Adhyay’s POV:
We stepped quietly into the house, trying to keep the night’s energy low-key. But, of course, luck wasn’t on our side tonight. As we rounded the corner into the main hall, we nearly bumped into Saira, dressed in scrubs and holding her car keys, clearly on her way to the hospital. Her eyes narrowed as she took in the sight of the four of us, the shadow of suspicion growing on her face.
“Where were you all headed at this hour?” she asked, her gaze shifting between us, sharp and observant as always.
Meera didn’t miss a beat. “Couldn’t sleep,” she said, flashing a relaxed smile. “I woke up, and poor Adhyay here got up, too. So we decided to take a walk around the garden. Fresh air helps sometimes.”
Saira gave her a look, clearly unconvinced, but before she could respond, Dev jumped in, stifling a yawn for effect. “I was up because of the work Bhai sa assigned me,” he said, gesturing vaguely as though the weight of responsibility was heavy on him. “I’d been working in my room but took a break to sit on the swing. That’s when I spotted these two outside.”
Saira’s raised eyebrow barely dropped an inch, and her attention shifted to Dhruv, who was trying to look as casual as possible.
“Water,” he said abruptly, scratching his neck and putting on an innocent look. “I got up to grab a glass, and when I noticed the door was open, I figured I’d check. Turns out they were all out there already, so I just…joined them.”
Saira’s eyes narrowed slightly, a skeptical look on her face, and she crossed her arms. “Quite a gathering for an early morning stroll,” she muttered.
“Yes, well…” I gave a quick nod, putting on a neutral expression. “It was unexpected. But we’re all headed to bed now.”
Saira glanced at the clock and then back at us. “Just as well,” she said with a sigh. “I’m off to the hospital for a 3 AM surgery, so I’ll see you all later.” Her voice softened a little.
"Do you want any of us to drop you Saira?" Meera asked Genuinely concerned
"Nhi bhabhi i will go"Saira replied smiling
"Ok just wait a minute ok just a minute"she said as she made her way to the kitchen.
While Saira stood there confused after what felt like 5min Meera came back with a bottle and a bag, which she handed to Saira
"Yeh lo!!"she said
"Yeh kya hai bhabhi?"Saira asked taking the things.
"Your favourite black coffee and some quick roti khakhra"she said
"Arey bhabhiiski kya jaroorat rhi!!" Saira said taken aback
"Arey kaise nhi thi!! Vaise bhi subh subh kuch nhi milta tumhare canteens mein"she said which raised my eyebrows how did she know?
"Aapko kaise pata bhabhi??"Saira asked to which Meera not her tongue cutely
"Hehe arey woh n Mera ek dost tha,Dr. Kartik Ahuja woh bataya karta tha!!"she said nervously.
"Ohh Dr. Kartik hmm he is termed as one of the handsome young doctor in our department"Saira said laughing.
"Achaa"Meera exclaimed smiling. Wait smiling !! Why is she smiling while talking avoid him !! Who is he!?
"Tumhe late nhi ho rha?"I asked slightly jealous.
"Arey haan!! Bye!" She said to me
"Mujhe pata hai Teri team bhi hogi isliye Maine Jyada diya hai unko bhi Dena!!"Meera said to Saira, while Saira hugged her smiling
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The Unwanted Royal Marriage
RomanceThis story concerns a highly esteemed royal family residing in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The unwanted marriage of the to-be-crowned king of Rajasthan. The king of Rajasthan was unwillingly betrothed as part of his duty to provide a Queen for his kingdom. ...
