Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh (Completed)

Chapter 114 Just Us

The afternoon sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows as Manvi rushed through the bustling street, her heart pounding in her chest. Aarav lay motionless in the middle of the road, his body sprawled at an unnatural angle, and panic surged through her veins. "Aarav!" she shouted, her voice trembling with urgency as she sprinted towards him, the world around her fading into a blur.

"Aarav! Aarav kya hua aapko??" She knelt beside him, gently tapping his face, her fingers trembling as she tried to coax him back to consciousness. His breath was shallow, and her heart sank as she frantically looked around for help. The driver of the car stood frozen, shock etched on his face.

"Kya kiya tumne?? Agar mere Aarav ko kuch bhi hua na, toh jaan se maar dungi tumhe main!" Her voice rose in desperation, the raw emotion spilling out as she turned her fury on the driver, the urgency of the moment clouding her judgment.

"Call the police! Help..." she screamed, her words laced with fear as she tried to go to Aarav back to life. The driver stammered an apology, but it barely registered in her frantic mind.

"Aarav, uthiye... Aarav!" she pleaded, tapping his cheek with increasing urgency, tears pooling in her eyes.

Suddenly, she heard a weak but familiar voice. "Main challenge jeet gaya, tumne 5 baar mujhe Aarav kaha," he mumbled, his eyes still closed but the corners of his mouth twitching upwards in a half-smile

Manvi's heart leapt in disbelief. He opened his eyes, the playful glint unmistakable even in his dazed state. Aarav pushed himself up, a sheepish grin spreading across his face as he glanced at the driver. "Sorry! Sorry, it was just a prank," he said, the lightness of his words clashing with the heaviness of the moment.

The driver shook his head, an incredulous smile creeping onto his face. "It's alright! Anything in love..." he chuckled, shaking off the tension before leaving them behind.

Manvi stood there, heart racing and disbelief coursing through her. Aarav beamed up at her, but the smile quickly faded as she shot him a deadly glare, her frustration bubbling to the surface. "Drama! Aaj aapko chodungi nahi main!" Her voice was fierce, the mix of anger and relief swirling in her chest.

She looked around, spotting a brick lying on the side of the road. Without a second thought, she picked it up, her intention clear. Aarav's eyes widened in realization. "Are nahi, lag jayegi..." he stammered, panic flickering in his eyes as he scrambled to his feet.

With a burst of energy, he took off, sprinting away from her as she chased him down the street, laughter bubbling amidst her frustration. "Rukiye aap!" she called after him, her heart pounding not just from fear but from the exhilaration of the moment, their playful chase igniting a spark that reminded her just how deeply she loved him.

As Manvi sprinted after Aarav, laughter echoed between them, the thrill of the chase igniting the air around them. Suddenly, she stumbled over the fabric of her saree, the delicate material catching on her legs as she lost her balance. Time seemed to slow as she felt herself falling, but before she could hit the ground, Aarav was there, his strong hands wrapping around her waist and pulling her up against him.

Their eyes locked in a moment that felt both electrifying and intimate. "Main challenge jeet chuka hun... ab tum mujhe sirf Aarav bulaogi," he declared triumphantly, a teasing grin spreading across his face as he tossed the brick from her hand into the nearby bushes, leaving no evidence of her earlier frustration.

"Aapne cheating ki!" she protested, her voice a blend of seriousness and amusement, the corners of her lips curling up into an irresistible smile, unable to hide her delight at their playful banter.

"Achha? Tumne bhi toh cheating ki aaj yeh sexy si saree pehen ke..." he retorted, his gaze roaming over her figure in the elegant drape of red net, the fabric shimmering subtly with every movement. A mischievous spark flickered in his eyes, igniting a blush across her cheeks, the warmth of his gaze both thrilling and unnerving.