ENTANGLED HEARTS

CHAPTER TWO

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Next morning...

The morning sunlight slowly slipped through the curtains and fell across the bed.

Aviraj and Alayna were sleeping tangled together beneath the sheets, their bare skin pressed against each other in the warmth of the morning. After the exhausting night they had shared, neither of them had bothered with clothes before falling asleep.

Alayna's hair was scattered across the pillow, while Aviraj slept peacefully against her, one arm wrapped securely around her waist.

There were faint love marks visible along her skin, little reminders of the previous night.

Aviraj stirred when the sunlight landed directly across his face.

He frowned sleepily and turned away from it, burying his face against Alayna's bare chest as though that was the most comfortable place in the world.

Alayna immediately hissed softly.

"Avi..."

Her hand moved instinctively toward him.

The tenderness of her skin was still sensitive, and the pressure made her wince.

Aviraj slowly opened his eyes.

"What happened, bacha?"

She looked down at him, then smiled despite herself.

Memories of last night suddenly rushed through her mind.

Her cheeks turned bright red.

Aviraj noticed immediately.

A sleepy smirk appeared on his face.

"Stop blushing, bacha."

Alayna's face became even redder.

"Shut up."

He chuckled softly.

Then, without warning, he pulled her gently onto his chest.

Alayna smiled and rested against him, but when she shifted slightly, she suddenly hissed again.

Aviraj's smile disappeared.

"Hurting?"

She nodded with a tiny pout.

His expression softened immediately.

"Let me take care of you."

In one swift but careful movement, he lifted her into his arms in a bridal style.

"Avi!"

A cool morning breeze touched their bare skin, making Alayna immediately wrap her arms around herself and hide against his chest.

Aviraj looked at her with an amused expression.

"What are you hiding, I've already saw everything?"

She glared at him immediately slapped his cheek lightly,

"Shut up, Avi!"

He laughed.

"Okay, okay."

He carried her into the bathroom and carefully helped her stand on her feet.

He turned on the warm water, letting the steam slowly fill the room.

Then he gently ran his fingers through her hair, massaging her scalp.

Alayna closed her eyes.

The warmth relaxed her almost instantly.

A soft smile appeared on her lips.

After a moment, she wrapped her arms around his waist and rested against him.

Aviraj gently massaged her back, shoulders, and neck, making sure she was comfortable.

"Better?" he asked softly.

She nodded.

"Hmm."

He smiled and kissed her forehead.

"Good."

There was no teasing in his voice now.

Just care.

After some time, they both freshened up and got ready.

Alayna wore a simple black saree, her hair neatly arranged, while Aviraj wore a sharp black tuxedo.

When she looked at him, she smiled.

He noticed.

"What?"

She shook her head.

"Nothing."

He stepped closer and gently fixed a strand of her hair.

"You look beautiful."

Her cheeks immediately turned pink.

"Avi..."

He smiled.

"Come on, bacha."

He took her hand, and they walked downstairs together.

The morning glow on both their faces was impossible to miss—but somehow, there was an extra brightness on Alayna's face.

They entered the dining area and greeted everyone.

"Good morning!"

"Good morning, beta," Vasudha replied warmly.

They both sat at the dining table.

After a moment, Alayna remembered something and stood up.

She walked into the kitchen and prepared Aviraj's juice herself.

When she returned, she placed the glass in front of him.

"Here, Avi."

He smiled.

"Thank you, baby."

He drank his juice while Alayna sat beside him.

Then, without even waiting for her to ask, Aviraj served food onto her plate.

She looked at him.

"Avi, I can take it myself."

"I know."

"Then?"

He casually added another dish to her plate.

"I want to."

Alayna smiled softly.

"Okay."

Soon, everyone settled into breakfast, talking and laughing around the table.

And just like every other morning in the Raichand household, their breakfast was filled with family chaos, teasing, and laughter.

But between Aviraj's quiet care and Alayna's shy smiles, it was clear that beneath all their madness...

they were completely, hopelessly in love.

After breakfast, Aviraj and Reyansh walked out of the mansion together.

Just as they reached the cars, Reyansh suddenly stopped.

"Yeah, yeah, ruk jao. Aapki biwi aayegi."

Aviraj raised an eyebrow.

Before he could say anything, Alayna came running toward them with a happy smile.

"Lo, aa gayi."

Aviraj's lips curved into a smile, while Alayna immediately frowned at Reyansh.

"Kya hua, Reyansh?"

"Kuch nahi, Bhabhi ji."

He casually walked toward the car and got into the driver's seat.

Aviraj, meanwhile, pulled Alayna closer and placed a quick peck on her lips.

She instantly blushed.

Just then—

"Ahem."

They both froze.

Turning around, they saw Inara standing there with a teasing smile.

Alayna immediately hid her face against Aviraj's chest while he chuckled.

Inara walked toward them, shaking her head.

"Uhh-hoo, lovebirds. Room chhota pad gaya tha aap logon ke liye? Yahan bhi shuru ho gaye?"

"Arey nahi, Innu—"

Alayna suddenly stopped herself as an idea struck her.

She looked at Inara innocently.

"Innu, aap office ja rahi ho?"

Inara nodded.

"Haan, baby."

Aviraj immediately frowned.

"Baby? She is my baby. You can't call her that."

Inara raised an eyebrow.

"Why not? She's my baby too."

Alayna giggled.

"Oh, please! Stop, both of you."

She then looked at Inara.

"Innu, aap Reyansh bhai ke saath chale jao."

Inara smiled awkwardly.

"Arey nahi, main chali jaungi."

She was about to walk away when Alayna grabbed her arm.

"Innu!"

Before Inara could protest, Alayna dragged her toward the car and made her sit in the passenger seat.

