𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆'𝒔 𝑻𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉..|18+

3rd chapter

Oberoi Mansion – Night

Everyone was gathered around the dining table when Isha ji spoke up.

“We’re going to Rajasthan soon—
for Kunal’s wedding,” she announced.

Simran lit up. “Really? When are we going?”

“Tomorrow is your last exam,” Isha ji replied. “Once the exams are over, we’ll go after that.”

“But what about shopping?” Simran asked.

“We’ll go next month. For now, focus on eating and finish your exams.”

Simran raised an eyebrow. “Will Rudransh come too?”

Isha ji nodded with a smile. “Yes, he’ll be coming as well.e

Khurana Mansion – Backyard

Mr. Khurana sat outside under the stars with Ishika and Shanaya.

“After your last exam, you both should go shopping,” he said.

Shanaya frowned. “But why, Papa?”

“Because Kunal is getting married, and we’re going to Rajasthan next week.”

“Will the Oberoi family come too?” Ishika asked curiously.

“Yes, they will.”

“Okay then,” Mr. Khurana said, standing up. “Now both of you go and sleep. You have school tomorrow.”

As Ishika walked away, Shanaya remained quiet, deep in thought.

After a moment, she turned to her father.

“Will all of them be there?”

Mr. Khurana nodded slowly. “Yes, all of them will come.”

“Okay,” Shanaya said simply and walked off.

Mr. Khurana watched her as she left, concern in his eyes. After a moment, he too headed inside.

Two Days Later – Shopping Day

Simran, Ishika, Shanaya, Rudransh, Karan, and Aliyan all went out for wedding shopping together.

Simran and Rudransh

Rudransh followed Simran through the mall, while Karan was with Ishika, and Shanaya and Aliyan shopped separately.

Simran glanced back. “Why are you following me? Where’s Shanaya?”

“She’s in another store,” Rudransh replied. “And Ishika’s with Karan.”

“Fine, come with me then,” Simran said. “You clearly have no idea what to shop for.”

“Exactly. I don’t know what to buy,” Rudransh admitted.

“No worries. I’ll help you,” Simran said confidently.

She led him to the men’s section and stopped in front of a royal blue suit.

“That’s the one,” she said, pointing.

She called over a staff member to bring the suit down. Rudransh watched her intently the entire time.

Simran handed him the suit. “Go try it on.”

Rudransh nodded and walked to the changing room.

While he was inside, Simran browsed through other outfits for him. Then she turned and saw Rudransh stepping out in the blue suit.

He looked incredibly handsome.

“So?” he asked.

Simran blinked, then stammered. “You… you look very handsome.”

She quickly told the staff to pack that suit along with the others she’d picked.

Ishika and Karan

Meanwhile, Karan had sent Ishika into the changing room.

The door creaked open and Ishika stepped out wearing a soft pink lehenga.

Karan was stunned. She looked nothing less than angelic.

“You look absolutely beautiful,” he said. “We’re buying this.”

Ishika smiled shyly and went back to change.

Shanaya's sidea

Alone, Shanaya spotted a black lehenga and fell in love with it at first glance.

She tried it on and stepped out of the changing room just as the rest of the group passed by.

Aliyan's eyes were the first to find her. He looked her up and down, clearly impressed—but quickly turned his gaze away before anyone noticed.

But Shanaya had noticed.

Ishika teased, “The lehenga looks beautiful on you—but can’t you wear anything but black, Shanaya?”

Shanaya smirked. “Nope. I’m wearing this one.”

She turned and walked back into the changing room. Aliyan heard her and muttered to himself:

“I’ve never seen a girl as stubborn as her.”

Boys' Banter

Later, the group wandered through the mall, when Aliyan and Karan spotted the same grey shirt inside a store.

They rushed in and both grabbed the shirt at the same time.

“Aliyan, give it to me. I saw it first,” Karan insisted.

“Nope,” Aliyan replied, tugging the shirt. “If I touch it, it’s mine.”

Karan huffed. “I’m five minutes older than you. Give it to your elder brother.”

Aliyan was about to snap back when

A third hand pulled the shirt away from both of them.

“I’m older than both of you by two months o this shirt is mine,” said a calm, confident voice.

Karan and Aliyan turned in surprise, looking toward the guy who’d just claimed their prize.