, but it was too late. The monkey snatched his phone and took off, leaving Lakshya stunned.