Prank

Ji-hun looked at Dae Jung's bewilderment and that was when he suddenly started laughing. He didn't how his feelings had suddenly become stable either, but he was still feeling some kind of emptiness within. However, he realized that he did not have enough time to evaluate his emotions before his best friend would erupt into flames because of overthinking. He decided that he would try and make it seem like a prank, the only way to stop the spiral was to make Dae Jung believe that he wasn't serious.

He continued to laugh and then gasped, saying "Wow Dae Jung-sshi! You are really so easy to cheat, how can you believe some crap about falling in love with someone I have never met?! Let me tell you the criteria for my future girlfriend and of course, there is no chance of getting one in the near future- not at least during the tour. Should I list out the criteria for you?"

Dae Jung looked at Ji-hun with initial shock and then anger; apparently all this was a prank. But as soon as looked into his eyes, he understood that he had been trying to hide his feelings from him.

He spoke sincerely "Ji-hun, I am sorry at how I just reacted, that was really very insensitive of me. But you really don't need to hide it from me, please. I request you to at least share this with me, please don't go through everything alone,like last time. I am begging you..." saying this, Dae Jung put both of his hands together in a gesture of supplication, making Ji-hun flinch.

He immediately reached out to grab Dae Jung's arms and separated his hands, saying, "Why are you apologizing?! I should be the one saying sorry, okay! I will tell you everything, but we need to have Ho-jin with us during the conversation as he might know something I don't."

Ji-hun looked around the room, looking for his younger brother, while Dae Jung looked at him with confusion. 'What did he mean about Ho-jin knowing something even he didn't know about this girl he supposedly loved?!' But he knew that Ji-hun also needed to rest and he left further interrogation for later. That was when Chang Min and Ho-jin entered the room with the tray of food.

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Everyone in the room looked at Ruchi, while Surbhi and Mukul were confused and getting impatient about whose voice they had just heard.

That was when Mehul spoke, "Ruchi, you really don't have to stay here, I know I won't be able to leave her anyway." Saying this, he took the phone from Nitya's hands and spoke in a commanding tone "Mukul, you won't be coming back either, leaving Surbhi there by herself. Be grateful that you have got yourself a really caring and understanding girlfriend, but stop taking her for granted!"

Mukul was embarrassed on being made to realize, once again, how his actions were wrong, while Surbhi blushed and spoke, "Bhaiya, it's okay. You don't have to say that, I will be alright, he can return back tonight-"

Mehul spoke again in a finalizing tone- "Neither of you are returning here before the scheduled conclusion of your trip, and this is the end of the discussion! Now go and rest, you both need some rest to tame your mental chaos. Take care, now."

Nitya also shouted, "Goodbye!" from the background, and the call was disconnected. Taking note of the opportunity, Ruchi spoke again. "I want to stay here regardless of whether or not it is important; but I wanted to stay just because I wanted to stay with Nitya..."

Mehul smiled at her and replied, "Ruchi, I really appreciate your favor and I am really embarrassed right now, about the panic I had created in the morning. But in all seriousness, you don't need to stay here."

Naveen and Veer also chimed in unison "Yes ma'am, we will also be here in case sir needs anything, so you really don't need to stay back!"

Ruchi looked at Mehul, Naveen and Veer one by one and then said, addressing all of them. "If you guys are her brothers, then I am also her professor. And I can't feel at ease when my student is in the hospital, knowing that there is no female attendant with her. What happens when she has to go through some kind of scans or tests? I didn't think anyone would have a reply; so let's just end the discussion here-"

Nitya tried to dispel the tension and asked sweetly "Do I get a say in this?" And got four replies at once "NO!" Everyone conveyed the intensity behind their words perfectly, while whispering in order to keep their voices low, reminding themselves that they were in a hospital.

"Okay!" She said giggling, leading to the end of discussion with the conclusion that she was going to have four attendants that night.

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Aldrick returned to find Amélie sitting on the summit, watching the sun shine down at its full glory from amongst the clouds. He knew she had never liked the sun much before she had met Zacharie; she had always had more of a liking for the moon. But after meeting him, they had somehow exchanged their likes and dislikes with each other as well; not that there were too many differences to begin with- the two were the perfect descriptions of each other's twin flame.

He sat beside her, taking one of her hands between his hands and asked, "What are you thinking about, sister ?"

Amélie whipped around to look at him, trying to smile but she failed again. Turning back to look at him, she spoke. "Nothing, just about how destiny has a sense of humor. And now that you have asked me this question, let me ask you one in return. Why are you so invested in solving my destiny, as everyone knows, it can't be undone now. The curse can't be broken, then why, Aldrick?! I know I can't ask for a more loyal and caring brother than you. You have always been there in the past, you are here with me in my present, but I am telling you that you really don't need to be tied to me in future as well. Trust me- don't try so hard, don't push yourself, just live a carefree life as I was never a good sister to you. And you really don't need to prove it anymore that you are the world's best brother..."

Aldrick shoved her arm gently, saying, "First of all, Amélie, I agree that you haven't just been a good sister to me, because you have always been placed parallel to the spot of our mother in my life. I won't imagine my life without you being by my side; and the second thing is that, who told you that I am trying hard to change your destiny? Or even that I am there for you? I am there only for Ella, so stop overthinking. And let me tell you, you better prepare- because Reneé is aware about everything that you guys have done. So I'll pray for you guys, may the Lord save you!"

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