"Bye!"

She waved happily.

Reyansh, who had been watching everything silently, started the car and drove away.

But just as they reached the gate, he suddenly stopped.

He leaned slightly closer toward Inara.

Inara immediately stiffened.

The sudden closeness made her nervous, and she swallowed.

Then—

Click.

She heard the sound of a seat belt.

Reyansh winked.

Inara's eyes widened.

She glared at him before immediately turning her face toward the window.

Reyansh leaned back into his seat with a small, satisfied smile.

Meanwhile, Aviraj watched the car disappear through the gates before pulling Alayna closer by her waist.

"What's going on in that little mind of yours?"

Alayna giggled, covering her smile with her hand.

He already knew that expression.

His wife was definitely planning something.

Aviraj smiled.

"Baby?"

Alayna looked at him and winked.

"Mere paas ek mast wala idea hai."

Aviraj narrowed his eyes.

"Aur woh kya hai?"

Alayna grabbed his collar and pulled him closer, whispering into his ear.

"Maine aapke paas company me Ritwik bhai ko bola hai ki woh Innu se thoda flirt kare."

Aviraj's eyebrows rose.

"Aur?"

"Jab Reyansh bhai un dono ko dekhenge na, toh unhe jealousy hogi."

She pulled back with a proud smile.

"Samjhe aap?"

Aviraj stared at her for a few seconds.

Then he straightened.

"Aapka dimaag kuch zyada hi nahi chal raha?"

Alayna's smile disappeared.

She immediately pouted.

"Katti. Mujhe aapse baat nahi karni."

She turned around and walked inside.

Aviraj couldn't stop himself from chuckling at his adorable wife.

"Pagal."

He shook his head before calling the driver.

But halfway to the office, he picked up his phone and messaged her.

Aviraj: Arey mera baby, sorry na yaar. Main mazaak kar raha tha. Aap gussa na ho please. Spare your baby husband yaar, cutu. 🥺

Back at the mansion, Alayna was busy with her work when her phone pinged.

She read the message.

A smile immediately spread across her face.

She giggled and blushed before typing her reply.

Alayna: 2 boxes of ice cream can forgive you.

Meanwhile, at the office, Aviraj's phone pinged.

He looked down and smiled when he saw her message.

Aviraj: Baby, you will catch a cold.

His reply came almost instantly.

Alayna: Then I also won't forgive you. Katti. 😒

Aviraj pressed his lips together, desperately trying not to smile.

This woman was going to be the death of him.

Meanwhile, Reyansh and Inara's entire drive had been painfully silent.

The moment they reached the office, Inara stepped out of the car and started walking toward the entrance.

She barely made it a few steps before someone called her.

"Hi, Inara."

She turned.

Ritwik was standing there with a smile.

Reyansh's expression immediately darkened.

He glanced toward them for a moment before silently heading toward the parking area.

Ritwik and Inara walked inside together.

A few minutes later, Aviraj also arrived.

As the morning passed, everyone became busy with work.

During the meeting, Inara sat beside Ritwik. They occasionally whispered to each other, quietly discussing something.

Reyansh noticed.

His jaw tightened.

Then suddenly, Inara choked on her drink.

Ritwik immediately panicked.

"Inara, are you okay?"

He quickly handed her water and gently patted her back.

Reyansh's eyes narrowed.

The glare he gave Ritwik could have killed him.

Ritwik, completely unaware of the storm brewing across the table, continued taking care of Inara.

Aviraj noticed Reyansh's expression.

He almost smiled.

So, the plan is already working.

The meeting continued for another half hour.

But Reyansh's attention was barely on the discussion anymore.

And then came lunchtime.

Reyansh entered the cafeteria and stopped dead.

Inara and Ritwik were sitting together.

And this time, Ritwik was feeding her.

Reyansh's hand slowly curled into a fist.

He turned around and walked away.

A few seconds later—

BAM!

His fist slammed into the wall.

Hard.

So hard that his knuckles immediately started bleeding.

Inara heard the sound.

She looked toward him, her eyes widening when she saw the blood.

Then he simply walked away.

Inara immediately took out her phone and called Alayna.

No answer.

She called again.

Still nothing.

Alayna was sleeping.

Worry filled Inara's eyes.

She couldn't just ignore the fact that Reyansh had hurt himself.

Without wasting another second, she walked toward Aviraj's office and knocked.

"Come in."

She opened the door and stepped inside.

Aviraj looked up from his laptop.

"Inara?"

She walked toward him hurriedly.

"Bhai..."

He immediately noticed her worried expression.

"Kya hua?"

"Mujhe aur Ritwik ko dekh kar Reyansh ne wall pe punch kiya. Uska haath bleed kar raha hai."

Aviraj remained surprisingly calm.

"Inara, don't think too much."

"But Bhai—"

He leaned back in his chair.

"You want your Ansh, right?"

She went silent.

Aviraj continued calmly.

"Toh phir tumhe usse dard mein dekhna bhi padega. Woh khud accept nahi kar raha ki he loves you. He wants to keep you in the friend zone."

Inara pouted.

Aviraj gave her a knowing look.

"Let's see how long he can keep pretending."

She looked at him helplessly.

"Bhai, aap bhi Alayna ki tarah ho gaye ho. Bohot manipulative ho."

Aviraj chuckled.

"I'm just letting things happen."

He gently patted her head.

"Don't worry."

Inara sighed before finally walking out.

Aviraj watched her leave.

Then he picked up his phone and called Alayna.

No answer.

He smiled to himself.

He already knew what his wife was doing.

Sleeping peacefully after creating complete chaos.

"Pagal ladki..."

He shook his head, unable to stop smiling.

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