Beinteha : Worship of Love
EP 6
[Morning sunlight filtered through the grand Rajput haveli, casting a golden hue on the marble floors. The air smelled of sandalwood incense, mixed with the aroma of freshly made chai. The rhythmic clang of kitchen utensils echoed in the vast halls as the household began its day.]
[Lakshita adjusted her dupatta and stepped into the grand living area where the family had gathered for breakfast. The elders sat in their usual places, sipping tea, while the younger ones exchanged hushed whispers and stifled yawns.]
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(clearing her throat): Dadi sa… I need to go out today.
Parvati Rajput/FL grandmother
(raising an eyebrow): Where? And why?
[Lakshita swallowed. This was the tricky part.]
Lakshita Rajput/FL
My friend is coming back after a long time… I have to meet her.
Parvati Rajput/FL grandmother
(frowning): Friend? Which friend?
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(carefully): Neha.
Parvati Rajput/FL grandmother
(suspiciously): I don’t remember any ‘Neha.’
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
(jumping in to help): Dadi sa, Neha! You know, the one who used to come here in childhood.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
*Shot her a grateful glance*
Parvati Rajput/FL grandmother
Childhood friend? And now she wants to meet after years? Strange timing.
Rikhvik Rajput/ Fl cousin
Maybe she’s going to a secret business meeting.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(rolling her eyes): I am just meeting her for lunch.
Parvati Rajput/FL grandmother
Come back before 5 PM.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
Yes, Dadi sa.
Aradhaya Rajput/Fl elder bro
(teasing): I’ll drop you off. Just in case.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(panicking): No need! Neha’s coming to pick me up.
Rikhvik Rajput/ Fl cousin
Ah, emergency damage control. Interesting.
Parvati Rajput/FL grandmother
(narrowing her eyes again): No arguments. Be home before 5, or els
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(nodding quickly): Of course, Dadi sa.
[As she hurried away to prepare, she could still hear her family chuckling behind her. Freedom for a few hours was granted, but under strict conditions. She exhaled, knowing well that this was only half the battle won.]
Lakshita sat in front of the mirror, her hands fidgeting as she checked the time again. She had waited six years for this moment. Her heart pounded in anticipation.
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
(leaning against the door, smirking): So… Neha is a six-foot-tall, well-built businessman now?
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(rolling her eyes): Kavya, shut up.
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
(laughing, whispering): Suvahan bhaiya is coming, isn’t he?
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(sighing, nervously fixing her dupatta): Yes… after six years.
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
(teasing): And here you are, looking like a nervous bride.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(glaring): I am not nervous!
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
(raising an eyebrow): Your hands are literally shaking.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(muttering): Just help me sneak out.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
* phone vibrated. A message*
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
"I’m outside."
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(heart racing): He’s here.
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
Aabhi koye bol raha tha ki vo nervous nahi ha
(someone was saying that she is not nervous)
Lakshita Rajput/FL
Swear, if you don’t stop—
Kavya Rajput /FL cousin
Ok ok ,now go don't waste time and come before 5 pm
[With a final deep breath, she wrapped a shawl around her shoulders, stepped out quietly, and slipped through the side door.]
[A sleek black car was parked a few feet away. The driver’s door opened, and a tall figure stepped out. Suvahan. His piercing eyes met hers, and for a moment, time stood still.]
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
Are you going to stare, or are you going to hug me?
*Teasing*
[Lakshita felt her throat tighten. She wanted to be mad, to yell at him for staying away so long, but all she could do was take slow steps toward him.]
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(whispering): You’re actually here…
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
(smirking): Did you think I’d forgotten you?
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(pouting): You did forget me. Three months. Not a single call.
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
(grinning): Ah, so you counted the days.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(huffing): Shut up.
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
Sorry lakshu baby 🥺
[Before she could say , he reached out, pulling her into a tight hug. His strong arms wrapped around her like a shield from the world, and she felt her anger melt.]
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
(whispering): I missed you.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(closing her eyes, mumbling against his chest): I hate you.
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
(smirking, resting his chin on her head): Liar.
Lakshita Rajput/FL
(softly): Shut up.
[He pulled back slightly, his fingers tracing her cheek gently.]
Suvahan Rajvansh/ML
(serious): Let’s go.
[She nodded, slipping into the car. As they drove away, she stole glances at him, still unable to believe he was real.]
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