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11. Keeya's game

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"Mummy~ Mummy~~ Aaj toh pakka late ho gayi hoon main!"

 she screamed, her voice echoing across the luxurious confines of the Vasani estate. The panic in her tone was palpable as she bolted from the bathroom, droplets of water glistening on her freshly washed skin. Her bathrobe was hastily tied around her waist, the fabric slightly damp as she scurried toward the walk-in wardrobe. 

The enormity of the wardrobe's collection overwhelmed her in this moment of urgency. She rifled through drawers, yanking them open, her eyes darting in search of her concealer and foundation. Her hands shook slightly, and the more she searched, the more flustered she became.

"Where is it? Oh God, why does this always happen to me when I'm in a hurry?"

she muttered to herself, frustration bubbling in her chest. It was one of those moments everyone had experienced at least once — when panic made everything seem misplaced and out of reach.Her frantic energy didn't go unnoticed. Sitting calmly on the plush couch in the room, Pallavi observed the scene with a knowing smirk.

 She leisurely nibbled on a perfectly golden waffle, a masterpiece crafted by none other than Agastya Vasani's private chef. Despite the deliciousness of the treat, Pallavi's attention was solely on Swati. Her soulmate's clumsy frenzy was both amusing and intriguing.

"Kyun, jal bin machhli ki tarah kyun tadap rahi hai?" 

Pallavi asked, her tone a mix of humor and curiosity. Her voice cut through Swati's self-created whirlwind, momentarily pausing her movements.Swati turned to look at Pallavi, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush that was not from exertion. 

"Yaar, ek toh late ho rahi hoon conference ke liye, and above that, this hi—"

 she stopped mid-sentence, her words faltering as realization dawned upon her. Her lips clamped shut, and her blush deepened to a shade reminiscent of a blooming rose. Her hand instinctively rose to her cheek as she tried to suppress a small smile, but the act only made her reaction more obvious.Pallavi didn't miss a beat. She leaned forward, her waffle momentarily forgotten, and narrowed her eyes with a teasing glint. 

"Ohh~~ someone had a wild sex last night." 

Her tone was suggestive, dripping with mischief.Swati's eyes widened in shock at Pallavi's audacious remark. 

"No!"

she exclaimed, shaking her head vehemently in denial, but the way her fingers fidgeted with the hem of her bathrobe betrayed her.Pallavi raised a perfectly arched brow, her smirk widening.

 "Ohh, then hot steamy make-out session?"

Swati's blush reached her ears, and she pressed her lips together, unable to meet Pallavi's gaze. Her silence spoke volumes.Pallavi clapped her hands together in mock triumph. 

"I knew it! Toh kahan tha yeh romantic episode?" 

she pressed, her curiosity now piqued further.

"Shut up, Pallavi!" 

Swati snapped, grabbing a pillow from the couch and launching it at her friend's face. The pillow's soft impact made Pallavi laugh, the sound echoing melodiously in the room.Removing the pillow from her face, Pallavi's laughter only grew louder as she saw Swati retreating back into the bathroom.