Part 29

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Annaya POV:

"After partying the whole night, we all slept in the morning around 6 and then woke up at 10 as it was time to go back to Mumbai. Everyone was hell tired, and after having breakfast and all, we started packing. The worst part is, I'm really going to miss Abhimanyu—his kisses, hugs, and cuddles. He was also looking dull and didn't come for breakfast, saying he was not hungry. I didn't go to meet him either, as I got busy helping everyone pack. Raj was also not leaving me as he caught a fever, so he was irritated from the morning. We all started bidding each other goodbye with hugs and kisses. As everyone was busy meeting each other, I slowly went towards Abhimanyu, whose face was dull and took him to the other side of the garden. I took him in a hug.

'Abhi, why are you not hugging me?'

'You know the reason, then also you are asking,' Abhimanyu replied with a sad face.

'Abhi, you are behaving like we are not going to meet now,' Annaya said.

'I know we will meet, but I got habituated to you, especially sleeping with you in my arms,' Abhimanyu replied, holding her by the waist.

'Abhi, I'm also feeling the same, but don't worry. I will try to spend most of my time with you, okay? And now, please smile,' Annaya said, pulling his cheeks.

'I always said you don't do this. Now take the punishment,' Abhimanyu said, and before Annaya could register, Abhimanyu smashed his lips on hers, taking her by surprise. He was kissing her slowly, and this kiss was not like their passionate kisses. This kiss was telling how he would miss her now and that he didn't want to leave her. Ending the kiss, he took her in a tight hug, and for a moment, they both stayed like this in each other's embrace."

After returning, we all got into our cars and headed to the airport. Within half an hour, we reached and boarded our private planes. I was very exhausted because I did not sleep whole night and don't know when I fell asleep quickly and didn't wake up until Shraddha informed me, we had landed. We then drove to the Rajput mansion. I'm feeling somewhat refreshed now, although the others seem like they might pass out soon. I'm eager to see Mom, Dadu, and everyone else, especially to return to my boutique. I know I worked in goa also but it's different to work in boutique with everyone around. I've messaged Abhimanyu to let him know we're on our way to the mansion, as he asked. I'm already missing him, and memories of our time in Goa flood my mind. I'm grateful to Kriti and Mihir; their bachelor party led to Abhimanyu and me growing much closer. It's still hard to believe, but it's true—Abhimanyu has become my reason for living, an essential part of my life. Without him, I feel like a person without a heart.

We arrived, and everyone eagerly headed inside. "Mom!" I shouted, embracing her in a hug. We all greeted each other and settled on the sofas. "We all missed you," Annaya said, hugging Manish, who tenderly kissed her forehead. "Akshu, I really missed you," Raj said, embracing Mom. "Aww, I missed my bacha too," Mom replied, pulling him closer, and we all smiled at their bond. I never imagined that Shraddha, Esha, Pooja, and Mahir—us four—would become so close that we couldn't go a day without talking or seeing each other. And the cherry on top is how our families also love and respect each other. I'm very blessed to have them in my life.

"Acha, I'm going to die if I don't sleep, so bye everyone, I'm off to my room," Sneha declared. However, she received a gentle tap on her head from Chachi for using the word 'die.' "Ah, Mom, I just got back after so many days, and you're already scolding me," Sneha complained, rubbing the spot where Chachi hit her. "You've only been gone five days, yet you talk as if it's been decades. And watch your words; elders are present, especially Raj," Chachi reprimanded. Sneha made a puppy face, apologized, and hugged Chachi, her antics dissolving Chachi's anger, and everyone smiled. "I feel like puking instead of watching Sneha's fake buttering," Rohit grumbled, sulking as he headed to his room. "Dad, see what he's saying," Sneha protested, tossing a cushion at him, which he dodged and threw back at her, prompting chuckles from everyone. "Now I can tell they're back," Chachu remarked, and we all chuckled once more.

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