Mafia's Revenge Or Love? ~ A Saga Of Love And Revenge

Chapter 68

And as sleep began to claim them, Natasha realized that, for the first time in a long time, she felt something close to hope.

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The sun had just begun to rise, casting a warm glow across the bustling front yard. One by one, everyone arrived with their bags, still groggy from the early hour but visibly excited. Yuvaan stood by the SUV, arms crossed, watching as everyone assembled. Natasha walked up beside him, a small smile playing on her lips as she took in the scene.

Darshana, already wide awake and brimming with energy, bounced over to Vihaan, nudging him playfully. “Look at us, all set for an adventure!” she chirped, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Vihaan smirked, rolling his eyes. “You act like you’ve never been on a trip before, Daisy,” he teased, adjusting his bag.

Nearby, Rudra and Meera were busy checking the last of the luggage, ensuring everything was loaded securely. Meera smiled softly as Rudra’s protective instincts kicked in, making sure they had all the essentials. She glanced over at Raina and Dev, who were chatting by the car. Dev caught her gaze, raising a brow. "You sure we’re ready for this?" he called out with a grin.

Raina laughed softly, nudging him. "We are! This is going to be the perfect getaway," she said, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear.

Abhimanyu and Shivan helped load the last of the bags, with Shanaya chattering about the beautiful Kerala landscapes they’d soon be seeing. “Just imagine the backwaters and the lush greenery!” she exclaimed, clapping her hands in anticipation.

Ruhanika looked around, slightly out of place but trying to hide her nervousness. Yuvaan noticed and gave her a reassuring nod, which seemed to settle her. “It’s just a trip, Ruhanika. You’ll be fine,” he said, his tone unexpectedly gentle.

As everyone settled into their respective vehicles, Yuvaan looked over at Natasha, who glanced back with a knowing smile. “Ready to go?” she asked, leaning slightly closer.

“Ready as I’ll ever be,” he replied, their moment interrupted by Darshana’s enthusiastic shout. “Let’s hit the road, people!”

With that, they piled into the cars, laughter and banter filling the air as they set off, the promise of new memories awaiting them in Kerala.
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As they stepped out of the airport, a sense of warmth and familiarity washed over Natasha, Darshana, and Rudra. Their faces lit up with genuine smiles as they took in the sights and sounds of their homeland. The bustling crowds, the fragrance of local flowers in the air, and the distant hum of city life surrounded them, evoking memories they had longed for.

"Finally back home after an eternity," they murmured in unison, exchanging knowing glances filled with relief and excitement.

The rest of their group, however, looked around, taking in their unfamiliar surroundings. Some exchanged confused glances, clearly unsure about what to do next.

"Don’t worry," Darshana reassured, a small but warm smile lighting up her face. "I've already called my grandpa. He should be here soon to pick us up."

Rudra added with a grin, "And for those of you who were worried about strict company, relax. Anand uncle and Akshat uncle won’t be there to grill you. Only grandpa, along with our aunts and cousins, are coming to welcome us back."

Just as he finished speaking, the sound of car engines humming grew louder. From a distance, a line of pristine white cars approached, forming a convoy that exuded an air of elegance and authority. The vehicles glided smoothly to a halt before them in perfect alignment. A moment later, several guards stepped out in synchronicity, dressed in neat uniforms, and moved swiftly to open the doors.