"WHIPSERS OF TOGETHERNESS "

13 ~" ITEFAQ " ( COINCIDENCE )

kUMAR MANSION, USA
8:30 PM

as Ruhi, Ishita, and Raman gathered for a lively discussion. A palpable sense of anticipation filled the air, and the room was abuzz with excitement.

Ruhi: (her eyes sparkling with curiosity) "Mom, Dad, do we know who all are in Pankti's family? Who does she live with?"

Ishita: (sighing) "I wish we did. I'm as curious as you are."

Ruhi: (pouting) "Bua didn't say much?"

Ishita: "No, neither she nor I asked."

Raman: (nodding) "We should find out. It's important to know if she'll be able to adjust with us in the US."

Ishita: "Yes, let's get some clarity."

Raman: "I'll call Di. It's evening there, she should be free now."

Raman dialed Ritika's number, and soon her cheerful voice filled the speaker.

Ritika: "Namaste! How are you?"

Raman: "We're good, Di. We wanted to know more about Pankti's family."

Ishita: "Yes, Di."

Ritika: "Oh, they're the Malhotras. They've been my neighbors for 21 years. pankti's father and Karan Ji (my husband) became friends, and Ansh (my son) also became friends with their sons. I've also befriended the ladies."

Ishita: "21 years is a long time. You must know them well."

Ritika: "I've seen her grow up. That's why I suggested her for Ahaan. She's a lovely girl, and you'll like her at first sight."

Ruhi: "Tell us more about her family. How many people are there?"

Ritika: "Sure. She lives in a joint family."

Ruhi: "A large family?"

Ritika: "Yes, ten people in total."

Ruhi: (eagerly) "Name them, please!"

Ritika: (chuckling) "You're so excited about this match! Okay, she lives with her Dada-Dadi, Mummy-Papa, Chacha-Chachi, and her three brothers-one is her own real brother, and the other two are her Chachu's sons."

Ishita: "A big family indeed."

Ritika: "Yes, but they're wonderful people. They live together with love and harmony. They have a family business, Malhotra Industries."

Raman: "Sounds impressive."

Ishita: "Please tell us their names."

Ritika: "Sure. Aashi's mother is Swara Malhotra."

ruhi: (suddenly alert) "Swara? That name sounds familiar."

Ishita: (laughing) "You heard it from me. I had a friend named Swara back in India."

Ritika: "Oh, really? That's interesting."

Ishita: "Yes, we were good friends. I'd love to reconnect with her."

Raman: "Anyway, let's focus on the rest of the family."

Ritika: "pankti's father is Manish Malhotra."

Raman: "What? Repeat that?"

Ishita: (in disbelief) "Please don't tell me their son's name is Kartik Malhotra."

Ritika: (pausing) "Um, yes, it is."

Ruhi: (gasping) "Kartik Malhotra-the same person Ahaan has missed for almost 18-20 years?"