Your Father too..

💙 Author's Note – Mine Yes! 💙

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Aarav adjusted his cufflinks as he sat in the luxurious conference room of Singhaniya Hotels, listening to the final points of the presentation from his Asian clients. The deal was lucrative, an expansion of their hospitality business into the Southeast Asian market, but the last few weeks had been exhausting. The long hours, back-to-back meetings, and relentless negotiations were taking a toll on him. He was only twenty, but he was already carrying responsibilities that most men took on in their thirties.

As the presentation wrapped up, he nodded appreciatively at the clients, extending a firm handshake. "It's been a pleasure working with you all. We will go through the final clauses and send the documents for signing tomorrow. Looking forward to a successful partnership."

The clients smiled, exchanged polite goodbyes, and left the conference room. As soon as the door shut, Aarav exhaled heavily, running a hand through his slightly messy hair. He pulled out his phone and quickly typed a message:

Meet me at our place in the evening. Oh, and don't forget to tell him too.

He hit send, slipped the phone into the pocket of his blazer, and strode toward his cabin. The moment he entered, he loosened his tie and leaned against the desk, his eyes drifting to the city skyline outside the large glass window.

With a sigh, he pulled out his phone again and dialed home. The call rang a few times before it was answered.

At Singhaniya Mansion, Rakhi Singhaniya was comfortably seated in the lounge, flipping through the pages of her favorite magazine. She had barely gotten through the first few lines of an article when her phone rang. Glancing at the screen, she sighed dramatically.

"Ab ye kaun call kar raha hai?" she muttered to herself.

Before she could answer, her mother-in-law, Komal Singhaniya, who was seated beside her sipping her evening tea, smirked. "Beta, you know who it is. Your younger son, my dearest boyfriend."

Rakhi rolled her eyes, but there was an undeniable fondness in them. "Haan, haan, I know. Yeh ladka bhi na."

She finally picked up the call. "So, my dear son, why are you calling me in the middle of the day? Shouldn't you be drowning in files and business meetings? What happened?"

On the other end, Aarav's exasperated voice came through. "Mom, do you know your son is not a kid anymore? I am already twenty, managing this giant hotel business, handling endless meetings. But I need a break! So, please tell your husband to give me some time off."

Rakhi chuckled. "How do you expect me to tell him that? Your father doesn't even listen to me, so how do I appeal for this on your behalf?"

Before Aarav could respond, Komal, who had been listening with great amusement, leaned in and nudged Rakhi. "Put the phone on speaker."

Rakhi gave her a knowing smile and did as instructed. "Aarav, you're on speaker now."

Aarav groaned. "Wait... is grandma there too?"

Rakhi nodded. "Yes."

Komal immediately took over. "By the way, boyfriend, why are you complaining about my son, huh? Have you forgotten that he is your father too? Just like my husband is just like my son—strict and stubborn."

Aarav huffed. "Dadi, you're taking Dad's side, aren't you? Typical."

Komal laughed. "Beta, you should have known by now. A woman will always support her man."

Aarav scoffed. "And here I thought you loved me the most. I am your boyfriend, after all."

Komal grinned. "Arre, you are, you are! But even the best boyfriend in the world has to work hard before earning rewards."

Rakhi smirked. "See, Aarav? Even your grandma thinks you should keep working."

Aarav groaned dramatically. "You two are impossible. I am asking for a break, not quitting the business. Just a few days, mom! Dadi, help me na!"

Komal feigned deep thought. "Hmm, what's in it for me?"

Aarav gasped. "Dadi, are you bribing me?"

Komal chuckled. "I learned from the best—you."

Rakhi giggled, enjoying the exchange. Aarav sighed, then tried again. "Okay, dadi, how about I take you to the new luxury spa that just opened in the hotel? My treat."

Komal's eyes twinkled. "Now you're speaking my language!"

Rakhi laughed. "Maa, really?"

Komal shrugged. "What? A woman must seize opportunities when they arise."

Aarav grinned. "So, will you talk to Dad for me?"

Komal sighed dramatically. "Fine, fine. But no guarantees. Your father is as rigid as a rock."

Aarav cheered. "That's my dadi!"

Rakhi shook her head. "Tum dono ki bonding is next level."

Aarav smirked. "Mom, you're just jealous that dadi loves me more."

Komal chuckled. "That's true, beta. But don't tell your siblings."

Rakhi rolled her eyes. "I have to deal with both of you now. God help me."

Aarav grinned. "Thanks, mom. Love you, dadi!"

Komal smiled. "Love you too, my darling boyfriend."

As the call ended, Komal turned to Rakhi and sighed contentedly. "This boy... he's such a handful. But I do love him the most."

