दिल की दास्तान सुनाए, तेरे इश्क की गहराई,
पहले प्यार की धड़कन में छिपी है एक नई परछाई।
तेरा नाम लूँ जुबां से हर वक्त,
इस प्यार की खुशबू से महके हर एक रात।
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Avantika's POV
Today, we were all at home, spending time together on the terrace balcony. The view from here was beautiful, with a variety of plants adding to the charm. It was peaceful, the kind of day that felt like it should never end.
Maa and Choti Maa were taking a slow walk, talking about something while enjoying the weather. Devika sat next to me, excitedly telling me about a guy she liked-her face lit up with every word.
"And Bhabhi, he even asked Priya about my likes and dislikes, you know? To see if I'm interested in a relationship," she said, her excitement barely contained. Apparently, Priya was her best friend, which I'd just learned today.
"Phir? What happened next?" I asked, curious.
She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper, "And that idiot, the way he was acting all cool! Priya told him some stuff about me because she thinks he might be a good match."
I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Tumne kabhi nahi dekha usse?" I asked.
Devika grinned mischievously. "Nahi, Bhabhi, maine dekha hai! But only from a distance," she admitted. Her eyes darted toward Maa and Choti Maa, checking if anyone was paying attention to our conversation.
She was being cautious, as though spilling a secret she wasn't supposed to share.
I couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm, wondering where this story was going next.
"What's his name?" I asked, leaning in closer.
"Akash Kashyap," she whispered, so quietly I almost didn't catch it.
My eyes widened, and I couldn't help but form an "O" with my lips in surprise.
"And guess what, Bhabhi? He even put a chocolate in my locker! With a sticky note that said 'secret admirer.' He thinks I don't know it's him because he made Priya promise not to tell me," she giggled, clearly enjoying the thrill of her little secret.
"And yet, Priya told you everything," I said, raising an eyebrow.
She nodded with a grin. "Of course! She couldn't keep it to herself for long. And he's a topper, Bhabhi, matlab so many girls are crazy about him!"
"And he's crazy about you, huh?" I teased, trying to match her excitement, even though I wasn't used to being so expressive.
Her energy was contagious, and I wanted to be supportive, even though it didn't come naturally to me as an introvert.
"Acha, leave all that, Bhabhi. You tell me now," she suddenly switched the topic, her eyes shining with curiosity.
"Apko kabhi kisi par crush hua hai?" Devika asked, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.
My smile faltered for a moment as I thought about it. Crush? Though I was the only one who truly knew the answer.
I denied."No."
"Bhabhi, apko mujhpar crush nahi hua?" Dev suddenly said, popping out of nowhere with his usual playful tone.
"Nahi," I replied, amused by his antics.
