YOU WE'RE JUST CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SISTER

Abhi:

It's nothing like that, don't worry... We're really comfortable with each other.

It's just that... it's not proper to sleep in the same room without her permission.

Mother:

Haha!

Abhi (thinking):

What the heck did I just say?!

"I-I didn't mean it that way... Seriously!"

Mother:

I get it.

Anyway, I'll leave you two alone. Good night—and do whatever you want.

Abhi:

"Good night to you too."

(She left. I guess I should head to bed as well.)

(I entered my room, took off my shirt, tossed it on the bed, and laid down.)

Abhi (thinking):

Damn it. I can't fall asleep.

What should I do now…?

Knock, knock!

Abhi:

Who's there at this time?

(I heard a voice.)

Mark:

"Abhi, are you awake?"

Abhi (thinking):

That's Ishana's brother's voice.

(I got up, grabbed my shirt, buttoned it, and opened the door.)

Mark (thinking):

I just got a call from one of Ishana's friends.

She said Abhi was cheating on Ishana at the club—sitting with some girl on his lap.

At first, I didn't believe it… but then she said Ishana saw it too.

I couldn't wait until morning. If this is true, he's out of here.

Khushi (thinking):

We were talking when he got a sudden call and left the room looking panicked.

I followed him… and he's headed to Abhi's room. But why?

Abhi:

"Hey bro! Is everything alright?"

Mark:

"I just heard something from Ishana's friend.

I want to know if it's true or not."

Abhi:

"You must've heard about the club incident.

Yeah… news travels fast.

It's all a big misunderstanding. I'll explain it to Ishana in the morning."

Mark:

"What exactly happened?"

Abhi:

"One of my old friends suddenly confessed to me and then sat on my lap.

I was trying to move her away, but at that exact moment, Ishana and her friends walked in.

They saw everything and misunderstood.

If you don't believe me, I can get the CCTV footage—it's my friend's father's club."

Mark:

"So that's what happened... Damn. I'm sorry, man. I completely misunderstood."

Abhi:

"No need to apologize. You were just concerned about your sister. I respect that."

Mark:

"Then why didn't you explain it to her right away?"

Abhi:

"She was so angry she wouldn't even listen.

When I tried to stop her from leaving, I bumped into something and fell on her.

She got a little hurt, and after that, she wasn't really talking.

On the way home, she fell asleep in the car, so I didn't get a chance."

Mark:

"Is it serious? Is she okay now? I should check on her."

Abhi:

"She's fine. I took her to the hospital on the way back and got her treated.

She should be okay by tomorrow."

Mark:

"Thanks a lot, buddy.

But listen—clear things up with her first thing in the morning.

If she wakes up with that misunderstanding still in her head, she might end the engagement…

And knowing her, she'll shout the whole thing out loud too."

Abhi:

"I'll make sure to talk to her."

Mark:

"Alright then. Sorry for disturbing you so late."

Abhi:

"Not at all—I was still awake.

And by the way, your wife is probably waiting for you, so you better head back."

Khushi (thinking):

I followed him here and heard everything.

At first, I thought Abhi really cheated… I felt terrible for Ishana.

But now that I know the truth, I'm relieved.

I really like them as a couple…

Wait—what did he just say? That I'm "waiting" for Mark?

Khushi:

"You better watch what you're saying!" (she said teasingly)

Abhi:

"My bad! Sorry, haha."

Mark:

"Okay, okay, it's really late now. Let's sleep.

And remember—tomorrow is your engagement!"

Abhi:

"Hmm… I don't mind getting annoyed by your sister for life. Haha."

Mark:

"Let's see how long that lasts.

You don't know how annoying she can be. One day you'll ask me if there's a return policy!"

Abhi:

"That day will never come."

Mark:

"Someone's definitely blinded by love..."

(He left, followed by Khushi.)

Abhi:

(I closed the door and went back to bed.

I woke up around 6 AM and went downstairs to grab some tea.)

Mother:

"Good morning, beta!

You're up early—I thought you'd sleep in till 10, especially after coming home so late."