Chapter 4:

The snow outside was a furious blur, swirling and dancing against the windowpane. Inside, Shreya sat perched on the edge of her suitcase, her heart a fluttering bird trapped in a cage of conflicting emotions. Anticipation for her reunion with Maahi thrummed through her veins, but a peculiar presence lingered, a phantom she couldn't quite grasp. Daya.

Daya's name echoed in the silent room, a whisper on the wind. Why was she thinking of him so much? Her fingers fumbled with the clasp of her diary, the worn pages crackling as she opened it. The last few days had been a whirlwind of back-to-back events, a relentless blur of work. Yet, the mere thought of leaving India, leaving this place where she shared such profound memories with Daya, had sparked a firestorm within her.

The delicate pages of her diary fluttered in the gust of wind that sneaked in through the window, a metaphor for the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her. Trying desperately to prevent the precious photographs from flying away, she clutched them tight, her heart aching with a bittersweet longing.

The voices of the CID team echoed in her ears, a symphony of laughter, banter, and shared triumphs. Sachin, Purvi, Tarika, Pankaj, Freddy, Abhijeet, and Daya. Each voice, each shared experience, was a tapestry woven into the fabric of her life. She could almost feel the camaraderie, the unspoken bonds forged in the heat of a chase, the shared triumphs and failures that had become their shared history.

A photograph of her and Daya slipped from her grasp, the memory of their undercover mission in Shimla flooding her senses and she clenched it in her hands as flashbacks flooded back to her.

Flashback:

The case in Ahmedabad had been a blur of danger and adrenaline, a near-death experience that had bound them together in a way that neither of them could have predicted

Abhijeet had been noticing Dareya from the moment they have been back from Ahmedabad, the blushing shreya, Daya who now is slowly attracted towards her. Daya started to smile again and was mostly grouped up with her by Abhijeet on several case, crime spots and forensic jobs.

Abhi(playful mischief): Daya aur Shreya(both looked at him)tum dono honeymoon pe ja arahe ho.

All : Kya?

Daya's hand slipped down the desk while files from shreya's hand fell down, everyone opened their mouth in o shaped. Abhijeet looked around with his voice a mix of and calculated strategy and smirk.

Freddy: Shreya aur Daya sir ne shaadi karli?kab?

Pankaj : Hume kyu nahi bulaya sir?

Purvi :(stares at shreya)Shreya..

Daya :(recollecting himself)Abhijeet kya bakwas kar rahe ho aur tum log dono kaam pe dhayan do.

Daya bite his lips with confusion as shreya looked at him with hurt in her eyes because of his words "Bawas kar rahe ho" Abhi glanced from corner of his eyes and looked back at Daya.

Abhi :(smiled)Are tu itna gussa horaha kyu ho raha hain?wo log kuch galat thodi puch rahe hain.

Daya glares at him grinning his teeth while he steal a glance at shreya who was collecting the file which fell down.

Daya :Abhijeet.. mazak band karo warna..

Abhi : Daya maine aaj tak koi case ko leke kabhi mazak kiya hain?(Daya looked at him shock, as shreya glanced at him)Shimla wala case aaya hain na jaha hume lead ke liye jaana hain..(snaps his finger)yaad hain Acp sir ne kaha tha??? (shaking his heaD)Yadash jaane ki bimari mujhe hain aur yaha yadah bhaisab ki kamzor ho rahi hain.

Daya :(sigh)Boss, mujhe ache se yaad hain lekin tum bhul gaaye ho wo case abh Shimla ki police force handle kar rahi hain.

Abhi :(chuckled putting his arm around Daya)Nahi mere chote bhai, wo case humare pass wapas aagaya hain isliye abh wo case case hum handle karenge...(Daya raise his eyes staring at Abhi while he chuckled)isliye abh hume waha jaana hoga couple banake.

Freddy covers his mouth with slap as Abhi looks at him then roam his eyes looking at everyone noticing him and looking at him, Purvi - Sachin were controlling ther smile. Shreya was blankly staring at Duo, Pankaj had his mouth open, Nikhil looked brewiled at them. Daya was confused and sighing when Abhi recollect his words and immediately push Daya towards Shreya as he collide with her, she loses balance while Daya held her her by waist which send shiver in both their bodies, they looked at eachother getting lost in eachother feeling their heart beating fast.

