you are my destiny

chapter 59.

Just then Ahana heard a sound. She turned and saw a big white cloth drop down like a screen, and suddenly a projector flickered on.
On it, words appeared: “What does the cheering squad mean to me?”

Her eyes widened as Armaan appeared on screen.

Armaan’s video: “I think it’s like a playground where we play together…”

Next came Advika.

Advika’s video: “The source of energy in my life?”

Then Rudra’s face lit up the screen.

Rudra’s video: “The happiest dream…”

After him, Divya appeared.

Divya’s video: “Youth? The ‘we can do it’ spirit…”

Neha followed.

Neha’s video: “The best challenge I took on and don’t regret…”

Then Shagun.

Shagun’s video: “One of the goals in my college career?”

Ahana’s smile grew warmer, her eyes sparkling. Behind her, Advika stood silently, watching her reaction. From the kitchen doorway, Abhimaan and Shravani slowly stepped out of their hiding spot, joining Advika’s side as they admired Ahana’s expression.

On screen, Rihaan came up next.

Rihaan’s video: “Family… Something hot that bubbles out from deep inside your heart… You know what it is, right? It’s like lava… No, lava is hot…”

Ahana chuckled at his rambling.

Then Reyansh appeared.

Reyansh’s video: “For me, it’s the bond of trust we’ve built — like a net that never lets us fall.”

Atharva came after.

Atharva’s video: “The squad is… home. A place where I learned how to stand strong, not just for myself, but for all of us.”

Then Shravani showed up on screen, her confident smile making Ahana’s chest tighten with emotion.

Shravani’s video: “The cheering squad? It’s our heartbeat. Loud, fierce, impossible to ignore — just like family should be.”

Finally, Abhimaan appeared.

Abhimaan’s video: “The thing I want to wrap up well this year…”

Ahana blinked rapidly, holding back tears. And then, to her surprise, her own face filled the screen.

Ahana’s video: “Good luck… that I didn’t expect to get.”

Her eyes welled up instantly. She bit her lip, smiling through tears, as the room stayed quiet — everyone still hidden, waiting for her reaction.

Then, on the screen, new words appeared:

“What does Ahana Singhania mean to me?”

Neha appeared first, her grin bright.
Neha’s video: “A friend who’s always energetic and cute… honestly, she makes even boring days fun.”

Next was Shravani, speaking with her usual calmness.
Shravani’s video: “She’s so cheerful… laughs easily… and somehow, that laugh makes everyone else smile too.”

Then Divya came on.
Divya’s video: “She’s brave. Even when she’s scared, she doesn’t back down. I really want to be like her.”

Rudra followed, his tone more thoughtful.
Rudra’s video: “To me, Ahana feels… mature. Like a dependable adult I can rely on. I’m grateful for her in many ways… and sometimes, I feel sorry too — for not saying it enough.”