she had grown up with an officer as a father and yet the base always felt like another planet
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
Walk properly, Kiara.
(muttered without turning )
She rolled her eyes but quickened her pace
Kiara Mehra
Yes, Dad. As if I’m going to start marching too😒.
They stopped in front of a row of soldiers standing at ease. The men straightened instantly, saluting the Colonel. Among them stood a man who seemed carved from stone—broad shoulders under a perfectly fitted uniform, jaw sharp, eyes dark and unreadable. His very stillness radiated command.
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
Captain Arjun Rathore
(His tone softening slightly, which for him meant respect.)
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
One of my finest men
Arjun stepped forward, saluted, and then let his eyes flicker—just for a second—toward Kiara.
Kiara felt something spark, a strange electricity that made her stomach tighten.
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
This is my daughter, Kiara.
Kiara Mehra
😍Hello 👋
Arjun’s expression didn’t shift much. He bowed his head politely.
Captain Arjun Rathore
Ma’am.
( His voice was low, steady, almost too formal.)
Kiara raised a brow, amusement dancing in her eyes. “
Kiara Mehra
Ma’am??! 😒
Kiara Mehra
I’m nineteen, not fifty.
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
😑
Arjun’s lips twitched—barely. Almost a smile, quickly hidden.Her father shot her a warning glare, but she only smirked, enjoying how flustered he got.
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
Discipline doesn’t see age.
(his gaze steady, unwavering.)
Kiara Mehra
👀
Kiara tilted her head, studying him. He was different from the boys she knew.
Random officer
Sir, can you come here for a minute.
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
Ok
Colonel Rajeev Mehra
Kiara, stay here. I'll be back soon.
Kiara Mehra
Ok dad.
The air between them shifted—he stood a respectful distance away, yet Kiara felt as if he occupied all the space around her.
Kiara Mehra
Hehe, God is helping me. Now i can freely flirt with him😍.
( 💭 thinking happily )
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