Purvi roll her eyes giggling, sachin chuchkles, Nikhil was smiling , Pankaj- Freddy were looking at Daya then at shreya then vise-verse, Abhi setting his collar, bewiled with everyone's thinking then caught the glimpse of Dareya and resting on his elbow on Sachin looking at them smirking.

Purvi :(wishpered)Ye ho kya raha hain?

Abhi :(wishpered back)Kuch to gadbadh hain... kuch to gadbadh hain(loudly)Dayaaaa...

Daya and shreya immedetely move apart as Daya clear his throat looking infront of him while Sachivi, Nikhil and Abhi chuckled leaving Freddy and Pankaj confused.

Freddy : (confused)Sir ho kya raha hain?

Abhi :(giggling)wahi jo manzure Da..(daya glare at him as he rephrase his words)Acp sir hoga.

Pankaj:(scraching his head)Sir.. lekin aapne aise kaha mujhe laga Daya sir bina mujhe bulaye apne shaadi ka khana kha gaaye.

Freddy : Pankaj, bina hume bulaye.

Freddy : Main tumhara senior hu to meri baatein tumhari nahi..

Sachin(crossing his arms): Pankaj - Freddy tum dono ko khane ke alwa kuch shujhta hain?

Pankaj : Sir.. phele pet puja phir kaam karo koi duja.

Everyone chuckles at them, Daya rubs the sweat from his forehead as Abhi chuckled at his friends reaction. Shreya was smiling at Pankaj - Freddy quickly forgetting about Daya's words.

Sachin :(glances at dareya then smile and looks at Abhijeet)Sir, Daya sir aur Shreya kuch din phele hi Ahemdabad mein itna pareshan hoke aaye hain, mujhe lagta hain hum mein se kisi aur ko chala jana chaiye.

Abhi :(loudly shouting)Nahi... (Daya and everyone stare at him as he clear his throat and looks at shreya then at Daya)Mera matlabh hain isliye to ye case pe inka jaana zaruri hain. Dekho Daya se Acp sir kitna gussa the Ahemdabad wale case ko leke(they all node)abh ye ek hi way possible hain ki Acp sir ka gussa thand ho sake.

Daya :(interputting)Boss, lekin.

Abhi :(stopping inbetween)No lekin vekin.. Daya tujhe mera dost nahi milega isliye(wink)sun meri baat bas(turn to shreya)shreya tumhari help ki thi na Daya ne to abh tumhari bari hain. (Abhijeet had his eyes gleaming with a mischievous glint as shreya looked at him then at Daya, finally nodding with Abhi clapping happily)so kal tum dono honeymoon ke liye nikaloge.

Daya stare at him with Abhi smirking smiling at him and moves away. Shreya bitting her lips looks at Daya as he nods his head and moves around. Shreya had been equally hesitant, a mix of fear and a strange sense of anticipation bubbling within her. Shimla, with its snow-capped peaks and winding roads, had always held a certain allure for her. The prospect of spending time with Daya, even under the guise of a fake relationship, was both terrifying and exhilarating. Daya looked at shreya deep in thoughts as he moved beside her and smiled whispering.

Daya : (softly murmur)Itna nervous maat raho, ye sirf ek case ke liye hain, so relax.

Shreya:(looking at him)wahi to problem hain.

Daya:(surprised)Kya???

She realized her words and looked at him, as he looked at her confused while she moved always from their leaving Daya smiling at himself.

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Flashback ends:

Shreya clutched the picture of her and Daya as couple in disguise in Shimla, a smile was playing on her lips recollecting the fond memories of that time.She looked back at the picture roaming her finger.

Shreya : Kitni haseen yaadein thi, abh main chake bhi wo sab wapas nahi laa sakti kabhi nahi..

Her eye were sparkling with diamonds like tears flowing from her eyes with a voice echoing around her.

Shreya, please jao yaha se.. hamesha ke liye dur bohut dur..warna sab khatam hojaye jao yaha se..

Shreya closed her ears with tears roiling down her cheeks, she placed the picture back in dairy with closing the suitcase and dialing a number quickly.

Shreya:(her voice chocking in her throat wiping her tears)Mu... Mujhe wapas jaana hain jaldh se jaldh, London ke tickets chaiye.

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The air in the room crackled with a mix of awkwardness and anticipation. Guests had trickled out, leaving behind a lingering scent of jasmine and the hushed whispers of farewells. Suraj, a whirlwind of nervous energy, paced the room, stealing anxious glances at Maahi. She was a picture of quiet turmoil, a storm brewing beneath her calm facade.

