Part 29

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The next day arrived faster than anyone had anticipated. The entire Rajvansh family was gathered in the living room. Manvi stood next to Ragini, while Karanveer sat with Dada Ji, Mihir, and Anitha close by. There was a palpable tension in the air as everyone waited for the arrival of Manvi's boyfriend.

"Manvi, where is your boyfriend?" Arjun asked impatiently, unable to contain his curiosity.

"I'll call and ask," Manvi replied, quickly dialing his number. When the call connected, she muttered under her breath, "Shut up and come inside, or if not Bhai, I'll surely kill you." Her playful threat had Arjun barely able to hold back his laughter.

Moments later, the door opened, and a young man walked in, dressed in a checked shirt and jeans, nervously rubbing his hands together. "He's here," Manvi called out, and the entire family turned their heads towards the entrance. 

As soon as they saw him, shock and surprise registered on their faces. Arjun was the first to react. He jumped to his feet and hurried over to the boy, rubbing his eyes in disbelief. 

"Chasmish... tu?" Arjun exclaimed, staring at the boy before turning to Manvi, who was biting her lip nervously.

 tu?" Arjun exclaimed, staring at the boy before turning to Manvi, who was biting her lip nervously

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Karanveer's blood began to boil when he recognized the newcomer. **Samay Mehra**—his best friend Akash Mehra's younger brother.

Manvi, trying to steady her nerves, walked over to Samay, grabbing his hand and pulling him forward to face the family.

Manvi, trying to steady her nerves, walked over to Samay, grabbing his hand and pulling him forward to face the family

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(Our manvi and samay) 

Mihir and Dada Ji exchanged silent glances, while Anitha sighed quietly, bracing for the storm.

Karanveer's voice, low and cold, cut through the silence. "Since when are you two dating?"

Manvi opened her mouth to answer, but Karanveer held up his hand, silencing her.

"A year, Bhaiya," Samay answered, his voice steady.

Karanveer, eyes narrowing, leaned forward. "I asked for the actual time."

Samay gulped, trying to remain composed. "It's been a year. But Manvi... she's been after me for three years. I was scared... mostly of you."

Karanveer glared at him. "But now, you're not?"

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