Rakhi nodded. "Yeah... but let's see if your magic works on Dev."

Komal laughed. "Oh, I know how to handle my son too. Just watch."

Back in his office, Aarav leaned back in his chair, stretching. If anyone could convince his father, it was his grandmother. He smiled to himself, already feeling lighter. Now, he just had to wait and see what happened next.

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The evening sun cast a soft golden hue over Tech High as employees wrapped up their work, eager to head home. The gentle hum of computers shutting down and the rustling of papers being organized filled the air. Anaya, seated at her desk, stretched her fingers before shutting off her PC. Just as she was about to grab her bag, a coworker hurried over, a slightly frantic look on their face.

Coworker: "Anaya, hey! I'm so sorry to bother you, but can you submit this file to Pranali before you leave? I have to run somewhere important, and it would really help me out. Please?"

Anaya blinked, adjusting the strap of her bag over her shoulder. She wasn't particularly in a hurry, so she gave a small nod.

Anaya: "Oh, okay. I'll drop it off at her desk. Don't worry about it."

The coworker sighed in relief, handing over the file. "Thank you so much, Anaya! I owe you one." With that, they dashed off, leaving Anaya holding the folder.

Shaking her head with a small amused smile, she turned back to her desk, ensuring everything was in place before picking up her purse. She adjusted her bag, smoothing out her dress before heading towards Pranali's cabin. The hallway was mostly empty now, a few employees still finishing up their tasks.

Reaching Pranali's cabin, she knocked lightly, peeking inside. The room was empty.

Anaya (muttering to herself): "Where did she go?"

Not wanting to carry the file with her, she spotted a sticky note pad on the desk. Tearing off a small piece, she quickly scribbled:

Pranali, I dropped off the file here. Hope that's okay! - Anaya

She stuck it on top of the folder and placed it neatly on the table before stepping out, closing the door behind her.

As she made her way towards the exit, she fished her phone out of her bag and scrolled through her contacts. Finding Janvi's number, she tapped on the call icon.

After a couple of rings, Janvi's cheerful voice came through the line.

Janvi: "Hey, what's up?"

Anaya: "I'm leaving right now. Meet me at the office entrance or the main lobby."

Janvi: "Cool! I'll be there in a minute. Wait for me!"

Anaya hummed in response, tucking her phone back into her bag. As she stepped into the elevator, she sighed softly, already feeling the weight of the long workday lifting off her shoulders. The soft chime of the elevator echoed in the quiet office halls as she descended toward the lobby, ready to finally call it a day.

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Anaya stepped into the lobby, where a few employees were still lingering, either chatting in groups or waiting for their rides. The evening air outside was crisp, and she could see the city lights beginning to flicker through the glass doors.

She adjusted the strap of her bag over her shoulder, rocking slightly on her heels as she waited for Janvi. It wasn't long before she saw her friend walking towards her, her soft features lighting up with a small smile as she approached.

Janvi: Smiling "Took you long enough!"

Anaya: Rolling her eyes "Not my fault. Someone gave me an extra task last minute."

Janvi: Chuckling "Typical. Anyway, let's go. I swear I'm starving."

They walked side by side out of the office, stepping onto the sidewalk where the street was buzzing with life—cars honking, street vendors setting up, and pedestrians moving in all directions.

Janvi: "So, where to? Are we still going to that café or do you want to grab something else?"

Anaya: "I don't really mind. Whatever you're in the mood for."

Janvi: Grinning "Café it is then! Let's go before it gets crowded."

Anaya nodded, and together, they headed toward their usual spot, blending into the lively evening crowd.

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The warm glow of streetlights lined the sidewalk as Anaya and Janvi made their way to their usual café—a cozy little place nestled in the corner of a bustling street. The café had a charming, aesthetic vibe, with fairy lights draped across the windows and soft indie music playing in the background.

As they stepped inside, the comforting aroma of coffee and freshly baked pastries filled the air. The café wasn't too crowded, just a few people scattered around, some working on laptops, others chatting over coffee.

They approached the counter, where a barista greeted them with a friendly smile.

Barista: "Hey, welcome back! The usual?"

Janvi: Grinning "Of course! One caramel latte for me and..." she looks at Anaya expectantly.

Anaya: Pausing for a second "Hmm... I'll go for a mocha today."

The barista nodded, punching in their order.

Barista: "Got it! Anything else?"

Janvi: Glancing at the pastries "Ooooh, that chocolate croissant looks tempting. Should I?"

Anaya: Smirking "You literally ask this every time and still get it anyway."

Janvi: Laughing "Fair point. Okay, adding that too!"