Maahi :(thinking)Papa yaha hain...(her thoughts swirling with a mixture of hope and anxiety)Suraj????

As her gaze darted up to meet Suraj's, her eyes wide with a mix of yearning and fear.Suraj, unable to contain his emotions any longer, walked towards Maahi, his heart pounding like a drum in his chest. He took her hand, pulling her towards him, his fingers interlacing with hers. He gently guided her onto his lap, the warmth of her body radiating against his.

Suraj walked towards her holding her hand sit on his knees with mixed feelings.

Suraj : Maahi, sorry tumhe iss taraha se andar lana pada lekin main ye sab khatam hote hi sach bolne wala tha.

Maahi :(whispering)Mom Dad???

Suraj : Haa.. (his heart was beating fast with looking at her, he cups her face)I still can't believe it, you being here, with me...tum yaha mere pass mere saath ho, Mere liye yaha tak aagayi ho, mujhese dur nahi reh saki na?(Maahi bite her lips as he chuckled softly, but his eyes were serious, overflowing with affection)Maahi,i..I love you so much.. I really love you.

His words, whispered with such intensity, sent a shiver down her spine. She bit her lip, her heart pounding in rhythm with his. The confusion on her face was palpable, a mix of wonder, fear, and something else, something he couldn't quite decipher.

He leaned forward, gently cupping her face, his thumb tracing the outline of her cheek. Before she could even register it, he had pressed a tender kiss on her forehead, his lips lingering for a second too long. Suddenly, a voice, sharp and accusing, pierced the quiet intimacy of their moment.

Suraj!!!

Their heads snapped up, finding Abhirika standing at the doorway, Maahi face a mask of distress as she held glanced back at them, Daya, who looked pale and distraught standing back of Abhirika sighed as Maahi glazed were fixed on him. Abhijeet, eyes wide with shock, was staring at them, his jaw clenched. Tarika, her face twisted with a mix of anger and disbelief, glared at Suraj, her eyes narrowed. Abhijeet couldn't believe his eyes - his son was confessing his feelings to someone, and this woman, this beautiful, enigmatic woman, was the one who had dared to disrupt Tarika's carefully crafted plans.

Tarika, her voice dripping with venom, advanced towards Suraj.

Tarika :(looking at them)Ye America nahi India hain Suraj, samjhe tum?

Daya, his gaze fixed on Maahi, shook his head sadly. He lowered his gaze, feeling a familiar tug at his heart as he caught her eyes. He saw a reflection of his own pain in her gaze, a shared history etched in their unspoken exchange. Tarika, followed by Abhijeet and a bewildered Daya, stepped into the room.

Tarika :(glaring at Suraj)Haath chod uska.

Suraj :(clenching Maahi's hand more tightly)Mom please hear me out once.

Tarika: (bursting with anger)Suraj..

Abhijeet glanced at Maahi whose eyes were still intacted on Daya, he looked at her keenly then at Suraj who was standing inbetween Maahi and Tarika. His heart sinking at the unfolding scene, swiftly intervened, He held her hand, his voice low and firm. Tarika, her eyes blazing with anger, sank onto the bed, her anger simmering like a volcano.

Tarika : Dekh rahe ho isse, yaha hum Ragini se iski shaadi ki bata kar rahe hain aur ye hain ki..

Suraj :(his frustration boiling over, snapped back)Mom wo aapka decision tha, aapne mujhese ek baar bhi pucha nahi tha so please don't blame me.

Abhijeet, his patience wearing thin, glared at his son with grinning his teeth.

Abhi:Stop it Suraj..(looks back at Tarika)tum bhi shant raho, aaram se baat karte hain.

Tarika(sit on the bed)Shanti se kaise kare? Dekha sab kaise baatein kar rahe the aur hume to ye bhi nahi pata ki ye ladki kaun hain kaha se....?

Tarika, her anger barely suppressed, glared at him. She paused, her eyes widening as she studied Maahi. It was a fleeting moment, but it was enough for Daya to notice the way Tarika looked at Maahi. He felt a cold dread settle in his stomach.

Suraj shakes his head while Maahi bite her lips lowering her gaze,Abhi adding his own humor cutting through the tension and winked at Tarika, who glared back at him.

