AUTHOR'S POV: Chapter 47

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AUTHOR'S POV

Next day morning Yash woke up feeling the fatigue from the previous day's travel. He freshened up and dressed in a casual outfit before making his way downstairs. Entering the dining area, he noticed the table was set for breakfast, but Jivika was nowhere to be seen. He turned towards the cook, Malathi, who was preparing tea.

Yash: Malathi, where is Jivika?

Malathi: Sir, Madam hasn't come out of her room yet. Would you like me to serve your breakfast now?

Yash paused, his eyes glancing towards Jivika's room. He seemed deep in thought for a moment.

Yash: Okay, serve it.

Yash made his way towards her room stopping outside Jivika's door. He knocked gently twice, waiting for her response, but there was silence. Slowly, he pushed the door open and stepped inside. The room was softly lit by the morning sun peeking through the curtains, casting a warm glow.

There, on the bed, was Jivika, sleeping peacefully. Her face looked serene, a calm expression gracing her features, almost like she was lost in a dreamless sleep. Yash stood there for a moment, a soft smile playing on his lips as he watched her sleep. He quietly walked over to the window and pulled the curtains closed, darkening the room to let her sleep a little longer.

Just as he was about to leave the room, Jivika's phone, which was on the side table, pinged with a series of message notifications.

Phone:

Ting... Ting... Ting... Ting...

Curious, Yash glanced at the phone. The messages were from Vihaan, and the preview of the last message caught his attention

Vihaan's Message Preview:
He was appointed by Yuvika two months before Janhvi's accident.

Yash frowned. Seeing Yuvika's name made him pause, but the mention of Janhvi's accident sent a wave of alertness through him. He hesitated, feeling conflicted about whether to open Jivika's phone. The cryptic message and its mention of Janhvi stirred a mix of emotions in him — confusion, suspicion, and a hint of unease.

Another notification popped up:

Vihaan's New Message: Have you reached India? If yes, let's meet at our usual place. There's a lot to share.

Yash's frown deepened. He stared at the screen, tempted to read the full conversation, but it was locked. He glanced at Jivika, who was still sound asleep, oblivious to his presence.

Yash (thinking): What are you doing, Jivika? What are you hiding? Why are you talking to Vihaan about Janhvi's accident?

He put the phone back on the side table with a sigh, deciding against invading her privacy. The conflicting thoughts weighed heavily on his mind. He quietly left the room, closing the door behind him.

Back in the living room, Yash sat down, lost in his thoughts. The messages he had seen were troubling him.

Yash (thinking): Why did Vihaan mention Yuvika? What appointment is he talking about? And why are they discussing Janhvi's accident? What's jivika doing behind my back?

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