...The art of falling in love...( Abhira❤️Armaan)

19

Rajasthan

The sun beat down on the winding road as Abhinav and Akshara, Abhira's parents, made their way back from the temple. They'd decided to forgo their usual bodyguards for a peaceful morning, a decision that would soon prove to be ill-advised. Suddenly, a volley of gunshots tore through the quiet. Rivals, it seemed, had chosen this moment for an ambush.

Just when it seemed the situation was dire, a car screeched to a halt nearby. Armaan, with Rohit, Ruhi, Charu, and Aryan, jumped out, their faces grim with determination. They swiftly moved to shield Abhinav and Akshara, engaging the attackers in a fierce, chaotic fight. Armaan, always the leader, fought with a ferocity fueled by a protective instinct he couldn't quite explain. In the brawl, one of the stray bullets hit Armaan's car, leaving it damaged.

Once the attackers were routed, Abhinav, still shaken, clasped Armaan's hands. ("Beta, thank you so much,") he said, his voice heavy with gratitude.

Armaan brushed it off, (" Nhi uncle, kesi baat kare ho aap, this was our duty. Ye humara faraz tha.")

Akshara, her eyes filled with concern, added, ("Lekin beta, humare wajah se tumhari gaadi bhi tut gyi.")

Armaan just smiled kindly, (" Koi baat nahi aunty, ye toh thik ho jaegi and even if it doesn't it's just a car,* Lekin agar aap ko kuch ho jata to hum khud ko kabhi maaf nahi kar pate.*")

Abhinav, his gaze searching, asked, " (Tum log tehre hue kaha pe ho?)
Where are you all staying?"

Ruhi replied, (" Abhi toh aaye hi hai uncle, abhi, ab hotel jaenge) - we just arrived, we were headed to a hotel."

Abhinav's face brightened. ("Tum kyu na humare saath humare ghar chalo? Mere bete ki shadi hai uski shadi attend kr lena, itna tumhari gaadi bhi thik ho jaegi, fr tum ghum lena)
- Why don't you all come to our place? My son's wedding is happening, attend that, and by then your car will be fixed. Afterwards, you can explore."

Armaan, Rohit, and Ruhi quickly protested, ("Nhi nhi uncle, iski koi jarurat nahi hai, aap aise hi pareshan ho rhe ho.")

But Charu and Aryan chimed in, ("Chalte h na yaar, yaha ki culture ki shadi dekhenge, kitna maza aaega)
- Let's go guys, we can see the traditional wedding, it will be fun!" Ruhi sharply nudged Charu with an annoyed gaze.

Akshara pleaded, ("Haan haan beta, chalo na plz, mana mat karo )
- Yes please come, don't say no."

Seeing their hesitation Armaan finally relented ("Acha thik hai.")

And so, it was decided. Akshara and Abhinav went in their car, while Armaan, Rohit, Ruhi, Charu and Aryan squeezed into their significantly damaged car with a driver, heading toward the unknown.

The car pulled to a stop, and a gasp escaped from the group. Before them stood not a mansion, but a majestic castle, gleaming under the afternoon sun.

(" Bhaiyaaa ye kaha le aaye aap hume? Toh uncle aunty ke ghar jana tha? )
They have brought us here, where is uncle and aunty's house?" they questioned. The driver chuckled.

Just then, Akshara and Abhinav appeared, beaming. (" Chalo beta, ander chalo," )they said, gesturing towards the grand entrance.

The group exchanged bewildered glances. Ruhi asked, ("Toh yaha ho rhi hai aapke bete ki shadi? )
Is your son's wedding here?"