•𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄• /𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒚𝒂 𝑺𝒆𝒏/

' 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 16 '

Lakshya's car pulled up outside Aarohi's studio, the engine purring smoothly as he waited for her to notice him. When she finally emerged, paint-splattered and distracted, he couldn't help but smile.

Aarohi's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she settled into the passenger seat of Lakshya's car. "Hey, what's going on? You should be at practice, not picking me up from my studio."

Lakshya's gaze remained fixed on the road ahead, a sly smile playing on his lips. "I left early today, Aarohi. We have a special meeting to attend."

Aarohi's brow furrowed in confusion. "Meeting? But your tournament is just around the corner! You can't afford to slack off now."

Lakshya's smile grew wider, his voice low and mysterious. "This is more important, trust me. We're going to meet...the baby."

Aarohi's eyes widened in shock, her voice barely above a whisper. "Baby?!"

Lakshya's eyes flickered to hers, a hint of amusement dancing in their depths. "Just be patient, Aarohi. All will be revealed soon enough."

As the car navigated through the winding streets, Aarohi's mind raced with questions. What baby was Lakshya talking about? And why was he being so secretive?

Aarohi's eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy, her voice laced with a subtle edge. "You're already married to me, and you're calling someone else 'baby'?!"

Lakshya's chuckle filled the car, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Actually, I told her about you, Aarohi. She said she wants to meet you."

Aarohi's expression turned skeptical, her arms crossing over her chest. "Whatever, I don't care who she is. Let's just get this over with."

Lakshya's smile never wavered, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. "You'll understand soon enough, Aarohi. Just be patient."

The tension between them was palpable, Aarohi's curiosity piqued despite her attempts to appear nonchalant. Who was this mysterious person Lakshya was so eager to introduce her to? And why did Lakshya seem so determined to bring them together?

The car came to a halt in front of a humble dwelling, nestled in the heart of a bustling slum. Aarohi's eyes widened in disbelief as she turned to Lakshya.

As they stepped out of the car, Aarohi's eyes scanned the humble surroundings, her mind racing with questions. "Does she live here?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lakshya nodded, his expression softening. "Yes, she does."

Before Aarohi could process this, a tiny figure came hurtling towards them, her eyes shining like stars. "Lakshya bhaiya!" she squealed, her small arms flung wide.

Lakshya's face lit up with a warm smile as he scooped up the little girl, twirling her around in a joyful circle. "Baby!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with affection.

Aarohi's eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling with confusion. "You were calling her 'baby'?" she asked, her voice laced with incredulity.

Lakshya's smile never wavered as he set the little girl down, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Meet her, she's my...wife, Aarohi!" he said, his voice low and gentle.

Aarohi's world came crashing down around her as the little girl, Tara, flung her arms around her legs. "Hey Aarohi di, I'm Tara! Thank you for being my bhaiya's wife!"

Aarohi's voice was barely audible as she stuttered out a greeting. "Hello Tara..."

Her eyes locked onto Lakshya, her mind racing with questions. "She's the baby?" she asked, her voice trembling.