41. Birthday and Chaos

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Although the previous target is not completed ... Yet I am giving the update....

And a long chapter...

I don't know why you guys can't even complete this small target....

But this update is just for my loyal readers who really waits for the update...

Taget 40 ⭐ and 10 💌

Happy reading 🌷

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Shree’s POV

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11:45 PM

My eyes kept flicking to the glowing red numbers on the wall clock.
11:45. Just fifteen minutes left for my birthday.

I sat cross-legged on my bed, wearing my favorite oversized T-shirt, hair in a messy bun, phone in hand. The little fairy lights I had strung up in my room months ago were glowing softly, giving the space a cozy feel.

I scrolled aimlessly through Instagram, but my mind wasn’t on the reels. Any second now, my phone should start buzzing.

The first wish should come from Ishqi bhabhi — obviously. Or maybe Veer bhai, though he always tries to act cool about birthdays. And then… my best friends from college. They had to be planning something.

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11:59 PM

I put my phone down for a second, straightened the bedsheet (don’t ask why — excitement does that to me), and sat ready. One minute to go. My heartbeat picked up.

Okay, Shree… smile like you’re surprised,” I muttered to myself, practicing.

The clock struck 12:00 AM.

I stared at the phone. No ping.

No knock at the door.

I tilted my head, listening for footsteps. Nothing.

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12:05 AM

I bit my lip and unlocked my phone. Maybe they’re going to FaceTime me.

Nothing.

The only notification I had was… Zomato telling me about midnight biryani offers with Happy Birthday.

Wow. Even biryani cares more about me” I muttered sarcastically.

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12:15 AM

Still nothing. I refreshed WhatsApp twice. My friends’ group was active — someone had just sent a meme about exams. EXAMS! And no one even remembered to wish me.

My excitement fizzled like a soda bottle left open. Maybe they were planning something for tomorrow morning? Maybe?

I hugged my pillow, turned off the fairy lights, and sighed.

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12:30 AM

I couldn’t hold my eyelids open any longer. I finally drifted off, telling myself, Tomorrow morning they’ll make up for it… right?

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Morning – 9:00 AM

When I finally woke up, the sunlight was streaming in, warm and cheerful. I stretched, shaking off the heaviness from last night. Maybe everyone was waiting for breakfast to wish me.

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