The Silent Bond

✨Chapter - 16✨

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Golden morning rays spilled generously into the sprawling Rahi mansion, gently nudging the house awake after last night's whirlwind party. Though the grandeur still echoed in every corner, today was painted in soft hues of routine and recovery.

Arohi, graceful as always, was in the kitchen commanding the stove like a seasoned general. The aroma of fresh parathas, toasted bread, and ginger tea drifted through the house, tempting even the deepest sleepers.

Arjun, perched on the couch in the living room, tried focusing on the newspaper—but the calm didn't last long.

Thud!

A door upstairs slammed, followed by a muffled yell.

Aru (half-asleep, shouting):
"WHO STOLE MY SOCK?!"

Arohi (without missing a beat): "Socks toh machine mein hai, tumhare sone ke style ne uda diya hoga!"

Arjun (without looking up): "Khaali ek hi din ka party hangover hai... aur yeh halat hai..."

Just then, Anu descended the stairs, perfectly dressed in his college formals, adjusting his watch like a hero making his entry scene.

Anu (calmly): "Good morning."

Arohi (smiling): "Good boy! Breakfast table pe aa jao, paratha garam hai."

Arjun: "Dekha? Ek yeh hi baccha theek hai is ghar mein."

Aru (yelling from upstairs): "Main sun raha hoon!"

At that exact moment, Abhi returned from jogging—sweaty, exhausted, and dramatic as ever.

Abhi (panting): "Mujhe nahi lagta main zinda bachunga. Kal ki party ne meri soul nikal di thi."

Arjun (dryly): "Toh jogging pe kyun gaya tha?"

Abhi: "Kyunki Arohi bhabhi ke parathe chhodne ka risk main nahi le sakta."

Everyone chuckled as Abhi dramatically threw himself into a chair. Aru finally trudged down like a zombie, hair all over the place, dragging his blanket behind him like a cape.

Arohi: "Aru! Yeh kya hai? Tum superman ho kya?"

Aru (grinning): "Nahi, main toh 'Sleepman' hoon."

Arjun: "Main toh agle 6 mahine tak party ka naam bhi nahi sunna chahta."

Anu (sipping his tea): "Bhaiya, next time DJ ko helmet dena... bach gaya bechara kal."

Everyone laughed, even Arjun, despite himself.

The table filled up with clinking plates, laughter, and half-hearted bickering. It wasn't perfect—but it was home. And in the middle of all that familiar chaos, was a kind of peace only a Rahi breakfast could bring.

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London University

The sun gleamed off the glass panels of the sprawling campus buildings, and students buzzed in every direction—some rushing to classes, others lingering near coffee carts, chatting, laughing, living.

The wide courtyard was a vibrant mix of color and sound. Backpacks slung casually over shoulders, headphones in ears, and textbooks clutched against chests—it was a beautiful chaos of youth and ambition.

And right through the heart of it walked Anurag Singhania along with rishi and rey. (Guys Aishwarya had gone to trip with her friends.)

Rey (Whined) – "Yaar aru bro ki class aaj jaldi kyu hain. Bore ho raha hain."