🖤 Chapter: "Caught, Teased & Unspoken Claims" ✨❤️
At Mall – Abhinav, Anu, Aarav & Ridhima
For a few seconds—
Everyone stood awkwardly.
Aarav and Ridhima.
Abhinav and Anu.
All staring at each other.
Then suddenly—
Abhinav smirked.
"What exactly is going on here?"
Aarav immediately replied—
"Nothing."
Anu raised an eyebrow.
"Oh really?"
Pause.
"Then why are you both together?"
Ridhima looked away shyly.
Aarav rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.
After a few seconds—
Aarav finally sighed.
"Fine…"
Pause.
"Yes."
He looked at Ridhima.
"We love each other."
Silence.
Then—
Huge smiles appeared on Abhinav and Anu's faces.
Abhinav hugged Aarav tightly.
"Congratulations, bro." 🎉
Aarav smiled.
"Thanks."
But while hugging—
He whispered in Abhinav's ear—
"So…"
Pause.
"What's going on between you two?"
Abhinav immediately replied—
"Nothing."
Aarav pulled back and smirked.
"Oh really?"
He looked at the shopping bags in Abhinav's hands.
"So these shopping bags are office files?"
Anu and Ridhima heard that.
And both started laughing.
Anu blushed slightly.
Which didn't go unnoticed by Abhinav.
Ridhima teased—
"Interesting…"
Abhinav glared at Aarav.
"Shut up."
Aarav laughed loudly.
After some more teasing—
Abhinav smiled and said—
"Okay, now go enjoy with your partner."
Anu added—
"And stop hiding things next time."
Ridhima smiled.
"Same goes for you two."
That made Anu blush again.
And Abhinav looked away.
Soon—
Both couples went their separate ways.
Still smiling.
Still teasing.
Still happy.
At Kaashvi & Rudra's Side…
Meanwhile—
Kaashvi and Rudra had slowly become friends.
Though—
They still loved irritating each other.
Kaashvi was studying in her room.
When her phone rang.
Rudra Calling…
She picked up.
"Hii…"
Rudra instantly smiled hearing her voice.
"Hii Kaashu…" ☺️
Kaashvi raised an eyebrow.
"Any work?"
Rudra coughed dramatically.
"Wow…"
Pause.
"So rude."
She rolled her eyes.
"What do you want?"
Rudra replied—
"Notes."
Kaashvi laughed.
"You called me just for notes?"
Rudra shamelessly replied—
"Yes."
She shook her head.
"Fine. I'll send them."
Rudra smiled softly.
"Thank you, Miss Attitude."
Kaashvi smiled unconsciously.
"Bye."
"Bye Kaashu."
And after ending the call—
Both kept smiling for no reason.
At Adya & Shivansh's Side…
After completing his meetings—
Shivansh returned to his cabin.
Tired.
Serious.
Busy.
But the moment he entered—
He stopped.
Adya was sitting in his chair.
Comfortably.
Like she owned it.
Shivansh smirked.
"Well…"
Pause.
"So you finally decided that I'm yours?"
Adya looked at him.
Completely expressionless.
And ignored his question.
Instead she stood up and said—
"Let's go home, Mr. Devil."
Pause.
"I'm really tired."
Shivansh's expression softened instantly.
"Okay."
Then he added—
"By the way…"
Pause.
"We're going to Mumbai tomorrow."
Adya frowned.
"No."
Shivansh raised an eyebrow.
"No?"
Adya crossed her arms.
"Tomorrow we're exploring Delhi."
Shivansh stared at her for a moment.
Then smiled softly.
"Okay."
Adya looked surprised.
"That easily?"
He stepped closer.
"For you?"
Pause.
"Maybe."
Adya quickly looked away—
Hiding her smile.
And together—
They walked toward home.
Again.
Like it was becoming normal.
Like they were becoming normal.
For each other.
🔥 Ending Line
"Some relationships are exposed through teasing…
And some become stronger through the smallest everyday moments." 🖤✨