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Episode 41: The Ride Home

After the farewell, the atmosphere at the wedding was still thick with emotions, but now, the focus had shifted to the end of the day. The guests began to slowly disperse, and the hustle of the wedding celebration settled into a quiet lull.

Aditi and her parents decided it was time to head home. The family had stayed longer than expected, and as the night began to fall, it was time to leave the village. Her father, ever the protector, decided to take Aditi and her mother back on his bike.

Aditi, feeling the exhaustion of the day weighing on her, climbed onto the back of the bike, her mother sitting in front of her. The bike’s engine hummed as her father started the ride.

The wind brushed against Aditi’s face as they began the journey home, the cool air a sharp contrast to the heat of the wedding day. The roads, though familiar, seemed different in the quiet of the evening. The usual buzz of the village had died down, and now, it was just the sound of the bike and the distant chirping of the crickets that filled the air.

As they rode along, Aditi leaned her head against her mother’s back, feeling the warmth and comfort of being with family. The wedding day had been a whirlwind of emotions, and she found herself reflecting on everything that had happened—the joy of Harshita’s wedding, the bittersweet farewells, and the strange encounter with Aryan.

Her mind drifted back to Aryan. His commanding presence and that intense stare had stayed with her throughout the evening. She tried to shake the thoughts from her head, but they kept creeping back, like an itch she couldn’t quite scratch.

But in this moment, as the bike carried them home, Aditi focused on the simplicity and peace of the ride. The hum of the engine, the rustling of the trees, and the soft glow of the setting sun painted a calm scene around them.

"Aditi, are you alright?" her mother asked, breaking the silence.

Aditi nodded, offering a small smile. "Yes, Mummy. Just a little tired."

Her mother gave a soft laugh. "It’s been a long day. We’re almost home, don’t worry."

As they continued along the road, Aditi felt a sense of contentment—home was near, and for now, she could escape the whirlwind of the wedding and all the questions that swirled in her mind about Aryan.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached their home. Aditi’s father carefully stopped the bike in front of the house, and the family disembarked. Aditi felt a sense of relief as she stepped onto solid ground, the familiar sights of home offering a sense of peace.

Her mother walked ahead, and her father lingered for a moment, looking at Aditi with a tired smile. "We’re home, beta. Get some rest.

Episode 42: Reunion at Home

After reaching home, Aditi and her parents barely had time to settle when they heard the sound of an auto rickshaw pulling up outside. Aditi’s father went to check, and within moments, her elder brother and sister stepped inside, carrying their bags, their faces lit up with relief and fatigue from the long train journey.

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