Love and Power

Unexpected Reunion

Y/N stood near the large window, staring out at the sprawling New York skyline, lost in thought. The soft buzz of conversation from her best friends—Aarya, Isha, and Meera—faded into the background. Janmashtami was approaching, and she knew it was time to return home to India.

With a sigh, Y/N turned to the group.

Y/N: "I'll be leaving soon. I need to go back for Janmashtami."

Before anyone could respond, Aarya jumped in.

Aarya: "Oh, same! My mom called earlier. There's some important event at home that I need to be at, so I'll be heading back too."

Y/N nodded, grateful for the company.

Isha, who had been scrolling through something on her phone, looked up and raised an eyebrow. "Well, if you two are going, I might as well head back as well. There's been some chatter back home that I need to check out." She gave a knowing glance, hinting at her mafia connections.

Meera: "Count me in. I could use a break from New York, and besides, there are things I need to sort out back home."

As the girls exchanged plans for their flight back to India, on the other side of the city, Park Jimin stepped out of a sleek black car, holding his phone to his ear. His driver had pulled over because of a flat tire, and while he waited for assistance, Jimin had received an urgent call from one of his company branches in India.

Jimin: "Something happened? How bad is it?" His voice was calm but firm, assessing the situation.

He sighed. Whatever had gone wrong at the India branch, it was serious enough to demand his presence.

Jimin: "Fine. Book me the earliest flight to India. I'll handle it."

Just as Jimin ended the call, Jungkook—his fellow CEO and friend—called.

Jungkook: "You're heading to India?"

Jimin: "Yeah, something's come up at the branch."

Jungkook: "That's funny, my parents just called. There's a family event I need to attend there as well. Let's meet up while we're in India."

Jimin wasn't one for socializing, but it seemed their paths were aligned. "We'll see."

Elsewhere, Suga and Taehyung (V) were relaxing after a long day. Suga received a notification on his phone about a deal that needed attention in India.

Suga: "Looks like I'll be flying out soon too. Got some business to take care of in India."

V, overhearing, leaned back lazily. "I could use a break from this place. I've got some things to wrap up in India too."

Y/N arrived home in India and was immediately greeted by her family with hugs and smiles. It felt good to be back. The smell of traditional food filled the air as her mother busily prepared for the upcoming Janmashtami celebrations.

Y/N's Mother: "Beta, don't forget, tomorrow is Janmashtami. We'll all be praying and then watching the pot-breaking competition."

Y/N smiled. "I wouldn't miss it."

Y/N woke up early, performed her morning prayers and joined her family outside, where the neighborhood was alive with excitement. The local kids were gathered, trying to break the hanging dahi-handi pot.