"Here is the question paper," says Ishaan, handing the question paper to Savi. Savi takes it & starts answering it. Ishaan says, "You have 1 hour to finish."
"Yes, sir," replies Savi. She concentrates on the exam. Ishaan sits on a chair opposite to Savi.
After a while, Savi says, "Hogaya."
"Itna jaldi," says Ishaan. "You have 30 more minutes. Was the question too easy?"
"Yep."
"Next time, I will make a harder one. Now let me check it."
Ishaan checks the answer paper. He says, "Wow! You got full marks. Congrats."
"So, I won the challenge, sir."
"Yeah, you did really well. But don't be too confident about it."
"Okay, sir."
"But you deserve a reward."
"Kaise reward?"
"Let's go out for ice cream now."
"Saach mai," says Savi with excitement like a 5-year-old kid. Ishaan smiles, seeing her reaction. They go out to a nearby ice cream shop. Savi excitedly orders two scoops of chocolate & vanilla. But Ishaan stops her, saying, "Bilkul bhi nahi. You will catch a cold. Just one scoop."
"Bilkul bhi nahi. Waiter bhai sahab aap mere order final kigiye."
"Suniye bhaiji, aap iski baat nahi sunenge. Savi, you will catch a cold. Just one scoop."
"Naahi! Mujhe chocolate vanilla dono he khana hai," says Savi like a complaining kid. The waiter who is enjoying the show says, "Madam, I think aapko sir ki baat maan na chaiye. Mausam accha nahi hai."
Ishaan smirks at Savi, hearing the waiter's comment while Savi pouts like a 5-year-old kid. But a teenage girl from aside says, "Naahi, Di. I think you're right. Ice cream khana ke liye daar na kya hai? Two scopes of ice cream se kuch nahi hoga."
"Bilkul thik," says Savi with confidence. Ishaan says, "Don't argue with me, Savi. My decision is final."
"Humesha aapka decision kyu final hoga? Mujhe two scoops khana hai."
"Sir, mai aapka team mai hu," says the waiter supporting Ishaan. Meanwhile, the teenage girl says, "Di, mai aapka team mai hu. You have to win the argument."
Savi says in favour of her, "Two scoops of ice cream se kya hoga? Mai kya maar jaoga?"
"Bilkul chup," says Ishaan furiously. "Acche baat karna nahi aata hai tumhe? Only one scoop."
"Two scoops."
"One."
"Let's go, sir. You can do it," cheers the waiter for Ishaan. The girl also says, "No, Di. You will win."
"Wait. Are you guys enjoying our argument?" asks Savi looking at the two. Ishaan also realizes it. He says, "Ha. Is it an India-Pakistan cricket match? That we are fighting & you guys are cheering for us."
"Yeh fighting nahi nok-jhok hai," says the teenage girl teasingly. Savi asks, "What do you mean?"
"Couple ka nok-jhok. Saach mai so cute couple," says the waiter. Ishaan & Savi both say at the same time, "Hum couple nahi hai."
"Jhoot maat boliye," says the girl. The waiter asks, "Phir, one scoop or two scoops."
"Half scoop of chocolate & half scoop of vanilla. And that's final," says Ishaan sternly. Savi gives up & pouts sadly. The waiter gives the ice cream to Savi. Savi starts eating it while Ishaan adores her smilingly. Ishaan thinks, "Yeh ladki kabhi kabhi baacha hojate hai. Kya kaaru mai iska?"
The scene changes to Akshara entering Virat's room. She says, "Bhai...."
But her eye goes to Virat's worried face. He is sitting on the bed. Akshara walks up to him & hugs him. She says, "Kya hua, Bhai? You look worried."
"Nahi, Akshu. It's nothing like that," says Virat trying to hide the truth. Akshara argues with him saying, "Don't lie, Bhai. Mai aapki behan hu. Why don't you share anything with me?"
"Naahi, Akshu...."
"Bhai. Please! Don't even talk to me. Aapko batane nahi hai? Phir nahi bataie. Aur jhooth bolne ki zaarorat nahi hai. Mujhe bhi aapse baat nahi karna hai."
Saying this, Akshara leaves from there furiously. Virat sadly says to himself, "What will I say to you, Akshu? I don't want to create extra tension. Paar we're in trouble. And I don't know how to get out of it."
Virat comes out of his room. He takes out his bike & goes to his cafe. He starts his usual work by supervising everything. After that, he thinks of going to the market to buy some stuff. He is walking through the hallway of the market. But unexpectedly he bumps into someone. It's Abhimanyu. All the bags fall down from Abhi's hand. Virat quickly picks it all up & hands it to him. He says, "I am so sorry."
