Episode 5
Advik Rayan/ML
Yes, Ma?
*suspicious — she never calls when I’m working out*
Maya Rayan/ML Mom
Just wanted to remind you come home today by 7, dress nice, okay? ☺️*sugary sweet*
Advik Rayan/ML
Uh... sure. What's the occasion?🧐
Maya Rayan/ML Mom
Nothing big ☺️. You'll see ...Just... come home on time. Okay bye!😇 *sugary sweet*
Advik Rayan/ML
*frown*That was weird? Like... overly sweet.😐
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
*gasps, dramatically drops weights*She smiled, didn't she? Yeah... you're screwed.😵💫
Advik Rayan/ML
Dude. She just said, "You'll see." And smiled. Like a villain😈
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
Okay they're getting a surprise pet or are you adopted?*walking in circles*
Advik Rayan/ML
Dude, come on🙄
Advik takes a deep breath, ignoring Bhuvanesh dramatic reaction. He picks up the He picks up the barbell again.
Advik Rayan/ML
Not a big deal, man. It's just mom stuff. Don't overthink it😒
Bhuvanesh, dramatically wiping sweat from his forehead, watches Advik work out while muttering to himself.
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
*quietly*...oh no. That's a setup.
You're in a rom-com, and you're the clueless main lead.😶🌫️
At Rayan Mansion - Living Room
Anvika's family seated in the living room of the rayan mansion
Maya Rayan/ML Mom
We’re really happy you could come. Please feel at home.😊
Karthik/FL Dad
Of course it's been a long time.*smile as he stands*
Advik's dad walks over and gives Anvika's dad a friendly hug—one of those brief, back-patting ones full of old memories. Classic uncle hug.
Karthik/FL Dad
From skipping lectures together to arranging our kids' marriage—never saw this coming, did we?😆
Hredhaan Rayan
I thought we’d be old men sharing drinks—not matchmaking our kids.
😏
They both chuckle and return to their seats. Advik’s dad turns toward Anvika.
He nods toward Anvika, who’s sitting beside her sister.
Hredhaan Rayan
This is your younger daughter?.
Karthik/FL Dad
*nod*yeah Anvika
Anvika gives a small, polite smile and says a soft “hello.” She quickly looks down at her juice
Hredhaan Rayan
interior designer? Right. That's impressive .*kindly smile*
Anvika/FL
*nodded murmuring a quiet*Thank you.
Shalini/FL Mom
She’s talented, but won't ever say it herself.
Shruthi/FL Grandma
She might not talk much, but don’t be fooled. She’s our quiet storm.*proud*
Maya Rayan/ML Mom
*checking the time*Advik should be back any minute—he just stepped out for the gym. He lives there honestly 😆
Anvika' s dad Glances at Advik's parents with a knowing smile.
Interior designer. 24. Quiet storm.That’s me.Apparently, a very marriable package.🥲
Great. All eyes again. Why does every introduction feel like a job interview?🙄
Everyone was talking, smiling, acting like this was a normal visit.
It wasn’t. They all knew it.
This was a marriage setup. My Amma(Mom) was already glowing like she was receiving an award.😐
Anvika/FL
*I sat quietly, holding the juice. i smiled when needed, nodded when someone looked my way.*
It was easier than trying to sound interested in a stranger i hadn't even seen yet.
Don’t speak unless someone directly asks. That’s the survival plan😌
Hredhaan Rayan
Advik's very dedicated. Cricket is his world.
Aarvi/FL Sister
Hope you don’t mind protein powder living next to turmeric powder.
*nudging Anvika whispering to her*
vikram/FL Brother-in-Law
*Arm draped lazily around Aarvi*
Let’s just hope he’s not one of those guys who walk's in shirtless from the gym. That’s a bit much for a first meeting, no?😏*mumbling quietly to Anvika*
Shruthi/FL Grandma
Everyone quiet down. Let them speak properly. This is a serious moment.💢
That’s what Patti(Grandma)always said before things got chaotic.
The front door swings open with a dramatic bang. 🚪
Advik Rayan/ML
*shouting from hallway*I’m home! Is dinner ready or—
All turn toward the hallway
Anvika/FL
*thinking oh ...no*
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