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๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿซถ๐ŸปBhaiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!โ€ she yelled, spotting Veer seated at a table. Her curls bounced as she sprinted toward him.

Veer barely had time to look up before Sia flung her arms wide. โ€œWhere the hell were you!? Why did you come early and leave me behind? Do you have any idea what happened to me today?!โ€

Sia spoke without pause, words tumbling over each other as Veer leaned back, his expression a mix of amusement and resignation.

โ€œSiaโ€”โ€ Veer tried to interject.

โ€œNahi, bhaiya, aap suno! I was walking peacefully, minding my own business, and bam! Ek gadhe ne almost mere upar hi bike chadha di thi aaj! ! sorry tak nahi bola! And you know what? He didnโ€™t even help me up! Ugh!โ€ Sia huffed, her cheeks puffing out in frustration.

Three pairs of eyesโ€”Nisha, Rudra, and Eklavyaโ€”watched the exchange with silent curiosity. Rudra, still wearing his usual stoic expression, leaned back in his chair. His gaze flicked over Sia, though she hadnโ€™t paid him any attention.

โ€œSia,โ€ Veer interrupted, his lips twitching. โ€œCalm down for a second. Meet my friends. This is Rudra and Eklavya.โ€

Sia spun around, her bubbly demeanor instantly returning. โ€œOh! Hi!โ€ She pointed to Nisha beside her. โ€œAnd this is Nisha, my new friend!โ€

โ€œNice to meet you,โ€ Nisha said shyly, giving a polite wave.

Eklavya grinned, already sensing the chaos Sia brought. โ€œSo, Sia, what happened this morning? Did the biker survive your wrath?โ€

Siaโ€™s face lit up, her dramatic flair taking over. โ€œBarely! If I ever meet him again, Iโ€™ll punch him so hard heโ€™ll regret not saying sorry!โ€ She raised her tiny fist, punching the air for emphasis.

Eklavya feigned horror. โ€œHow cruel! What if heโ€™s a nice guy? Maybe he had a bad day!โ€

โ€œNice guy?โ€ Sia scoffed. โ€œHe was mean, rude, and arrogant. Who doesnโ€™t even apologize when they knock someone down?!โ€

Veer glanced at Rudra, whose jaw tightened, his sharp features hardening. Eklavya caught the look and couldnโ€™t resist adding fuel to the fire.

โ€œDid you see his face, Sia?โ€ Eklavya asked, his voice dripping with mischief.

โ€œNo,โ€ Sia admitted, shaking her head. โ€œHe was wearing a helmet. But if I ever do, heโ€™s done for!โ€

Eklavya burst out laughing, earning a death glare from Rudra. โ€œRude biker, beware of this warrior,โ€ Eklavya teased, dodging Rudraโ€™s subtle kick under the table.

Veer chuckled, ruffling Siaโ€™s hair. โ€œCalm down, tigress. Letโ€™s order something first.โ€

The waiter approached, and both Sia and Rudra stood simultaneously. Their eyes met for the first time, and for a split second, the air seemed to shift.

"Iโ€™ll handle it,โ€ Rudra said curtly, his tone cold.

โ€œNo way! Iโ€™m ordering for my brother!โ€ Sia retorted, puffing up like a stubborn child.

Before either could take a step, Siaโ€™s foot slipped on the polished floor. She let out a tiny yelp as she lost her balance, her arms flailing helplessly. Rudra instinctively moved forward to steady her, but the momentum pulled him off balance as well.

The world seemed to slow down.

Sia collided into Rudraโ€™s chest, her small frame crashing into his, and they both toppled over. Her heart pounded as Rudraโ€™s arms instinctively wrapped around her waist, his grip firm yet protective. Their descent felt like an eternity as if gravity itself wanted to stretch the moment.

They landed on the floor with a soft thud, Sia sprawled across Rudra, her face inches from his. Her curls cascaded over his shoulder, creating a curtain that seemed to shut out the rest of the world.

Time froze.