Abhi: Tum Saas Bahu wali lines maat bolo, tumpe suit nahi hoti. Tumhara laadla apni pasand leke aaya hain aur tum Indian wahi Saas ban rahi ho, socho zara humare ek laute bete ki pasand ke baremein. Ye ladki yaha tak aayi hain matlabh inka rishta kitna ghera hoga aur tum hoke 2 wade wale baatein pe Ragini ko bandh rahi ho Suraj ke saath.

Daya: (glances at Maahi and Suraj then at Abhirika)Boss, sahi keh raha hain.

Maahi, her eyes darting to Daya, felt a flood of emotions wash over her. Her childhood memories, the pain of separation, the years of searching - all of it came rushing back to her. The sight of him, after all these years, sparked a joy she thought she'd never feel again. She pressed her hand tighter against Suraj's, her eyes welling up with tears.

Suraj : Mom is just joking babe, don't worry.. please don't cry.

Abhi :(whispering raising his eyes)Humare Baba ki babe aagayi.

Daya, caught between amusement chuckled, unable to suppress the mirth in his heart. Tarika, however, sighed her suspicion growing.

Tarika : Suraj, hum abhi yahi hain.

Suraj : Mom, Dad flirts with you jab main rehta hu samne so what the problem when i am comforting my girlfriend.

Tarika:(held her head feeling dizzy)Girlfriend.. omg isne hume bataya bhi nahi ki iski ek girl friend hain.

Suraj: Mom, please har baat phone pe nahi hosakti na?

Daya: Raj tum logo se sahi waqt pe baat karne wala tha.

Abhirika :(shocked)Tum jante the iss baremein?

Abhirika gasped, her eyes widening with shock. Daya, unable to face their accusing stares, nodded, his guilt evident. Tarika, unable to contain her curiosity, looked at Maahi, a sense of familiarity tugging at her.

Maahi:(trembling)I..I am sorry.. Main aap sabki party spoil nahi karna chati thi. I will leave.

Suraj :(Clenched her hand as she was moving)Don't forget(Maahi looked at him confused)Maine kaha tha tumse humari khaani ka end unki tarha nahi hoga.

Maahi looked at him, her heart filled with a mix of confusion and hope. Then, she turned her gaze towards Daya, her eyes searching for answers. Abhirika and Daya, their faces etched with confusion and shock, looked back at her.

Tarika: (clenched her hand into fist)Bas.. bohut hua abh aur nahi.

She stormed out of the room, leaving a stunned silence in her wake. The others watched her leave, their gazes filled with a mix of concern and apprehension.Abhijeet, attempting to lighten the mood, smiled at Maahi.

Abhi :Dont worry Indian mom hain na thoda drama to hoga,(he looked at Suraj)drama khoon mein hota hain hum indians ke.

Daya :(smiled hesitating)Tum chinta maat karo, sab bilkul theek hoga.

Abhi : Haa hum Saas Bahu wale nahi hum Detectives hain..

Suraj:What?

Daya stared at Abhi who bite his lips, Suraj was confusingly looking at them, Maahi gave a knowing glance at the Duo.

Abhi : I..I mean hum Detective shows dekhne wale log hain, ye drama ek hi episode ka hoga, jaldi khatam hoga.

His forced cheerfulness was a facade, but his words held a glimmer of hope. Suraj, sensing his father's discomfort, smiled at Maahi, taking her hand in his. Abhijeet, about to walk out, was stopped by Suraj.

Suraj : Dad.,.

Abhi : Raj yaha ruko, make her comfortable. Main tumhari mom se baat karke aata hu.

Suraj : My SuperHero dad(throwing his arms around him in a tight hug, his voice choked with emotion)Can i come too?

Abhi : Raj...(he made innocent face while Abhi nodded)Mujhe SuperHero dad badmein banana iswaqt tumhari mom super villan bani hui hain usse shambhalna hoga.

Suraj, a mischievous twinkle in his eye, leaned in to whisper something in Abhijeet's ear, causing a chuckle to erupt from the latter. Abhijeet, with a knowing glance at Maahi, gave a gentle nudge to Daya, silently entrusting him with the task of comforting the visibly distressed woman.

Daya, his heart pounding, couldn't help but notice the storm brewing in Maahi's eyes. The pain she was trying so hard to conceal was evident in the way she held herself, a silent plea for understanding behind her calm facade.

Suraj : DK please look after her, main mom ko manake aata hu.(winked at Maahi)I will be back babe.

Daya, feeling a wave of sympathy for Maahi, started to object, "Lekin..." but their conversation was cut short as Suraj and Abhijeet disappeared, leaving him alone with Maahi.

