Aarohi And Dev

CHAPTER 44

Warning: This chapter contains discussions of drug use, which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

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Aarohi POV

As usual, my morning began with a message from Dev, but today’s text took me by surprise.

Dev: Good morning, Rose. A small gift awaits you outside.

A surprise? What could he be talking about? I hadn’t even seen him yesterday, and yet today, he had planned something special. Curiosity got the better of me, and I hurried outside to discover what it could be. My eyes widened in astonishment as I saw a sleek black luxury car parked in front of my house. Approaching it, I was even more taken aback to find a driver standing by.

"Sir has asked me to escort you wherever you wish to go. Please feel free to inform me, ma'am," he said, bowing politely. It felt odd to be addressed as "ma'am" by someone older than me, but the presence of the car itself was the bigger shock. What would my father think of this?

I quickly texted Dev back:

Me: Good morning, why is there a car here? Thank you, but I really don't need it.

As I was about to turn back into the house, I suddenly felt a presence behind me. My heart skipped a beat when I saw my dad standing there, his eyes shifting from me to the car. The memory of yesterday’s harsh encounter came flooding back, leaving me speechless. He said nothing, simply turning and walking away, leaving me standing there, my mind racing.

Determined to shake off the lingering anxiety, I went inside, quickly freshened up, and decided to accept Dev’s offer. The thought of his playful feigned anger when he called me "Darling" and how easily I melted under his charm convinced me to go along with his plan. Not wanting to cause any further tension, I resolved to use the car he sent.

As I stepped outside, I saw Tara waiting by her car. Her eyes widened with curiosity the moment she noticed the sleek, new car beside me. She came running over, excitement radiating from her. "Ruhi, whose car is this? It’s the latest model I've been dreaming about! This is just the best!" She exclaimed, dramatically caressing the car.

"When did Stingy Uncle get this? And a driver too? Who is this for?" she continued, her tone full of playful disbelief.

I approached her, unable to suppress my laughter. "Dev sent this for me," I explained. "He wants me to ride in this from today onwards."

Tara’s jaw dropped as she processed the information, her eyes twinkling with amazement. "Agar banda na sahi bas ek aisa gaadi dedo," she said, looking up dreamily.
[ If not a man, just give me a car like that ]

I chuckled at her reaction. "So, shall we go in this car today? You can park your car here."

She nodded eagerly, like an excited child, and we both climbed into Dev’s luxurious gift, ready to start our day.

Dev Pov

I observed a gentleman meticulously surveying the area, scrutinizing every detail of his surroundings with precision. Following a tense pause, he eventually moved on. Seizing the opportunity, I emerged from my concealed position, swiftly brushing the keypad with a fine layer of sand once more. Without hesitation, I keyed in the initial set of numbers that came to mind and pressed enter.

The disheartening sound of a harsh beep reverberated through the air, echoing my disappointment as the screen ominously warned of only two remaining attempts. Gathering my resolve, I deliberated over my next choice. Another beep of failure sounded, leaving me with just one final opportunity before the impending threat of an alarm blaring, exposing my covert presence.