Siaโ€™s wide eyes locked onto Rudraโ€™s deep, dark gaze, her breath hitching as she noticed the faint golden flecks in his irises. His expression was unreadable, but the intensity of his stare sent a jolt through her, making her cheeks flush crimson as she stand up.

โ€œIโ€”uhโ€”sorry,โ€ Sia stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Rudraโ€™s voice was low, almost a murmur, as he replied, โ€œCareful. Youโ€™re too clumsy for your own good.โ€

The huskiness of his tone made her stomach flip.

But as soon as the moment lingered too long, Siaโ€™s fiery nature snapped back into place.

โ€œExcuse me?! Youโ€™re the one who stood in my way!โ€ she blurted, her cheeks burning hotter.

Rudra arched a brow, his lips twitching as if suppressing a smirk. โ€œTypical. You fall on me and still think itโ€™s my fault.โ€

Eklavyaโ€™s laughter shattered the tension as he clapped his hands. โ€œWhat a filmy scene! Rudra, youโ€™re turning into a Bollywood hero!โ€

โ€œShut up,โ€ Rudra growled, his arms flexing as he helped Sia to her feet with a surprising gentleness shocking eklavya and veer.

Veer was already at Siaโ€™s side, his protective instincts kicking in. โ€œAre you okay, Sia? Did you hurt yourself?โ€

โ€œIโ€™m fine, bhaiya,โ€ Sia muttered, brushing herself off.

Nisha leaned toward Eklavya, whispering, โ€œThat was straight out of a movie, wasnโ€™t it?โ€

Eklavya smirked, whispering back, โ€œBollywood can retire. Rudra just gave us all the drama we need.โ€

Suddenly the bustling canteen fell into an unusual hush when a girl, shy and hesitant, made her way toward Rudra. Her cheeks flushed a soft pink, her hands trembling slightly as she clutched a neatly folded letter close to her chest. Her appearance was captivatingโ€”long, silky hair cascading over her shoulders, a perfectly coordinated outfit accentuating her graceful figure. Sia, Nisha, Eklavya and Veer, who had been sippingย  juice, paused mid-way

The girl stopped in front of Rudraโ€™s table, her voice barely above a whisper. โ€œRudraโ€ฆ I-Iโ€™m too shy to confess in words. So, I wrote you this letter instead.โ€ She placed the letter on the table with trembling hands, her doe-like eyes shimmering with hope and nervousness.

Rudra didnโ€™t even spare her a glance. He continued eating his lunch, the clink of his fork against the plate the only sound in the otherwise silent canteen. His disinterest was palpable, his demeanor a blend of arrogance and apathy.

The girlโ€™s confidence wavered, but she mustered the courage to speak again. โ€œThereโ€™s no need to answer right away. Take your time andโ€”โ€

โ€œWait,โ€ Rudraโ€™s deep, commanding voice cut through the silence, making everyone hold their breath.

The girl froze, her heart pounding. A flicker of hope lit her eyes as she turned back to him. Was he going to accept? The entire canteen buzzed with anticipation.

Rudra finally looked up, his sharp gaze locking on the letter. Slowly, he picked it up, his expression unreadable. The girlโ€™s heart soared. The room seemed to hold its collective breath.

But then, with a calmness that sent chills down everyoneโ€™s spine, Rudra used the letter to wipe his hands. He casually tossed it back onto the table and leaned back in his chair, his face devoid of any emotion.

โ€œHere. You can take it back now,โ€ he said coldly.

The girlโ€™s face turned crimson with embarrassment. A few muffled gasps echoed in the canteen, followed by whispers and murmurs. Some were shocked, others stifling laughter.

"Damn, heโ€™s ruthless.โ€

โ€œCold as ice, man.โ€

The girlโ€™s hands trembled as she snatched the letter and bolted out of the canteen, tears streaming down her face. Rudra, unaffected, resumed eating as though nothing had happened.

Siaโ€™s eyes widened in disbelief. "Did he seriously justโ€ฆ wipe his hands with her letter? What is wrong with him?" she thought, torn between feeling bad for the girl and being amused by Rudraโ€™s audacity.

Meanwhile, Sia couldnโ€™t help but suppress a smile. "Arrogant heartless jerk"

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