"No, it's okay," says Abhimanyu. Muskan comes from behind saying, "Bhai..." But she stops seeing Virat. They both say at the same time, "Aap?"
"Muskan, you know him?" asks Abhi looking at their expression. Muskan says, "Ha, Bhai. It was that bike wala guy."
Abhi remembers that Muskan had told him about a recent incident where she bumped into a bike guy & her ankle got hurt. If you guys don't remember, you can check chapter 12. Virat gets a call. He tells Muskan & Abhi, "It's nice meeting with you. I have to go. Bye."
Virat leaves from there. On the other hand, Abhimanyu & Muskan towards their home.
The scene changes to Asha, Ishwari & Panditji sitting down to discuss the wedding date. Dev notices it from afar. He goes near them & tries to hear them secretly. But his three little sisters notice it. They go towards him. Neha says, "Kya hua, Bhai? Tension ho rahi hai?"
"Ha," says Dev without realizing it. The three sisters start laughing. Dev becomes embarrassed. But he sternly says, "Why are you guys laughing? Does it look funny to you?"
"Bhai, you look cute. Love made you so much cute. Sonakshi bhabhi is so lucky," says Riya. Dev rolls his eyes but inside he is happy hearing the compliment. Dev says, "Hogaya? Now don't disturb me."
But before he can hear further. The elders come out of the room. Ishwari asks, "Dev, Neha, Riya, Nikkhi. What are you guys doing here?"
"Kuch bhi nahi," replies Dev quickly before his sisters can reply. Asha says, "Dev, kaise ho tum?"
"Namaste ma. Mai aacha hu. Aap?"
"Mai bhi bilkul thik hu. Aur humere teen princess kaise hai?"
"We're fine, aunty," answers back the three sisters. Dev asks, "Waise woh...."
"Engagement is in the first of next month & shaadi will be in the last of the next month," says Ishwari even before Dev can ask his question. Dev says, "Oh! That's good."
He is trying to stay calm but inside he is dancing with happiness. After everyone leaves, Dev goes to his room & video calls Sonakshi. Sonakshi asks, "Hi! What's the news?"
"Engagement is on the first of next month & shaadi is on the last of the next month."
"That's pretty near."
"Yay! I am so happy. At last, you will be mine forever, wifey."
"I am also excited, hubby. Okay. I am in the hospital. I have to go bye."
"Bye."
The scene changes to Naira walking out of the office. She notices a pani puri stall. She goes there & says, "Bhai sahab, pani puri digiye."
"You love eating pani puri," says Karthik from behind. Naira says, "Karthik, aap?"
"Kyu? Can't I be here?"
"Nahi. Waisa kuch nahi. Aapka jaisa rich CEO yeh pani puri stall mai?"
"Naira, you're insulting me."
"No, yeh insult nahi tha. I was just saying you."
"But I will take it as an insult. So, to talk in favour of me, I am inviting you to a pani puri competition."
"Competition? Woh bhi pani puri?! You're gonna lose, Karthik."
"Woh to hum dekh lenge. Bhai sahab, pani puri digiye."
The person starts preparing pani puri for them. Karthik is giving a tough competition to Naira. At last, we have found a winner. "I told you. Mujhe harana impossible hai. But you also played well," says Naira being extra proud of herself. Karthik says, "You can eat a lot, Naira."
"Tell me something new. Anyway, let me pay the bill."
"No, please. Let me."
"Paar..."
"It's my order as your boss."
"Okay, sir."
"Bhai sahab, kitna hua?"
"1 thousand rupees," replies the person. Naira says in shock, "Arey Bhai sahab, aapka dimaag to thik hai na? 1 thousand rupees ki pani puri? Hayee Bhagwan! Yeh 1 thousand rupees se to mere ek hafte ki khana hojayga. Kya keh rehe hai aap?"
"Madamji, mai kuch galat nahi keh rahi hu. Aap dono mere puri deen ka customer ki pani puri kha liya. Aap he dekhiye! Saab kuch khatam hogaya."
"Phir bhi ek hazar?"
"Naira, choro na. Bhai sahab, yeh ligiye aapka bill."
Karthik drags Naira from there. Naira says, "Arey Karthik! Aapne yeh kya kiya? Ek hazar for pani puri? You will surely go bankrupt."
"Rich CEOs like me don't go bankrupt so easily, my princess."
"Woh bhi saach hai. But wait? Why did you call me a princess?"
"Because that's what you're. A princess."
Naira blushes a little hearing it. Karthik says, "So, bye, Miss Naira Singhania. See you soon."
"Bye, Mr. Karthik Goenka. See you soon too."
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That's it, my pyaari readers. Stay tuned for the next chapter. Till then byeee!
