𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭

Part 31

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Tara kaha hai?” Tarun asked, his tone gruff but tinged with disappointment.

Manav shrugged dramatically. “Usse permission nahi mili. She’s not coming.”

Tarun’s face fell instantly. “Then what’s the point? The trip’s canceled. I’m not going.”

“Arre, serious ho gaya!” Shivi laughed, but before anyone could tease him further, the door creaked open.

"Oo is it the party cancel then should I go back home?" He heard a voice and instantly his head snapped towards the door and the room buzzed with laughter and chatter as Tara’s surprise arrival turned the air electric. Tarun was frozen for a moment, his grin wider than anyone had ever seen. His friends exchanged knowing glances and barely contained their teasing smirks. Tara, slightly embarrassed, stepped fully inside.

“Waah waah, hero ka mood ekdum 180-degree turn!” Rohan teased, nudging Tarun. 

"Tara ne bas darwaza khola aur hero happy.”rahul added with a laugh.

“Arre, pehele yeah toh pucho ki mood sirf badal gaya hai ya dil bhi tara ko dekh kar?” shivi added, earning a round of laughter and making Tara all blushing message.

“Shut up, guys!” Tarun muttered, though the redness creeping up his ears betrayed his embarrassment.

“Bhai, your face looks like you just won the lottery,” Rajveer smirked. “Admit it, you were sulking like a child!”

Before Tarun or tara could retaliate, his parents walked in, carrying the cake. “Chalo, now stop teasing them and let's cut the cake!” 

Everyone cheered, huddling around the table, but Rajveer’s booming voice rose above the chaos. 

“Don’t start singing yet, you tone-deaf lot! Let the man blow out the candles first!” 

Rahul elbowed Rajveer. “Bro, you’re the loudest one here. Glass todne ka plan hai kya?” 

“Shut up!” Rajveer laughed, shoving him lightly.

“Yrr bas bhi karo abb and you tarun cut the cake,fast! Mera patience khatam ho raha hai!” Rohan whined, dramatically clutching his stomach.

“Rohan bhai, you just had three samosas before coming here. Kitna khaoge?” ishita said, rolling her eyes.

“Arre, dessert ke liye alag jagah hoti hai,” Rahul retorted, making everyone laugh. 

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Soon after the gang started singing the birthday song with dramatic, off-tune enthusiasm. Tarun rolled his eyes but couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned forward to blow out the candles. Just before he did, Tiya called out, “Wait, wait, make a wish!” 

“I already have,” Tarun mumbled under his breath, glancing quickly at Tara. 

Shivi, standing closest to him, heard and immediately nudged Tara with her elbow. “He’s so whipped,” she whispered loudly enough for everyone to hear, and the room burst into laughter again.