Daya :(lost in his thoughts) Tarika ne sahi kaha tha, ye family bohut pyaare se shanjoyi hain usne.

Maahi : (slowly and softly)Family aise hoti hain?

Daya's gaze met hers, a yearning in his eyes. Maahi, as if sensing his deep emotions, returned his gaze, her own eyes mirroring his, an ocean of unspoken feelings swirling within them. Daya felt a strange pull towards her, his heart skipping a beat as he witnessed the vulnerability in her eyes.

Daya:(nodded)Haa (smiled at her)Tum fikar maat karo Boss samjhlegaTa..(tilt his tounge)suraj ki mom ko. Tum yaha tak aayi ho uske liye, ye kafi hain ye batane ke liye ki tum usse kitna pyaar karti ho.

Maahi felt a pang of sadness. She was here for Daya, for Abhijeet, not for Suraj. Seeing Daya felt like a blessing in disguise, but Suraj being Abhijeet and Tarika's son was a surprise she wasn't quite ready for.

Maahi : Kya Pyaar ko hamesha sabit karna padta hain?

Daya looked at her keenly trying to understand the real meaning back of her question as she kept looking at him.

Daya:(shaking his head)Haa kabhi kabhi karna padta hain.

Maahi:(quickly ready with her next question)Aapne sabit kiya tha?

Daya was shocked with carefree questioning attitude, she felt a similarity to him but he was meeting her for the first time yet she was questioning him as if she had a lots of things to discuss along with him. He recollected shreya while she clenched her hand on her scarf, the tremor in her fingers evident. Daya, noticing her distress, pulled out his hand kerchief and gently took her hand. She looked at him, surprised, as he wiped her hand with his handkerchief.

Daya(concern) : Ye wollen hain, tumhare haatho ko garam rakhenge, Yaha thand bohut hain.

Maahi nodded, fighting back tears. He smiled, then looked around and picked up a glass of water, offering it to her. She took a sip, her eyes meeting his. Daya, lost in his own thoughts, saw a flicker of Mahira in Maahi's features.

Daya :(thinking smiling)Mahira bhi itni badi hogayi abh tak,(he looked at his fingers, remembering the time when she used to measure her tiny hands against his)kitne chote ungliya thi uske. Mahira..

Maahi:(instantly looks at him)Papa..

Daya's heart skipped a beat, his gaze falling upon her. He instinctively took a step back, a wave of confusion washing over him.

Daya: Kaun ho tum?

Maahi :Wo...(hesitating)Mu...Mujhe...laga mere papa ne bulaya, unki bohut yaad aarahi hain.

Daya took a few steps back, his hand running through his hair. He shut his eyes, a sigh escaping his lips. Maahi watched him, her face filled with concern.

Maahi : Aap theek hain?

Daya : Haa.. sorry wo mujhe laga meri beti...(jerks his head)just forget it. Tum aaram karo, suraj aajayega thodi der mein.

Maahi tried to stop him, but he was already leaving. Abhijeet and Suraj were busily preparing Tarika's favorite dish, hoping to win her over, when Abhijeet saw Daya heading back to his room. The look of pain and confusion on Daya's face sent a wave of sympathy through him. He clenched the string pan, his mind filled with thoughts of Maahira.

Abhi :(mummers)Maahira...

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Daya entered his room, throwing his jacket aside and rushing to the washroom. He splashed water on his face, the memories of Shreya flooding his mind. He took deep, ragged breaths, staring into the mirror, the echo of her words ringing in his ears.

"Nahi karti main Pyaar, mujhe nahi chaiye unka saath"

He slammed his hand on the washbasin, his teeth gritted, but the name "Maahira" kept repeating in his mind.

Daya: Maahira???Ek pal ke liye jaise wo meri beti Maahira..nahi kya soch raha hu.

He turned away from the mirror, his heart heavy with conflicting emotions. He threw himself on the bed, his arms outstretched, the water droplets from his face mingling with the bedsheets.

Daya: Shreya....I..(he shut his eyes holding the tears in his eyes)

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At late night:

Daya sat by the bonfire in the lawn, a cup of tea warming his hands. Abhijeet joined him, carrying two cups of tea. Daya smiled and sipped his tea, watching the flames dance. Abhijeet glanced at him, his eyes filled with concern..

