Games & Fun

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Nandini walked into Gauri Khan Designs with Aryan by her side. The room was bustling with energy, filled with familiar celebrity faces. She could see Karan Johar in full form, entertaining everyone as only he could. Nandini hadn't met the other kids personally, though she knew who they were—Arhaan Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, and Ahaan Pandey.

Aryan was his usual composed self, nodding at familiar faces, but Nandini felt a little out of place. She smiled politely at everyone, trying to blend in. Karan, however, had other plans. The moment he saw them enter, his face lit up like a Diwali lamp.

"Ah! Look who just arrived!" Karan exclaimed, sweeping across the room to greet them. "Aryan, my darling, and Nandini—finally!"

Nandini offered a small smile, not as accustomed to Karan's exuberance. "Hi, Karan."

Karan gave her an affectionate squeeze on the arm. "Nandini, sweetheart, you look lovely. But what is this guarded look? You need to loosen up. We're all friends here."

She chuckled lightly, glancing at Aryan. "I'm just... adjusting, Karan."

Karan leaned closer, his voice dropping to a mock whisper, "You better adjust quickly because your dear Gauri Aunty will kill me if I don't make sure you two have some fun."

Nandini's brow furrowed. "Fun? What are you talking about?"

Karan clapped his hands, diverting attention back to the room. "Okay, everyone! Now that the star couple—" He winked toward Aryan and Nandini, "—is here, we can begin the real fun. We're going to play a game. Two teams, tasks, and the losing team buys coffee for everyone!"

Aryan gave Karan a sideways look, amused but skeptical. "Really, Karan? Are we playing games now?"

Karan waved him off. "Don't act so high and mighty, Aryan. You'll love this." He turned to Nandini with a playful grin. "And you, darling, have to participate."

Nandini immediately felt hesitant. "Oh, no. I don't think—"

Karan interrupted with a dramatic gasp. "Nandini! Don't do this to me. I promised Gauri that this would be fun for you two." He added in his head, If she doesn't play, Gauri will kill me. This whole thing was planned to make Aryan and Nandini a little jealous of each other. She has to play.

Nandini sighed, looking at Aryan for help, but he only smirked, amused by the situation.

"It's not a big deal, Nishu," Aryan said in a calm tone. "Just a game."

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