Ep 8
Aarav settles into his seat on the plane, looking out the window as the airport fades from view. His phone buzzes
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
If they don’t feed you properly on the flight, I’m reporting them.
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Relax, Aish. I’ll survive.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
Just about. Try not to get lost at the airport when you land.
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Wow. Such faith in me.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
You once got lost in a mall as a teenager. I have proof.
Aarav shakes his head, smiling as the plane soars above the clouds. He grips his phone tightly before putting it away, trying to ignore the strange hollowness in his chest
London Airport – Aarav steps out into the cold air, taking in the unfamiliar city. His phone buzzes again
Karan Singhania (ML Father )
Reached safely?
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Yes, Baba. Just landed.
Durga Singhania(ML Mom)
Video call when you settle, beta. I want to see your face.
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Of course, Maa.
He scrolls through his messages. Nothing from Aishwarya. He frowns
Aarav in a taxi, staring out at the city lights.
Driver
First time in London?
Driver
First time away from home?
Aarav hesitates before nodding
Driver
(chuckling) The first few nights feel weird. But you’ll get used to it.
Aarav forces a smile, staring at the unfamiliar streets passing by
Aarav’s apartment – modern, neat, and painfully quiet. He sighs, dropping his bags. His phone finally buzzes
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
So, you finally made it?
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Took your sweet time texting me.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
I was letting you soak in the moment. Realized how much you miss me already?
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
I won’t give you that satisfaction.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
Liar.
Aarav smirks but then sighs, staring at the empty apartment
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
It feels… strange. Exciting but empty.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
Because home isn’t just a place, Aarav. It’s people. And you left yours behind.
Something in those words hits Aarav deeply. He rubs his forehead
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Yeah… you’re right.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
Of course I am. Now, go eat something and sleep. New beginnings need energy.
Aarav Singhania(Ml)
Thanks, Aish. For always being you.
Aishwarya Mukherjee (FL)
Always. Now go.
Aarav puts his phone down, looking around. The apartment still feels empty, but maybe, just maybe, he’ll find a way to make it home
Author
SEE YOU IN THE NEXT CHAPTER 😘
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