𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 : The Aditi And kartik Saga

Mazaak

Author's POV

Aditi- "Kartik... Arey, baba... Ab muzse kitni der aur naaraz rahenge aap ? Ek baar toh baat kar lijiye..."

She ran behind him while following him from the stairs as he came down to the living room from his room. Karan, who was still playing his games shifted his attention to them.

Kartik- "Aditi... Maine kaha naa muze koyi baat nahi karni hain."

Kartik said and his tone was flat meanwhile, Aditi just pouted and tried to channel her inner child.

Aditi- "Aapko pata bhi hain, maine aapko kitna miss Kiya ? Kya main apne home wale husband se milne bhi nahi aa sakti kya ?"

She twirled around, hoping to lighten the mood. He raised an eyebrow but didn’t respond. She let out a small giggle, knowing that deep down, he was battling his own smile. She walked closer, leaning on the armrest of the couch.

He didn’t respond, just continued to stare at the floor. Aditi took a deep breath and decided to embrace my playful side. Aditi approached him slowly, her hands on her hips.

'What if I promise to be extra silly today ? Watch this !' Aditi whispered to herself.

She made a goofy face, puffing out her cheeks and crossing her eyes. Karan erupted into laughter, and she couldn’t help but giggle too. Kartik’s lips quirked again, and she felt a flicker of hope.

Karan- "Come on, bhayi ! Aap hamesha ke liye bhabhi pe ghussa nahi ho sakte hain."

Kartik sighed, clearly trying to suppress his irritation.

Kartik- "Ye... It is not just about that... It is just... Harry !" Aditi was feigned in shock.

Karan- "Aapka matlab hain ki woh bhabhi ka charming, British colleague ?"

Kartik- "Pehli baat toh woh uska nahi hain okay ?" He glared at him.

Karan- "Okay.. okay... Uske baare mein kya ?"

Kartik- "He was laughing with her. It looked... Cozy !"

He muttered, still avoiding eye contact. Aditi rolled my eyes playfully, then plopped down on the couch beside Karan.

Aditi- "Come on, Kartik ! Main sirf aapko smile karane ka try kar rahi hun."

She said, inching closer. He finally met her gaze, his expressions softening.

Kritika- "Ye itna simple nahi hain, Aditi. Isn't it ?"  I stepped closer, my heart racing.

Karan- "Hum teeno ko pata hain ki woh aapki care karti hain, bhai. Harry sirf unka friend hain and nothing else."

Aditi- "Woh sirf mera friend hai. ! Hum toh bas baate kar rahe the and you know, I am naturally friendly. Aur waise bhi... Aap hi toh hain jinse main shaadi karne wali hun.. aise kaise aapko chhod dungi huh ?"

His lips twitched, and I could see the battle between annoyance and amusement playing out on his face.

Kartik- "You are ...impossible."

Aditi- "Impossible ? Ya fir... Adorable ?"

She nudged him, nudging her shoulder against Kartik as he sat beside her after she sat.