Just A Friend?

Chapter Seven

As the familiar hum of a scooter approached, Sridevi's anxiety grew.

She exchanged a worried glance with Ragu, and together they moved cautiously toward the door.

When the door creaked open, they were met with a striking sight-Sweety stood before them. Her eyes sparkling with an intensity that was both surprising and enchanting.

Without a word, Sweety closed the distance and enveloped Sridevi in a warm, unexpected hug.

Sridevi stood there, momentarily stunned as her heart racing with curiosity and joy.

"Darling! I love you!" Sweety exclaimed, her voice bubbling with happiness. "I'm thrilled to be your future daughter-in-law!"

The declaration left Sridevi and Ragu momentarily speechless as their eyes widening in astonishment.

Their worries seemed to lift replaced by an overwhelming surge of happiness.

"Are you serious, darling?" Sridevi asked with disbelief as she struggled to contain her elation.

Sweety's cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink, and Ragu couldn't resist a playful nudge. "Look at our darling blushing! I never thought I'd see the day."

Sweety's blush deepened, her face now a radiant shade of red. "Okay, okay, enough teasing!" she said, her voice mingling with a playful irritation.

"Darling, I'm getting late for college!" Sweety exclaimed as she pulled away, planting a quick, affectionate kiss on Sridevi's cheek before dashing toward her scooter.

She sped away leaving behind Sridevi and Ragu who exchanged looks of both elation and renewed concern.

"Now," Sridevi said with a determined tone, her gaze shifting to Ragu, "we have a significant task ahead-convincing Prabhas to agree to this wonderful arrangement."

Ragu nodded in agreement. "Indeed. Let's hope he's as agreeable as his future bride."

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Sweety entered the bustling college campus with her heart being light with undeniable joy.

However, that excitement quickly shifted to confusion and sorrow as she spotted Prabhas.

She expected to find him alone but what she saw stopped her in her tracks.

Prabhas stood before Teju, his expression animated with a mixture of pride and affection. Teju who was beaming like a radiant star was adorned with an opulent diamond chain that seemed to shimmer with its own inner light.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she jumped into Prabhas's arms, enveloping him in a hug.

The sight was a brutal contrast to the elation Sweety had felt just moments before.

It was as though the vibrant colors of her world had dimmed replaced by the cold reality of her fears.

Her heart ached as a raw sensation that urged her to retreat. Sweety wiped away the tears that blurred her vision. Her breaths coming in shallow, tremulous gasps.

With all the willpower she gathered, she turned on her heel and made her way out of the campus. The vision of Prabhas and Teju flashes on her mind.

If Prabhas truly intended to be her life partner, why was he so engrossed in showering affection and wasting gifts on someone else?

The realization stung deeply. It leaves her desperate for clarity.

Without hesitation, she fished out her phone and dialed Sridevi's number. The call connected swiftly.