Chapter 3
The sun is barely rising when Ekansh walks back into the main cabin. He sees Anshika sitting in the same spot, her arms crossed, looking outside. She hasn't moved much.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*firmly*
Go get some sleep. Even if it’s just for a little while.
Anshika Rathore /FL
*turns to him*
I told you, I—
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*interrupts*
You said you can sleep lightly during the day, right? It’s morning now. Go.
Anshika Rathore /FL
* stares at him for a moment*
Anshika Rathore /FL
*Debating whether to argue. But deep down, she knows she’s exhausted.*
Anshika Rathore /FL
*sighs* Fine. Just for a little while.
Anshika Rathore /FL
* stands up and walks toward the room. Before entering, she pauses slightly, then continues inside, closing the door behind her. *
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
* watches as she leaves, then takes a seat where she was sitting. He leans back, exhaling slowly, lost in thought.*
Ekansh was seating in the main cabin. his laptop open as was typing away. His brows are furrowed in concentration. He knows the next three days will be chaotic with the family gathering, so this is his only chance to get work done
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* walks in, stretching and yawning. *
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*sleepy voice* Bro, how do you wake up so early? Are you even human
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*without looking up* Habit. Unlike you, I don’t sleep like a buffalo.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*grinning* Don’t blame me. Your jet is too comfortable. Anyway, where’s the princess?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*glancing at him* She’s sleeping.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* surprised *What?! She refused to sleep last night, and now she’s knocked out?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*shrugs* She probably got tired.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
Hmm… should I wake her up for breakfast?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
* immediately stops typing and looks at Raksh with a deadpan expression.*
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*raising an eyebrow* Why not?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*calmly* Just don’t. If you value your life, sit down and eat quietly.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*dramatic gasp*
Bro, what are you hiding? Is she some kind of secret ninja? Will she kill me in my sleep?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*scoffs* No. But she might kill you if you disturb her.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*muttering* I knew it… she’s dangerous.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*shakes his head, ignoring Raksh’s nonsense.*
They both settle down and start their breakfast.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* pours himself some coffee while scrolling through his phone.*
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
So, about that Singapore deal… are we going ahead with it?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*nodding* Yes, but I want the contract revised. They’re trying to take a bigger cut than they should.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
Typical. Everyone wants a piece of our empire.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*smirks* Let them try. They won’t last a day against us.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*grinning* True. By the way, that Russian shipment? It’s arriving tomorrow. Should we move it now or wait?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
Delay it. I don’t want any distractions while I’m dealing with family
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*mock horror* The mighty mafia king, scared of family drama?
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*glancing at him* You clearly haven’t met badi hukum rani sa (his grandmother)
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* bursts out laughing *
They continue their conversation, unaware that time is passing quickly.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
* checks the time on his watch and then the flight status on his laptop.*
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*calmly* We’ll land in about two hours.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*stretching* Good. I need a proper bed. This jet is nice, but nothing beats
Anshika Rathore /FL
* walks into the main cabin, looking refreshed but still a bit sleepy. Her hair is slightly messy, and she lazily adjusts her jacket.*
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*grinning* Look who finally decided to join us! Slept well, princess?
Anshika Rathore /FL
*ignoring his teasing* Morning.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*simply nods at her, acknowledging her presence.*
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
Breakfast?
Anshika Rathore /FL
*shaking her head* I’ll eat at home.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* dramatic gasp*
what ? You dare to refuse food ?
Anshika Rathore /FL
*deadpan* Yes.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*looks at Ekansh* Bro, do something.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
* shrugs* Let her be.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*mock hurt* No one listens to me in this jet. What kind of dictatorship is this?
Anshika Rathore /FL
* smirk slightly* ohhh so sad brother. I really feel pity for you .
Anshika Rathore /FL
* in mocking tone *
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* after hearing that that to fake cry *
Anshika Rathore /FL
* laugh slightly*
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
* hearing her laugh. Instantly look at her *
Anshika Rathore /FL
* feeling someone stare stop laughing*
Anshika Rathore /FL
* look back at Ekansh*
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*instantly look back in laptop*
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* dramatically place his hand on his heart*
Hayye I am glad because of me our dear princess laughed.
Anshika Rathore /FL
* smile * stop it brother.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*calmly*
You sure? It’s a long way from the airport to your palace.
Anshika Rathore /FL
*nodding* I’ll be fine.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* grumbling* Fine, fine. But if you feel hungry just order something.
Anshika Rathore /FL
* nodded*
With that, the conversation shifts, and they settle back into their seats as the jet continues its journey to Jodhpur.
The jet lands smoothly at Jodhpur airport. As the three step out, the heat of Rajasthan welcomes them. Anshika adjusts her sunglasses and turns to Ekansh and Raksh.
Anshika Rathore /FL
* calmly* ok then let me clear this. That we are Strangers in front of our family
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*grinning* What, like secret ha
Anshika Rathore /FL
*serious* I mean it. No one—absolutely no one—should know we met before today.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*raising an eyebrow*
You think it matters that much?
Anshika Rathore /FL
*crossing her arms*
Yes. If our families find out, they’ll start asking questions. Especially my Daadi Sa . And trust me, you don’t want that.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*mock shivering*
I already fear her, and I haven’t even met her.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*calm but firm*
Fine. Strangers in front of the family.
Anshika Rathore /FL
*nodding* Good.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
* teasing*
What if I accidentally say something?
Anshika Rathore /FL
* smirk a little* Nothing means NOTHING will happen. It's just you will lose your nose or maybe something else.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*holding his nose* Damn, cold-blooded
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
* just watches the exchange silently, amused but unreadable as always.*
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*checking his watch* We should leave.
Anshika Rathore /FL
*suddenly serious* You two go first.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*frowns* Why?
Anshika Rathore /FL
* glancing around*
What if someone from my family sees me with you? It’ll create unnecessary questions.
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*watching her carefully* You think ahead.
Anshika Rathore /FL
*shrugging* It’s necessary.
Raksh Sethi/ ml's bff
*sighs* Fine, fine. We’ll go. But don’t take too long.
Anshika Rathore /FL
* nods and turns away*
Anshika Rathore /FL
*Heading in the opposite direction. *
Ekansh Chauhan/ML
*watches her leave, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes, before he and Raksh walk toward their car.*
Author
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