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Everyone praised each other and left. They had booked a mini-bus, and Rudra had even brought his bike along, planning to ride it back.

As they sat in the bus, everyone headed towards their destination. On the way, Nia and Shivani were having a blast, singing songs, dancing, and chatting like old friends.

Jiya, sitting next to Jay, stared at Nia, her daughter's best friend, enjoying herself. A song played in Jiya's mind: "Friendship has vanished, love has vanished."

Jay teased, "Don't cast an evil eye; you're boring." Jiya retorted, "She's just enjoying the trip."

Jiya glared at Jay, who regretted his words. Meanwhile, Rudra was engrossed in his game, Manan and Yug discussed something important, and Nia and Shivani clicked selfies.

Their destination was a picturesque picnic spot near Ratlam. They first visited a temple with a ghat, where a river flowed.

Manan received a call and stood at the last step, talking. Nia whispered to Shivani, "Auntie, does Manan know swimming?" Shivani proudly shared, "He was a swimming champion in college."

Nia's face lit up with mischief. She sneaked up to Manan, still on the call, and pushed him into the water.

Nia burst into laughter. Others rushed to the spot, concerned. Jiya scolded Nia, "Pagal ladki, what have you done? What if he got hurt?"

Nia defended, "But mom, he knows swimming." Shivani intervened, "Nia's right, Jiya. Manan's an excellent swimmer."

As Shivani spoke, Manan emerged from the water, dripping wet, and glared at Nia. "Pagal ladki, have you lost your mind?"

Nia shot back, "No, it's inside me. Didn't you study science? Without a brain, one can't walk."

Jiya face-palmed, while Shivani chuckled at Nia's logic.

Jay joked, "Niyu, your brain's gone grazing." Nia replied, "No, it's fine. You're just jealous."

Jiya intervened, "Enough, you two. Nia, apologize to Manan."

Nia turned to Manan, "Sorry, sorry. I made a mistake."

Manan ignored Nia's apology and walked away. Nia looked innocent, "He's acting like a girl, mom."

Shivani laughed, "You've really upset him." Jiya warned, "Nia, stop teasing. Apologize sincerely."

The group decided to move to another spot. As they walked, Nia skipped beside Manan, trying to make amends.

Manan remained silent, but Nia's persistent efforts softened him. He eventually smiled and forgave her.

The day passed with laughter, games, and bonding. As the sun set, they headed back to the bus.

The return journey was filled with memories of their adventures. Nia and Shivani continued their singing and dancing.

Jiya reflected on the day's events, grateful for the strong bonds between their families.

As they approached Ratlam, Jay turned to Jiya, "Shall we plan another trip soon?" Jiya smiled, "Definitely."

The bus dropped them off at their respective homes. As they bid farewell, Nia called out, "Next trip, let's go to a beach!"

Everyone laughed, already looking forward to their next adventure together.

To be continued...

For my hindi readers

Sabne ek dusre ki tareef ki aur wahin se nikal gaye. Unhone ek mini bus book ki thi, aur Rudra ne apni bike bhi saath mein li thi, aur vah us par wapas aana chahta tha. Ab dekhenge ki uski ichha puri hoti hai ya nahi.

Sab bus mein baith kar apni manzil ki aur nikal gaye. Raaste mein Nia aur Shivani masti kar rahe the, gaane ga rahe the, aur baat kar rahe the jaise purane dost. Baki log unhe dekh rahe the, hanste hue.

Jiya, Jay ke bagal mein baithi, Nia ko dekhti rahi, jo uski beti ki sabse achchi dost thi. Jiya ke dimaag mein ek gaana chal raha tha: "Dost dost na raha, pyar pyar na raha."

Jay ne Jiya ki nazrein dekhin aur kaha, "Kisi ko nazar na lagao, tum boring ho." Jiya ne jawab diya, "Woh bas trip ka mazaa le rahi hai."

Jiya ne Jay ko ghura, aur Jay ne apni galti ka ehsaas kiya. Dusra taraf, Rudra apne game mein masgool tha, Manan aur Yug kuch zaroori baat kar rahe the, aur Nia aur Shivani selfie le rahe the.

Unka destination Ratlam ke paas ka ek khubsurat picnic spot tha. Sab pehle ek mandir gaye jahan par ghat tha, aur wahan par ek nadi bhi thi.

Manan ko ek call aaya aur woh akhri seedhi par khada hokar baat kar raha tha. Nia ne Shivani se pucha, "Auntie, Manan ko swimming aata hai?" Shivani ne maan mein kaha, "Woh college mein swimming champion tha."

Nia ke chehre par shaitani muskaan aayi. Woh chupke se Manan ke paas gayi aur usse push kar diya paani mein. Manan paani mein gir gaya.

Nia hanste hue bol rahi thi. Baki log wahan pahunche aur unhone pucha, "Pagal ladki, yeh kya kiya? Usse lag gaya hota toh?"

Nia ne kaha, "Mom, usko swimming aata hai." Shivani ne kaha, "Nia sahi keh rahi hai, Jiya. Manan ka swimming ka champion tha."

Shivani ke baat ke saath, Manan paani se bahar aaya aur Nia ko ghura. "Pagal ladki, dimag tera ghass charne gaya hai?"

Nia ne jawab diya, "Nahi, woh mere andar hai. Tumne science nahi padhi hai? Bina dimag ke koi chal nahi sakta."

Jiya ne apna sir pheet liya, aur Shivani ne Nia ke logic par hansta hua kaha.

Jay ne kaha, "Niyu, tera dimag ghass charne gaya hai." Nia ne jawab diya, "Nahi, woh theek hai. Tum sirf jalte ho."

Jiya ne kaha, "Bas, tum dono. Nia, Manan se maafi maang."

Nia ne Manan se kaha, "Sorry, sorry. Mujhe galat laga."

Manan ne Nia ki maafi ko nazarandaaz kiya aur chal diya. Nia ne kaha, "Mom, woh ladkiyon ki tarah ro raha hai."

Shivani ne hansta hua kaha, "Tune use bahut pareshan kiya hai." Jiya ne kaha, "Nia, tez nahi. Maafi maang sachmuch."

Nia ne kaha, "Mom, kya zaroorat hai? Maine sorry kaha."

Jiya ne kaha, "Tum impossible ho." Jay ne kaha, "Aur Manan ko maaf karne mein zaroorat nahi hai."

Rudra, apne game mein masgool, hansta hua kaha, "Nia ki masti hai." Manan ne suna aur muskaaya.

Din masti, game, aur bonding mein bit gaya. Jab suraj doob gaya, toh woh wapas bus ki aur nikal gaye.

Wapas ki yatra mein unhone apni masti aur yaadein yaad ki