Abhi(hesitating) : Tujhe Maahi Shreya jaisi nahi lagti(Daya looked at him with shocked expressions as Abhi eyes soften trying to explain his point)Mera matlabh hain uski aankein uski softly tone baatein ka dhang sab shreya jaise nahi lagta tumhe?

Daya :Boss, maine tumhe phele bhi kaha tha wapas keh raha hu.. (glaring at him)Shreya ke baremein hum koi baat nahi karenge.

Abhi : Par daya.

Daya: Wo jaa chuki hain meri zindagi se aur mujhe abh wo kaha hain kaisi hain isse koi farak nahi padta.. bilkul nahi padta samjhe tum.

Abhi layout a sigh as he held Daya hand placing his tea cup aside.

Abhi : Theek hain, par tu iss baar mujhe iss Maa bete ke beech chod ke jaane ki baat maat kar.

Daya:(ruffling his hairs)matlabh??

Abhi :(rolling his eyes)Waha Tarika nahi maan rahi aur yaha Suraj-Maahi ki baat ataki hui hain, isliye please iss situation mein mujhe chod ke jaane ki baat maat karna.

Daya:Boss par..

Abhi: Main janta hu tu jaane ka soch raha hain, lekin ye sab settle hone tak yahi rukja. Please bhai mere main detective kisam ka insaan hu,mujhse ye sab drama handle nahi hota. Aur tum jante ho Tarika iss waqt kafi gusse mein hain wo managi nahi meri baat. Tum rahoge to baat handle hojayegi please.

Daya: Theek hain...(sips tea)Boss.. tumhari baatein mein ye chai ka taste bhi kahrab hogaya hain.

Abhi : Pile na yaar, kya Tarika ki tarha gadhi gadhi drama karta hain.

Daya:(raise his eyes)Tarika ko batau??

Abhi : Marwane ka plan hain kya?? pile..

Daya chuckled, his thoughts drifting back to Maahi, and her uncanny resemblance to Shreya, his mind filled with memories of their time together in Shimla

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Maahi stormed into her room with her fists clenched, her breathing heavy. The hurt she felt was evident in the way her eyes glistened with tears.

Maahi : Mujhe laga tha Papa Mumma ko miss kare rahe honge lekin wo unke baremein baat bhi nahi karna chate kyu???kyu???(she clench the bedsheet)oh god itne karib aane ke baad main har nahi sakti.

The sound of the door creaking open startled her. Suraj stood in the doorway, a mug of steaming coffee in his hand, his brow furrowed with concern as he gazed at her.

Suraj :Babe..

Maahi looked up, her eyes glistening with tears, but a small smile bloomed on her face. The sight of him, her anchor in this storm, soothed her. He sat beside her, his hand reaching out to cup hers.

Suraj : Your fav coffee..

Maahi : Raj..

Suraj : Suraj..

Maahi:(roll her eyes)Fine, Suraj but tum mujhe baar baar babe kyu bula rahe ho?

Suraj:(chuckling)Taki mom humare rishte ke liye jaldi maanjaaye yaar.(he squeezed her hand, his eyes shining with hope)I am so happy ki tum mere liye yaha tak aayi ho abh hum next level pe humara rishte leke jaa sakte hain. Ek baar mom manjaaye to hum tumhari mom ko sab batadenge and will call her here. Dekhna sab milenge to sari problems solve hojayenge.

As Suraj laid out his plans, a mischievous spark ignited in Maahi's eyes. She snatched the coffee mug from his hand, her fingers brushing against his, sending a shiver down his spine. Leaning in, she kissed his cheek, leaving him blushing furiously. Then, with a mischievous snap of her fingers, she bounced off the bed, a wide smile spreading across her face.

Maahi : Suraj, you are great. This is the only way to solve things. Abh yahi rasta hain. (thinks something smiking)Mujhe abh rona nahi mujhe to ye pata karna hain ki akhir 25 saal phele hua kya tha? Aur iss baar main iss khaani ko khatam karungi wo bhi apne way mein.

She turned to Suraj, who was still holding the empty coffee mug, his mouth hanging open, and a blush still clinging to his cheeks.

Maahi:(smiling)Suraj, I love you... You are the best, best, best.

She grinned mischievously, her eyes sparkling with a mix of love and a touch of cunning. Suraj chuckled, his cheeks still flushed. He understood her happiness and he could only smile, shaking his head, and whispering, "You're unbelievable." He knew that what she planned to do something which is not going to be easy, but he was there for her every step of the way. He knew that she would find her answers, and that their love would be the strength that saw them through.

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