𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 28

The plane touched down with a gentle jolt, marking the end of the long flight. Aisha stretched, sneaking a glance at Rivaan beside her, sulking with a dramatic pout. She nudged him with a smirk.

"Come on, don't be a drama queen," she teased, flashing him a mischievous grin.

Rivaan folded his arms, giving her an exaggerated huff. "Oh, shut up. Now that your brothers are here, they won't let us have a second alone."

Aisha rolled her eyes, leaning closer. "Don't worry, darling. I know how to handle them."

Without another word, Rivaan pulled her in, kissing her with a sudden intensity that left her breathless. When he pulled away, he had a smug grin, clearly pleased with himself as he grabbed her hand and led her toward the exit.

But as they descended the steps, they both froze, stunned by the sight waiting for them.

Lined up with arms crossed, wearing matching shades and equally serious expressions, stood the Oberoi brothers: Arjun, Veer, Vikram, and Divyansh. They looked like a tactical team on a mission—an intimidating, synchronized, and slightly ridiculous welcome committee.

Rivaan gulped, suddenly rethinking every life decision he'd made up to this point. He wasn't afraid of anyone... except maybe the collective wrath of the Oberois. And being best friends with the twins made it worse. Between Veer's protective big-brother vibes and Vikram's death glares, he'd be lucky to survive. He wasn't even going to think about Arjun, the oldest and most intimidating of them all. Divyansh? Well, Rivaan could handle Divyansh. He wasn't afraid of "the little guy."

Oblivious to Rivaan's sudden existential crisis, Aisha squealed and bolted toward her brothers. She practically launched herself into Arjun's arms, grinning. "Oh my God! I didn't know you all would be here!"

Arjun's stern expression softened, and he chuckled, wrapping her in a tight hug. "Well, we don't do surprises... unless it's for you."

Rivaan, standing a little way back, sighed in a mix of exasperation and affection as he watched Aisha embrace her brothers one by one. Great, he thought, now she's glued to them for the next few days.

Divyansh stepped forward, yanking Aisha into a bear hug, grinning even through his shades. "Missed you like crazy! We figured we'd give you a proper welcome."

Veer gave Rivaan a smirk. "And let's just say we also thought it'd be nice to remind a certain someone that kidnapping our sister for a date has... consequences."

Rivaan raised his hands in surrender. "Hey, I'm aware. Trust me, it was either that or she'd be forever shielded by you lot."

Vikram arched an eyebrow, "Yeah? Well, now it's payback time, dear friend."

Veer and Vikram stepped toward Rivaan, cracking their knuckles with the clear intent of giving him a lesson he'd never forget. Aisha rolled her eyes, slipping out of Divyansh's hug and rushing to stand in front of Rivaan.