Chapter 45

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The sun had mellowed over Banaras, casting a golden hue on the narrow gully where vibrant stalls stood on either side. The group had spread out-some busy exploring bangles, some devouring sweets-but amidst the buzz of the street, a soft folk tune played from Aditri's mini speaker tucked in her bag.

And that's when it happened.

Siya stopped right in the middle of the cobbled street.

A soft wind tousled her hair, and before anyone could ask what she was up to, she twirled gracefully, hher ghungroos chiming with mischief. The crowd slowly began to pause, as her body moved to the rhythm of the words that carried the essence of tradition and love.

Mhare hivda mein
(In my home)

She started with a subtle sway, hand placed on her chest, her eyes looking around like she was welcoming everyone into her world. The soft foot-tap matched the calm beginning of the music.

Ho mhare hivda mein
Peacocks dance in my garden

She raised both hands like a peacock spreading its feathers, taking a twirl so fluid it seemed like her lehenga had wings. Her feet tapped in rhythmic grace-soft, fast, fluttering like monsoon joy.

Tak thaiya thaiya
Till thaiya thaiya

A playful glint lit up her eyes. She danced with her shoulders, a smile forming on her lips, doing a quick spin that made her dupatta flow behind her like a trailing whisper.

Bhavre ne machaya shor
Bumblebee made noise

Her fingers traced the air around her ear as if swatting a buzzing bee, followed by a laugh that she couldn't suppress. She mimicked the buzz with a soft bounce in her steps.

Khili dil ki kaliya
Blossoming heart buds

Her expression softened as she brought her palms together and opened them near her chest like flowers blooming. Her moves grew delicate, tender, full of romantic grace.

Badla mausam badle nazaare
Changed weather, changed views

She stepped back and twirled slowly, letting her gaze travel across the Banarasi street as if discovering everything anew, reflecting the changing world within and around her.

Ya badla hai nazariya?
Or has your perspective changed?

She pointed teasingly at the small audience-eyes twinkling-as if asking directly, "Ya tumhara nazariya badal gaya?" Her smirk made it feel personal.

By now, everyone had stopped to watch.

Uttkarsh, who had been speaking to a vendor, turned around-and that was it.

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