Heart's First Innings Episode 2

At the other side

It was a peaceful morning. The garden was blooming, birds chirping, the air warm with the smell of jasmine...

Until someone screamed,

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Anvikaaaaaa!

And peace? Yeah. It packed up and left.

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*Giggling ran barefoot across the garden lawn, dodging flower pots like a child*

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Anvikaaaa! Why are you running like a monkey!?😤

Shruthi/FL Grandma

You're still not married! You want to become what, a forest fairy!

Shruthi/FL Grandma

You're twenty-four! When I was your age, I had two babies.

Anvika darted through the garden, barefoot and laughing. Her grandmother chased after her, half-scolding, half-smiling.

Anvika/FL

I won't marry unless it's my Idol*yelled over her shoulder, grinning like a child😆*.Until then, catch me if you can, Paati(grandma)

Anvika burst through the kitchen, breathless, and crouching like she was hiding from the FBI. Her sister who was making breakfast in the kitchen didn't even flinch as her sister slid into the room.

Anvika/FL

Is it too early to fake a coma?*dramatic*

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What now?😒Did you run from Paati(grandma)again? Garden chase part two?🌿😂*making breakfast*

Anvika/FL

Paati's (grandma)on her "You're still not married" rant again*stealing bites on dosa while ranting*

Aarvi/FL Sister

You always show up after the hard part's done.🙄

Anvika/FL

Timing is everything. Especially when food's involved. 😋

Just then, Aarvi's husband walks into the kitchen - still in his gym clothes, fresh from his morning workout ,Without so much as a glance at anyone else,he wrapped his arms around aarvi from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.

Aarvi/FL Sister

hey.. She's right there! *Blushing furiously*😳

Anvika/FL

You do know I have eyes, right?😒

vikram/FL Brother-in-Law

So? She's not blind😏. Let her witness true love

Anvika/FL

More like setting trauma.🙄

vikram/FL Brother-in-Law

*still hugging Aarvi* Oh no... Did I just accidentally mention to Patti(grandma)that you're hiding in the kitchen?🗣️😇 *says it louder* ANVIKA'S IN THE KITCHEN, PATTIIII! *Resting his chin on Aarvi's shoulder*

Shruthi/FL Grandma

*shouting from the hallway* ANVIKA!!! I'M COMING WITH THE BROOM! 🧹

Anvika/FL

Wow. Snitched, ambushed, and now broomed. Is this how Cinderella felt before the ball?*dramatic*

Shruthi/FL Grandma

There you are! Hiding again?! Come here!😤*storming into kitchen

Her grandma grabs her ear with surprising strength for a grandma, and starts dragging her toward the living room

Anvika/FL

OW! Gentle! I'm a limited-edition introvert!😩😩

Aarvi/FL Sister

Babe, should we... do something?

vikram/FL Brother-in-Law

*still hugging her*Already doing it sweetheart😌

Aarvi/FL Sister

*blushing*You're impossible😳

vikram/FL Brother-in-Law

And yet, you still fell for me. Best decision of your life, admit it.😏💕 *He leans in and presses a soft kiss to her temple, holding her just a little tighter, completely unfazed by the chaos around them.*

Anvika yelling in the distance, Patti yelling louder, and the couple resuming their slow, domestic love bubble like nothing happened

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