54 | 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫

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MEHER

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MEHER

As the flames danced before us, their warm glow painted our faces in flickering light. Our fingers intertwined. With the leaves softly rustling in the nocturnal breeze, the surrounding forest whispered secrets in the darkness.We sat in silence, lost in our thoughts and the beauty of the moment. The stars above velvet, so much brighter here than in the busy city we'd left behind.The soft chirping of crickets blended with the crackling of the fire. Now and reminding us of how far we wandered from unfamiliar paths.

“ We will find our way back right? ” I just smiled nodding my head.

“ We will, ” I whispered in the dark night.

‘I hope we do ' I silently mused.

I gazed into the darkness ahead, wondering where this unknown path would lead us. The future felt hazy, like a road hidden in mist. I didn't know when we'd find our way back, or if we ever would. All I could do was keep telling myself and Rivaan that we'd make it home. We had to.

A low rumble from Rivaan's stomach broke the silence. He didn't say anything, but I knew he was hungry. I closed my eyes for a moment, then moved away from him to grab my bag. As I dug through it, my fingers found what I was looking for – packets of Maggi noodles.

I pulled them out, a smile spreading across my face as I showed Rivaan. His eyes lit up with curiosity as I got to work. I took out a few small pot, then poured water into one and added the noodles.
Carefully, I set the container on the edge of our bonfire. The flames licked at the bottom, slowly heating the water. I watched, waiting for the first bubbles to appear, the smell of the masala starting to drift through the air.

As the Maggi noodles finished cooking, I carefully lifted the container from the fire. Steam rose in curls, carrying the savory scent into the night air. I poured the noodles onto our lone plate, the only one we had brought on this unexpected journey.

I handed Rivaan the plastic fork, watching as he leaned in close. His eyes closed as he breathed in deeply, savoring the aroma.

"It smells good," Rivaan said, a small smile playing on his lips.

"But it would have been better if we had oa-"

My sharp glance cut his words short. He should be thankful we had anything at all, I thought.

Here we were, lost in the woods, and he was wishing for different food?

Rivaan's smile turned sheepish as he caught my look. He quickly picked up the fork and twirled some noodles around it.

"It's good, " he said softly. "Thank you." He added.

I felt my annoyance fade as we began to share the maggie.

"You know," Rivaan said between bites.

"I never imagined that eating Maggi in the middle of nowhere would make me so happy."

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