Chapter 27 : Locked Doors

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Sometimes, the scariest things
are the ones we can't see.
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Aanya's POV

"Yeh dono kaha gaye honge?" I muttered looking here & there.
(Where could they have been gone?)

We were all split into groups, searching for Rivansh and Kaaya, who had vanished a while ago. Taksh and I were currently in the garden, but there was no sign of the elusive couple. The pouring rain had slowed to a gentle drizzle.

"Looks like they aren't here, let's go somewhere else." taksh said and I nodded.

As we were about to head inside, I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye. I shifted my gaze to the upper floors, trying to determine if it was a real movement or just a figment of my imagination.

"Taksh look there! Do you also see that?" I asked taksh when I noticed a silhouette on the balcony of the top floor.

Taksh followed my gaze, and we both spotted a silhouette on the top-floor balcony. I focused harder, and suddenly, I saw another figure. I was certain now - it was rivansh and kaaya. Kaaya's long hair was a dead giveaway.

"Taksh, it's rivansh and kaaya." I said.

"Yeh dono itna uppar kar kya rahe hai?" taksh said looking weirdly at their dark figures.
(What are they both doing up there?)

"How would I know! Let's call others and go there." I said and we both quickly went inside to gather the rest.

We rushed inside to gather everyone, and they were equally surprised when I revealed rivansh and kaaya's location.

"Now let us all go and call them meanwhile rohit you go and tell dhyey to start the live." I said and we all separated again.

After a grueling 15-minute climb, we finally reached the last flight of stairs. As I took the final step, I felt like I was about to pass out from lack of oxygen.

"Gadhe ko p-pata hai k-ki kaaya ki ha-halat thik nahi hai fir bhi itna upar l-lekar aaya use!" kaavi said, continuously gasping for air.
(That idiot knows kaaya's condition right now, still he took her here.)

After calming ourselves, we stealthily entered the balcony, trying our best to avoid making any noise. The breathtaking view from the balcony was captivating, but the scene before us was even more riveting.

"Haay, mujhe bhi chahiye koi aisa pyaar karne wala." keya whispered admiring the couple in front of her.
(I also want someone who loves me like that.)

Rivansh and kaaya were lost in their own little world, completely absorbed in each other's presence. Kaaya was blissfully enjoying the swing, while rivansh was reveling in the joy of swinging her. It was clear that rivansh had found a sense of calm and happiness simply by sharing the silence with kaaya. They looked like the perfect Disney couple, frozen in time before the climax unfolded. They were so engrossed in each other that they didn't even notice the presence of the 10 additional people standing there.

I cleared my throat, making a soft "ahem" sound to catch the attention of the love-struck couple.

They both flinched and turned towards us, looking startled. Rivansh carefully stopped the swing, and they both approached us. Rivansh's face betrayed a hint of annoyance at having their moment ruined, while kaaya's face flushed with shyness.

"Spill the truth, rivansh, what magic potion have you given my friend that her face is glowing like a tomato?" riva teased, eyeing the couple mischievously.

"You're blaming the wrong thing, riva. Just one glance from me can have that effect." rivansh chuckled, placing a possessive hand on kaaya's shoulder, and winked at her.

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