Melody of his heart

CHAPTER 2

Kartik woke up to the soft hum of his alarm clock. It's 5:30 in the morning..., reluctantly leaving the warmth of his bed. Determined to stick to his fitness goals, he went to the gym for a grueling early morning workout. The familiar rhythm of his routine helped him clear his mind and focus on the day ahead.

Returning home, he took a refreshing shower, washing away the remnants of his morning exertion.

Downstairs, he found his mom in the kitchen preparing breakfast. They shared a brief but warm conversation, discussing the day ahead and catching up on each other's lives. He cherished these moments of connection, finding comfort in her presence.

After few minutes his mother served him and his brother breakfast And she also herself took a chair near karthik to eat with them.

Just as they were about to start eating, Karthik heard the familiar creak of the stairs. His posture stiffens slightly, and his eyes darken as his father, appeared at the bottom of the staircase. His father's presence filled the room with an unspoken tension.His smile faded, and the food suddenly lost its appeal. He could not stand the sight of his father, not after everything that happened between them. The resentment that he tried so hard to bury rises to the surface, turning his stomach. He can't even look at him, let alone share the same space.

He stopped eating as he started becoming anxious due to his fathers presence. Only his presence can make kartik so furious. With a silent storm brewing within he pushed his chair and left the table to the front door. Leaving his mother and brother calling for him which went in deaf's ears. He didn't even looked back and went straight towards the garage ,he clutched his bike keys in his hand like a lifeline.

As he fired up, his fingers flew across the screen of his phone, calling 'rishav' the only friend that can understand him. After ringing a few times rishav picked up the phone and said in a husky voice

''Hey bro! Whatsup ?''

''Lets meet at the speedway in 30 minutes.'' Kartik growled

''Did you again fight with your dad? Rishav asked

''Hah forget about that! Will you be there or not'' kartik asked

''Okay okay bro, i'll be there in 45 minutes''.and hung up the phone.

Both their families are business partners so they are close from their childhood. Their families' business partnership had laid the groundwork for an extraordinary friendship, one built on a foundation of trust. A bond that would last a lifetime.

Kartik left the house as he speed up vanishing into the distance. He reached the speedway in just 15 minutes. It was the private domain owned by Rishav's family.

Without waiting for rishav to show up! he took off the shot, accelerating a burst of speed as he tackled the track solo, each lap is a testament to his skills and impatience.

After about 30 minutes rishav showed up. He is the second most popular guy after kartik. But they are totally opposite of each other, if one is fire then the other one is water. But still they are the best buddies. Rishav is an introverted, shy person. He is famous for his good looks but it irritates him.

Rishav waited for kartik at the starting line. As kartik's 5th lap finished he joined rishav at the starting line. They both shared a glance challenging each other and went off. They slammed the gear, launching into a high-speed dual as they tore around the tract. Their engines roaring as they burst of speed. Their tires smoked and the burning of rubber filled the air around them. Neither of them were willing to give an inch. As they continued taking round after round. After non stop pulse-pounding laps their race finally came to an end. As kartik raised his hand in victory. The joy and satisfaction was visible on his face. They high-fived as they celebrated the victory of kartik.