They paid for their order and moved to their favorite corner by the window, sinking into the cushioned chairs. Janvi leaned back with a content sigh, stretching her arms.

Janvi: "Finally, some peace after a long day!"

Anaya: Nodding "Yeah... today felt so long. I just wanted to get out of there."

Janvi: "You always say that, yet you work harder than most people there. I swear, you're secretly a workaholic."

Anaya: Rolling her eyes "No way. I just don't like leaving things unfinished."

Janvi: Teasing "Mhm, sure. That's what all workaholics say."

Before Anaya could respond, their drinks arrived. Janvi immediately took a sip of her caramel latte and hummed in satisfaction.

Janvi: "Ahh, this is the best part of my day."

Anaya: Taking a small sip of her mocha "Agreed. I needed this."

They sat in comfortable silence for a moment, just enjoying their drinks and watching people pass by outside the window. The city was alive with movement—cars zooming past, people laughing, street vendors calling out their sales.

Janvi broke the silence first.

Janvi: "So... any weekend plans?"

Anaya: Shaking her head "Not really. I was thinking of just sleeping in and maybe reading a book. What about you?"

Janvi: Grinning mischievously "Well... I was thinking we could go out. Maybe shopping? You seriously need to update your wardrobe."

Anaya: Frowning playfully "What's wrong with my wardrobe?"

Janvi: Giving her a look "Girl, you wear the same neutral-colored clothes every day. It's time to experiment a little!"

Anaya: Chuckling "I like my style, thank you very much."

Janvi: Rolling her eyes "Fine, fine. But at least come out with me this weekend. You need a break!"

Anaya: Sighing "Okay, okay. We'll go. But no crazy shopping spree."

Janvi: Smirking "No promises!"

Their conversation flowed effortlessly, shifting between work gossip, weekend plans, and random topics like which celebrity was currently trending. Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, the café was starting to quiet down.

Anaya glanced at her phone and noticed it was getting late.

Anaya: "We should probably head back. It's getting late."

Janvi: Groaning "Ugh, fine. But we're doing this again soon."

They grabbed their bags and made their way out, stepping into the cool night air. The streets were still lively, the city lights illuminating the roads.

As they walked toward the subway station, Janvi nudged Anaya playfully.

Janvi: "You know, for an introvert, you're not that bad at hanging out."

Anaya: Smirking "Don't get used to it."

They laughed, their voices blending into the sounds of the bustling city, as they made their way home for the night.

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Rudra's Office – Late Evening

Rudra leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples as he glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already past office hours, and he had just wrapped up the last set of emails for the day. With a sigh, he stood up, stretching his stiff muscles before reaching for his coat. He slid his arms into the sleeves, straightened the collar, and was just about to grab his car keys when the door to his office swung open.

Ravi stepped in, his usual composed expression intact, but his tone carried a sense of urgency.

Ravi: "We need to go. Now."

Rudra stilled for a second, narrowing his eyes at his assistant.

Rudra: "Right now?"

Ravi: Nodding firmly "Yes."

There was no hesitation in Ravi's voice, no room for argument. Rudra studied him for a moment before exhaling sharply, his fingers tightening around the edge of his desk. He hated being rushed, especially after a long day. But he also knew Ravi never pushed for something unless it was important.

Rudra: "Fine. But you're driving."

Ravi arched a brow, crossing his arms.

Ravi: "I always drive. It's my job."

Rudra smirked slightly, grabbing his phone and slipping it into his coat pocket.

Rudra: "Good. Then do your job and get the car ready."

Ravi rolled his eyes but didn't argue, already turning on his heels to leave. Rudra followed a second later, buttoning his coat as they walked through the dimly lit hallway of Singhaniya Corp's top floor. The building was mostly empty now, the sound of their footsteps echoing against the marble flooring.

As they stepped into the elevator, Rudra leaned against the wall, eyes closing for a brief moment.

Ravi: "Long day?"

Rudra: Scoffing "Every damn day is a long day."

Ravi smirked but said nothing as the elevator doors slid open, revealing the underground parking lot. The black SUV was already waiting, the soft hum of the engine breaking the silence.

Without another word, Rudra slipped into the passenger seat as Ravi took the wheel. The moment the doors shut, Ravi shifted gears and drove out onto the city streets. The night was alive with movement—neon signs flashing, cars honking, the distant chatter of people walking along the sidewalks.

Rudra loosened his tie slightly, exhaling as he rested his arm on the window.

Rudra: "Where are we heading?"

Ravi: Glancing at him briefly "You'll see."

Rudra turned his gaze toward the passing cityscape, the weight of exhaustion settling in. He had a feeling this wasn't going to be a quiet night.