Chapter 10: Overprotective Fathers & Scheming Mothers (Part 2)

Ayaan and Riya’s Escape Plan?

Ayaan elbowed Riya. "We need a plan. Fast."

Riya whispered back, "Distract them and run?"

Ayaan raised an eyebrow. "Do you think they won’t chase us?"

Riya sighed. "We’re doomed."

Meanwhile, Dadi and Amma continued their emotional blackmail.

Dadi wiped a fake tear. "Do you know what I did when Ayaan was born?"

Ayaan closed his eyes. "Oh no."

Dadi sniffled. "I fasted for seven days for your well-being!"

Ayaan blinked. "Dadi, I was born in a hospital, not a temple ritual."

Dadi ignored him.

Amma grabbed Riya’s hand. "And you, Riya? I fought with the whole neighborhood when someone said you were too naughty! I said, ‘MY GRANDDAUGHTER? NO! SHE IS AN ANGEL!’ And what do I get in return?"

Riya groaned. "A guilt trip?"

Amma gasped. "UNGRATEFUL CHILD!"

Aarav and Vikram held back laughter.

Isha and Neha openly enjoyed the chaos.

Vikram leaned toward Aarav. "If we don’t do something, this will go on for hours."

Aarav smirked. "Let them suffer. They deserve it."

Vikram nodded. "Fair point."

Ayaan sighed. "Alright, alright! Dadi, Amma, we’ll make it up to you."

Dadi raised an eyebrow. "How?"

Ayaan and Riya looked at each other, panicked.

"...We’ll do whatever you want?" Riya offered hesitantly.

Dadi and Amma grinned in victory.

Aarav shook his head. "You two just signed your death warrant."

Vikram laughed. "Hope you like wearing matching clothes for a week."

Ayaan groaned. "I hate my life."

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Family Dinner—More Chaos Ensues

That night, the whole family gathered around the dining table. For once, a peaceful dinner?

Not a chance.

Dadi and Amma had successfully recruited Isha and Neha into their mission of torturing Ayaan and Riya.

"So, Ayaan," Isha started, smiling sweetly. "Did you miss Riya while you were at AIIMS?"

Ayaan almost choked on his food. "WHAT?"

Neha nodded. "Of course, he did. They have such a special bond, after all."

Vikram slammed his glass down. "NO. They do NOT."

Aarav sighed. "Here we go again."

Riya smirked. "Aww, Appa, jealous much?"

Vikram pointed a finger at her. "YOU! Focus on cricket!"

Neha smirked. "Oh, don’t worry. Ayaan will support her career."

Ayaan glared. "STOP INCLUDING ME IN THIS!"

Dadi and Amma grinned. "Ayaan and Riya look so good together, no?"

Ayaan and Riya simultaneously stood up.

"WE’RE LEAVING!"

The entire room burst into laughter.

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The After-Dinner Conspiracy

As soon as Ayaan and Riya escaped to the terrace, they both let out a deep breath.

"This is a nightmare," Ayaan muttered.

Riya nodded. "And our mothers are making it worse."

Ayaan groaned. "Forget them. It’s our grandmothers who are dangerous."

Riya shuddered. "Dadi and Amma are on a mission. They won’t stop."

Ayaan ran a hand through his hair. "We need a plan."

Riya raised an eyebrow. "What kind of plan?"

Ayaan smirked. "Reverse psychology. We pretend to be SO friendly that they lose interest."

Riya laughed. "Oh, Mehta, that might actually work."

Before they could celebrate, Vikram’s voice boomed from downstairs.

"ARE THEY HIDING ON THE TERRACE?!"

Riya panicked. "Run!"

Ayaan grabbed

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